Veggie Dinner

I decided to make a Veggie Dinner today to enjoy the natural flavors from different spices and to boost our immune system. You’ll get all 3 recipes that are delicious and very simple. You probably have most of these ingredients already in your pantry. Recipe for the Lentil Soup Ingredients 3/4 cup red split lentils,…

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Ribs and Potato Dinner

Time to cook more at home. If you can’t go out due to the coronavirus crisis, maybe this is the time we bring the restaurant to our dinner table. If you don’t have Instant Pot you can use your soup pot to boil and tenderize your ribs. The sauce I used for this recipe is…

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Roasted Eggplant Focaccia Sandwich

This is quick and a great lunch to bring to work or bring to a picnic. This sandwich is very feeling and good for you. Ingredients 1 medium sized eggplant, sliced 1 loaf of Focaccia bread 2 slices of provolone cheese 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon mayo (optional) 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary olive…

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Cauliflower Tempura with Fig Sweet and Sour Sauce

This sauce is smooth and flavorful. You can buy fig preserve or jam at any grocery store, you can also use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup flour 1 cup water 2 egg whites vegetable oil for frying ice cubes For the sauce 2 tablespoons…

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Honey Glazed Chicken

Great combination of honey and lemon, perfect balance of sweet and sour flavor. Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into 1/2 an inch thick juice of one lemon zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey, and a little more for glazing 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes…

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Instant Pot Goulash

I love my Instant Pot – don’t you? Just make sure to check the settings and refer to the manual for instructions on “how to use your Instant Pot” In this recipe I used 3 types of settings – Sauté, stew, and soup/broth. Ingredients 8 oz cooked pasta 8 oz tender cut beef, cut into…

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Zucchini Potato Italian Sausage Soup

I used mild Italian sausage but you can use the spicy sausage if you like. I used mild because I want to be able to control how much chili pepper flakes I’d like to add to the soup. This is a hearty and very comforting soup. Ingredients 1 lb. mild or spicy Italian sausage, without…

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How To Peel A Pineapple

Pineapple is very versatile. You can use it to make sauces, add to your smoothies, and just snacks. Instructions -1. Cut the leafy part first. Then cut into round shapes, start cutting one end then run your knife through the fruit around to remove the peel. 2. Repeat the step to remove the brown spots…

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Thai Spring Rolls

Thai Spring Rolls are a show-stopper! You cannot just have one, you always come back for more. The coconut Sriracha sauce is equally delicious and so easy to make. It’s the perfect finger food for all your special gatherings. what is the difference between Thai spring rolls and Vietnamese Fresh Summer Rolls In my experience…

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Chicken Ragu

My version of Chicken Ragu. This is not a traditional recipe, but full of flavors and easy to make. Browning any meat before stewing or baking makes a big difference. The hot oil releases the protein from the meat that makes it moist and tender. Ingredients 2 lbs. dark bone in chicken, cut into pieces…

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