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Looking for a unique holiday gift for your food friends? Look here.
Here is the perfect affordable unique holiday gift for your food friends – spice mixes from Airis Johnson. She made the best jambalaya I had ever tasted. The secret? Her Cajun Spice blend. Now you too can make the perfect jambalaya.
Oh the places you will go, and the food you will eat on an Oceania cruise!
Oh the places you will go – and the food you will eat – not to mention the pastries made fresh every day – on an Oceania cruise. And the cooking classes offered are simply amazing. I can’t wait to get back on board in the new year!! Thank you…
Here are some unique and tasty (!) Holiday gifts for your friends and family.
As the air is getting chilly and holiday gifts are filling store windows, it’s time to think about holiday treats. One of my favorites is shortbread cookies, and @walkersshortbreadUS, one of the sponsors of the new season of #SarasWeeknightMeals, you’ll find a selection of special seasonal packages that will make…
In Episode 1010 of Sara’s Weeknight Meals I visit Brazil and Puerto Rico by way of their kitchens.
On this show I tour Latin America by way of it’s kitchens when I cook with two amazing Latin American cooks. First up, Chef Letitia Morenos Schwartz takes me to a Brazilian café to taste some of the unique flavors of her native country; then we shop for some ‘only…
Pigeon Peas with Rice (Arroz Con Gandules)
Note: you can make this dish without the meat for a vegetarian version Hands-On Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 hour Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound pork, cut into ½-inch pieces (optional) 1 ounce of pancetta (optional) 1 tablespoon annatto oil (see note below) Carmen’s Sofrito:…
Salt Cod with Onions, Eggs Potatoes and Olives
Suggested Accompaniment: shredded collard greens, sauteed with garlic in olive oil Serves 8 to 10 2 lbs salt cod 2½ cups milk 3 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 lbs small young potatoes (or Yukon Gold) 3 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced thinly ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved ¼ cup…
Basta Pasta – U.S. vs Italy, Episode 1009 of Sara’s Weeknight Meals just went up.
It’s a stuffed pasta showdown as I travel to an ancient Tuscan villa to learn the secrets of homemade tortelli from a real Italian chef. Then I make my homemade ravioli back home in my kitchen. Find it here.
Thanksgiving Recipes 101
Basic Stuffing Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 cups onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 12 cups white bread (or whole wheat bread) (about 1 pound), cut…
Shrimp Rolls
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 4 ounces seedless cucumber, cut into ¼-inch dice (a scant cup) 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 24- 26) ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons…
Wonton Ravioli Stuffed with Spicy Greens
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands on time: 30 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 9 cups packed spicy or bitter greens, such as arugula, escarole, watercress or, mustard, chopped fine 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons homemade ricotta cheese (see recipe below) or store bought ricotta 3 tablespoons…