Braised green beans and summer vegetables is an easy vegetable recipe with a salty and nutty Parmesan flavor. If you want it to be a vegan dish, simply replace the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast which is a common cheese substitute. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Baked Chicken with Onions & Leeks
This mustard-glazed chicken is roasted on a bed of sliced onions, leeks and garlic which you can serve alongside it. It is a delectable meal in itself which you can eat with rice pasta. Add more pepper for some spice. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 large … [Read more...]
Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
Broccoli salad with creamy feta dressing is originally a raw vegetable salad recipe, but I found the broccoli too tough, so I decided to steam it. This hearty salad goes well with steaks and other grilled meats. Adjust the taste of the dressing by adding more of the ingredients … [Read more...]
Pear Crumble
Easy comforting pear crumble may be served as is or with ice cream. It is a wonderful dessert or snack that you can have during warm days. Use this recipe for other fruits like apricots or apples if desired. Makes 1 4 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups … [Read more...]
Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers
Eat to your heart’s content with half the fat. Here is a delicious chicken fingers recipe that you will surely love. It is perfect for sharing. Serve it with a hearty salad or some potatoes. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Canola oil cooking spray 1/2 cup sliced … [Read more...]
Steamed Mussels in Tomato Broth
Steamed mussels in tomato broth is a bistro style dish that you can easily make at home. This yummy appetizer can be served as a light main course as well. Â Serve it with a hearty salad and some bread. Add some ginger or chili if desired. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Steak & Blueberry Dressing
Combining the ingredients will bring you a healthy and satisfying supper. Serve with grilled baguette and a glass of rosé. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blueberries, divided 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 3 tablespoons raspberry … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Casserole
This scrumptious sweet potato casserole gets fabulous flavor from honey and freshly grated orange zest rather than the traditional stick of butter. It makes a wonderful side to white meats and it is great for parties too. Makes 10 servings Ingredients: 2 1/2 … [Read more...]
Three Chefs That Helped Define Modern English Cuisine
For the longest time English food had to live with a fairly bad reputation. English cuisine was seen as bland and unimaginative by many people. But the truth is, it is a reputation that it does not deserve. English food has developed and improved over the last few decades and it … [Read more...]
National Greasy Foods Day
October 25 is National Greasy Foods Day. So what comes into mind whenever you think of greasy food? For me it is burgers and fries, since I will never admit that pizza is part of the equations. I would like to believe that it is homemade.  I am … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Style Fish Soup
This tomato based seafood soup is a perfect start to a home cooked meal. Â The light taste of the fish is complemented by the herbs. You may use different types of fish fillets to give the soup more texture. Mussels, shrimps and vegetables can also do wonders for this … [Read more...]
Beef Skewers with Wasabi Mayo
Beef skewers with wasabi mayo is a delicious Japanese inspired recipe that popped into my head while looking for food ideas. It is a fun and creative dish that will suit your taste especially if you love spicy food or condiments like wasabi. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Garlic Chicken Farfalle
Farfalle is French for butterfly. I have always associated this dainty pasta to bow ties until I found out what it literally meant. I found this delicious recipe by Kevin & Amanda  that uses mesquite marinade. You can buy it or make your own. If in any case you cannot … [Read more...]
Mesquite Marinade
Mesquite is a legume plant that is found in the northern part of Mexico. The bean pods can be ground into flour and used for breads to add a sweet taste. As a marinade it gives a sweet smoky flavor to meats. For best results, marinate the meat for 24 hours in the refrigerator … [Read more...]
Eyeball Caprese
Halloween is coming up, so here is a simple and delicious recipe that you can serve to family and friends. It is derived from the Italian insalata caprese, which is made of olives, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Visit the Evil Mad Scientist website for more information and … [Read more...]
Beef Tortellini
Tortellini is an Italian stuffed pasta which is similar to a ravioli except that it is ring shaped. It often contains meat such as prosciutto or minced pork, although some variations contain cheese. They can be served in soups or as pasta dishes. Here is a simple recipe that you … [Read more...]
Guinness Stew with Colcannon
 Guinness stew is an Irish meal that uses the same beer brand as the ingredient. The beef is slowly cooked in it giving it a malty and rich flavor which is perfect with the creamy texture of the colcannon. This entrée will definitely give you a yummy glimpse of Irish food. … [Read more...]
The History of Halloween Candy
Everyone's favorite holiday is coming up, and I bet you are up to your neck in preparations. Okay, maybe Halloween is not everyone's favorite holiday, but it still gets a whole lot of attention, especially in the United States. I am willing to bet that one of the main reasons … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrots and Pork Loin Salad
Roasted carrots and pork loin salad is a fruity salad recipe that will definitely perk you up. The citrus marinade and dressing reminds you of summer. You may also slice the pork cutlets thinly and toss them into the carrot salad. It is best served with a hot and creamy bowl of … [Read more...]
Basil Mustard Beef
I love tender meats, so I use the pressure cooker to cook the beef beforehand. I then use the broth the beef was cooked in. Â This reduces cooking time to half or less. So I skip the frying portion and prepare it as a stew instead. Basil mustard beef is a tangy beef recipe that … [Read more...]