(Raw) Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Pesto Sauce
The inspiration for my latest recipe comes from my fellow blogger friend Tina Su of Think Simple Now. Her blog offers easy to follow advice on finding clarity, productivity, motivation and happiness. I highly recommend you check it out! Todays recipe is definitely something new to me. Raw Food! A raw food diet consists mainly of plant-based foods eaten either raw or heated to no more than 115 degrees. Experts say it can alleviate many conditions, from migraines to arthritis. The squash is cut julienne style and...
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This is by far the quickest and easiest meal with gourmet flavors you can make! The mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and feta cheese will have your taste buds dancing! By the time it takes to cook your pasta, the meal is ready. I’ve chosen to make it with whole wheat penne pasta to make it healthier, but feel free to use your favorite type of pasta. To make this recipe a cinch, our online store has some great deals on an all-in-one pasta cookware set and mixing bowl set. Both products are...
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I first discovered this dish at India Quality in Kenmore Square near Fenway Park. Keema (minced meat) Matar (peas) is cooked with various spices and garlic-ginger paste. You can use any kind of ground meat that you would like. Ground lamb, chicken, turkey or beef will all work nicely. Adjust the heat of the dish by adding or reducing the amount of green chilies. The dish goes great served with basmati rice and your favorite type of Indian bread. I served the dish with naan and methi paratha. To make the chopping...
Read MoreRolled Flank Steak with Basil and Prosciutto
I‘ve adapted this recipe from several others I found online. You will not believe how the mixture of flavors explode with the finished results. We ended up just eating the meat with a warm loaf of focaccia bread. To make the grilling process a cinch, we made use of this handy kabob grill rack. I also suggest a charcoal grill over a gas grill because you get more of a smoky flavor. If you do go the charcoal grill route, we also recommend Weber’s charcoal starter device. Serves 6 Rolled Flank Steak with...
Read MoreLahmacun – Turkish Pizza
The first time I traveled to Istanbul, Turkey I sampled the lahmacun. Its sort of like a very thin crust pizza without the sauce. It’s topped with minced lamb or beef and a mixture of onion, tomato and spices. It’s sometime served rolled up with pickles or vegetables. I really love the simple oven they use to cook the lahmacuns in this video.
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