Florentine Cheese Filet Steak

Florentine Cheese Filet Steak

Call me a meat and potatoes kind of guy and I will say that at least for today, you are absolutely right. I won't lie. The spinach and cheese blend in the beef seared at high heat brings forth a delicious taste that, along with a perfect wine, is simply scrumptious. If you are prone to cringe at making such a feast, fear not. This Steak a la Florentine is really simple. All you really have to concern yourself with is two basic principles for this dish. You must, must turn your heating element on to maximum heat. Got gas, crank it up. Electric? No problem. Put it on high. And leave it

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Food and culture: Why recipes vary around the world

In many parts of the world food is at the center of most social occasions. Sometimes even the social events are based around certain foods or meals. That is, the cuisine becomes the social occasion itself and is the reason for the celebration. People enjoy social interactions and people enjoy good food therefore this pairing of food and culture only makes sense. Western eating habits, unlike the social model for consuming food, seems to revolve around convenience and speed. Eating a starter, main course, and dessert seems only natural to someone in America, while the thought of having

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Comfort Foods For Those Blah Days

Everyone has a certain comfort food that is linked to a pleasant memory of days gone by. Moderation and balance are the keys to life and comfort foods fit in on the one end of the spectrum and it is better to find some recipes that you really enjoy to make the most out of this experience. When you are feeling down for whatever reason a nice cup of Hot Chocolate /recipe/mexican-hot-chocolate-678 can be all that you need to take you back to a pleasant experience you may have had one cold winter. People are emotionally attached to all sorts of things and food is no different. Below are some

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