Welsh Rarebit over Toast and Broiled Tomatoes 8 pieces toast (wheat, white, rye, or toasted baguette) 2 large tomatoes 4 pieces cooked bacon (optional) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup apple cider, apple juice, or beer 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 large egg yolk Preheat broiler Cut tomatoes into ½ inch slices. Place on oiled baking sheet (clean up is

Hatchapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) 1 cup sour cream ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter melted 1 egg, slightly whisked 2 ½ cups plain flour (or a bit more, if necessary) a pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 pound Havarti cheese, coarsely grated 1/4 pound salted mozzarella, coarsely grated 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted Mix sour cream and melted butter. Add salt, baking soda and sugar, whisk in the egg and add flour in installments. Knead slightly, unti

Ping Gai (Grilled Chicken) 8 pieces of chicken, bone in, either thighs or drumsticks or both 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon chili paste, such as Sriracha 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups jasmine rice Blend all ingredients, other than chicken, cilantro, and rice in a food processor. Once blended, add cilantro and p

Wiener Schnitzel with Roasted Potatoes 1 lb small, waxy potatoes, such as fingerlings or small new potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ½ lbs turkey or veal cutlets (4-6 total) 1 ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs 3 teaspoons lemon juice 2 eggs 3 tablespoons cooking oil Preheat over to 375. Cover half sheet pan with foil Pour rinsed potatoes onto sheet. Top with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Roast for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on potato size. Meanwhile, p

Bulgogi with Rice 2 cups jasmine rice 1 ½ lbs steak, ideally rib eye, sliced as thinly as possible against the grain 1/3 cup of soy sauce 3 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional) 2 pinches of black pepper 1 tablespoon cooking oil Mix together all ingredients, other than rice and meat. Add meat. Marinade 1-2 hours. Cook rice according to directions. Pan fry meat in a single layer in the cooking oil

Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts 3 tablespoons butter, divided 2/3 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces) 3 cups (16 ounces) Israeli toasted couscous ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat.

Shrimp Patties Pastry: 2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 cup solid shortening 1/4 cup margarine 1/3 cup cold water 1 egg beaten (to brush pastry after filled) Sift the flour, curry powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the shortening and margarine until crumbly. Add the cold water to make a stiff dough. Lightly flour a wooden cutting board and roll out the dough until about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out 8-inch circles, using a cereal bowl. Cover wit

Grilled Tilapia 1 small bell pepper, any color 1 small spicy pepper (I used Thai), any color 1 clove garlic 1 inch-piece ginger, peeler 1/2 onion 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tablespoon vinegar 2 lbs tilapia Blend ingredients in a food processor. Pour over fish. Marinate at least 20 minutes, up to 4 hours. Grill. Yam and Plantain Fufu 2 yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 large plantain, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon butter Add yams and plantain to a large saucepan. Cover

Croques Monsieur 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 Gruyere or other swiss, grated 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed 8 oz sliced ham Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes Pour the milk into the butter–flour mixture in slow stream, whisking Cook and whisk until the sauce is thickened

Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce 1 pound skirt or flank steak, trimmed 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 16 (9-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Thinly slice meat across the grain, and cut into 2 inch strips. Whisk

Borek 1/4 pound crumbled feta cheese 3/4 cups) 1/4 cup ricotta 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 tablespoon each chopped dill, parsley, and/or mint (herbs can be combined in any amount or omitted altogether) ¼-1/2 pound frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted Heat oven to 375. Stir together feta, ricotta, eggs, and herbs in a large bowl. Melt butter to use in phyllo station Unroll the thawed dough onto a clean surface, cut in ½ h “hamburger” style, so it is abou

Bolo Salgado 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon. salt 2 cups milk 1 egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ½ lbs ground beef, sautéed and drained 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped ½ tablespoon vinegar Preheat oven to 350. Mix first 6 ingredients together in one bowl, and second 3 in another. Grease a 9x13 pan with butter. Add half of the dough mixture, spread evenly. Top with all of the meat mixture, spread evenly. Add remaining dough mixture, spread evenly. Bake 30