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Dishes that require a moderate amount of skill, not for beginners, but still manageable for the home cook.
BBQ short ribs
Prepare melt-in-the-mouth BBQ short ribs, one of all time favorites for the barbecue season.
Aloo paratha
Aloo paratha is a potato stuffed flat bread. This recipe adds complexity and extra flavor. The ingredients and procedure are the same as the plain paratha plus a few extras for the filling.
Brazilian chicken and mushrooms
Tasty and easy, this chicken and mushroom recipe is a good way to get started with Brazilian flavors. Recipes with eggs and milk show Portuguese influence in Brazilian cooking.
Mushroom stuffing
Any stuffing cooks along with the meat, making it a good choice for a side dish. Mushrooms stuffing is ideal for a roast turkey or chicken.
Chickpea and mushroom cream
Cumin and coriander immediately bring the flavor of the Middle East to your kitchen and chickpeas are typical of their cuisine.
Couscous salad
A traditional dish from the north of Africa and Middle East reinvented. This salad is a meal in a dish, and one more option for a packed lunch as it can be served warm or at room temperature.
Chicken tajine
Moroccan dishes are becoming increasingly popular. This is no more difficult thatn other stew. If you do not have a traditional tajine to cook over coal, you can use a Dutch oven, or a pan with a lid, and your regular stove will do.
Almond French toast
Plan to make the amaretto sauce before hand, keeping it warm in a double boiler. Serve with whipped cream.
San Francisco sourdough bread
The tangy flavor of sourdough bread is fantastic for sandwiches.
Layered leeks and potatoes Italienne
One would think leeks, potatoes, garlic and sage would not marry well. The truth is the flavors blend beautifully.