A Pad Thai Worth Making

Description The wonderful national noodle dish of Thailand, it is now served in many trendy restaurants. It can be adjusted to your taste, add ingredients that you like and make it as spicy or tart as you want to. It is also great as a basis for a stir fry of leftovers. This is a … Read more

Cochinita Pibil

Description This is my favorite Mexican pork dish that is always a hit. Can be toned down with less or no peppers and still tastes awesome. If you can find Seville orange juice, use it in place of the lemon and regular orange juice for authentic Mexican flavor. Quite easy to prepare too! Your whole … Read more

Meat and Spinach Ravioli Filling

Description My grandmother made this when I was young. Just found her old recipe book with it in it. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 ½ cups fresh spinach 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 ¼ tablespoons dried parsley ¼ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup olive oil 1 large egg ½ teaspoon garlic salt 1 pinch black … Read more

Chinese Pepper Round Steak

Description A simple meal recipe that is different from other pepper steak recipes that I have found. Tastes even better on the second day! I have also poured the rice directly into the pot and let it simmer. It soaks up the tomato mixture and is especially good this way. Ingredients 2 pounds beef round … Read more

Chef John’s Porchetta

Description We’re going to simplify traditional porchetta by making a smaller, simpler version using pork shoulder. It makes a great sandwich, especially topped with some fried, crispy pancetta. Ingredients 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder blade roast olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh … Read more

Thit Bo Xao Dau

Description This is a wonderful Vietnamese stir fry dish with beef and green beans. Serve over hot rice. Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 pound sirloin tips, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ onion, thinly sliced 2 cups fresh green beans, washed … Read more

Sizzlin’ Fajitas

Description These fajitas are my husband’s favorite quick-and-easy dinner. They are so tasty! If you do not have the time to marinate the meat for 2 or more hours, just leave it out at room temperature, keeping the bag zipped tightly for about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream, Cheddar cheese or Monterey … Read more

Biryani with Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Description This is, as called by my mom, my signature biryani recipe. It’s healthy and has half of the calories of a normal take-away so that’s a bonus! Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) container whole milk yogurt 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger root 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala ½ teaspoon ground turmeric salt … Read more

Slow Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pot Roast

Description This roast is one of my family’s all-time favorites. It makes the house smell amazing all day. If you have leftovers, the sauce is a delicious au-jus-style sauce. Ingredients 6 small white potatoes, peeled 12 carrots, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast 1 (15 … Read more