Spanish oxtail stew
Browned oxtail is cooked with vegetables and red wine until tender. The result is just magnificent.
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Lemon cheese bars
A more indulgent version of traditional lemon bars (or squares), a pastry that consists of lemon curd baked over a shortbread crust. Mascarpone is added to the curd in this recipe to make the lemon bars creamy and richer.
Grilled eggplant salsa
Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean on your table with this wonderful salsa that can double as a spread. If weather does not permit outdoor grilling, using a stovetop grill will yield equally good results.
Mexican-style meatball (albondigas) soup
Lightly browned meatballs and vegetables are simmered in homecooked tomato soup. A lovely one-pot dish to enjoy on cold days and nights. Don't forget to serve bread on the side to mop up that lovely broth that's almost as thick as a sauce.
Food for the gods
Food for the gods is best described as butterscotch (or blondies) squares or bars baked with Medjool dates and walnuts. The pastry hails from the Philippines where it traditionally makes an appearance during the Christmas season.