Sushi Rice"Tuna and Avocado Sushi Roll "How to Cook Sushi Rice2 C. Rice sushi or short grain rice 2 C. water, plus extra for rinsing rice 1 / 3 C. Rice vinegar3 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt Preparation:Place the rice into a bowl and cover with cool wate (read full article)

5 Days of Cheese: Parmesan

It's Day 2 of our "5 Days of Cheese" series and today we're featuring Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Parmesan as we usually call it. Check out our tips and recipes below!Origins: Created in the Middle Ages, it is named after the producing areas in Emilia-Ro (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)

Railway Mutton Curry

Source - Deccan Chronicle, Chennai EditionRailway Mutton Curry is a direct throw back to the days of the British Raj in India, when traveling by train was considered aristocratic. This very popular and slightly spicy dish was served in Railway Refres (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)

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)

Rice & Olive Salad

Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch.  A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (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)

Easy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

My Family has made these wonderful crunchy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles for years. I have taken the liberty to make them a tad bit healthier for you by adding less salt and sugar. Side by side 1/2 liked the original version and the other 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)

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 Ham-on-a-Spit Recipe

Ingredients 1 (6 pound or larger) precooked ham 2 cups canned apricot nectar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon Accent Tabasco (read full article)

BBQ Rosemary Pork Kabobs Recipe

Ingredients Rosemary Vinegar: 2 cup white wine vinegar 6 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic, crushed KABOBS: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbs. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. fresh rosemary 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1 pound pork tenderloin, in cubes 1 pound red potatoe (read full article)

Marinade Beef and Eggplant(牛肉と焼き茄子のマリネ)

☆Marinade Beef and Eggplant(牛肉と焼き茄子のマリネ) ☆ Ingredients: ☆ 4 fillets beef tight ☆ 6 eggplant ☆ 2 branch coriander ☆ 1 tbsp sesame ☆ 2 tbsp sesame oil ☆ 2 tbsp rice vinegar ☆ 1/2 tsp lemon juice ☆ salt Directio (read full article)

Embotido (Pork Meatloaf)

Embotido is a Filipino style meatloaf that can be served as cold cuts or as main dish with rice. My son loves it in his sandwich. Ingredients: 1 kilo pork, ground or minced 3 eggs 1 onion chopped finely 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup raisin/sulta (read full article)

Garbanzo Bean Salad

First of all I wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful thoughts and prayers you have sent our way during this difficult time. It has really meant a lot to us. We have been so busy lately with house and family issues that we haven’t re (read full article)

BBQ Grilled San Antonio Pork Roast Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 fresh pork leg roast, about 3-1/2 to 4 pounds Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce 1/2 cup grape jelly 2 teaspoons chili powder Preparation Prepare medium-hot banked fire in kettle-style gril (read full article)