Loaded Baked Potato Soup
photo by pink_fish13 This is definitely not the healthiest dish on the block, but once and a while you must indulge! I was first turned on to this dish at an Irish pub. After trial and error, mixing and matching recipes I’ve come up with one that will satisfy your taste buds! Best enjoyed on a cold, rainy or snowy day. 6 Large Baking Potatoes (3 lbs. Idaho/Russet) 6 Cups Milk 1/2 Cup Butter (1 stick) 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour 1 Tsp. Salt 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Salt 8 oz bag White shredded Sharp Cheddar...
Read MoreCrab Cakes with Orange Marmalade Sauce
photo by m500 I must admit I’d never thought of mixing orange marmalade and seafood, but the combination goes perfectly together. This is one of the first recipes that got me started cooking. I owe it all to my friend Shanna for this one. Although after she taught me this recipe I later found out it was handed down from her mother! Definitely prepare this dish as an appetizer at your next dinner party, your guests will thank you later! Crab Cakes 2 eggs 2 cans crab meat 1 cup bread crumbs 2/3 cup...
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Here’s another dish I discovered while in Thailand. I saw it on the menu many times back in the states but never tried it. I’m glad I finally did because now its my favorite dish! The name pad siew literally means “fried with soy sauce”. This is not your typical soy sauce found in sushi restaurants, but a more sweeter, thicker soy sauce. I made the recipe a few times and discovered the 1 egg that is typically added to the dish did not make that much of a difference flavor wise so I...
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photo by everydaylifemodern Since I’m currently in Brazil I thought I would share with you their national dish called Feijoada. It was first created by the slaves in colonial Brazil who used the leftover, discarded meats of farm owners. They mixed these meats of ears, feet and tails with black beans. Over time the left-over meats have been replaced with pork sirloin and sausages. The dish is typically served on Saturday and is considered a festive meal to share with friends and family. The feijoada is...
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