Author: Caterina Borg, Good Food Gourmet
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Wonton Lasagna
What do you do when you love the taste of fresh pasta but don’t have the time to make it? Well, many have resorted to using prepared wonton skins to make things like ravioli, so why would you not be able to use large eggroll sheets to make lasagna? Had it ever been done before?…
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Semi Homemade Falafel
As I get older, I find myself drawn to memories of the past– foods, people and surroundings that evoked a certain comfort and familiarity. My family worked hard to put food on the table and a roof over our head, and after all of the bills were paid, there was little left over for much…
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Deconstructed Beef Bourguignon
My trip to France in 2013 allowed me to experience some classic French dishes that I had only read about in the past, and one of these delightful dishes was the soulful and comforting boeuf (beef) bourguignon. If you ever have a chance to visit France, my recommendation to you is to get yourself a…
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Double Chocolate Fruit And Nut Cake
I know what you’re thinking– another fruit cake recipe that will end up as that proverbial doorstop and won’t be eaten by anyone. Well, I’m here to say that you must get that horrible thought right out of your head… This is definitely a fruit and nut cake, but it’s not what you think. A…
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Golden Holiday Spiced Revani (Greek Semolina Cake)
When I speak to people about Greek desserts, the ones most people are familiar with are desserts like baklava, karidopita, galatobureko and kourabiethes. An equally delicious but lesser known Greek dessert is something called Revani (pronounced as written, re-va-ni)– I have also seen this spelled ravani. On the rare occasion that I find it at…
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TOP PICKS In DIY Food & Beverage Kits For 2013
When I attended the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC this past June, one of the hottest trends at the show were DIY (do-it-yourself) food and beverage kits. We’ve all come across the more commonly seen beer, wine and pizza making kits, but there were some companies offering similar products with a bit of a…
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Thanksgiving Crepes
This is probably the easiest post I have ever done. Like many other Americans celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ve spent the last few days enjoying leftovers and trying to be creative with new recipes to keep things interesting. I first had a Thanksgiving crepe when I visited the local creperie in downtown Annapolis called Sofi’s…
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Creamy Potato Soup With Crispy Onions & Ham
I love Thanksgiving leftovers, but like everyone else, I’m always trying to come up with quick and easy ways to use up every last bit of that delicious and memorable meal that everyone worked so hard to create.