February 2012 – Expat with Kids Recipes

Anglo-Italian Ragu

February 16, 2012 0 comments

My Neapolitan mother-in-law starts cooking at 6am in the morning. Admittedly her ragu is unbeatable. I have a quick version of ragu but it does allow me to stay in bed a little longer.

fish, Italian, pasta, vegetarian

This recipe dates back nearly 30 years. A (preciously garded) scribble received from a friend who today is Milano’s integrated communication guru. And since he’s Italian he MUST be good at communication just like the Italians are unbeatable at food and cooking. Well, he has made a business out of […]

celebration, chocolate, dessert, French

Coeur au Chocolat

February 14, 2012 0 comments

For Valentine’s Day I will treat you with a very special recipe from Le Cordon Bleu. The Chocolate Heart is taken from their cook book: The Chocolate Bible. The Chocolate Bible contains 170 recipes clearly described in several sections of the book with step-by-step photos. The recipes are dedicated to chocolate desserts […]

Exotic, Italian, main dish, red peppers, vegetarian

Stuffed Peppers

February 13, 2012 0 comments

Since our household is partly Italian we usually have home-made tomato sauce (ragu) in the fridge or freezer. Couscous is another dish we serve and usually have some left over. What can I say? We are a truely International family. Following is a recipe that uses both.

American, chicken, main dish, maple syrup

Maple-Glazed Chicken

February 12, 2012 0 comments

Looking for a healthy, easy dish on a cold winter Sunday night, maple-glazed chicken sounded delicious…. and it was.

leek, onions, pie, quiche, Spanish

Leek & Onion Quiche with a twist

February 10, 2012 0 comments

Thanks to this week’s chain e-mail of recipe exchanges, I am discovering all kinds of fast and easy dishes to prepare for my family. Here’s another one from a Spanish friend of a friend of a friend of a friend. Tip: If you wish you can cover the pie with […]

eggplant, Italian, pasta, tomatoes

Pasta with Eggplant

February 10, 2012 0 comments

Following is another recipe I received via e-mail chain from a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend. It sounds delicious and seriously Italian. My hubby and kids love it! And that says it all…..

eggplant, Italian, red peppers, sandwich

Grilled Eggplant, roasted Red Peppers & Ricotta Sandwich

February 9, 2012 0 comments

It sounds Italian but my hubby says its purely “gringo”. I guess he’s right because Italians don’t “do” sandwiches. Panini at best! Keep posted for panini recipes in the future.

dessert, eggs, French

Crêpe à la francaise

February 8, 2012 0 comments

Did you know the French had a pancake day called Le Chandeleur? Following is the recipe for the world famous French crêpes. Easy Peasy! Bon Appetit!

cheese, main dish, Swiss

Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue

February 8, 2012 0 comments

This recipe comes straight from the heart. When winter rolls along and the cold, dark days seem endless, there is no better cheering up than a joly good fondue. FIGUGAGL (Fondue isch guet und git a gueti Luune) General note: You need a special pot called a “caquelon” to prepare […]