German Quark Cheese and Pineapple Buns!

German quark cheese is widely popular in Europe. This cheese has a creamy texture with a tangy taste. It is Germany’s answer to ricotta cheese and fromage blanc. This cheese is perfect for baking and is prized for making delicious cheese cakes.

Gnocchi di Ricotta & Salsa di Pomodoro

The allure of making these ricotta gnocchi is to obtain mouthwatering, creamy, smooth, light pillows of ricotta cheese. When made with accuracy and care they are absolutely delicious and they’ll impress your guests every time.

Kings Cooking Studio: Mid-Winter Delights Class with chef Franco Lania

Kings Cooking Studio welcomes Chef Franco Lania. Chef Franco was the Italian chef for Oceania Cruise Line under the direction of Culinary Director and TV personality Jacques Pepin. Now back in the NJ area, he teaches at the Culinary Art Institute in Jersey City, NJ and is working on his well-anticipated book. Join him for a demonstration of an exciting winter menu created just for Kings.

Spanish Octopus :: “Galician-Style”

Spain’s Galician region is known to have some of the best cuisine in Spain. The region is situated in the northwest part of the country with Portugal directly to the south. Fish and shellfish dishes are the area’s specialties. Galician-style octopus is one of their many famous specialty dishes.

German Lebkuchen: The Original Gingerbread

Gingerbread men, gingerbread holiday shapes and not forgetting the “granddaddy” of them all gingerbread houses. The making of these holiday cookies are a time honored tradition in many families across the world. The best gingerbread in the world comes from Nürnberg, Germany and is called lebkuchen . This post contains a wonderful recipe for gingerbread and some insight into the lebkuchen of Nürnberg, Germany. Merry Christmas& Happy Holidays!