Cheesy Garden Stuffed Peppers --Pimientos Rellenos "Jardin con Queso""Mmm...I Love Sour Cream"Well, today I decided to make one of Hubby J. favorites. Let me tell you what happened. Ok. Last weekend, while I was doing a marathon of domestic chores (read full article)

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

This main dish salad from Simply in Season makes a super quick dinner. Dressing: 1/4 C chicken broth 2 T red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 T fresh) 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic (minced) Directions (read full article)

Chicken Papaya Salad with Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette

Papaya--"Fruit of the Angels", is a nutritional tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins. Not only does the fruit aid in digestion, it is also full of vitamins A, C and E, which are three powerful antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and pr (read full article)

Spicey Raw Tomato Soup

recipe from Raw Radiant Health Ingredients: 7 Italian tomatoes 1 small cucumber (skin & seeds removed) 1 celery stalk 1/2 red bell pepper 3 cloves garlic (crushed) 3 tbsp olive oil (extra Virgin, cold pressed) 1 tsp Celtic sea salt 1/8 tsp Cayen (read full article)

Pulled Pork BBQ

Oh, how I wish I had a photo to share with you. We had dinner the other night -- pulled pork BBQ -- and it was delicious. My daughter, the BBQ sauce guru of the family, ate every bit and even licked the plate clean. Maybe I should have taken a pictur (read full article)

GRILLED CHICKEN GYROS

Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup balsamic vinager 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 large pi (read full article)

TZATZIKI SAUCE

Ingredients 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon Greek se (read full article)

Mashed Squash

The other day I shared with you a way to prepare spaghetti squash, one of the many winter squashes. I also received a kabocha squash from my CSA, and this time I wasn’t really sure what to do with it b/c I had never made it before! It sort of l (read full article)

Fish with Curry Sauce and Peas

Another trial recipe! Whatever is available in the freezer, I found fish and frozen peas. In the ref, I found left-over noodles. Here we go:1 fish fillet , cubed (about 100g) ; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 green onion leeks, sliced; 1 tablespoon extra-v (read full article)

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Will this blog explode if I post one more chili recipe here? Probably. But that's a chance I'm willing to take. I've got a situation here.My fridge seems to be breeding poblano peppers. Like tribbles. Only greener and more tasty. I could swear (read full article)

Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Salad

Ease: 4/5     Kid-friendliness: 0/5     Taste: 3/5     Time: 4/5Prep: 10 minutesCook time: 8 minutesThis recipe isn't really kidlet friendly. Unless you have a really sophisticated toddler, most small kids probably don't (read full article)

Mangia Monday!

Hello! I hope you had a great weekend. Mine was tiring, but good! I made thisrecipe for dinner the other night. I hope you enjoy as much as we did!Balsamic Marinated Pork ChopsServings: 4Ingredients:* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar* 1/8 cup olive oil* 1 (read full article)

Summer Watermelon and Tomato Salad

I have been moving, traveling and enjoying the summer, and it has been hard to sit down and write, so I apologize about it, but i am ready to get back into it.  I hope that all of you are enjoying you summer.   During the summer, which is my fa (read full article)

Insalata di riso

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when even the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obviou (read full article)

Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Okay, so this is the time of year I start to get panicky about my herbs. I have these great whiskey barrels right outside my kitchen door, and every Mother's Day weekend I plant them full of basil and rosemary and parsley and thyme and sage and tarr (read full article)

BBQ Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipe

Ingredients 1 can pineapple chunks in juice 14 oz 1 jar mangos chutney 2 tbsp jerk seasoning 1 tsp olive oil 1 bunch green onion cut on slant 2 pounds pork tenderloin Preparation Season the pork tenderloins with salt and the roll in a pie plat (read full article)

BBQ Low-Carb Grilled Pork Chops With Chive Cream Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 shallots, crushed 3 pounds pork chops (4 large chops) CHIVE CREAM: 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground whit (read full article)

BBQ Low Fat Chinese Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Ingredients 1 1 pound pork tenderloin 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp five-spice powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground red pepper cooking spray 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp orange juice 1/2 tsp sesame oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Trim fat from pork. (read full article)

String Mushroom with Kanimi

Another dish without recipe! Kanimi is an imitation crab meat that's available in oriental store or supermarket. I just prepared two bunch of string mushroom, cucumber, kanimi, butter, salt and pepper. Saute all the ingredients in butter or extra-vir (read full article)

Delicious Vegetable Chicken Fritters

Today we all Indians are celebrating another year of freedom.. On this special occasion I want to wish all Indians everywhere in the world A Very Happy Independence Day 2010. Few friends of mine are coming to my place today to celebrate this day in (read full article)