The Kitchen

Shrimp Salad (Rekesalat)

I never grew up onĀ “cultural” foods of my heritage. My paternal grandmother was Norwegian, but she married a Portuguese man. She didn’t make Portuguese food or Norwegian food according to my recollection. What I do recall was that she was a horrible cook. She burnt everything, but made it with love. My maternal grandmother cooked… Continue reading Shrimp Salad (Rekesalat)

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Reuben-Style Nachos

Are you hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party this year? These Reuben-style Nachos are sure to be a hit. Now a typical Reuben sandwich is a grilled cheese using rye bread, with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a Russian or Thousand Island dressing. A corned beef boiled dinner is a huge St. Patrick’s Day… Continue reading Reuben-Style Nachos

The Kitchen

EASY Naan Pizzas

Naan Pizzas are a great mid-week meal. They only take 10 minutes to make and they are light and delicious! Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbreadĀ found in the cuisines mainly of West Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia. These are so easy, even your kids could make them. What I love about making individual pizzas is… Continue reading EASY Naan Pizzas