May
13
2009
I know some of you are scared already. But don’t be! This will be the easiest and tastiest pizza you will ever make. And remember, you don’t have to use the ingredients I tell you to – use whatever your hearts desire! Sometimes I like using roasted red peppers, or an [...]
Jun
14
2008
Ive personally never tried this recipe but have tried something like it. But it sounds delicious, especially if you enjoy pineapple. Pineapples are available at peak season in the following months March-July. Super easy, Super quick recipe. And I dont know what it is about something sweet like papayas, pineapples, mango, [...]
Jun
11
2008
Coulis are usually thick mixtures made with vegetables, but there are many other ones that have fruit in them. Coulis are just one of those things that you can use in a lot of different dishes. A vegetable coulis is commonly used on meat, vegetable and seafood dishes, and it can also [...]
May
17
2008
This recipe is by Jamie Oliver. Ive made it several times, and every time I make it, it just tastes better and better. Now this is considered a vegetarian recipe BUT it does have pancetta. So if your a true blue vegetarian you can just omit the pancetta in this dish. [...]
May
17
2008
This chili is fantastic to make. Its quick easy and simple but its got great flavor. This chili can also be served as a filling for burritos or enchiladas. I personally like mine with cornbread!
Serves 5
1/2lb pinto beans, cooked
1/2lb black beans, cooked
4oz kidney beans, cooked
4oz garbanzo beans, cooked
1 chipotle
vegetable oil, as needed
1/2lb [...]
May
17
2008
The white rice in this dish may be substituted for brown rice instead. Garnishes can include ingredients such as thinly sliced plantains, sauteed bananas, yucca, sweet potato or beet chips.
Serves 5
1/2lb pinto beans, pre-soaked
S&P to taste
Hungarian paprika to taste
1oz vegetable oil
2oz onions
3oz green peppers, diced fine
3oz red peppers, diced fine
2oz yellow peppers, diced fine
3oz [...]
May
17
2008
Serves 6
2lbs angel hair pasta (again, you can use box or fresh)
2oz olive oil
2T garlic cloves, minced
1/2oz basil, chiffonade
4lbs Tomato’s, peeled, seeded, crushed
S&P to taste
Cook the pasta in salt water until its almost tender, drain, rinse with cool water, and reserve. In a saute pan heat the oil and add the garlic and cook [...]
May
17
2008
Whew, now thats a long title! As of late, whenever I make any sort of pasta, Ive been using whole wheat, specifically Barilla pasta plus. Your more than welcome to make your own pasta. If you dont have a recipe for home made pasta and would like one, I have a few [...]
May
17
2008
This is another one of my favorite dishes. Its simple but delicious especially if you use your own tomato sauce. But you can use a myriad of different jarred sauced if thats what you like or if you dont have the time to make your own. You can also try the tomato [...]
May
17
2008
In this recipe you may substitute pie crust or puff pastry dough for the cream cheese pasty if you find that to be easier.
Serves 5
Cream Cheese Pastry
4oz cream cheese
4oz butter, softened
10oz all purpose flour
pinch of salt
milk, as needed
1T olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2-1lb escarole
2 sun dried tomato’s, diced
1 scallion, chopped
4oz feta cheese, [...]