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Garlic Knots

Bring the taste of a favorite pizzeria appetizer right to your kitchen! Garlic knots are mainly found at pizzerias around the United States. They are typically made from scraps of bread or pizza dough, covered in oil, herbs, and cheese then baked. Many people like to dip them in marinara sauce or use them toContinue reading “Garlic Knots”

Mademoiselle Colette

Mademoiselle Colette is a French style bakery nestled in downtown Menlo Park on Santa Cruz Avenue. They create cuisine using local, organic, and seasonal produce. The menu has a mixture of traditional French dishes and creative twists on old recipes. They serve breakfast, lunch, cafe drinks, wine, and have ready-made pastries for the diner withContinue reading “Mademoiselle Colette”

How to make Chicken Broth

(In 10 simple steps) Even though broth and stock can be used interchangeably in recipes, they are different from each other. Stock is made by simmering bones for a period of time. While broth is made using meat and bones, simmering away. There is nothing quite like having freshly made broth around the home. CookingContinue reading “How to make Chicken Broth”

Simple Alfredo Pasta

This creamy pasta dish is a family favorite! Alfredo sauce was created by a chef named Alfredo di Lelio in 1914. He ran a restaurant on Via della Scrofa in Rome, Italy. He tossed fresh-made pasta together with butter and Parmesan cheese, for his wife to eat, to help her with nausea during a pregnancy.Continue reading “Simple Alfredo Pasta”

Matcha Chiffon Cake

Matcha is a green tea that used in formal Japanese tea ceremonies. The matcha green tea powder is mixed into hot water using a special whisk. Unlike other green teas, matcha is not typically served with a meal because of its thick texture. It is favored due to it being high in antioxidants. Matcha powderContinue reading “Matcha Chiffon Cake”

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Have the flavors of a New Orleans favorite in your own kitchen! Jambalaya originates from New Orleans, Louisiana. It is similar to a dish called paella from Spain. During the 1700’s when Spanish Colonists attempted to make paella in Louisiana they discovered that there was no saffron to be found. Saffron is one of theContinue reading “Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe”

Popovers

Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Popovers are light rolls made from an egg batter. The first written recipe originates from 19th century United States. In 1876, a popover recipe was featured in Practical Cooking and Dinner Giving by Mary Henderson. Popovers are an American version of Yorkshire pudding. Yorkshire pudding comes from 18th centuryContinue reading “Popovers”

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

A plate of fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food! *Buttermilk substitute recipe included Despite its name buttermilk contains no butter. Originally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning butter. Now in modern times it is homogenized and cultured. Buttermilk is enjoyed in many countries as a drink or as an ingredient in funContinue reading “Buttermilk Fried Chicken”