Description Every year on Christmas Eve my Nana makes a traditional Italian dish of baccala and chickpeas. I created this for a quicker and less-expensive version. It’s even better the next day! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons dried rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced … Read more
Description This is a very tender veal dish with a flavorful tomato and herb sauce. It takes a while to prepare, but does not require much attention while cooking. Ingredients ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds veal shank 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup … Read more
Description This ground beef dish is served over jasmine rice and combines the flavors of garlic, soy, and ginger with a hint of heat. A perfect one dish meal! Ingredients 1 cup dry jasmine rice 2 cups water 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell … Read more
Description I have enjoyed teriyaki many times at Japanese restaurants. If I’ve made it at home I’ve probably just bought a bottle of teriyaki sauce and brushed it on some chicken. This is an authentic version. I’m very glad I did it. The term teriyaki comes from of two Japanese words ‘teri’ and ‘yaki’. Teri … Read more
Description It takes a little work, but it is worth it. Ingredients 1 pound sweet Italian sausage ¾ pound lean ground beef ½ cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce ½ cup water 2 tablespoons white … Read more
Description This is a really simple chicken jalfrezi recipe that comes out beautifully in the slow cooker without much prep. You can make it as spicy as you want – although jalfrezi is normally medium spicy. Just put all the ingredients in the slow cooker and enjoy the smells throughout the house! Ingredients 4 boneless, … Read more
Description I am married to a chef, but I can’t cook. So I make a lot of food in my slow cooker when it’s my night to cook. We love France and French cooking, and this recipe is a wonderfully simple, elegant cassoulet that even I can make and he loves. Wonderful for cold nights … Read more
Description This has been a favorite of my husband’s since I can long remember. His mother always manages to bake him one every year (she’s 75) for Christmas…though she claims it’s always his last. Ingredients 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped 2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder … Read more
Description It is a traditional Persian cuisine with an aromatic flavor. You can omit the ground beef if you want it vegetarian. Serve it with shirazi salad it will taste wonderful. Ingredients 1 ½ cups boiling water 1 tablespoon saffron 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided ½ cup chopped onion 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt, … Read more
Description A simple, Japanese-style, braised baby back ribs recipe that’s simply delicious. Ingredients 3 pounds baby back pork ribs ⅔ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup sake 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups water 2 cups uncooked white rice 3 medium (4-1/8″ long)s green onions, thinly sliced Instructions Remove silverskin from back of … Read more