Thai Style Pork Loin with Peanut Sauce brings together a multitude of flavors. The contrast that is present in Thai food is what makes me love it so much. Thai cuisine is full of contrasts, not only in flavors but also in presentation, colors and textures. If you need a good recipe for Asian pork,...
Main Dishes
This section offers a wide array of dishes, some not overly healthy. They one thing they all have in common, is that for the most part they are easy to make and very tasty.
Steak au Poivre and Pan Sauce
Steak au Poivre is classic French recipe that creates a fantastic pan sauce in typical French style. Fresh ground black pepper, cream and beef tenderloin come together and cooked to perfection. Learn how make a pan sauce for chicken, shrimp, scallops and fish with a tutorial on this sauce technique. Delicious! [feast_advanced_jump_to] My family's all...
Lamb Stew with Rose Water
It's one of those dishes whose ethnicity is hard to pin down. Is it Indian, Turkish, Middle Eastern? All of these ethnic groups have recipes with rosewater. Oh well, it really doesn't matter. [feast_advanced_jump_to] For the sake of categorizing, I am saying this is Middle Eastern food. It has a nice balance of sweet and...
Orecchiette with Shrimp, Fennel and Arugula
Seafood pasta is so easy that you can make on a weeknight. The multiple pasta dishes and shapes are too many to count. I've adapted this orecchiette recipe with shrimp, fennel and arugula from The Southern Italian Kitchen. I found this gem in an odds and ends shop, the kind my husband likes to drag...
Authentic Quiche Lorraine
One of the first French dishes I ever tasted was an authentic quiche Lorraine. My young taste buds embraced the flavors with gusto. At the tender age of 12 I felt like a sophisticated woman for having experienced French food, albeit a simple dish. From that day on, there is and was only one quiche...
Chicken in Creamy Saffron Sauce
It sounds fancy, but you can make chicken in a creamy saffron sauce in about one hour. Really! Now, I will admit that saffron is kind of expensive, but a little goes a long way. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Chicken in creamy saffron sauce. My mouth is watering. Chicken is so versatile. Entire books have been dedicated to...
Easy Shrimp Mofongo
Growing up in Panama, Puerto Rican food on a menu was not an uncommon occurrence. One item in particular that always stood out to me was mofongo. What is mofongo? Comfort food at its finest. Today I was in the mood for seafood so I’m presenting you with Shrimp Mofongo. Enjoy! [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is Mofongo?...
Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
I just got back from vacation, and apart from the usual souvenir purchases, I brought back with me a new recipe. You see, I went home to visit my family, and my sister made this amazing pork loin in tamarind sauce. It wasn't just finger licking good, it was really easy to make too: DOUBLE BONUS! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Naturally,...
Jibarito
The Jibarito is Chicago’s spin on Puerto Rican food. Who doesn’t love a little fusion? Furthermore, who doesn’t love a sandwich? Although it is not a typical dish you can find on a Puerto Rican menu, it harnesses all the flavors so I never have to skip out on my beloved fried plantains. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What...
Turkey Burger Soup Recipe
The days are getting shorter, sigh! The air certainly feels chillier with every passing day. Face it, we are headed for that dreaded winter season whether we want to admit it or not. I am not a cold weather person, can't you tell? Cold weather is a time for turkey burger soup, the ultimate comfort...
Panamanian Beef Stew Recipe
Panamanian beef stew, made with natural ingredients, is simply delicious. Panamanian food is your tried and true comfort food beef stew with a Latin American twist! Learn how to make this stew with homemade sofrito and recaito for a spicy authentic flavor. The dish also reheats well for a quick meal. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Why it's traditional...
Black Beans and Rice with Pork Chops - The Latin Meal
Black beans and rice along with pork chops: a typical Latin American or Caribbean meal that is rich in flavors, and also nutritious. This is by far one of my favorite comfort foods. The Spanish word for pork chops is "chuletas." My husband, just to kid around pronounces it "shoo letha", which he says sounds...
Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
It seems that everyone, everywhere is eating wraps these days. And, why not? They are tasty and handy; plus the possibilities are endless. Just for you today, I've made creamy curry chicken salad wraps. They are good enough for lunch and dinner. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Curry chicken wraps for the apps Actually we're getting together with...
Easy Chicken Shawarma
What is Chicken Shawarma? Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern favorite consisting of thinly sliced spiced lamb that has been marinated. It is cooked on a rotating spit, then served on pita bread with tomatoes and onions. This is a good time to tell you that I will not be preparing my Shawarma on...
Pork Chops in Morel Mushroom Sauce
A simple dish of pork chops in morel mushroom sauce comes together in 30 minutes. If you have never had a morel mushroom recipe, you're in for a treat. Yes, they are expensive, but a little goes a long way. Their earthy and somewhat meaty taste is to die for. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Morel background When...