International

Scrambled eggs and bacon breakfast sandwich

Chopped bacon is browned until fat is rendered, scrambled eggs and scallions are stirred in just until set, and the combo is piled on the bottom half of toasted bun.

Cook time: 6

Servings: 3 people

Herb-crusted cream cheese spread

A no-cook appetizer to go with your cocktail drinks, this herb-loaded cheese spread is ready in ten minutes flat. Serve with crackers and enjoy.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 4 people

Fresh mushroom gravy

Butter, flour, salt, pepper, a little Worcestershire sauce, good quality bone broth and fresh button mushrooms are all you need. No drippings. No deglazing. This gravy makes a lovely accompaniment to fried chicken, grilled pork and oversized burger steaks.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 4 cups

Espresso martini

Mix coffee with chocolate and you have mocha. Mix strong brewed coffee, coffee liqueur and chocolate liqueur and you get espresso martini. It will definitely warm you up.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 2 glasses

Mashed roasted squash (calabaza)

Squash cubes are roasted until soft and caramelized and, while hot, mashed. Butter, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence and cream are stirred in to complete this lovely side dish.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 2 people