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Chili Boccoli

posted August 16, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

Almost two years ago, I posted a recipe for Roasted Broccoli that was a huge hit with my family and my readers.  A.J. and I tried a variation just to change it up a bit.I'm a bit apprehensive about using a lot o chili powder in a dish, but& (read full article)

Pulled Pork BBQ

posted August 16, 2010 in Cooking Rut

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)

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)

Delicious Vegetable Chicken Fritters

posted August 15, 2010 in Tips For Delicious And Healthy Cooking

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)

BBQ Pork Chops and Sweet Onions Recipe

posted August 15, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 6 to 8 center cut pork loin chops, 1 inch thick allow 1 per person 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 large sweet onions, such as Texas or Vidalia 2 cups smoky barbecue sauce, divided The zest of 2 oranges, divided The juice of 2 oranges, d (read full article)

BBQ Sugar Cane Pork Tenderloin Recipe

posted August 14, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 8 sugar cane sticks. Approximately 6 inches long, peeled and quartered lengthwise 4 lbs. Pork tenderloin cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes 2 large red onions cut into 1-inch cubes Sour Orange Mojo Marinade Ingredients 1-cup sour orange juic (read full article)

A TOUCH OF AUTUMN

posted August 14, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

Autumn is on its way and with it comes the vegetables that the Farmers' Markets in this area are so well noted for. Squash, pumpkin, beets and of course zucchini, lots and lots of zucchini. A trip to our local farmers' market a couple of days ago pro (read full article)

wild mushroom pierogies

posted August 14, 2010 in gourmet traveller

So it’s that time of the month again. Another Daring Cook’s challenge. For August the spotlight is on the humble pierogi – a Polish sweet or savoury crescent-shaped dumpling. A selection of traditional fillings (potato, meat and ca (read full article)

Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milk Fish)

posted August 14, 2010 in Filipino Cuisines and Native Foods

 Cooking Ingredients:1 big bangus (milkfish)3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 onion chopped2 tomatoes, diced1 egg1/4 cup lemon juice1 small carrot, finely chopped1/4 cup soy sauce4 tablespoons of cooking oilham, finely choppedraisinscooked peassalt a (read full article)

Egg Fried Rice

posted August 13, 2010 in niyas's world

Egg Fried RiceServes: 2You will needFor Egg:3 eggs, beat well1 tablespoon oil1/4 teaspoon saltFor Fried Rice:2 cups ( 400 g ) cooked and cooled rice ( rice should not be overcooked )1 tablespoon oil1 onion, finely chopped or 1 bunch spring onion, fin (read full article)

BBQ Ginger Soy and Sherry Soaked Pork Steak Recipe

posted August 12, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients Makes about 2 cups, serves about 5 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup dry sherry (sherry is optional, can substitute 1/4 cup sherry vinegar) 1/2 cup each catsu (read full article)

COQ AU VIN Made Easy With Le Creuset Cookware!

posted August 11, 2010 in Karen B\'s Cooking Made Easy!

COQ AU VIN(Chicken in Red Wine with Onions, Mushrooms, and Bacon)It can be made with either red wine or white wine, but the red obviously is a better choice. Julia Child's wrote that in France it is served along side parsley potatoes, buttered peas o (read full article)

Quick Roasted Tomato Sauce

When life, or your brother, hands you a bushel of tomatoes: make tomato sauce ... from scratch!While slow-roasted is all the rage, sometimes there's no time for slow. Sometimes you need quick. I often need quick. Such was the case on Saturday nigh (read full article)

Chicken Afritada

posted August 11, 2010 in josie's kitchen

Chicken is the most diverse when it comes to cooking recipes.  So many things you can do with it, fried, barbecue, as soup, or with sauce. For Chicken Afritada: 1 kilo chicken chopped into pieces 3 cups potatoes cut into cubes 1 cup carrots cut in (read full article)

Madras Chicken

posted August 11, 2010 in Bo's Bowl

Madras chicken may not be an authentic Indian dish, but it can be found at every Indian restaurant in America.  If you don't normally make curries this is a great one to try, because it uses curry powder.  So there is only one spice to buy (read full article)

Lamb Rogan Josh

posted August 10, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

This is the very first curry I dared to make from scratch and thankfully it turned out very well! The flavours are quite rich and not too spicy, so you could add more chilli powder to suit your taste. Serves 4  850g shoulder of lamb, cut into bit (read full article)

Garlic Chips

posted August 09, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

So I threw a bridal shower this weekend. Yes, one week after I moved into my new house, I invited people I didn’t know and a few that I did into my very quickly put together home. And not only did I have to put together my home, I also had to (read full article)

SPAGHETTI WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

posted August 09, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices bacon 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 pound ground beef 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes 2 cups wat (read full article)

Creamy Zucchini, Garlic & Chive Soup - or Zucchinicremesuppe - Austrian Style

posted August 08, 2010 in Tasty Trix

Before I visited Vienna, the last thing I would have associated with the schnitzel-loving city was,  of all things, excellent  vegetable soups.  But in restaurant after restaurant, I had some of the best cream soups of my life, from ka (read full article)

Chicken Pesto Pizza Recipe

posted August 07, 2010 in Blog Che

I had some extra flat bread on hand and was looking to put it to good use. I came across a recipe for chicken pesto pizza and thought I would give it a try. I really like the thin crust and the crispiness of the baked flat bread, it’s perfect for (read full article)

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