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Basil Vodka Gimlet aka Băsil Dazzle

April 13, 2018 By Lisa 3 Comments

A gimlet is traditionally a gin drink made with lime juice and simple syrup, usually served with a wheel of lime on the rim. Vodka can be easily substituted and in fact, a vodka gimlet has become Lisa’s go-to cocktail. (By the way, this is Eddie, Lisa’s husband, guest-blogging). In this recipe, I am adding basil which introduces a new, refreshing flavor plus the opportunity to feature a basil leaf as a garnish. It’s an especially delicious summer drink but like most cocktails can be enjoyed in any season.

Lisa and I had plans a few Friday nights back to meet at a club called George. As I was getting ready to head over she called to let me know they were having a cocktail competition and she thought I should give it a go….

Cucumber Raita

April 7, 2018 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Cooling, creamy, minty cucumber raita is the quintessential accompaniment to Indian curries, kebabs, biryani and virtually any spicy dish. I love setting out a big bowl of cucumber raita on the table when I serve Indian food. It’s very easy to throw together and whether you spoon it over your spicy curry or dip your…

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

March 25, 2018 By Lisa 3 Comments

My new favorite salad of the season: chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red onion and fresh herbs tossed in a light lemony dressing. It’s the bright flavors of mint, basil and lemon that really make this simple Mediterranean chickpea salad sparkle. Do you sometimes find it’s the little unexpected things that make the biggest impressions?…

Authentic Cuban black beans are the quintessential side dish with many Latin recipes but we don't always have time to use dried beans which need an overnight soak and hours of cooking. When you want your black beans fast, this recipe will give you great tasting Cuban Black Beans in 35 minutes l www.panningtheglobe.com

Quick Cuban Black Beans

March 11, 2018 By Lisa 1 Comment

Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles negros) are central to Cuban cuisine, served as a side dish with almost every meal and as a main course, scooped onto steaming rice with toppings like sliced avocado and lime wedges. Black beans from scratch are great, but the fact is many of us don’t always have time for an…

This cheesy shredded potato casserole recipe is an update on classic Funeral Potatoes, amped up on flavor with spicy chorizo, smoked paprika and sweet bell peppers, and made lighter and healthier with no canned soup and yogurt instead of sour cream l Panning The Globe

Spanish Inspired Funeral Potatoes with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika

February 17, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

‘Funeral Potatoes’ is the grim name of a very delicious casserole that is renowned in parts of the U.S. I’m not sure why I had never heard of funeral potatoes until recently when The Idaho Potato Commission asked if I’d be interested in developing my own unique funeral potatoes recipe for them. At first I was slightly…

Tender chunks of lightly battered chicken in sweet, sour, intensely orange glaze. Orange chicken is a Chinese restaurant favorite that's surprisingly easy to cook at home. This recipe will show you how to make delicious extra crispy orange chicken without deep-frying - as delicious as takeout but lighter and healthier.

Chinese Orange Chicken

February 11, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

Tender chunks of lightly battered chicken in sticky sweet, sour, intensely orange glaze. Orange chicken is a Chinese restaurant classic that’s surprisingly easy to cook at home. This recipe will show to make extra crispy orange chicken that’s tastier and healthier than takeout, gluten-free and not deep fried. I’ve made plenty of Chinese style stir-fries…

Mini Inside-Out Hasselback Potatoes

January 22, 2018 By Lisa 5 Comments

Just when you thought there wasn’t anything more you could do with a potato, this happened: Inside-Out Hasselback Potatoes. Unlike Swedish Hasselback potatoes which are sliced along the rounded “back” of a whole potato, inside-out hasselback potatoes are first cut in half. Then all the little crisscross slices are made on the ‘inside” or cut…

Eggs Mimosa with Tuna is a delicious French version of deviled eggs, also known as Les Oeufs Mimosa Au Thon. The recipe is easy, made with common ingredients: canned tuna, eggs, mayo, mustard and scallions. The flavors are incredible! These tasty stuffed eggs make a fantastic brunch, lunch, appetizer or game day snack.

Eggs Mimosa with Tuna: French Deviled Eggs with Tuna

January 9, 2018 By Lisa Leave a Comment

I discovered eggs mimosa with tuna at a brasserie in Bordeaux, scribbled on the chalk menu board under “entrées” (starters). They arrived on an oblong plate, five generously-stuffed eggs lined up in a row staring up at me and my four friends. We were the kind of hungry you get when you’re traveling, when you’ve…

Panning the Globe's favorite recipes of 2017

Your Favorite Recipes of 2017

January 5, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

Your Favorite Recipes of the Year. A collection of the 10 most popular NEW recipes on Panning The Globe in 2017. I hope your holidays were warm and cosy and that you got to be with your favorite people and enjoy good times and delicious food. We were back home in Boston for the…

Here's an amazing roast chicken recipe from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Chicken thighs are spiced with za'atar and sumac, tossed with onions, lemons and garlic, and roasted. This is a great dinner party recipe because it's a beautiful dish, you can do all the prep ahead, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the flavors are fantastically delicious!

Ottolenghi’s Roast Chicken with Za’atar and Sumac

December 11, 2017 By Lisa 9 Comments

Here’s an amazing roast chicken recipe from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Chicken thighs are spiced with za’atar and sumac, tossed with onions, lemons and garlic, and roasted. This is a great dinner party recipe because it’s a beautiful dish, you can do all the prep ahead, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the flavors are…

This cauliflower casserole is packed with nutritious veggies and just enough sharp cheddar cheese to make it taste decadent [gluten-free] l Panning The Globe Recipe

Cauliflower Casserole with Quinoa Kale and Sharp Cheddar

December 1, 2017 By Lisa 4 Comments

This cauliflower casserole is packed with nutritious veggies and just enough sharp cheddar cheese to make it taste decadent. I’m a big fan of recipes that turn vegetables into crave-worthy comfort food. If we’re being honest, true comfort is knowing that the dish you’re enjoying is good for you. I’m not averse to the occasional…

Roasted Cauliflower, Potatoes and Chickpeas tossed in a bright lemon olive vinaigrette. Serve as a side dish or vegetarian main. [gluten-free recipe]

Roasted Cauliflower, Potatoes and Chickpeas with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

November 10, 2017 By Lisa 3 Comments

Roasted cauliflower, potatoes and chickpeas are dressed in a bright lemony vinaigrette with bits of rich, briny olives and a kick of cumin. Serve this as a side dish or vegetarian main. This is my favorite kind of recipe – easy enough for weeknights, delicious enough for a special occasion…and healthy. London is staring to…

Beef Mushroom Soup - rich and hearty with plenty of meat, potatoes, vegetables and nutritious buckwheat - delicious, healthy, gluten free comfort food.

Beef Mushroom Soup with Potatoes Buckwheat and Broccoli

November 7, 2017 By Lisa Leave a Comment

I love soups and stews for dinner, especially when the mercury drops. This beef mushroom soup is so hearty it’s practically a stew, with plenty of meat, potatoes and vegetables in a rich broth. It’s exactly what I want simmering on my stove right now. One of my goals this winter is to cook the…