Authentic Thai Green Curry

Description This is a classic Thai green curry (kaeng kiau wan) and my favorite curry of all time! You can substitute chicken or tofu for the pork, but make sure you serve it with lots of jasmine rice. Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) cans bamboo shoots, drained and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons corn oil 3 tablespoons … Read more

Quick Fideo

Description This is a delicious Mexican variation of fideo, Mexican spaghetti. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 3 tablespoons dried minced onion, divided 2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup canola oil 1 (16 ounce) package fideo noodles 3 cups hot water, or as needed 1 (8 ounce) can … Read more

Egg-Fried Tofu

Description Another simple, quick, and tasty tofu recipe taught to me by my wife, who is Korean. The dipping sauce described is quite spicy, so temper the ingredients to your taste. Eat with chopsticks. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu 1 pinch sea salt to taste 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil … Read more

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Description I thought this would make a delicious alternative from our usual enchiladas or tacos and I was right. We love this! The sauce is so flavorful! It also makes some fabulous leftovers! Run, don’t walk, to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients for this yumminess as soon as you can! Top with … Read more

Traditional Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Description This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta. Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or more if needed 1 onion, finely chopped 7 ounces pancetta bacon, diced 2 cups passata (crushed tomatoes) 1 tablespoon water, or … Read more

Roasted Greek Leg of Lamb

Description This roasted leg of lamb recipe is from a place called Koutouki Greek Tavern. It is absolutely wonderful and I feel I have to share it! Ingredients 1 (3 pound) leg of lamb 4 each potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 carrot, (7-1/2″)s carrots 4 stalks celery 6 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano … Read more

General Tso’s Tofu

Description Crispy tofu coated in a spicy, sweet, and salty sauce. I’m not a vegetarian but this is the best General Tso’s dish I’ve had. I like to serve it over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons soy sauce … Read more

Grilled Italian Pork Chops

Description Grilled pork chops covered with ham, tomato and mozzarella cheese. Ingredients 4 (3/4 inch thick) pork chops salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 slices ham 4 slices tomato 4 slices mozzarella cheese chopped fresh oregano to taste paprika to taste Instructions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the … Read more

Grandmother’s Polish Cabbage and Noodles

Description This is a Polish recipe that my grandmother made, and it is easy and delicious. Add more butter if needed. Use ham or kielbasa. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped 1 large onion, diced 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta 2 tablespoons water 1 ½ cups cooked ham, cut … Read more

Thai Grilled Chicken

Description Feeling like something more exotic? Try this Thai Grilled Chicken. Easy to prepare and takes very little time from preparation to table! Serve with steamed white rice, Oriental vegetables, and fresh fruit salad. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ¼ cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 … Read more