Inspired Cuisine
Kathleen E. Greig
From cozy comfort food to tantalizing Spanish Tapas, French Country Cooking, and zesty Cajun dishes, my new cookbook takes you on a mouthwatering and multi-cultural journey around the world.
Listed in the index below, you will find a reference to each fully illustrated recipe included in my cookbook, Inspired Cuisine. To get your personal copy for all of these recipes, order my cookbook today!
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| Recipe Type | Recipe | Summary | Page | Order Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bites | ||||
 | Baby Plum Tomatoes with Mini Mozzarella Balls | This small bite is a perfect party nibble. The skewers with the tiny… | 3 | Yes! |
 | Black Fig with Balsamic Reduction and Prosciutto Ham | Figs start arriving at the end of July and continue into the fall. This is when… | 4 | Yes! |
 | Bruschetta | You can serve Bruschetta hot or cold, I have done it both ways… | 7 | Yes! |
 | Grilled Baguette with Fresh Tomato Rub | This Grilled Baguette with Fresh Tomato Rub is an easy, classically I | 8 | Yes! |
 | Lemon-Zested Stuffed Boqueron | Stuffed Boquerón sprinkled with Lemon Zest is a traditional Spanish tapas | 11 | Yes! |
 | Pinwheels Three Ways | Pinwheels date back to the 1800's. It is puff pastry filled with… | 12 | Yes! |
 | Piquillo Peppers and Sardine Tartines | Spanish sardines on Piquillo Pepper and Sardine Tartines are delicious… | 14 | Yes! |
 | Potted Cheese | It has been a very long time since I've made this Potted Cheese recipe… | 17 | Yes! |
 | Prosciutto Cream Cheese and Fresh Black Figs | This is a delightful summer tapas. Prosciutto, Cream Cheese and … | 18 | Yes! |
 | Red Pepper Hummus Topped with Baby Plum Tomato Wedges | Red Pepper Hummus is a great backdrop for bright red ripe Baby Plum… | 19 | Yes! |
 | Stuffed Shishito Peppers | A Spanish Tapas, one of five to ten percent of the Stuffed Shishito Peppers … | 21 | Yes! |
 | Warm Olives in Garlic Olive Oil and Zested Orange | This recipe for Warm Olives is so simple to make. Just buy some brined… | 22 | Yes! |
| APPETIZER | ||||
 | Chicken Liver Mousse Mirabelle | It's creamy and dreamy and I love the flavor of this Chicken Liver Mousse… | 27 | Yes! |
 | Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayonnaise | I served these mussels at one of our patio parties. Cold and delicious, these Chilled Mussels added color | 28 | Yes! |
 | Martha’s Vineyard Salad | Martha's Vineyard Salad is my most popular salad recipe worldwide! | 32 | Yes! |
 | Terrine of Pork and Veal with Cherries and Pistachios | This Terrine of Pork is guranteed to turn out perfectly. Just add chutney… | 35 | Yes! |
 | The Best Crab Cakes Ever | These Crab Cakes are the Best Ever! I have tried many recipes… | 31 | Yes! |
 | Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Salad | Bunches of fresh basil and the best tomatoes appear at the end of … | 38 | Yes! |
| SOUP | ||||
 | Beef Vegetable Soup | The Beef Vegetable Soup in this recipe is really for a beef consommé but I… | 43 | Yes! |
 | French Onion Soup | It will take a half hour or more to caramelize the onions but this step cannot | 44 | Yes! |
 | French Spring Pea Soup | I found this recipe for Spring Pea Soup in a very old French Country… | 47 | Yes! |
 | Gulyas Soup | Gulyas Soup, or as it is better known in North America, ‘goulash soup’… | 48 | Yes! |
 | Hungarian Ham and Navy Bean Soup | I don't know why, but this soup just brings back memories of childhood … | 50 | Yes! |
 | Love Apple Soup | Love Apple Soup is one of my all-time 'go to' soups, and also a | 53 | Yes! |
 | New England Clam Chowder | The fresh dill in this New England Clam Chowder recipe is all important! | 55 | Yes! |
 | Rainy Day Homemade Mushroom Soup | A rainy day, gloomy, and I really wanted soup, so I made… | 56 | Yes! |
 | Santa Fe Corn Chowder | This Santa Fe Corn Chowder is SOOOOO good. I have made it both with… | 59 | Yes! |
 | Thai Curried Chicken Soup | This is a must make soup! It contains a lot of different ingredients… | 61 | Yes! |
| LUNCH | ||||
 | Charred Asparagus Fennel Apple and Greens | The recipe for this Charred Asparagus Salad started with an appetizing… | 64 | Yes! |
 | Cubano Sandwich | This is a very delicious Cubano Sandwich, right out of the Southern US… | 67 | Yes! |
 | Fish Tacos | I'm not a great one for left over fish, but I do enjoy Fish Tacos. This seemed … | 68 | Yes! |
 | Frisée | Simply called Frisée, it means a salad composed of sauteed smoked bacon.. | 70 | Yes! |
 | Ham Cheese and Spinach Frittata | Another great Frittata made with ham, cheese and baby spinach. It's just… | 73 | Yes! |
 | Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Pizza | This Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Pizza is creamy and delicious | 74 | Yes! |
 | Steak Salad | I often make Steak Salad for an easy and delicious lunch. It takes less than… | 77 | Yes! |
 | Steak Tartare | Steak Tartare is delicious! I have tried many variations of this dish, but… | 79 | Yes! |
| DINNER | ||||
 | Aloo Broccoli Sabzi | This Aloo Broccoli Sabzi is a mild vegetable curry. You can add heat if you … | 83 | Yes! |
 | Bavette Frites | Bavette Frites is a quintessential French bistro dish. The steak is from… | 84 | Yes! |
 | Beef Bourguignon | It's just beef stew, but it's French Beef Stew! The aroma is intoxicating while | 87 | Yes! |
 | Black Cod Fillets with Puttanesca Sauce | Pan Seared Cod Fillets are tender and flaky and taste wonderful… | 91 | Yes! |
 | Blackened Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa | Blackened Tilapia is a perfect week-night meal. The combination… | 93 | Yes! |
 | Blanquette de Veau - French Veal Stew | This French Veal Stew is a beautifully delicate dish… | 95 | Yes! |
 | Bloody Mary Linguine | This sauce really does taste like a Bloody Mary! You can… | 98 | Yes! |
 | Braised Beef Ribs | Braised Beef Ribs are the ultimate in comfort food! Get the leanest… | 101 | Yes! |
 | Chicken Saltimbocca | Saltimbocca is an Italian word and it means “jumps in the mouth.” This… | 102 | Yes! |
 | Garlic Shrimp with Baby Plum Tomatoes | Garlic Shrimp is beautiful and delicious! It takes only 5 ingredients, | 104 | Yes! |
 | Grape Linguine with Cauliflower Gratin | This dish is sweet, salty, garlicky, and slightly crunchy, all at the same… | 106 | Yes! |
 | Grenadir Mars (Grenadier Marsh) | Grenadier Marsh my most popular recipe in the world! Week after… | 108 | Yes! |
 | Grilled Chicken Brochettes | Chicken Brochettes are easy to make and taste like a summer BBQ | 110 | Yes! |
 | Layered Potatoes | A childhood favorite, Layered Potatoes (or in Hungarian, Rakott Krumpli) is.. | 112 | Yes! |
 | Maple-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin | Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Pork tenderloin is an easy week | 114 | Yes! |
 | New York Strip with Blue Cheese Cream Sauce | I made this Pan Seared New York Strip steak with guests sitting around… | 116 | Yes! |
 | Prime Rib of Beef | Roasting a Prime Rib of Beef for Christmas is an old English tradition. | 118 | Yes! |
 | Rack of Lamb | Pan-Seared New Zealand or Australian Rack of Lamb is easy, festive.. | 121 | Yes! |
 | Roasted Cauliflower Steaks | It is all plant-based and absolutely delicious, and Tommy Bahama's … | 122 | Yes! |
 | Scallops with Bacon Peppers and Corn | Seared Scallops with Bacon and fried croutons. What’s not to like? | 124 | Yes! |
 | Scallops with Fresh Puttanesca Sauce | This Fresh Puttanesca Sauce has to be the most incredible sauce ever! | 127 | Yes! |
 | Spaghetti Pie | The taste is predictable, it's the presentation that makes it great! | 129 | Yes! |
 | Spanish Sausage Mushroom Onion with Glazed Raisins and Pine Nuts | A delicious weeknight meal, a little different, full of flavor. Spanish .. | 130 | Yes! |
 | Spice-Rubbed Lamb Lollipops | Spice Rubbed Lamb Lolli Pops are really just lamb rib chops… | 132 | Yes! |
 | Sri Lankan Tamarind Chicken Curry | If you have madras curry powder, then Sri Lankan Tamarind Chicken Curry | 135 | Yes! |
 | The French Meat Loaf | The mushroom and red wine in this recipe elevates this meatloaf … | 138 | Yes! |
 | Tourti re du Qu bec - French Canadian Meat Pie | This authentic French Canadian Meat Pie is a very easy recipe, although… | 140 | Yes! |
 | Tri-Tip Steak with Red Onion Jam | Are you craving a great steak to share? Try this juicy and delicious Tri-Tip… | 142 | Yes! |
| SIDES | ||||
 | Apple Slaw | Apple Slaw is an unbelievably easy, tasty, and delicious side dish, perfect | 147 | Yes! |
 | Black Bean and Corn Salad | This Black Bean and Corn Salad is colorful, refreshing, and fast. | 148 | Yes! |
 | Butter-Sautéed Shallots | Finely chopped shallots sautéed in olive oil and butter until they are soft … | 150 | Yes! |
 | Cooktop-Roasted Potatoes | I make Cooktop Roasted Potatoes when I am in a hurry. They are a … | 153 | Yes! |
 | Creamed Spinach | As a child, I remember having Creamed Spinach topped with a sunny… | 155 | Yes! |
 | French Lentils | This side dish is quintessentially French. At its best, is made with… | 156 | Yes! |
 | French Peas Tarragon and Bacon | Peas and Spring go together for me. I like to use frozen baby peas… | 158 | Yes! |
 | Garlic Lemon Couscous | Couscous is extremely versatile. In this case made with garlic, lemon… | 161 | Yes! |
 | Garlic Sprouts and Cauliflower | I love making Garlic Sprouts and Cauliflower because it can be… | 163 | Yes! |
 | Gratin Dauphinoise the Bijou Café | I can never get enough of it! Gratin Dauphinoise is a staple at the Bijou… | 164 | Yes! |
 | Homemade Spaetzle | This recipe for Homemade Spaetzle takes a bit of effort, but there are… | 166 | Yes! |
 | Mini Dumplings for Soup | I have used these Mini Soup Dumplings in lots of different kinds of soups. | 167 | Yes! |
 | Red-Skinned Potatoes with Green Beans | This Red Skinned Potato dish is great with anything grilled or seared ... | 169 | Yes! |
 | Sandip s Aloo Sabzi | This Aloo Sabzi recipe is all the way from India. It is a simple… | 170 | Yes! |
 | Spanish Rice My Way | I have been making my version of Spanish Rice for many years… | 172 | Yes! |
 | Warm Tuscan Farro Salad | This Warm Tuscan Salad is made with an ancient Italian wheat grain… | 175 | Yes! |
 | Yorkshire Pudding | They are called Yorkshire Pudding in Canada and in the UK, and popovers | 177 | Yes! |
| DESSERT | ||||
 | Apple Tarte Tatin | Apple Tarte Tatin is very French, very pretty, delicious and… | 180 | Yes! |
 | Black-and-Blue Buttermilk Tart | Easy to make, lighter than a cheese cake and it is beautiful… | 182 | Yes! |
 | Box Brownie Shortbread | Just one more delicious and easy chocolate dessert. It is just a quick… | 185 | Yes! |
 | Chocolate Fudge Apricot Tart | This tart is definitely for chocolate lovers! This Chocolate… | 187 | Yes! |
 | Dark Chocolate Whoopie Pies Filled with Toasted Almond Cream | These Whoopie Pies are pure heaven! If you love chocolate and almonds, | 189 | Yes! |
 | Eton Mess | A classic British favorite, Eton Mess is wonderful year around… | 193 | Yes! |
 | Linzer Cookies | This recipe for Linzer Cookies is one of my favorites. I even … | 194 | Yes! |
 | Quick Apple Strudel | This Apple Strudel is quick to make, pretty, and delicious… | 197 | Yes! |
| OTHER | ||||
 | Béchamel Sauce | Béchamel Sauce or White Sauce is a base sauce used in many dishes. It is .. | 207 | Yes! |
 | Blackening Seasoning | Great with fish or chicken, grilled or pan fried. Keeps well in a jar. | 205 | Yes! |
 | Brown Sauce | This is a simple and delicious Brown Sauce for just about any type of beef | 208 | Yes! |
 | Fresh Puttanesca Sauce | This Fresh Puttanesca Sauce has to be the most incredible sauce ever! | 210 | Yes! |
 | Garlic Aioli | Garlic Aoili is perfect with any grilled beef, sea food or just plain… | 202 | Yes! |
 | Homemade Red Onion Jam | Red Onion Jam is a condiment, and you can make it while you were | 200 | Yes! |
| Madras Curry Powder | Madras Curry Powder is a key ingredient in Sri Lankan Tamarind Chicken… | 205 | Yes! |
 | Miso Maple Marinade | Miso and the maple syrup are the key ingredients in this recipe. But… | 206 | Yes! |
 | Pineapple Salsa | I especially like Pineapple Salsa with Blackened Tilapia as… | 201 | Yes! |
 | Raspberry Maple Dressing | This is the traditional Martha’s Vineyard Salad Dressing, originally from | 203 | Yes! |
 | Saffron Mayonnaise | Saffron Mayo is one of those indulgences that you must serve with | 204 | Yes! |
| Spice Rub for Lamb | This spice rub is great for lamb chops, lamb lollipops or even leg of lamb | 206 | Yes! |
 | Spice Rub for Steak | This Steak Rub has Indian overtones as it contains cinnamon. Used as… | 207 | Yes! |