Description I always make this meal for dinner parties – it looks and tastes like it takes all day to prepare, but it’s actually quite simple. The best part is that all the work is done before your guests arrive! Serve over rice or mashed potatoes. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups all-purpose … Read more
Description Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about two years ago playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family’s favorite. … Read more
Description My kids hate onions and peppers, but they LOVE these fajitas. Pita breads, where available, can be substituted for tortillas. Ingredients 2 green bell peppers, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing … Read more
Description Wonderful rustic Italian style pasta dish! Meal can be dressed up or down with accompaniments to this tasty pasta. Ingredients ¼ pound fresh asparagus 2 red bell pepper, sliced ¼ pound crimini mushrooms, sliced 10 cloves roasted garlic, chopped ½ tomato, quartered ½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons … Read more
Description We had some amazing honeydew juice at a Mexican restaurant and immediately tried to recreate it. We think this is even better than the original! Ingredients 1 (5 pound) honeydew melon, quartered and seeded 2 cups ice cubes 1 cup water 3 tablespoons white sugar Instructions Scrape flesh from honeydew melon quarters into a … Read more
Description Serve these flavorful beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta or with a good loaf of bread. Ingredients 1 pound black beans, washed 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 ½ teaspoons paprika 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 minced hot … Read more
Description Fast and simple daal using red lentils. Ingredients 1 cup 1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Instructions Place lentils salt cayenne pepper turmeric and ginger into … Read more
Description An Indian yogurt drink – smooth, creamy, and absolutely heavenly! Ingredients 2 mangos – peeled, seeded and diced 2 cups plain yogurt ½ cup white sugar 1 cup ice Instructions In a blender combine mangos yogurt sugar and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 … Read more
Description If you’ve ever had a samosa you’ll love this samosa pie! It’s very easy to make, even for a beginner! Experiment with your spice level; this is a more mild version. These also freezes well to be baked later. Ingredients ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons … Read more
Description A ‘back to basics’ version of the classic Chicken Cacciatore. Chicken meat simmered with garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and oregano. This recipe can easily be doubled. Serve over cooked noodles or rice, if desired. Ingredients ⅓ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, chopped ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper ¾ pound … Read more