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 […]
Healthy 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monte 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 […]
Chacarero
A Chacarero is a traditional sandwich from Chile. If you are lucky enough to live in Boston, you can stop into the local Chacarero restaurant and order one fresh. If not, you can find all the ingredients at your local grocery store and bring home the tastes of Chile! At the restaurant you have the […]
Key Lime Meringue Pie
This is one of my favorite desserts because it is so simple and quick to make. Key limes are hard to find in your local grocery store, so an easy substitute is bottled key lime juice. Make sure you have an electric mixer handy to make the meringue. What ever you do, don’t skip making […]
Spinach Feta Orzo Pasta Salad
As summer approaches I thought I would start adding recipes that are easy to make, delicious and also healthy. For you busy people, this recipe can be whipped up in no time. Feel free to add any ingredients that you feel will add to the dish. Sun-dried tomatoes would also go well with this salad. […]
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” […]
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Todays recipe is very healthy and a delicious mix of fresh ingredients that will satisfy your hunger! On top of just eating it as a dip, you can wrap it in a pita or make it into a burrito. It also goes great serving it on top of grilled chicken or fish. You can also […]
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 […]
Hummus bi Tahine
I’ve been on a mission to duplicate the hummus from a local favorite Greek restaurant, Farm Grill and Rotisserie. They won’t exactly give me the recipe but they did tell me their secret ingredient is the particular type of tahini they import from Lebanon. The other secret to the creamy, smooth blend is getting each […]
Roasted Tomato-basil Soup with Chicken Sausage and Croutons
I first discovered this dish at a local Greek restaurant Kouzina. Most recipes you find for this dish do not include the chicken sausage. It’s an absolute must! You could substitute any kind of meat you’d like for the meatballs. Please don’t let the long list of directions intimidate you. Every step below is very […]
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 […]
Provoleta
For those of you that fired up the grill the other day and made choripans I have the perfect recipe to use up that leftover chimichurri sauce! This is another dish that I discovered in Buenos Aires. Its basically a ½ inch thick slab of special provolone cheese made for grilling. The cheese is rubbed […]
Ensalada Buenos Aires
This is the most amazing salad I’ve ever eaten! I first discovered it in Buenos Aires minus the prosciutto. The combination of mixed greens tossed in homemade balsamic vinaigrette and topped with brie, prosciutto and roasted mixed nuts will have your taste buds dancing! I’ve served it along side pastas, meats and even Asian food […]
Previous Stories
- Kefta Tagine Recipe
- Healthy Breakfast Egg Cups
- Keema Matar
- Rolled Flank Steak with Basil and Prosciutto
- Cajun Macaroni and Cheese
- Monte Cristo
- Chacarero
- Key Lime Meringue Pie
- Spinach Feta Orzo Pasta Salad
- Shark and Bake
- Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa
- Thai Green Curry with Chicken & Eggplant - (Gaeng khiao wan gai)
- Bun Cha - Vietnamese Noodle Soup with Pork
- Hummus bi Tahine
- Roasted Tomato-basil Soup with Chicken Sausage and Croutons
- Ox Roast
- Beefteki
- Pastel de Papas
- Provoleta
- Choripan
- Arepa de Choclo - Sweet Corn Arepa
- Bruschetta
- Tequila Sunrise and a Cappuccino
- Mojito
- Calico Beans
- Panang Curry
- Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
- Navratan Korma
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Crab Cakes with Orange Marmalade Sauce
- Mom’s Apple Crumb Pie
- Pad siew
- Feijoada
- Thai Basil Turkey
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Corona Chicken - BBQ Fever
- Guacamole con Tostones
- Chicken Kati Roll
- Spider’s Chili and Cornbread
