While I adore moussaka – the layers of roasted eggplant and the flavor influences of the Middle East and Greece, my main man – the mouth I feed the most – is not a fan of cinnamon nor nutmeg. Can you believe that? I drool at the aroma of sweet spices, and when mixed with…
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The gyro (YEE-row) – (it drives me nuts when it is pronounced” jai-row” …forgive me) is a classic Greek dish, with the meat traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved off in individual servings. It smells delicious and tastes divine. But, while this delicious method for preparing meat is often used in Greek restaurants, it’s not…
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While the complex flavors of creamy balsamic Italian herb sauce over roasted chicken, butternut squash, and Cremini mushrooms prevail, this one-pot recipe is actually fast and simple. And, it’s so delicious. The aromas of Italian herbs will mesmerize your senses, as well as will the soft and sweet butternut squash and aromatic mushrooms, paired with…
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Traditionally made with sautéed chicken, this version of aromatic and delicious, coconut creamy Tikka Masala is both vegan (made strictly with coconut milk) and served with simple spaghetti.Basically, it’s an Indian version of our traditional spaghetti and sauce, here in America. Give it a try – or serve the sauce over rice.Either way, the fragrance…
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I owe this post all to my dear friend, Mike.Well a connoisseur of “the basics,” (i.e. steak, pizza, and bread – oh, and Mama Kovalsky’s Soup), his display of bravery, desire, and dedication towards crafting this meal on his own (while in Saudi Arabia, so be it), impressed me, wowed me, and made me so…
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While some may disagree with the idea of this recipe being “easy” to make, it really is. It’s quite brainless. And, that’s what I was going for – nothing to think about – only something to savor, enjoy, and comfort my soul.It was a long week last week.I need this today.You need this today too:…
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Curry has been one of my favorites since childhood.I know that’s weird, but I was an odd child and I still am an odd duck.I really, REALLY enjoy tomato based curries, but once in a while I’ll have a hankering for a Thai coconut curry.I had one – and I satisfied it – with LOTS…
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Cod and shrimp make for a nice balance of flavor and texture in this soup, and balancing the richness and sweetness of a coconut milk base with the bright, fresh flavor of aromatics, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro elevate this stew to something bright, something Brazilian, and something utterly delicious. Moqueca – Brazilian Fish Stew Pepper…
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It’s not as colorful and artfully appealing to the eye as I had anticipated, but you’ll find your palate flipping at the good fortune of this seared salmon bouillabaisse. Okay, technically it’s NOT the French bouillabaisse fish stew at all. But, it does have fish (wild salmon), and is centered in a tomato broth. The…
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It’s not often that I’ll create something so basic in my kitchen. I like snazz things up a bit. You know me.Alas, my dear hubby requested basic spaghetti and meatballs. I asked him if he wanted me to make the pasta, the meatballs, and the sauce – or did he want something more ordinary.I was…
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