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Tomato Vegetable Soup
I used Roma tomatoes for this soup. Roma tomatoes are also known as Italian tomatoes or Italian plum tomatoes. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:296]
Continue ReadingCroxetti with Potatoes, Green Beans & Pesto
I was in New York city several weeks ago and whenever I’m there I go to Eataly on 23rd Street. I needed to warm up and kill some time before meeting someone for dinner. While wandering in this Italian pornographic food emporium, I meandered into the pasta section and bought some interesting pasta shapes that […]
Continue ReadingMinestrone Soup
This recipe is for all my vegan / vegetarian friends. I supposed my gluten-free friends would have to substitute some gluten-free pasta! Note to self – you can’t please all the people all the time…! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:103]
Continue ReadingAsian Broccoli Stir Fry
When my daughter is home from college (she’s here for a whole month!) she always has a long list of things she wants me to make. Pork Pot Stickers are high on her list. I also served this broccoli with Szechwan Chicken. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:139]
Continue ReadingHomemade Pittsburgh Pierogies with Sour Cream
My dad grew up in working class neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Last month, he was talking about how much he missed having chipped ham sandwiches. I went home and discovered that you can order chipped ham and Pierogies – Pittsburgh’s Halftime Gift Box from the from the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. I decided that this would be his Christmas gift. It […]
Continue ReadingButternut Squash Risotto
My brother-in-law, Russell, made this Butternut Squash Risotto for some vegetarian guests. He replaced the chicken stock with vegetable stock. The rice can be partially cooked in advance and cooled, the finishing process is so precise that the risotto cannot wait for your guests, but rather your guests have to wait for the risotto. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:160]
Continue ReadingSpaghetti with Courgettes (or Zucchini)
Guest blogger Jessica from Beauty Marks again. This time of year, I’m always envious of the people who can take advantage of the recipes destined for those who have a bounty of zucchini (or courgettes, as they call them across the pond) in their gardens. I have no garden and thus no zucchini. I have […]
Continue ReadingCurried Peas
Here is the perfect side dish for your Chicken Tikka Masala. Curried Peas Serves 4 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1 Tbs oil 2 tsp whole brown mustard seeds 2 Tbs onion, finely minced 2 tsp curry powder ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp ground ginger 2 tsp honey ¼ cup sour cream Heat oil […]
Continue ReadingEggplant Gratin
For some reason, I was thinking about Fairway Market in New York City last night. I used to shop at the original flagship store on Broadway at 74th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Let me tell you, there was never a dull moment in this store. It was impossible to push a cart […]
Continue ReadingButternut Squash and Leek Bake
Butternut squash is one of the symbolic gourds of the Autumn. I just wish I lived in a city that had an autumn…… I have to live vicariously through the sweater clad crowd. It’s just not fair! Though, I guess when you’re buried in snow, I can be outside sipping a lovely chardonney. Sorry to […]
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