Beef Goulash & Vienna, Austria
Viennese cuisine has always struck me as practical and delicious. My all-time favorite is beef goulash. Here is a an easy and tasty recipe to make that can easily be adjusted for small or large groups.
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5th World Anesthesia Convention | Vienna, Austria
Networking World Anesthesia Convention (NWAC) is a global educational organization with a world-wide presence in the field of Anesthesiology. NWAC professionals are the most interesting, sometimes ranging from the OR to the kitchen, like chef Franco Lania.
La Pastiera | “Pizza Gran” | Easter Grain Pie
La Pastiera, or Pizza Gran, is a festive Easter pie. It is similar to an Italian ricotta cheesecake but with the addition of farro (wheat berries). I dye the farro for a festive holiday twist!
Italian Easter Pie | Pizza Rustica- The Huffington Post
The celebratory nature of this dish is synonymous with Easter, I know many folks that enjoy this dish throughout the year. It’s just that good!
Franco’s Coconut Curry Shrimp
Shrimp lovers can’t hide on this one! Add some perfectly ripe tropical fruits served along side these coconut shrimp and your Caribbean breeze will feel that much more enjoyable!
Franco’s Minnesota Wild Rice Story – Griddle Cakes
Chef Franco Lania happily found himself in Marshall, Minnesota headlining the annual Fall and Holiday Cooking Show co-sponsored by Hy-Vee of Marshall and Marshall Radio. This is how Franco’s Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes were born!
Therapeutic Cooking, Nutrition and the Operating Room – The Huffington Post
“What commonalities do chefs and operating room professionals have in common?” Only one crystal clear answer arose.
Homage to Ingredients – The Huffington Post
Walk quietly and calmly through your local food store or farmers’ market with the deliberate purpose of keeping yourself tuned into the miracle of it all.
Gnudi di Ricotta – Naked Ravioli!
What are Gnudi di ricotta? Try to imagine your favorite ricotta ravioli minus the pasta. The filling would be left naked as the name gnudi implies. They’re a delicious, very light, and a great substitute for their ever so popular cousin – the gnocchi!