Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Stir FryThe bright flavor of fresh Green Beans and the earthiness of fresh Shiitake Mushrooms combine beautifully in this simple stir fry with a remarkably deep flavor profile. Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Stir Fry pairs remarkably well with pan-fried steak or our Fast and Fabulous Pork Chops and serves up as a great vegetarian main…
More information Argentine Meatball StewAlbondigas or meatballs are very popular in Argentina. Argentine Meatball Stew is a great way to feature meatballs with vegetables in a tasty stew. Tasty and different, some may say "exotic", this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, use our Homemade Italian Meatballs and Quick Tomato Sauce recipes when preparing it. The tempting aroma and…
More information Homemade Italian MeatballsOur Homemade Italian Meatballs or polpettone are so good and so versatile. Meatballs may seem so basic but oh how dreadful most of them are! Dry, rubbery, hard and full of filler, store-bought prepared meatballs are destined to leave you dissatisfied. The solution is to make them yourself! Our recipe for Homemade Italian Meatballs yields moist,…
More information Peppers and EggsPeppers and Eggs is an easy-peasy dish; great for lunch, brunch or a light dinner. Vito's Mom and Grandmother would make Peppers and Eggs often while he was growing up, it was always a family favorite. Peppers and Eggs is popular in our house today, we enjoy it often as is or as a sandwich…
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Peanut SaucePeanut Sauce is ubiquitous in Indonesian cuisine, serving as a dressing or dipping sauce for many different dishes, like Indonesian Chicken and Gado Gado (assorted steamed vegetables) and over rice. It is also very popular in the Netherlands as Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 1600s. My Dutch mother-in-law,…
More information Yellow Curry with Shrimp and TofuYellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu brings to mind the delicious seafood and coconut milk-based soups of Thailand. Yellow curry powder brings its heady aroma, deep flavors and vibrant color to this curry without overwhelming the other ingredients. The shrimp and tofu boost the protein content while the lime leaves, fish sauce and lemon juice…
More information Sunny Homemade Chicken SoupSunny Chicken Soup brings a bit of California sunshine to an old standard and you can't beat homemade chicken soup. Fresh herbs, including lemon grass, plus saffron, lemons, and plenty of fresh vegetables will make Sunny Chicken Soup a favorite with everyone in your home. This Sunny Chicken Soup recipe makes a large amount of…
More information Thai Tuna SaladGoodbye boring tuna salad, hello Thai Tuna Salad! Fridays during Lent will never be the same once you’ve had it. Inspired by the fresh, bold flavors of Thai cuisine, as I’ve experienced and learned in cooking class in Thailand, Thai Tuna Salad takes tuna salad to a whole new level. Serve Thai Tuna Salad with…
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