Ahhh, whipped cream. That wonderfully fluffy, slightly sweet topping that goes so well with all of your favorite dessert treats. From ice cream, to pies, to hot chocolate, so many things are better with a small dollop of whipped cream. Many people love this dessert topper, yet it is not something we readily keep around. [...]
Most chefs say that cooking is an art. Most artists I know are talented from the get go, so to help make that art something that everyone can do themselves without too much of a hassle, I have created a list of basic top ten recipes everyone should know by heart. These top ten [...]
Boiled fish? Don’t people usually grill, bake or saute their fish? I’ll just label it as one of those crazy island cooking methods. Although strange sounding in its own right, boiled fish is a classic dish that you will find in most island restaurants. Usually served with dumplings and fungi (a side dish made with [...]
Monday World’s Best Lasagna Recipe from allrecipes.com This is the absolute best lasagna ever! Mix it up by using different types of meat, like beef or sausage. Tuesday Boiled Fish and Dumplings Blog post: Tuesdays Take Me Back: Boiled Fish and Dumplings A classic island dish and one you will likely not forget. Many different types of [...]
Making pizza is fun for the whole family and you can have fun putting together so many different flavor combinations. But, in actuality, a perfect pizza comes down to only a few things: a great crust, good sauce, and good cheese. Today, I am focusing on the base of your pizza pyramid, your crust. [...]
These tasty pockets of goodness go by many names, beef pates probably being the most uncommon. In America, we call them beef patties or beef empanadas. Aha! An empanada…now it’s starting to sound familiar. Growing up, I had the pleasure of having these whenever I wanted. Hey, I never said we ate healthy back then. [...]
Monday Chinese Five Spice Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe from Family Circle Magazine I used a little less five spice only because I had never used it before. This chicken has a great flavor and the panko gives it a great crispy texture without frying. Tuesday Beef Pates Blog post: Tuesdays Take Me Back: Beef Pates My [...]
I am taking it back to basics here. We all need some dinner recipes that are a cinch to prepare and the whole family will enjoy. Fried rice is always a big hit at my house and it is versatile because you can add whatever you want as the add-in. Shrimp, chicken, pork, whatever your family likes. [...]
Monday Beef Stroganoff over Buttered NoodlesRecipe from Food NetworkI have made this meal a number of times and it is the best I have found for beef stroganoff. You can make this with or without the addition of the alcohol without affecting the taste of the dish.Tuesday Spicy Orange Chicken Lo MeinRecipe from Food NetworkI [...]
