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 succulent! I made the meatballs using ground turkey, but you can substitute any kind of ground meat that you like. Please give this one a try, its very easy to make and the flavors of this Moroccan food dish will have you craving for...
Read MoreLamb 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. I went ahead and crafted a recipe from several others found on the internet and it turned out amazing! The lamb was literally falling apart it was so tender. The smells of...
Read More(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...
Read MoreMediterranean 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 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...
Read MoreKeema 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 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...
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