All posts filed under: Western cuisine

Potato of Calzones

May 13, 2020
by Kelsey
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Quick and easy “An Italian dish known as calzoni di patate filanti, AKA trousers of stringy potatoes. A calzone is directly translated as “stocking” or “trouser” is an Italian oven-baked turnover made with folded pizza dough. It originated in Naples in the 18th century. A typical calzone is made from salted bread dough, baked in an oven and is stuffed with salami, ham or vegetables, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan or pecorino cheese, as well as an egg. Different regional variations in or on a calzone can often include […]

Mexican lasagna

February 9, 2018
by Kelsey
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Quick and easy “This is a latino inspired lasagna style. A healthy and quicker alternative than it’s traditional Italian rival.” This is a shorthand Mexican-influenced piled up in a lasagna-like fashion. In place of pasta layers, there are soft tortillas and in between them an assembly of minced beef tomato sauce, sour cream, avocado and tortillas sheets and plenty of cheese. I recently came across this dish when someone cooked this dish for me one […]

Butterflied roast chicken

August 10, 2017
by Kelsey
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Quick and easy “Butterflying a chicken means to remove the backbone of the chicken so that the whole chicken can lay flat on a baking sheet or rack while it roasts. The culinary theory behind butterflying is very simple: it allows the breasts and the legs to cook more evenly. With all the parts of the chicken at the same height, the heat in the oven will reach them more evenly. This way, you don’t […]

Mauritian banana fritter

April 5, 2017
by Kelsey
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Quick and easy “Banana fritter is a Mauritian snack known as gateau banane.” This easy banana fritter recipe is light and golden, with a crisp coating surrounds chunks of warm banana. Delicious trickled with honey or maple syrup. These sweet treats only takes 25 mins to rustle up and are a favourite treat for the kids, especially served with a scoop of ice cream. Ground cinnamon and a sweet drizzle of honey makes these treats […]

Chicken and pork pâté with pistachios

February 27, 2017
by Kelsey
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Quick and easy “Pâté is a mixture of cooked ground meat and fat minced into a spreadable paste. Common additions include vegetables, herbs, spices, and either wine or brandy (often cognac or armagnac). Pâté can be served either hot or cold, but it is considered to develop its fullest flavor after a few days of chilling.” A traditional country-style pâté  and a great staple to have in the fridge for everyone to help themselves to […]

Oven-baked almond chicken

November 17, 2016
by Kelsey
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Quick and easy “A clean eating version of chicken breasts that are baked instead of fried, and coated in almonds flakes and breadcrumbs. This almond crusted chicken is fantastic for stubborn eaters – it crunchy on the outside, moist inside and full of flavour.” This oven-baked chicken recipe has a combination of super flavours and is so easy to do. Have dinner on the table in less than an hour.