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Shepherd’s Pie
February 26, 2010 – 4:40 pm | No Comment
Shepherd’s Pie

A lighter take on Shepherd’s Pie

Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Sirloin and Broccoli
February 26, 2010 – 9:18 am | No Comment
Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Sirloin and Broccoli

A healthy, easy-to-prepare stir-fry with sirloin steak, broccoli, peas, carrots, and brown rice.

Chicken and Spinach Dumplings
February 26, 2010 – 8:55 am | No Comment
Chicken and Spinach Dumplings

This delicious chicken & dumplings recipe came together as a result of desperate ingenuity and some key pantry ingredients.

Cabbage Bundles with Paprika Cream Sauce
February 25, 2010 – 3:40 pm | No Comment
Cabbage Bundles with Paprika Cream Sauce

Hearty stuffed cabbage rolls with a delicious paprika cream sauce.

lamb kofta
February 24, 2010 – 10:32 am | No Comment
lamb kofta

North Indian koftas are made with lamb, cheese, & spices, then simmered in a spicy tomato gravy with almonds in the base.

Seafood Stew
February 24, 2010 – 7:50 am | No Comment
Seafood Stew

A quick and easy stew of shrimp, cod, tomatoes and veggies.

Oven-Baked Parmesan Breaded Veal Chops
February 23, 2010 – 9:42 am | No Comment
Oven-Baked Parmesan Breaded Veal Chops

Oven-baked Parmesan & lemon spiked breaded veal chops served with caramelized apples.

Shrimp and Lobster Etouffee
February 22, 2010 – 5:35 pm | No Comment
Shrimp and Lobster Etouffee

A delicious, not too rich or heavy etouffee with a hint of smokiness.

Curry Noodles
February 20, 2010 – 9:03 am | No Comment
Curry Noodles

A healthy version of curry noodles with evaporated milk instead of coconut milk.

Herbed Lamb Chops with Olive Couscous
January 13, 2010 – 11:57 am | No Comment
Herbed Lamb Chops with Olive Couscous

Lamb chops coated with fresh herbs served alongside
a heaping spoon of couscous studded with tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.

Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
November 18, 2009 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

Free up some oven space this Thanksgiving!

Braised Kale with White Beans and Turnips
November 17, 2009 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
Braised Kale with White Beans and Turnips

Braised kale with white beans and turnips- a healthy
bowl of comfort that cooks in only 30 minutes!

Rosemary Garlic Roast Beef
November 12, 2009 – 11:30 am | No Comment
Rosemary Garlic Roast Beef

Simple but delicious roast beef.
Get the juicy recipe at Our Life in The Kitchen.

Slow Cooked Salmon
November 12, 2009 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Slow Cooked Salmon

This salmon dish from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook is baked on a bed of onions,
fennel and sliced oranges in a very low oven for about 30 minutes. The result is a
soft, lush, melt-in-your-mouth …

Romanian Mamaliga Baked with Cheese
November 10, 2009 – 7:10 pm | No Comment
Romanian Mamaliga Baked with Cheese

Romanian polenta baked with feta cheese and garnished with bacon and slivered scallions

Argentine Empanadas
November 8, 2009 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Argentine Empanadas

Baked Argentine Empanadas

Millet With Garden Vegetables
November 8, 2009 – 1:52 pm | No Comment
Millet With Garden Vegetables

A filling and wholesome meal any day of the week!

Carnival Pumpkin
November 3, 2009 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Carnival Pumpkin

carnival pumpkin is transformed into savory,
autumnal pot pies

Turkey breast with bacon
November 2, 2009 – 5:25 pm | No Comment
Turkey breast with bacon

Roast “half-moon” of Turkey breast with bacon and
apple puree

Quick and easy spicy peanut stir fry
November 2, 2009 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Quick and easy spicy peanut stir fry

Quick and easy spicy peanut stir fry

Creamy Prawn & Mango Curry
October 26, 2009 – 10:01 am | No Comment
Creamy Prawn & Mango Curry

Creamy Prawn & Mango Curry – Celebrate properly
ripened mangoes with style.

Pierogi- Polish Potato Dumplings
October 24, 2009 – 1:25 pm | No Comment
Pierogi- Polish Potato Dumplings

Pierogi- Polish Potato Dumplings

Chicken Fried Steak with Milk Gravy
October 22, 2009 – 2:05 pm | No Comment
Chicken Fried Steak with Milk Gravy

Country or Chicken Fried Steak with creamy milk
gravy and mashed potatoes. A great comfort food.

Crockpot Herbed Lamb Shanks
October 22, 2009 – 1:56 pm | No Comment
Crockpot Herbed Lamb Shanks

New Zealand Lamb Shanks, slow-cooked with herbs and onion

Chicken Pot Pie
October 16, 2009 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Chicken Pot Pie

A simplified version of the chicken pot pie served
at the old Coach House Restaurant in New York City.

Quinoa Paella
October 13, 2009 – 12:08 pm | No Comment
Quinoa Paella

traditional Paella Valencia made with quinoa

Sweet Potato Gnocchi
October 13, 2009 – 10:26 am | No Comment
Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Fried Sage and Chestnuts.

Grilled Venison
October 13, 2009 – 10:24 am | No Comment
Grilled Venison

Grilled Venison with Blueberry, Oregon Pinot Noir and Balsamic Reduction. A memorable meal at Crater Lake Lodge inspires a
grilled venison meal.

Chipotle Orange-Herb Chicken
October 12, 2009 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Chipotle Orange-Herb Chicken

Sweet, smoky, spicy, and oh-so-flavorful, this
chipotle orange-herb chicken is a go-to weeknight meal for your family.

Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew
October 12, 2009 – 11:58 am | No Comment
Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew

Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew –
a perfect fall dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!

Apple Pumpkin Chili
October 11, 2009 – 7:44 pm | No Comment
Apple Pumpkin Chili

Recipe for Apple Pumpkin Chili

Char Kway Teow
October 11, 2009 – 7:12 pm | No Comment
Char Kway Teow

Char Kway Teow (fried flat rice noodles).

strip steak with cognac peppercorn sauce
October 11, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment
strip steak with cognac peppercorn sauce

Alton Brown’s recipe for the perfect sauce, served on a perfectly cooked steak!

Penne in a Brown Butter-Spinach Pesto Sauce
October 11, 2009 – 12:13 pm | No Comment
Penne in a Brown Butter-Spinach Pesto Sauce

Fast and tasty- penne in a brown butter-spinach pesto sauce

Eggplant and Basil with Israeli Couscous
October 10, 2009 – 7:27 pm | No Comment
Eggplant and Basil with Israeli Couscous

Eggplant and Basil with Israeli Couscous

Moroccan Lamb Tagine
October 10, 2009 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Moroccan Lamb Tagine

A recipe for Moroccan lamb tagine – deep spicy flavour, rich thick sauce and
melt in the mouth lamb.

Fiery Red Meat Chili
October 10, 2009 – 9:08 am | No Comment
Fiery Red Meat Chili

Beet Greens & Fresh Baby Corn add a nice sweet
crunch in the scrumptious chili.

Aromatic Duck Rolls
October 9, 2009 – 12:08 pm | No Comment
Aromatic Duck Rolls

The simplest ever Crispy Aromatic Duck Rolls.

Kimchi fried rice
October 9, 2009 – 11:48 am | No Comment
Kimchi fried rice

Kimchi fried rice

Autumn Beef Stew in a Pumpkin
October 9, 2009 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Autumn Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew baked and served in a pumpkin.

Chicken Kiev
October 8, 2009 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Chicken Kiev

A recipe for chicken kiev – this is the delicious
garlic, parsley and buttery variety.

Chorizo Stuffed Crust Pizza
October 8, 2009 – 11:04 am | No Comment
Chorizo Stuffed Crust Pizza

Chorizo Stuffed Crust Pizza

Spaghetti with Braised Kale
October 8, 2009 – 9:56 am | No Comment
Spaghetti with Braised Kale

Spaghetti with Braised Kale. The perfect dish to
introduce you to this hearty green.

Seared Halibut with Sorrel Sauce
October 8, 2009 – 9:48 am | No Comment
Seared Halibut with Sorrel Sauce

Pan-Seared Halibut with Sorrel Sauce

Whole Wheat Spaghetti Caponara
October 8, 2009 – 9:43 am | No Comment
Whole Wheat Spaghetti Caponara

Whole Wheat Spaghetti Caponara with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil.

Sweet and Sour Pork
October 7, 2009 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Sweet and Sour Pork

Chinese Dumplings or Jiaozi has become widely popular all over the world, in fact
you can find it in any restaurant near you. It is probably one of the best Chinese
culinary contribution that has been perfected …

Spaghetti Squash and Spinach Gratin
October 7, 2009 – 10:13 am | No Comment
Spaghetti Squash and Spinach Gratin

Bound with tomato sauce and topped with Comté
cheese, it’s easy to get your 5-a-day in one meal!

Peperonata and poached farm egg on toast
October 7, 2009 – 9:47 am | No Comment
Peperonata and poached farm egg on toast

Slivered peppers, onion and garlic slowly sautéed in
olive oil until soft and luscious, then served with a poached farm egg atop crispy
sourdough toast.

Fettucine with cherry tomatoes and garlic
October 7, 2009 – 9:27 am | No Comment
Fettucine with cherry tomatoes and garlic

Fresh pasta with tomato oil, pan-glazed heirloom
cherry tomatoes and a touch of garlic. Summer at it’s very best.

Choccy Chilli Con Carne
October 6, 2009 – 4:46 pm | No Comment
Choccy Chilli Con Carne

A recipe for chilli con carne, with chocolate. This
chilli is very tasty, with it’s deep, spicy flavour.

Vegan Mac & Cheese
October 6, 2009 – 4:41 pm | No Comment
Vegan Mac & Cheese

What’s so special about this baked macaroni & cheese
recipe? It’s totally vegan and 100% delicious!

Balsamic Lemon Chicken
October 6, 2009 – 4:23 pm | No Comment
Balsamic Lemon Chicken

Balsamic Lemon Chicken – an outstanding, simple
chicken dish. Don’t wait to make it. It’s THAT good.

Schnitzel with Noodles and Browned Cabbage
October 6, 2009 – 10:29 am | No Comment
Schnitzel with Noodles and Browned Cabbage

Pork Schnitzel with Noodles and Browned Cabbage

DeepDish
October 6, 2009 – 10:19 am | No Comment
DeepDish

Cooking Light’s Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Healthy-ish Cincinnati Chili
October 6, 2009 – 10:07 am | No Comment
Healthy-ish Cincinnati Chili

Healthy-ish Cincinnati Chili

Buffalo Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
October 6, 2009 – 9:49 am | No Comment
Buffalo Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Buffalo chicken chili meets shepherd’s pie… A tasty way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!

Pasta with Fennel, Basil & Charred Tomatoes
October 6, 2009 – 9:27 am | No Comment
Pasta with Fennel, Basil & Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Fennel, Basil & Skillet Charred Tomatoes

Chicken Pot Pie in Crepes
October 6, 2009 – 9:01 am | No Comment
Chicken Pot Pie in Crepes

Low-carb, high-protein Chicken Pot Pie in Crepes

Dinner at Merridale Cidery
October 5, 2009 – 12:15 pm | No Comment
Dinner at Merridale Cidery

A salad for 4 to share, complete with gooey cheese
bread, marks the beginning of a beautiful autumn evening.

Tropical Beef Stew
October 5, 2009 – 12:12 pm | No Comment
Tropical Beef Stew

This meal came about because we had a whole fresh
pineapple in the house. We’d eaten about half of it during the day, but as anyone
who’s ever kept pineapple will know, you really should eat it …

Chicken Pad Thai
October 3, 2009 – 5:48 pm | No Comment
Chicken Pad Thai

This delicious and simple to make dish is probably
the most popular Thai dish, after all it is one of Thailand’s national dishes.

Indian Curry
October 3, 2009 – 2:28 pm | No Comment
Indian Curry

Indian Curry, an epiphany of the senses.

tomatoes from my garden
October 3, 2009 – 11:20 am | No Comment
tomatoes from my garden

tomatoes from my garden

Veg Chili with Onion & Bleu Cheese Biscuits
October 2, 2009 – 12:52 pm | No Comment
Veg Chili with Onion & Bleu Cheese Biscuits

Vegetarian Chili served with Caramelized Onion and
Bleu Cheese Sourdough Biscuits. Hello Fall.

Super Simple Lasagna Roll Ups
October 2, 2009 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Super Simple Lasagna Roll Ups

Super Simple Lasagna Roll Ups

Stuffed Bell Peppers
October 2, 2009 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers Stuffed With Couscous, Pine Nuts and
Raisins – Well worth the effort for a healthy but scrumptious dinner.

Eggplant Parmesan
October 2, 2009 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Over Penne Pasta with Home Made Marinara Sauce.

Patty Pan Cakes (Faux Crab Cakes)
October 2, 2009 – 10:58 am | No Comment
Patty Pan Cakes (Faux Crab Cakes)

A faux crab cake on a bed of arugula & bleu cheese topped w/ lemon
yogurt dressing; all the classic crab cake taste! Maybe the best
crab cake you’ll ever have.

Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash
October 2, 2009 – 10:48 am | No Comment
Moroccan Stuffed Acorn Squash

Baked acorn squash stuffed with hearty Moroccan
flavor served with a crisp arugula and goat cheese salad.

Gyro Burger Stuffed with Minted Chevre
October 2, 2009 – 10:43 am | No Comment
Gyro Burger Stuffed with Minted Chevre

A delicious twist on an American classic: mint and goat cheese stuffed
gryo burger with Parmesan butternut squash fries.

Zucchini Rollatini
October 2, 2009 – 10:22 am | No Comment
Zucchini Rollatini

Panko Breaded Zucchini Rollatini Stuffed with Mozzarella, Ricotta and
Fresh Basil, Roasted Butternut Squash Cream Sauce Served Over Penne Pasta.

Stromboli
October 1, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
Stromboli

Stromboli

Hungarian-Style Stuffed Cabbage
October 1, 2009 – 11:57 am | No Comment
Hungarian-Style Stuffed Cabbage

Hungarian-Style Stuffed Cabbage

Chicken Breast Strips & Pancetta with Asparagus
October 1, 2009 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Chicken Breast Strips & Pancetta with Asparagus

Chicken Breast Strips and Pancetta with Asparagus – When cooking with
asparagus, keep it simple and savour the flavour.

Salmon with black sauce
October 1, 2009 – 9:48 am | No Comment
Salmon with black sauce

Salmon with Black Sauce. An easy, weeknight meal.

Julia Child’s Broiled Chicken
September 30, 2009 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
Julia Child’s Broiled Chicken

Julia Child’s cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, can be
very intimidating even for the servantless American cook.

Tortilla Soup
September 29, 2009 – 5:45 am | No Comment
Tortilla Soup

Tortilla Soup is a San Antonio favorite, and perfect for cool Autumn nights.

Stuffed Acorn Squash
September 29, 2009 – 5:33 am | No Comment
Stuffed Acorn Squash

What says fall better than acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms and sausage?

Vols-au-Vent
September 29, 2009 – 1:41 am | No Comment
Vols-au-Vent

Vols-au-Vent filled with vegetable pot pie filling.

Speedy Homemade Pizza
September 28, 2009 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Speedy Homemade Pizza

A quick pizza crust topped with homemade Italian sausage, roasted red
peppers, mozzarella, and goat cheese.

Bacon Bolognaise
September 27, 2009 – 2:58 am | No Comment
Bacon Bolognaise

classic bolognaise with crispy bacon and sweet cherry tomatoes.

wakame-encrusted sea scallops
September 26, 2009 – 12:38 pm | No Comment
wakame-encrusted sea scallops

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chili
September 26, 2009 – 9:57 am | No Comment
chili
mushrooms and sausage on fettuccine
September 26, 2009 – 9:44 am | No Comment
mushrooms and sausage on fettuccine

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Pappardelle with Ragu
September 25, 2009 – 1:19 pm | No Comment
Pappardelle with Ragu

A simple simple recipe from a series I’m writing
titled, “Everyday meals under $15″

Chinese Chicken Salad
September 25, 2009 – 10:18 am | No Comment
Chinese Chicken Salad

Crunchy and delicious: a recipe for Chinese Chicken
Salad.

Burgundy Beef Stew
September 25, 2009 – 9:41 am | No Comment
Burgundy Beef Stew

Not-So Slow-Cooked Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

ChickenPotPie
September 25, 2009 – 8:01 am | No Comment
ChickenPotPie

This delicious and quick supper can be made with
your own leftovers or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.