With the upcoming holidays come traditions which are wonderful, don't get me wrong. I, however, think that sometimes traditions tend to zap our creativity, and produce boredom. Oh yeah, we NEED to eat Aunt so and so's sweet potato pie AGAIN! And, uncle Fred is bringing his world famous dip, AGAIN. Face it, the holidays are...
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.
Cornish Hens Stuffed with Couscous, Dates and Parsley
An alternative Thanksgiving dinner: Roast Cornish Hens What do you serve on Thanksgiving, or the upcoming holidays when you have family members who are not fond of turkey? Yes they are out there, really! My suggestion is to put an ethnic touch to your event and serve Cornish hens stuffed with cous cous, dates and...
Creamy Salmon and Dill Angel Hair Pasta
Creamy salmon pasta is among my favorite things to cook. It can be simple or elaborate. There are so many types to choose from. My family's favorite? Angel hair, hands down! My family loves trying new pasta recipes. Especially with seafood. Today, creamy salmon in pasta is on the menu. This salmon pasta recipe...
Tangy Sweet Beef Kebabs
Summer's almost over. Boo, please don't say that, unless you want me to continue crying! Well, unfortunately the calendar doesn't lie. In the frozen north where I live, however, we don't consider summer over until the first snowflake falls. To me nothing says summer like delicious beef kebabs sizzling on the grill. Say hello...
Refried Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Queso Fresco Tostada
Weeknight meals made easy Weeknight meals are sometimes a challenge. Herdez Instant Refried Beans can help you prepare a healthy meal in under 30 minutes. Refried beans, avocado, tomato, queso fresco tostada is not only easy to prepare, but also delicious. It's an excellent choice for a busy weeknight meal that the entire family can...
Spicy Curry Lentil Burgers
Here's another one of my meatless burger creations: Spicy Curry Lentil Burgers. Until recently, I was very skeptical of veggie burgers, after all I grew up with meaty, juicy, burgers. But, like with all things, I had to give it a chance. [feast_advanced_jump_to] So, my veggie burger adventure began with chickpea burgers, followed by black...
Ultimate Spicy Vegan Curry
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...
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
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Leftover Turkey Recipes 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...
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? [feast_advanced_jump_to] Well, now that I think about it, nothing! But, that's alright! It's still a phenomenal dish. What Goes In Boliche? Boliche is...
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
[feast_advanced_jump_to] What is Tikka Masala? 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 dishes. ...
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. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You...