I know, oxtail does not sound that appealing, but once you try oxtail stew, your opinion of it just might change. From there on out, when you hear "Oxtail", you will think of it as comfort food, that will warm your heart, especially on a cold dreary day. The Italian name, Coda Alla Vaccinara, translates to "Oxtail, butcher style". This way of making oxtail originates from the region of Rome where all the ... continue reading...
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Puttanesca sauce has an interesting history to it. Puttana means "Whore" in Italian. It is said that this sauce was made by prostitutes in between customers, because it was fast and easy to make, hence the name, which translates to "Spaghetti Whore Style". I don't know how true that is, but I do know that its tasty and tangy, and you can make this dish from start to finish in under 30 minutes. In my sauce I omitted ... continue reading...
Coconut Macaroons
When all the world is going to hell in a hand basket, make Macaroons! Yes folks, with tsunamis, earthquakes, nuclear fall out and fighting in the middle east, it's always nice to end the day with a Coconut Macaroon and a cup of tea. This recipe belongs to my girl Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. I adapted it slightly by using unsweetened shredded coconut, instead of sweetened coconut. For those of you who like your ... continue reading...
Spanish Tomato Salad with Chorizo
This Spanish tomato salad is that perfectly zesty, spicy side dish to accompany roast, fish or enjoy on its own. Start with the freshest Cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes you can find about two to three cups worth and a nice piece of Spanish Chorizo salami. The differences between Spanish Chorizo and Mexican Chorizo are worlds apart. The Spanish Chorizo originates from the Iberian Peninsula in Spain. It is a pork sausage ... continue reading...
Irish Soda Bread
With Saint Patty's day just around the corner, I wanted to make something Irish and something relatively quick and easy. Well, first let me just say that this version of Irish Soda Bread is really an American version of what they made in Ireland. The true authentic traditional Irish Soda Bread does not have egg, butter, sugar or fruit in it. I went back and forth trying to decide which one to make, and frankly the ... continue reading...
Jambalaya
In honor of Mardi Gras and my hubby's Creole lineage, I made a pot full of Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya. Jambalaya is really quite easy to make and does not take more than an hour of total prep and cooking time. After making this dish once, It's sure to become a favorite simply because it's so flavorful and quick to make. Due to the spiciness, it's not a favorite with the kiddies. There are a few ... continue reading...
Gjelina
Gjelina is one of those places that comes in perfect, in a clutch. Just be sure to arrive before noon, or wear comfortable shoes for the wait. A little heavy on the Hipster scene but heck, this is Abbot Kinney. But that's not why I went there. I went to eat, and eat I did. Gjelina has yet to fail me. My second time at this highly touted affair, Gjelina's Chef/Co-owner Travis Lett and Co-Owner Fran Camaj have produced ... continue reading...
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon is a great Sunday dinner dish that the whole family can enjoy. This is definitely a winter or cold weather meal. I will forewarn you, the prep time is almost as long as the cooking time, but it's well worth it. If you follow the recipe, step by step, it is not too difficult. Just make sure you have everything you need in place. A bit of tidbit information, the French have a word this, "Mis en Place", ... continue reading...
Roasted Cauliflower
Okay, so here is a vegetable dish that gives out so much flavor for so little effort. Roasting cauliflower in the oven comes out caramelized, crispy and tender all at the same time. It's super easy. All you need is cauliflower, olive oil, salt and garlic. This is a perfect "go to" recipe when you need a side dish, but do not want something complicated to prepare. And yes, this is something my kids actually ask for. ... continue reading...
Pizza – “Real Pizza Napolitana”
I love pizza. I could eat pizza every day if I was allowed. It's everything I love all wrapped into one handful of food. Bread, cheese, sauces, meat, herbs, everything. It's got to be the first fast food, I'm sure. The thought of making it myself has always come with a little stress, or a resignation that it's "homemade" it'll be good, but not great. Heck, I'm no pizza maker, although my first job at 14 ... continue reading...
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