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Crawfish Pasta (like Park and Orchard)
Park and Orchard originally opened on the corner of Park Avenue and Orchard Street in East Rutherford. I didn’t know about the place...
tomas2351
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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Papas Bravas or Patatas Bravas
Spent my birthday in the Ribera del Duero Wine Region. Tasted some amazing wines and had some incredible meals during the whole trip. ...
tomas2351
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Key Lime Pie Martini
Key Lime pie Martini The idea behind this recipe is to capture the genuine taste of a key lime pie and also add a lush texture. The...
tomas2351
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza cooked in a Chicago Brick Oven. Since the first time I’ve ever had it, I’ve loved Chicago Deep Dish style....
tomas2351
Apr 14, 20246 min read
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Taiwanese Meat Sauce
Taiwanese Meat Sauce - just like at the Taipei Noodle House - 483 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666 So sad that my favorite Chinese Restaurant...
tomas2351
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Not Bolognese
Not Bolognese Every kid of Italian descent believes that his / her mom makes the best spaghetti sauce. Even though my mom is Cuban,...
tomas2351
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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The Best Saltimbocca. Jumps into the mouth better than authentic and traditional
I've had a love affair with Saltimbocca ever since the first time I had it when I was in my twenties. So, my first time having this was...
tomas2351
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Marsala Wine sauce
This is a great versatile sauce. I used it for Chicken Saltimbocca, but you can really use it for any savory dish. It is very similar...
tomas2351
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Eggplant Fritters – like Grand Lux Café
The Grand Lux Café is a sister to the Cheesecake Factory, totally different menu, but a huge menu just like the Cheesecake Factory. As of...
tomas2351
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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Basil Oil
Basil oil garnish, a small amount goes a long way. About 6 basil leaves chopped 2 TBS olive oil Mash the basil leaves in a mortar and...
tomas2351
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Béchamel – for croquettes
Used this béchamel specifically for the eggplant fritters, but you can use it for any croquette. Made a small amount on purpose because...
tomas2351
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Naan
To me, the only way to enjoy saag, or butter chicken, or other saucy Indian food, is with naan. I prefer plain naan as to preserve the...
tomas2351
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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Butter Chicken – Murgh Makhani
They say, “The first time is the best time”, which may not always be true in all cases, but for butter chicken, Moti’s Butter Chicken...
tomas2351
Apr 13, 20234 min read
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Saag Gosht – Saag Lamb – Spinach Lamb Curry
I get to use my tag line again.... You don't need to be Indian, to make great Indian food. I must admit that the very first time I had...
tomas2351
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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Braciole Recipe - Italian Meat Rolls
I’m guessing that the traditional braciole is made from beef, but I’m also assuming that you can substitute any mammal. I don’t think...
tomas2351
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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Pan De Sal Recipe (Pandesal)
Right away it seems like a misnomer, pan de sal because there is only 1 teaspoon of salt in the recipe. But, the sal refers to the salt...
tomas2351
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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Schnitzel Recipe
So I did not google for schnitzel recipes, I just decided that this is what I wanted to make. Funny, how, I was not far off. Will try...
tomas2351
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe
This is one of those recipes that can be adjusted so many ways and still be awesome. You can introduce other mushrooms or other herbs to...
tomas2351
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Kare-Kare recipe
You don’t need to be Filipino to make great tasting Kare-Kare. If you had it done right, there is nothing like it. Sub par kare-kare...
tomas2351
Sep 21, 20224 min read
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The Ultimate Tart Crust recipe Pâte Brisée
I used this dough for a pecan pie, but it is great for any tart. Turns out that it was perfect for the pecan pie, and it is not...
tomas2351
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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