Recent Recipes
Lemongrass-Steamed Chicken Recipe
My wife was searching through a stack of cookbooks my aunt recently gave me the other day trying to decide what to make for dinner. We came across a real simple Chicken dish from The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman. This is the first recipe we are trying out from this book but with a title like that you would think that this book is filled with great recipes. We decided to try out this Lemongrass-Steamed Chicken dish to see if it was as good as advertised. Best thing about it was the fact … [Read More...]
Thai Green Curry Chicken Recipe
Thai Green Curry Chicken Recipe When planning to serve rice with this recipe it is best to put the rice on before beginning the Thai Green Curry Recipe. Combine two cups rice with three cups water to a pot. Stir and bring to a boil. Once at a boil cover pot with a snug lid, turn the heat to low. Let simmer covered for 20 minutes. No peeking and no stirring or you may end up with mush. After 20 minutes remove the rice from the heat and fluff with a fork, let stand for a few minutes then … [Read More...]
Greek Shrimp Saganaki with Tomato and Feta
Today I was searching for some inspiration on what to make for dinner. Coming off of the Korean dish from the other night I had to come up with something a little tamer. Searching through some of the cookbooks that my grandmother recently gave me I found a copy of The New Greek Cuisine. Immediately I found a nice recipe with some simple ingredients that I already had. Shrimp Saganaki with Tomato and Feta is an easy dish that can be put together in no time and I'm sure everyone in the family will … [Read More...]
Spicy Kimchee, Pork, and Tofu Braise
It’s been a few months since my last trip to Korea so lately I’ve been craving some kimchee. Having visited "The Land of the Morning Calm" many times I can tell you the street food in Korea is something not to be missed. There is nothing like sitting in a tent while it’s 5 degrees outside downing soju with close allies. I decided to give my good friend Son a call to see if he would share a few pointers on the art and history of Korean cooking. Son is originally from South Korea (ROK) so I thought … [Read More...]
Lemon Zest Salmon
Salmon is an easy to prepare fish that always taste delicious when prepared with fresh ingredients, by the home cook. that any home cook can enjoy. Salmon is one of the healthiest and delicious fish dishes that the home cook can enjoy. It’s a tasty, versatile, and healthy option as long as you choose the right species at your local grocery or fish store. You should always angle to get the freshest available wild salmon over the commercial farmed raised offerings. Why you may ask? Omega-3s are … [Read More...]
Spiced Basmati Rice
A recent experience while visiting my wife’s clan in Atlanta inspired me to seek out an authentic Indian rice recipe. Margaret, Heather’s grandmother, had an Indian night where she and a longtime family friend cooked some traditional dishes. Amita is from northwest India and a pretty good cook. Watching Amita and Margaret in the kitchen was so entertaining. It was like being on the set of a cooking show with Margaret as the host and Amita the ‘guest’ chef. Rob and I sat at the kitchen counter … [Read More...]
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Pasta for Dinner
Do you want to make a quick and easy recipe using pasta? Well there is and one thing you can make that is rich in carbohydrates is carbonara. But what is carbonara? Basically it is spaghetti using white sauce. The core ingredients for this quick … [Read More...]
Desserts
After eating the main course, it is always nice to end the meal with some desserts. You can save ice cream or coffee or you can do something better by serving other quick and easy dessert recipes. The first one is called cherry chocolate bark. … [Read More...]
