Inspired Cuisine

Kathleen E. Greig

From cozy comfort food to tantalizing Spanish Tapas, French Country Cooking, and zesty Cajun dishes, this cookbook takes you on a mouthwatering and multi-cultural journey around the world.

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Small Bites
Baby Plum Tomatoes with Mini Mozzarella BallsThis small bite is a perfect party nibble. The skewers with the tiny…3Yes!
Black Fig with Balsamic Reduction and Prosciutto HamBlack Fig with Balsamic Reduction and Prosciutto HamFigs start arriving at the end of July and continue into the fall. This is when…4Yes!
BruschettaYou can serve Bruschetta hot or cold, I have done it both ways…7Yes!
Grilled Baguette with Fresh Tomato RubThis Grilled Baguette with Fresh Tomato Rub is an easy, classically I8Yes!
Lemon-Zested Stuffed BoqueronStuffed Boquerón sprinkled with Lemon Zest is a traditional Spanish tapas11Yes!
Pinwheels Three WaysPinwheels date back to the 1800's. It is puff pastry filled with…12Yes!
piquillo and sardine tartinePiquillo Peppers and Sardine TartinesSpanish sardines on Piquillo Pepper and Sardine Tartines are delicious… 14Yes!
potted cheesePotted CheeseIt has been a very long time since I've made this Potted Cheese recipe…17Yes!
Prosciutto Cream Cheese and Fresh Black FigsThis is a delightful summer tapas. Prosciutto, Cream Cheese and …18Yes!
Red Pepper Hummus Topped with Baby Plum Tomato WedgesRed Pepper Hummus is a great backdrop for bright red ripe Baby Plum…19Yes!
Stuffed Shishito PeppersA Spanish Tapas, one of five to ten percent of the Stuffed Shishito Peppers …21Yes!
Warm Olives in Garlic Olive Oil and Zested OrangeThis recipe for Warm Olives is so simple to make. Just buy some brined…22Yes!
APPETIZER
Chicken Liver Mousse MirabelleIt's creamy and dreamy and I love the flavor of this Chicken Liver Mousse…27Yes!
Chilled Mussels with Saffron MayonnaiseI served these mussels at one of our patio parties. Cold and delicious, these Chilled Mussels added color28Yes!
Martha’s Vineyard SaladMartha's Vineyard Salad is my most popular salad recipe worldwide!  32Yes!
Terrine of Pork and Veal with Cherries and PistachiosThis Terrine of Pork is guranteed to turn out perfectly. Just add chutney…35Yes!
The Best Crab Cakes EverThese Crab Cakes are the Best Ever! I have tried many recipes…31Yes!
Tomato Mozzarella and Basil SaladBunches of fresh basil and the best tomatoes appear at the end of …38Yes!
SOUP
Beef Vegetable SoupThe Beef Vegetable Soup in this recipe is really for a beef consommé but I…43Yes!
French Onion SoupIt will take a half hour or more to caramelize the onions but this step cannot44Yes!
French Spring Pea SoupI found this recipe for Spring Pea Soup in a very old French Country…47Yes!
Gulyas SoupGulyas Soup, or as it is better known in North America, ‘goulash soup’…48Yes!
Hungarian Ham and Navy Bean SoupI don't know why, but this soup just brings back memories of childhood … 50Yes!
Love Apple SoupLove Apple Soup is one of my all-time 'go to' soups, and also a53Yes!
New England Clam ChowderThe fresh dill in this New England Clam Chowder recipe is all important!55Yes!
Rainy Day Homemade Mushroom SoupA rainy day, gloomy, and I really wanted soup, so I made…56Yes!
Santa Fe Corn ChowderThis Santa Fe Corn Chowder is SOOOOO good. I have made it both with…59Yes!
Thai Curried Chicken SoupThis is a must make soup! It contains a lot of different ingredients…61Yes!
LUNCH
Charred Asparagus Fennel Apple and GreensThe recipe for this Charred Asparagus Salad started with an appetizing…64Yes!
Cubano SandwichThis is a very delicious Cubano Sandwich, right out of the Southern US…67Yes!
Fish TacosI'm not a great one for left over fish, but I do enjoy Fish Tacos. This seemed …68Yes!
FriséeSimply called Frisée, it means a salad composed of sauteed smoked bacon..70Yes!
Ham Cheese and Spinach FrittataAnother great Frittata made with ham, cheese and baby spinach. It's just…73Yes!
Mushroom and Caramelized Onion PizzaThis Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Pizza is creamy and delicious74Yes!
Steak SaladI often make Steak Salad for an easy and delicious lunch. It takes less than…77Yes!
Steak TartareSteak Tartare is delicious! I have tried many variations of this dish, but…79Yes!
DINNER
Aloo Broccoli SabziThis Aloo Broccoli Sabzi is a mild vegetable curry. You can add heat if you …83Yes!
Bavette FritesBavette Frites is a quintessential French bistro dish. The steak is from…84Yes!
Beef BourguignonIt's just beef stew, but it's French Beef Stew! The aroma is intoxicating while87Yes!
Black Cod Fillets with Puttanesca SaucePan Seared Cod Fillets are tender and flaky and taste wonderful…91Yes!
Blackened Tilapia with Pineapple SalsaBlackened Tilapia is a perfect week-night meal. The combination…93Yes!
Blanquette de Veau - French Veal StewThis French Veal Stew is a beautifully delicate dish…95Yes!
Bloody Mary LinguineThis sauce really does taste like a Bloody Mary! You can…98Yes!
Braised Beef RibsBraised Beef Ribs are the ultimate in comfort food! Get the leanest…101Yes!
Chicken SaltimboccaSaltimbocca is an Italian word and it means “jumps in the mouth.” This…102Yes!
Garlic Shrimp with Baby Plum TomatoesGarlic Shrimp is beautiful and delicious! It takes only 5 ingredients,104Yes!
Grape Linguine with Cauliflower GratinThis dish is sweet, salty, garlicky, and slightly crunchy, all at the same…106Yes!
Grenadir Mars (Grenadier Marsh)Grenadier Marsh my most popular recipe in the world! Week after…108Yes!
Grilled Chicken BrochettesChicken Brochettes are easy to make and taste like a summer BBQ110Yes!
Layered PotatoesA childhood favorite, Layered Potatoes (or in Hungarian, Rakott Krumpli) is..112Yes!
Maple-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Pork TenderloinMaple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Pork tenderloin is an easy week114Yes!
New York Strip with Blue Cheese Cream SauceI made this Pan Seared New York Strip steak with guests sitting around…116Yes!
prime ribPrime Rib of BeefRoasting a Prime Rib of Beef for Christmas is an old English tradition.118Yes!
Rack of LambPan-Seared New Zealand or Australian Rack of Lamb is easy, festive..121Yes!
Roasted Cauliflower SteaksIt is all plant-based and absolutely delicious, and Tommy Bahama's …122Yes!
Scallops with Bacon Peppers and CornSeared Scallops with Bacon and fried croutons. What’s not to like?124Yes!
Scallops with Fresh Puttanesca SauceThis Fresh Puttanesca Sauce has to be the most incredible sauce ever! 127Yes!
Spaghetti PieThe taste is predictable, it's the presentation that makes it great!129Yes!
Spanish Sausage Mushroom Onion with Glazed Raisins and Pine NutsA delicious weeknight meal, a little different, full of flavor. Spanish ..130Yes!
Spice-Rubbed Lamb LollipopsSpice Rubbed Lamb Lolli Pops are really just lamb rib chops…132Yes!
Sri Lankan Tamarind Chicken CurryIf you have madras curry powder, then Sri Lankan Tamarind Chicken Curry135Yes!
The French Meat LoafThe mushroom and red wine in this recipe elevates this meatloaf …138Yes!
Tourti re du Qu bec - French Canadian Meat PieThis authentic French Canadian Meat Pie is a very easy recipe, although…140Yes!
Tri-Tip Steak with Red Onion JamAre you craving a great steak to share? Try this juicy and delicious Tri-Tip…142Yes!
SIDES
apple slawApple SlawApple Slaw is an unbelievably easy, tasty, and delicious side dish, perfect147Yes!
Black Bean and Corn SaladThis Black Bean and Corn Salad is colorful, refreshing, and fast. 148Yes!
Butter-Sautéed ShallotsFinely chopped shallots sautéed in olive oil and butter until they are soft …150Yes!
Cooktop-Roasted PotatoesI make Cooktop Roasted Potatoes when I am in a hurry. They are a …153Yes!
Creamed SpinachAs a child, I remember having Creamed Spinach topped with a sunny…155Yes!
French LentilsThis side dish is quintessentially French. At its best, is made with…156Yes!
French Peas Tarragon and BaconPeas and Spring go together for me. I like to use frozen baby peas…158Yes!
Garlic Lemon CouscousCouscous is extremely versatile. In this case made with garlic, lemon…161Yes!
Garlic Sprouts and CauliflowerI love making Garlic Sprouts and Cauliflower because it can be…163Yes!
Gratin Dauphinoise the Bijou CaféI can never get enough of it! Gratin Dauphinoise is a staple at the Bijou…164Yes!
Homemade SpaetzleThis recipe for Homemade Spaetzle takes a bit of effort, but there are…166Yes!
Mini Dumplings for SoupI have used these Mini Soup Dumplings in lots of different kinds of soups. 167Yes!
Red-Skinned Potatoes with Green BeansThis Red Skinned Potato dish is great with anything grilled or seared ...169Yes!
Sandip s Aloo SabziThis Aloo Sabzi recipe is all the way from India. It is a simple…170Yes!
Spanish Rice My WayI have been making my version of Spanish Rice for many years…172Yes!
Warm Tuscan Farro SaladThis Warm Tuscan Salad is made with an ancient Italian wheat grain…175Yes!
Yorkshire PuddingThey are called Yorkshire Pudding in Canada and in the UK, and popovers177Yes!
DESSERT
Apple Tarte TatinApple Tarte Tatin is very French, very pretty, delicious and…180Yes!
Black-and-Blue Buttermilk TartEasy to make, lighter than a cheese cake and it is beautiful…182Yes!
Box Brownie ShortbreadJust one more delicious and easy chocolate dessert. It is just a quick…185Yes!
Chocolate Fudge Apricot TartThis tart is definitely for chocolate lovers! This Chocolate…187Yes!
Dark Chocolate Whoopie Pies Filled with Toasted Almond CreamThese Whoopie Pies are pure heaven! If you love chocolate and almonds,189Yes!
Eton MessA classic British favorite, Eton Mess is wonderful year around…193Yes!
Linzer CookiesThis recipe for Linzer Cookies is one of my favorites. I even …194Yes!
Quick Apple StrudelThis Apple Strudel is quick to make, pretty, and delicious…197Yes!
OTHER
Béchamel SauceBéchamel Sauce or White Sauce is a base sauce used in many dishes. It is ..207Yes!
Blackening SeasoningGreat with fish or chicken, grilled or pan fried. Keeps well in a jar.205Yes!
Brown SauceThis is a simple and delicious Brown Sauce for just about any type of beef208Yes!
Fresh Puttanesca SauceThis Fresh Puttanesca Sauce has to be the most incredible sauce ever!210Yes!
Garlic AioliGarlic Aoili is perfect with any grilled beef,  sea food or just plain…202Yes!
Homemade Red Onion JamRed Onion Jam is a condiment,  and you can make it while you were200Yes!
Madras Curry PowderMadras Curry Powder is a key ingredient in Sri Lankan Tamarind Chicken…205Yes!
Miso Maple MarinadeMiso and the maple syrup are the key ingredients in this recipe. But…206Yes!
Pineapple SalsaI especially like Pineapple Salsa with Blackened Tilapia as…201Yes!
Raspberry Maple DressingThis is the traditional Martha’s Vineyard Salad Dressing, originally from203Yes!
Saffron MayonnaiseSaffron Mayo is one of those indulgences that you must serve with204Yes!
Spice Rub for LambThis spice rub is great for lamb chops, lamb lollipops or even leg of lamb206Yes!
Spice Rub for SteakThis Steak Rub has Indian overtones as it contains cinnamon. Used as…207Yes!

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