This is truly the ultimate spicy vegan curry, not because my daughter gave me the recipe, but because it’s delicious beyond words. Now, I am not a vegan by any stretch of the imagination, but this dish would make me a convert if I was so inclined. I honestly think that it is the mixture…
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.
10 St. Patrick’s Day Favorites
Hey there! St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, so I decided to do a round up of 10 St. Patrick’s Day favorites. No need to head to the pub for any of these. They can all be made at home. Irish pub food is amazing. It’s flavorful, hearty and there is something for everyone in…
French Style Herbed Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb
Roasted leg of lamb is the ultimate comfort food I’m dreaming of juicy leg of lamb, which brings me to this post. Sometimes the best gifts are the simple ones. No bells and whistles, glossy pages, or shiny anything. There is definitely beauty in simplicity. No, I didn’t get a leg of lamb for Christmas….
Latin Style Leftover Turkey: Arroz con Pavo
A delicious, Latin style leftover turkey recipe Meet arroz con pavo! Turkey day coma is now over, and it is now your fridge that is stuffed with enough leftover turkey to feed another family. What to do? Face it, there are only so many ways to relive Thanksgiving dinner that don’t involve a microwave. So…
Easy Polenta with Sausage and Mushrooms
What is polenta? Polenta is one of those dishes referred to as “cucina povera” or poor man’s cuisine. This may be true due to its humble ingredients. But it can be enjoyed in so many ways, and its rich, creamy taste is definitely not what I call humble. Also, depending on what region of Italy…
How to Make Cuban Boliche
Boliche??? What is that? Well… The name in Spanish literally means “bowling”. Yeah, bowling, like the game you play. So, what does bowling have to do with this delicious Cuban boliche recipe? Well, now that I think about it, nothing! But, that’s alright! It’s still a phenomenal dish. Boliche is rich in flavor and easy…
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…
Spicy Turkish Meat Pastries
I love anything wrapped in a pastry; well, almost anything. Who doesn’t love a flaky, fluffy, buttery, melt in your mouth pastry enveloping a delicious sweet or savory filling? I don’t know anyone, do you? A school lesson Years ago when I was homeschooling my son, an experience I would like to bury deep in…
Chicken Tikka Masala and its History
A chicken curry recipe with curious origins Today’s offering? Chicken Tikka Masala, the national dish of the UK! It’s a spin of north Indian food. Punjabi to be exact. What is the difference when you go for south Indian food? The dishes are much less sauce-based. Goa, India also boasts a host of popular, gravy-based…
French Onion Soup and Its History
French onion soup is a simple, rustic and delicious dish. It’s one of my favorites. Is it an easy French onion soup recipe? It takes a bit of time to make, it is so worth it. I’ve often pleaded with my French friend to give me his recipe, but he is not budging. You see,…
Lamb Stew with Rose Water
Lamb Stew infused 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. For the sake of categorizing, I am saying this is Middle Eastern food. It has a…
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…
Rice, Black Beans and Pork Chops – The Latin Meal
Rice, Black Beans and 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 like shoe leather! He…
Cuban Vaca Frita – Latin Style Flank Steak
Vaca Frita! Fried Cow? Holy Cow!! Vaca Frita, a dish made with flank steak, was brought to the United States by the Cuban immigrants. Its rich flavors and funky name has made it a favorite of Americans, especially in Miami and other southern cities that host a large Cuban population. Cuban cuisine Cuban food has…
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 and spicy authentic flavor. The dish also reheats well for a quick meal. A Traditional Dish This…
