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 MoreHealthy Breakfast Egg Cups
Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up each morning during the work week and not have to deal with making breakfast? This weeks recipe is just that! A quick to make, ahead of time, breakfast that will keep you filled up until lunchtime. And to add to this, its also very healthy. It only takes about 30 minutes to make and then you put them in a Tupperware container and they are ready to be consumed throughout your busy work week! By the way, I first discovered this recipe from the South Beach diet. I modified it to...
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...
Read MoreCajun 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 and thick and the combination of the sweet squash and spicy chicken mixed amazingly! I adapted it a bit by making my own homemade croûtons and using these to top it off instead of bread crumbs. Serve along side...
Read MoreMonte Cristo
The Monte Cristo sandwich is said to have first been invented around 1910 in a Paris cafe. Its still served as a popular snack throughout Paris and Switzerland in most bars and cafes. It consists of layers of ham, turkey and cheese sandwiched between 3 slices of country French bread. Its then dipped in a French toast batter and grilled on a hot skillet. Its served with a side of jelly preserve and maple syrup. Its said to have made its way to the United States around the 1950′s and was first served in...
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