Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

For those that enjoy a nice serving of fish on a regular basis, swordfish is a wonderful option. There was a point in time when swordfish were close to endangered, but today the populations of North Atlantic swordfish have rebounded and the Pacific swordfish is readily available as well. Today this type of fish is considered to be a sustainable seafood choice. While you still should avoid going with swordfish that has been imported, American swordfish are perfectly fine.One of the best ways to cook this type of fish happens to be on the grill. You will find that it is sold in steaks, and the meaty, firm steaks are perfect for throwing right on the grill. The great thing is that the texture of the steaks is such that they will not easily fall apart while you are trying to grill them.An easy swordfish meal will be simply going .. more»

I can remember as a small child my mother making bread pudding. It always seemed to take forever with those wonderfully sweet aromas wafting throughout the house. Then when the bread pudding was finally ready she would call me to the table to sit and eat warm bread pudding with her.She always sat there reminiscing about how her mother used to make bread pudding when she was young and would serve it warm out of the oven to her.Now as a mom I am passing down the tradition of bread pudding straight out of the oven to my children. This is a warm and tantalizing recipe that always produces a wonderful bread pudding.3 oz stale bread, without the crust1 Cup milk1/3 Cup sugar1 Tbs Kirsch, cherry flavored brandy .. more»

Pierogi is one of the first things that come to mind when you talk about Polish cuisine. The reason pierogi is such a popular dish is because they can be prepared several different ways. The pierogi is a dumpling that can be stuffed with any filling of your choice. Here is a recipe for pierogi stuffed with sauerkraut.Dough:2 cups of flour¾ cup of warm water1 egg1 tablespoon of vegetable oil½ teaspoon of saltFilling:1 14.5 OZ can of sauerkraut3 slices of bacon¼ cup of diced onions2 tablespoons of butterDirections:Coat an empty bowl with cooking spray. Add the water, egg, and vegetable oil, and stir. Mix in the flour and salt until you make a dough. Take the dough out of the bowl and knead it on a table coated with flour until it is smooth and not too sticky. Roll the dough into a ball, place it under plastic wrap, and .. more»