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Artichokes are my favorites while living in Italy (Artichokes turn to a beautiful and gorgeous purple flower if not harvested in time). My friend Giovanni ‘s favorite dish is Carciofi alla Romana; braised artichokes cleaned and stuffed with parsley, garlic and olive oil. It is …
I like to add seasonal ingredients while cooking risotto for instance in this recipe, I used tomatoes which adds the freshness, the flavor and the color. Everyone in my family enjoyed it asking for more. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound Carnaroli or Arborio Rice 1 medium white …
While I was living in Tuscany, the best part about the cold season is roasting chestnuts known as Castagne or Marroni in Italian over an open fire by the fireplace. While roasting the chestnuts in the special heavy pan, I enjoyed every moments sitting close …
While walking the grain section of my local grocery store, I stopped and I grabbed a package of “16 bean mix soup”. I have never tried it before, as it is hard to cook 16 beans that are already mixed together since every bean has …
The Italian Farro is famous with the nutty flavor and the chewy texture, which makes it great ingredient for soups. This healthy soup is one of my favorites soups during the cold season when I used to live in Tuscany. In this recipe, I added …
There are many ways of how to make lentil soup, but for sure everyone agrees that lentils are big source of protein, and rich in iron. This super hearty soup does not need to be boring, that is why I made this recipe to help …
Shepherd’s pie or cottage pie is one of my favorites. This traditional English dish full of flavors with the ground meat and pieces of vegetables topped with mashed potatoes all finishes in the oven for a golden-brown potatoes. Here, Shepherd’s pie is often made with …
During the cold weather, I like cooking hot soups; Green split peas is very popular in my house, liked by everyone in my family. It is so hearty, healthy, filling, warm and high in fiber. This low cost soup can be cooked with ham or just …
This dried pasta in the form of Rigatoni is very popular in the south of Italy. Its ridges make better adhesive surfaces for sauces and grated cheese such as parmesan and pecorino cheese. This recipe plays a key in the Mediterranean diet. You can not go …
As a cook, the first lesson I learned is nothing go to the trash, everything in the kitchen can be used. Stale bread can be used in salads and soups. I like this dish I used to make it regularly during the steamy hot months of summer …
I like cooking chicken as there are dozens of way to cook it, it can be baked, broiled, grilled, sautéed, roasted, seared or for slow cooked such as in stews or casseroles. This chicken recipe with prunes and onions makes an impressive dish. The chicken pieces …
This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for family gathering during the holiday. The best thing about this recipe is that you have a delicious and affordable dish for a crowd with no prep at all. Besides, The Cornish hens cook less than regular whole chicken, so you have …
I love cooking cauliflower as it has an intact flavor no matter how you cook it, that is why I prefer to roast it. Roasting adds more flavor and inherences the sweetness. This recipe is easy and simple for a delicious cauliflower that you can …
You can not go wrong with Beer and Sausages either combined together in the cooking or as a pair of the final dish, no doubt they are the perfect pairing. No matter how you cook the sausages, they all end up a filling and a …
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 lb. Chicken breast 1 Romaine heart 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar Dry cranberry Salt/pepper Pumpkin and sunflower seeds Toasted halves almonds STEPS: Preheat the oven 375 Degree F.Dry the chicken breast with paper towel and season …
This effortless and whole nourishing recipe will be one of your favorites too. A classic juicy and crisp skinned chicken served with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs such as thyme and bay leaf can be made in short time. I like to use the chicken drumsticks on this recipe …
Most people think that roasting chicken at home is hard-work and time-consuming that the most of us prefer to buy it already cooked and packed in ready to go transparent plastic container from their local grocery stores which is cheaper and more convenient. However, we are not only seeing the …
It is apple picking season and you are wondering what are you going to do with all the apples you picked with the children. One idea comes in mind, make your own Apple Cider. It is not that hard to make your own Apple cider …
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Pound of butternut squash cut in cubes 2 tablespoon dry cranberry 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 Sprig fresh thyme Salt / pepper 2 tablespoon red wine (optional) Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds STEPS: Preheat the oven to 400 Degree. In large bowl, Toss the …
There is no way to celebrate Fall season without Butternut squash soup. This hearty and simple soup garnished with pumpkin seeds combines the sweetness of the squash and the nutty flavor of the spices which make us feel that the holidays are around the corner. …
This is the best way to have a tasty grilled corn with flavorful herb and lemon butter. INGREDIENTS: 4 large corn, shucked 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter Chopped parsley 1/2 Teaspoons Fresh lemon Juice Kocher Salt STEPS: Preheat the Grill. Mix butter with chopped parsley , fresh …
This is one of my favorite salads; it is nutritious with protein and fiber. Many flavors with the sweetness of the beets and the peach, the crunchiness of the walnuts and the softness of the goat cheese. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 pound of red beets 2 peaches Goat …
INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches evenly sliced 1 Tomato evenly cut ½ Red Onion thinly sliced Blueberry The vinaigrette dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly lemon juice / 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste STEPS: Place the peach, tomato and the red onion. Add the Blueberry. …
This is a very simple salad if you have peaches in hand. INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches sliced ½ Red Onion thinly sliced Walnuts Apple Cider Vinegar /Olive Oil Salt /Pepper to taste
There is an immense flavor when you grill your peaches, the sweetness of the peach and the smokiness of the grill combined. In this salad I grilled peach, avocado, corn and cherry tomatoes dressed with honey and olive oil. INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches cut in halves …
Even if we are officially at the beginning of fall, I still receive fresh and ripe peaches in my weekly share. So I will post many healthy salad recipes based on Peach. INGREDIENTS: 2 PEACHES Goat Cheese Hand chopped Pistachios 1 Tablespoon of Honey Mint …
INGREDIENTS: About 4 Chicken Drumsticks 1/2 Pound of Pearled onion 1 lemon thinly sliced Herbs such as bay leaf, thyme sage and tarragon. Spices: Salt, Black Pepper to taste Pinch of Ground Ginger and Turmeric Olive Oil and about 1 cup of Water STEPS: Yield: …
Simple and Easy dish with a lot of flavors combined in one dish and a way to use your cherry tomatoes as a side. INGREDIENTS: 4 Lamb chops Cherry Tomatoes Olive Oil Raisins, Roasted Pine Nuts, roasted Almonds For Garnish mint leaves Rosemary STEPS: Garnish …
My weekly share contains Kale and Apple, in my opinion two ingredients that go together like bread and butter. Since we are in mid September, This Kale salad has a fall flavor with maple glazed apple and walnuts. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound of fresh Kale 1 apple …
A very easy way to taste all summer flavors in one dish. The sweetness of honey comb, the freshness of the the peach and the smokey flavor of the grilled Bread. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Pound Peach 2 pieces of bread Honey comb Olive oil Salt pepper …
Before Summer officially ends next week, Peaches are still in the season so I am going to post some easy recipes summer related such as salads based on peach, tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese and so on, please enjoy. INGREDIENTS: 1 peach 1 tomato 1/2 bunch of …
Last Chance for a healthy and juicy cheeseburger before we wrap up our summer vacations, right in your kitchen or backyard. A healthy homemade cheeseburger made by grass feed ground beef served with kale, avocado and New Jersey Tomatoes that is easy to make. Intentionally not …