Discover the History of Latkes | PBS Food

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5@5 – French dishes to try before you die – Eatocracy - CNN.com Blogs

5@5 – French dishes to try before you die – Eatocracy - CNN.com Blogs

Paella by Alberto Herraiz, and the pleasures of the Spanish rice dish. - Slate Magazine

Most continents have a rice fish that is similar to Paella (Catalan pronunciation: [paˈeʎa], Spanish: [paˈeʎa]) . The Hispanic countries have "Arroz con Pollo"; the Asian countries have "fried rice' or "chǎo fàn"; West Africans have "Joloff" rice; and Americans have "Jambalaya" -- a Cajun and Creole dish that is popular in Louisiana! 

The art of making a rice dish that comes out perfectly is an art that requires practice over several years.


Slate Magazine presents at the link below, "Paella by Alberto Herraiz". 


I have not yet tried the Paella recipe by Alberto Herraiz -- it looks appetizing! I plan on testing it and will post photos of my version when I finally get around to it.


Paella by Alberto Herraiz, and the pleasures of the Spanish rice dish. - Slate Magazine

Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairings From Sommelier Eugenio Jardim!

Yeah -- I know this has nothing to do with Citrus but who does not like Thanksgiving and Wine! 

When I lived in California, I visited wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County and became quite the wine expert but that is another story!

This article from YumSugar.com presents Master Sommelier Eugenio Jardim's selection of Wines for pairing with a traditional American Thanksgiving meal.

Eugenio Jardim is the wine director at the acclaimed San Francisco restaurant Jardiniere. The Brazilian-born wine consultant was named Sunset Magazine's 2010 Sommelier of the Year!  He has a special  knack for eclectic wine pairings and a passion for grapes. Here is a list of the pairings -- there are actually 9 not 10:

• Squash Soup and Sparkling Rosé
• Herb-Roasted Turkey and Cru Beaujolais
• Mashed Potatoes With Gravy and Riesling
• Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Pinot Gris
• Green Bean Casserole and Sauvignon Blanc
• Cornbread Dressing and Chardonnay
• Sausage-and-Sourdough Stuffing (or Cranberry Sauce) and Zinfandel
• Pumpkin Pie and 
• Chocolate Pecan Pie and Vin Santo

You don't have to do the full Monty or wait for Thanksgiving to try some of these pairings. Testing them over time will ensure perfection by the time Thanksgiving rolls by again! Bon Appetit or as Germans would say -- "Mahlzeit"!

Source -- click on the link to learn more: 

10 Classic Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairings From Sommelier Eugenio Jardim Photo

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Thanksgiving is not quite Thanksgiving until you have had a slice of apple pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, or sweet potato pie -- hopefully, all four, if you have a big pot luck style event. 


YumSugar.com came up with a selection of the best Thanksgiving deserts. They are:

• Pumpkin Pie With Pecan Crust -- topped with Cinnamon Whipped Cream (Decadent!)
• Chocolate Pecan Pie (I just died and went to Chocolate Heaven!)
• Pumpkin Apple Pie
• Raspberry and Cocoa Linzer Torte (brings back sad memories of my attempt to make "Sachertorte" one Christmas for my friend, Donna's Annual Christmas party -- let's just say, the "Sachertorte" did not make it to the party with us! LOL! :)
• Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake With Pretzel Crust (I love Cheesecake -- just don't like the idea of pretzel crust!)
• Pear and Walnut Upside Down Cake (sounds easy!)

Source -- click to read more:


Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes, Whole Foods Market Gift Card Photo 1

McVities Chocolate Biscuit Cake

The McVities Chocolate Cake,originally uploaded by The British Monarchy.

From the moment I first heard about this, I knew I had to try it! Here is a recipe for the McVities Chocolate Biscuit Cake that Prince William requested for the Royal Wedding reception. (Note: there is no orange zest but you can toss in a bit for a fun twist!)


Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Epicurious | April 2011
by Darren McGrady


Recipe


Main ingredients: Chocolate, McVities Rich Tea Cookies
Cuisine: English/Scottish


Type: Cake


Appears in the Royal Wedding Menu


Yield: Makes 8 servings




Ingredients


1/2 teaspoon butter, for greasing pan
8 ounces McVities Rich Tea Biscuits
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces dark chocolate
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces dark chocolate, for icing
1 ounce white chocolate, for decoration





Preparation


1. Lightly grease a small (such as 6 x 2 1/2-inch) cake ring with 1/2 teaspoon butter, and place on a parchment-lined tray. Break each of the biscuits into almond-sized pieces by hand and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until the mixture is a light lemon color.


2. Melt the 4 ounces of dark chocolate in a double boiler. Add the butter and sugar mixture to the chocolate, stirring constantly. Add the egg and continue stirring. Fold in the biscuit pieces until they are all coated with the chocolate mixture.


3. Spoon the chocolate biscuit mixture into the prepared cake ring. Try to fill all of the gaps on the bottom of the ring, because this will be the top when it is unmolded. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least three hours.


4. Remove the cake from the refrigerator, and let it stand while you melt the 8 ounces of dark chocolate for icing. Slide the ring off the cake and turn the cake upside down onto a cooling rack. Pour 8 ounces of melted dark chocolate over the cake, and smooth the tope and sides using a butter knife or offset spatula. Allow the chocolate icing to set at room temperature. Carefully run a knife around the bottom of the cake where it has stuck to the cooling rack, and transfer the cake to a cake dish. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle on top of the cake in a decorative pattern.







Read More: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Biscuit-Cake-364790#ixzz1KyFxgtB7

Orange-Oregano Dressing

Orange-Oregano Dressing | Lifescript.com

Orange-Oregano Dressing

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Level: Easy
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 8


What this dressing lacks in calories and fat it makes up for in big, bold orange flavor and herbal oregano notes.


Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
1/2 cup orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped, or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients in a jar.
2. Cover and shake to combine.

Nutritional Information: Per 2-tablespoon serving
Calories	27 kcal
Calories From Protein	-
Calories From Carbs	-
Calories From Fat	-
Carbohydrates	2 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Fat	2 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Monosaturated Fat	-
Polysaturated Fat	-
Protein	0 g
Potassium	41 mg
Sodium	165 mg
Iron	-
Cholesterol	0 mg
Folic Acid	-

Nutritional Bonus:

Per 2-tablespoon serving

Source: http://www.lifescript.com/Body/Food/Recipes/EatingWell/O/Orange-Oregano_Dressing.aspx?