Traditional Osso Buco

Description This recipe is a traditional but simple way of cooking Osso Buco (veal shanks). The white wine is a must in this dish. Ingredients 2 pounds veal shanks, cut into short lengths ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup Butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped ⅔ cup dry … Read more

Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs

Description Slightly spicy, but the sweetness tames the heat. Serve with rice. Ingredients ½ cup rice vinegar 5 tablespoons honey ⅓ cup soy sauce (such as Silver Swan®) ¼ cup Asian (toasted) sesame oil 3 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce 3 tablespoons minced garlic salt to taste 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon chopped … Read more

Easy Indian Butter Chicken

Description This is a recipe I have perfected over the years and passed onto many others. The sauce is perfect when creamy and not too thick or too thin. The level of salt and spices can be suited to your taste. Garam and tandoori masala can be found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery … Read more

Creme Brulee

Description This is a very nice dessert to serve when entertaining. Delicious served over mangos sprinkled with rum, or strawberries with Grand Marnier® or Cointreau®. Ingredients 6 egg yolks 6 tablespoons white sugar, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ½ cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons brown sugar Instructions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 … Read more

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Description Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork. Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite-sized pieces 1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt ½ cucumber … Read more

Banh Mi

Description A Vietnamese sandwich, made with chicken and full of pickled vegetables. My husband works around a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, and I was making him bring me home these tasty sandwiches. Finally I attempted to make one, and found that my recipe was even better than the restaurants, mainly because I used chicken breast … Read more

Burrito Pie

Description This is a lot like a lasagna, only Mexican-style! Serve like a pie and garnish with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Make sure you like spicy foods before trying this one. It’s hot! Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced 1 … Read more

Chef John’s Zabaglione

Description In this classic Italian dessert, sweet, juicy fruit is enveloped in a rich but impossibly light custard. Ingredients ½ cup strawberries – hulled, halved and sliced 1 teaspoon white sugar 3 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons white sugar ¼ cup dry Marsala wine Instructions Gently stir the strawberries and sugar together in a bowl. … Read more

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Description This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious! Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (12 ounce) package lasagna … Read more

Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Description My wife and I went to that popular Italian-American restaurant chain for dinner recently, and I had their shrimp and chicken carbonara. It was absolutely delicious and I thought, ‘What the heck, I’ll try making this at home.’ I found a few recipes online, but none grabbed me. After studying several recipes, I came … Read more