Baci di Ricotta! – “Sweet Ricotta Kisses”
With Valentine’s Day being just around the corner…now would be a great time to start practicing your kisses. Sweet Ricotta Kisses!
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Laskiaispulla – Scandinavian sweet buns for Shrove Tuesday!
Laskiaispulla: Scandinavian sweet cardamon-spiced buns, traditionally made to celebrate “Shrove Tuesday.” These buns are a delicious way to eat “heavy” before the season of fasting and Lent begins.
Kings Cooking Studio: Mid-Winter Delights Class with chef Franco Lania
Kings Cooking Studio welcomes Chef Franco Lania. Chef Franco was the Italian chef for Oceania Cruise Line under the direction of Culinary Director and TV personality Jacques Pepin. Now back in the NJ area, he teaches at the Culinary Art Institute in Jersey City, NJ and is working on his well-anticipated book. Join him for a demonstration of an exciting winter menu created just for Kings.
Chef Franco Lania says – So long Scandinavia,at least for now.
After spending several weeks in Scandinavia for the holidays, it’s time to share. From Helsinki to Stockholm. From a Christmas cruise across the Baltic to Helsinki’s premiere culinary school, Perho. Shared here are the highlights of my Scandinavian Christmas journey. Enjoy!
The Yuletide Drink – Traditional Red Wine ~ “Glögi”
Glögi also know as “glow wine” is a warmed spiced wine and the
official Yuletide drink of northern Europe.
Spanish Octopus :: “Galician-Style”
Spain’s Galician region is known to have some of the best cuisine in Spain. The region is situated in the northwest part of the country with Portugal directly to the south. Fish and shellfish dishes are the area’s specialties. Galician-style octopus is one of their many famous specialty dishes.
German Lebkuchen: The Original Gingerbread
Gingerbread men, gingerbread holiday shapes and not forgetting the “granddaddy” of them all gingerbread houses. The making of these holiday cookies are a time honored tradition in many families across the world. The best gingerbread in the world comes from Nürnberg, Germany and is called lebkuchen . This post contains a wonderful recipe for gingerbread and some insight into the lebkuchen of Nürnberg, Germany. Merry Christmas& Happy Holidays!
Holiday Roast: Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder – Pear, Ginger Sauce
Holiday season is roasting season! Slow roasted pork shoulder and crackling, accompanied with a pear ginger sauce, is absolutely delicious! Can’t you smell how good this is going to be already? Roasting is a sure and easy way to prepare a delicious meal that can feed a great number of people with minimal work for the cook. Leaving you more time to enjoy holidays!
Struffoli: Italian Christmas Tradition – Natale, la tradizione Napoletana
Struffoli is a festive Italian dessert made exclusively around the holidays. It is widely seen around Christmastime and for many, the making of this classic Neapolitan dessert is a time honored Christmas tradition. Struffoli are ultimately gifts that are meant to be shared and enjoyed with family and friends during the holidays.