Prepare a bed of lettuce, chop up some fresh vegetables, top with grilled chicken or fish, drizzle with dressing and – voila! You have just created a main course salad. Check out the menu of most any local restaurant and you will see several items as described above, especially as summer approaches. To cool things…
It’s time for grilling out and taking advantage of seasonal vegetables! Here are some flavorful suggestions to get you started. Here’s what you’re seeing in the photo: Marinade for Grilled Beef Kabobs and Baby Portabella Mushrooms Grilled Red and Orange Bell Peppers Corn, Tomato, and Basil with Bleu Cheese Baby Potatoes and Green Beans with…
So sweet! So versatile! So . . . oddly shaped!?!? They’re sweet potatoes. Related to the morning glory rather than to the traditional potato, they may not be much to look at with their skins on, but sweet potatoes cook up so well. Bake them as you would a regular baked potato, fry them, mash…
"Real Men Don’t Eat . . ." is probably what comes to mind when you read or hear the word "quiche". Well, anyone who isn’t eating this delectable treat is missing out. Quiche recipes range from "tried-and-true" to "anything goes" and are sure to please every time. For vegetable-lovers, meat-lovers, or cheese-lovers, quiche is a…
This tiny Moroccan pasta, made from semolina of hard wheat, has long been a staple food of western North Africa and is becoming a western favorite. From your local grocery shelf to the swank restaurant downtown, the versatility of couscous is becoming appreciated by the home cook and trained chef. Couscous is inexpensive, quick to…
Call a few friends and fire up the grill. Try something a little more “elegant” with shish kebabs. They are easy to prepare, easy to grill, look good and taste great. When complimented with a simple salad, French bread, and roasted potatoes, the meal is complete. Kebab Tips 1. If using wooden skewers, soak them…
Order lasagna in Italy and you’ll probably be served something that doesn’t look like Mom’s lasagna at all (it will still taste good, though!) While our Americanized recipes may diverge from the authentic dish, they are still delicious. No two lasagna recipes taste alike and we all have our personal favorites. The following recipe has…
Sometimes you want to keep dinner simple, but still want something healthy. Yes, pasta can be healthy! Try whole wheat linguine or even penne. Just the sauce alone with the pasta is great, but you can spruce it up with a variety of add-ins. Tomato and Garlic Sauce 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3-4 cloves…
January is National Soup Month. What better time than the cold days of winter to enjoy a steaming bowl of homemade soup? Serve soup for lunch or dinner with hearty bread and flavorful salad or as one of many courses in an elegant meal. Soup has few limitations. Vegetables – or not. Meat – or…