Kefta Tagine Recipe
Todays we have an easy meatball recipe cooked in a tagine. A lot of Moroccan food is cooked in a tagine. Its a special clay pot with a base unit and a top thats shaped like a cone. This special design promotes the return of condensation to the bottom, making the meat very tender and […]
Lamb and Butternut Squash Tagine
Tajines are slow-cooked stews cooked at low temperatures with highly aromatic spices that produce extremely tender meat. The tagine originates from the Northern African cuisine of Morocco. Its name comes from the specially designed clay pots its cooked in.
Looking at recipes cooked in a tagine always seemed like too much work until last night. […]
(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 […]
Mediterranean Pasta in Minutes
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 […]
Keema Matar
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 […]
Rolled 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 […]
Paneer Jalfrezi
I first discovered this dish at my favorite Indian Restaurant The Kebab Factory. Jalfrezi is an Indian curry with meat or vegetables fried in oil and spices. Its also cooked with green chillies to add a bit of heat to the dish. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less green chillies. Jalfrezi […]
Picadillo - Cuban Feast
I have to admit, the first time I ever tried this dish was in a Miami airport at a Cuban restaurant. I never tried Cuban food before and I was drawn to this restaurant by the sheer mass of people in line to get into this place. I thought it had to be good […]
Mom’s Red Sauce and Meatballs
Nothing says home more than one of your Mom’s home cooked specialties. The first thing I do when I visit my parents is request all my favorite food dishes for the week! It’s a nice little bonus every now and then to not have to research recipes and cook the food but just focus […]
Cajun Macaroni and Cheese
A few months ago I ate lunch at John Harvard’s Brew House and was very impressed by their special of the day. Macaroni and Cheese made with sweet butternut squash and Cajun spices, topped with grilled blackened chicken. It sounded a bit bizarre but too good to pass up. The cheese came out very gooey […]
Shark and Bake
This is a specialty dish served from roadside and beach side food vendors at Maracas Bay in Trinidad. Its their version of fish and chips. If you can not find shark, you can substitute with any type of fish you can bread and fry, such as cod, haddock, tilapia or mahi mahi. The word “bake” […]
Thai Green Curry with Chicken & Eggplant - (Gaeng khiao wan gai)
This is another dish I discovered while in Thailand. Translation: Gaeng = spicy soup, khiao = green, wan = sweet, gai = chicken. The one ingredient that may be new to you is the Thai mini eggplant, also known as Kermit eggplant. It’s about the size of a golfball and is an essential ingredient in […]
Bun Cha - Vietnamese Noodle Soup with Pork
photo by jslander
If your not so lucky to have a Vietnamese restaurant in your neighborhood, your in luck! I’m giving you a simple recipe for Bun Cha. Bun = rice noodles, Cha = grilled pork. It doesn’t get any easier than this! The sauce is a little bit sweet, a little bit sour mix […]
Korean BBQ Party
Invite your friends over for an authentic Korean BBQ! If you’re lucky enough to live near an Asian grocery store you should be able to find the kimchi and seaweed salad already prepared. If not, I’ve included the recipes below. The main dish of the party will be Dweji bulgogi, which is thinly sliced pork […]
Ox Roast
photo by nickgraywfu
This is my hometown’s version of Beef on Wick. Ox Roast is a Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy. It can be found at all the annual carnivals and summer fairs, usually served up by the local fireman. It is said the Ox Roast was brought to the area from the railroad workers. The guys […]
Beefteki
I had this dish last week at my favorite local Greek restaurant and it was amazing! Beefteki is ground lamb and beef seasoned with mint, cumin, onions and a dash of nutmeg then formed into burger patties. It’s served on top of a warm pita smothered in fresh tatziki sauce then topped with a grilled […]
Pastel de Papas
Continuing my theme of dishes discovered in Buenos Aires, I give you pastel de papas! It’s an Argentine version of Shepard’s pie. Instead of topping the dish with regular potatoes this one uses a mixture of sweet potatoes and summer squash seasoned with nutmeg. The meat filling consists of ground beef, olives, raisins soaked in […]
Panang Curry
photo by jwalsh
Here’s another recipe that I discovered while visiting Thailand. It’s an easy to make dish called Panang Curry (PANANG-NEUA). You can substitute the protein with either chicken, pork or beef. I’ve included links to the harder to find ingredients which can all be found online. The curry paste, once refrigerated, […]
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
photo by majorleagues
As Cinco de Mayo (5th of May in English) fast approaches, I’ve included an easy and delicious Mexican feast. A misconception in the U.S. is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence day. Their Independence day is actually September 16th. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexican forces […]
Navratan Korma
photo by oztenphoto
This delicious vegetarian dish gets its name from Navratan (meaning nine jewels) or the nine different vegetables, fruits and nuts that you put into it. Feel free to substitute any vegetables that you may wish to use. The dish goes perfectly with jasmine rice and naan. Naan is a […]
Previous Stories
- Kefta Tagine Recipe
- Lamb and Butternut Squash Tagine
- (Raw) Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Pesto Sauce
- Mediterranean Pasta in Minutes
- Keema Matar
- Rolled Flank Steak with Basil and Prosciutto
- Paneer Jalfrezi
- Picadillo - Cuban Feast
- Mom’s Red Sauce and Meatballs
- Cajun Macaroni and Cheese
- Shark and Bake
- Thai Green Curry with Chicken & Eggplant - (Gaeng khiao wan gai)
- Bun Cha - Vietnamese Noodle Soup with Pork
- Korean BBQ Party
- Ox Roast
- Beefteki
- Pastel de Papas
- Panang Curry
- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
- Pad siew
- Feijoada
- Thai Basil Turkey
- Corona Chicken - BBQ Fever
- Paella-Tortilla Espanol: Invite your friends for a Spanish Fiesta!
- Chicken Kati Roll
- Spider’s Chili and Cornbread
