Arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) is to Hispanics what meatloaf and mashed potatoes is to Americans. It is the ultimate comfort food. It's healthy too. I think I can state with certainty that arroz con pollo is Latin America's most popular dish. It is mine, for sure. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Arroz con pollo variations Every...
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.
Sweet Onion Quiche: Zwiebelkuchen
Sweet onion quiche or Zwiebelkuchen is a typical German filled pastry, potato pie, or quiche if you will. To-may-to, To-mat-oh. This easy quiche recipe was given to me by my friend Angela. I told her I would give her a shout out, and she agreed to share this simple yet delicious recipe with me. Angela...
West African Jollof Rice
Jollof Rice hails from West Africa. It is one of the most common dishes and anything but commonplace; people take it seriously. The name is derived from Wolof, the language spoken in Senegal. Cultural tidbit, neither Gambians nor Senegalese call the dish jollof or even Wolof for that matter! Food and agricultural historians believe rice...
Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Jalapeno White Sauce
I want the whole enchilada! YUP, I do. Here's to an old favorite made entirely from scratch and topped with a creamy white sauce. A real easy chicken enchilada recipe. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Okay, I did not make the cheese or the tortillas, but everything else I made. Easy chicken enchiladas with jalapeno white sauce is a...
Misir Wot- Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew
Misir Wot, spicy red lentil stew, is a staple at the Ethiopian table. Lentils are the heart of many African dishes and amongst the country’s key exports. Situated on the horn of Africa, Ethiopia’s diverse climate is ideal for supporting a variety of agriculture and crops. Much of the country is highlands, but you’ll find...
Indonesian Curried Noodles with Shrimp
Make Indonesian curry noodles with shrimp on any given night to add some ethnic flair to your table. I've been having a lot of fun lately learning about all the different types of curries throughout Asia. Curry varies from country to country throughout South East Asia. In Indonesia it varies from island to island. So,...
Frico - Italian Potato Pie - Step by Step
Frico? So, what exactly is Frico? Simply put, sliced potatoes tossed with olive oil, onions and Parmesan cheese. So humble, yet so delicious! It reminds me a little bit of the Spanish dish Tortilla Espanola without the eggs. [feast_advanced_jump_to] A rustic treat According to one of my Italian friends Frico is Italian rustic cuisine at...
Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Noodles - Bún Thịt Nướng
Bún Thịt Nướng is one of those Vietnamese noodle dishes that will have you wondering why you favored phở for so long. Yes, my daughter felt like she had been missing out on the amazing flavors in this dish when she finally found it. This dish hails from the South, but has several variations throughout...
Potato, Bacon, Gruyere Tart - Potato Pie
If you love Potatoes and Bacon, keep reading! So, are you ready for a totally comforting and scrumptious dinner recipe? Potato, bacon, Gruyere tart, similar to a quiche minus the all the eggs. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Savory Tarts Savory tarts are so versatile because you can go as far as your imagination will take you. Mine brought...
Irish Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek Soup is an Irish favorite. It is just what you need on these cold nights when old man winter still refuses to release you from his icy clutches. Making this soup is so easy. You only need about 30 minutes. The ingredients are simple: butter, leeks, potatoes, salt, pepper and stock (vegetable or chicken)....
Saucy North African Lamb Meatballs - Lamb Kofta
Saucy North African lamb meatballs or kofta have a blend of exotic spices with a touch of sweetness. Apricots and saffron add a fabulous touch. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish.
Salmon Tartlets
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Salmon tartlets (or salmon en croute) are not mini-quiches! Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk about this dish. It's made in small tart pans. I bought these little gems on a shopping trip with my friend. It was one of those things, they were on sale, I bought...
French Oven Baked Beef Stew - Baeckeoffe
Dutch oven beef stew one of my winter go-to's Try this fabulous, French dutch oven beef stew. It consists of delicious, seasoned braised beef cubes, onions, and carrots. Next, it's poured into a dutch oven before being covered with thin slices of potatoes . Both the beef and potatoes cook to tender perfection. Once you...
Vietnamese Tomato Fish with Dill (Cá Sốt Cà Chua)
Vietnamese tomato fish (cá sốt cà chua) is dairy free, protein rich, and very healthy. I learned about it from my daughter when we visited her in Vietnam. She took us to this placed dubbed "the ration restaurant". It was done up in 70's Vietnam style. It was decorated with radios, letters, clothes, and...
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This low carb chicken soup doesn't skimp on flavor. It's definitely soup weather up here in the frozen north. So many soups, so little time! Today, creamy chicken tortilla soup is on the menu. I hate to call this a copycat recipe, because my intention was not to make it taste exactly the same as the...