Description With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can ‘set it and forget it!’ And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 … Read more
Description Here’s how I build a Cuban, or Cubano, sandwich. I like to use pulled pork. Carnitas would work too. These ingredients and amounts are open to your own personal preferences, but here’s the general idea. Ingredients ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup mustard 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 (8 ounce) loaf Cuban bread 8 slices … Read more
Description A genuinely mouthwatering dish with an Asian kick that will knock your chopsticks off! Don’t be fooled by other General Tsao impostors: this is simply the best Chinese chicken you will ever have. With a flair of peanut oil, a streak of sesame, a dash of orange, and a sweet spot for hot, this … Read more
Description This is the fast and easy chop suey recipe that my mother always made, and we love it ‘as is’, but you could substitute a can of Chinese mixed vegetables for the bean sprouts if you like more color and texture. Serve over hot rice, topped with chow mein noodles and soy sauce, if … Read more
Description Beef, chicken, or cheese enchiladas — I have tried it all ways, and my family can’t get enough. Ingredients 2 (16 ounce) jars prepared salsa 1 pound ground beef 1 (15.5 ounce) jar prepared salsa con queso 20 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend Instructions Preheat an … Read more
Description Saag paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese. Thickened with cream or coconut milk, it’s a hearty and filling vegetarian meal. Ingredients 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped 1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ pound paneer, cubed 2 tablespoons canola oil … Read more
Description Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread. Ingredients 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 shallot, finely chopped ¼ white onion, … Read more
Description This pie is delicious! I got the recipe from my husband’s mother. She is French so I believe this is a French Meat Pie. Beef, pork, and potato are all nicely spiced and baked into a pie. It’s yummy and pretty easy to make too! Best served fresh, but you can also make ahead … Read more
Description I found two slightly different hand written versions of this, my Grandmother’s recipe. Born in Nekkar am Rhein in the 1904, she naturally learned to cook traditional German meals as a young woman and didn’t rely on a cookbook. I try to capture the nuance in this. Serve with potato dumplings. Ingredients 3 pounds … Read more
Description I had been looking for a Tamale recipe for years. One day I went to the international market and stood in the Mexican aisle till a woman with a full cart came by. I just asked her if she knew how to make Tamales. This is her recipe with a few additions from me. … Read more