Category: Lunch

Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta is toasted rustic bread topped with freshly chopped seasoned tomatoes.  It’s a classic Italian antipasto (a starter dish) and although there are many different varieties of Bruschetta (by the way it’s pronounced Brusketta) this is my foolproof (more…)

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad

They say you should never love something so much if it can’t love you back.  Well, whoever says this obviously never had Israeli Salad, a mix of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and onions dressed in a crisp lemon and olive oil dressing that’s seasoned with fresh (more…)

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli translates to ‘pasta and beans’, but there’s so much more to it than just pasta and beans. (more…)

Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki: 떡볶이)

Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki: 떡볶이)

Tteokbokki (sometimes also spelled Dukbokki) is the perfect comfort food for when you’re craving that extra something spicy. It’s a popular Korean street food (more…)

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

Brighten up your kitchen with some vibrant sweet and tangy Orange Chicken.  This classic Chinese-American takeout dish will surely become a favorite and create some big smiles on everyone at home. (more…)

Poached Shrimp

Poached Shrimp

Poaching shrimp is a really easy and foolproof way to cook shrimp.  Although the technique is very simple it is often difficult to know when the shrimp is done cooking.  Here are some tips using a color and shape guide: (more…)

Melon & Prosciutto Salad

Melon & Prosciutto Salad

It’s a little too early (or too late) to be posting a recipe about melons (because they’re really not in season right now) but this Melon & Prosciutto Salad is just too good not to share now.  I mean, melons are still available at your local grocery store in the dead middle of winter, so why not just buy one and taste for yourself how perfect and refreshing this salad is. (more…)

Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)

Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)

Spanish Rice, often referred to as Mexican Rice or Arroz Rojo, is a delicious accompaniment to all your favorite Mexican meals.   (more…)

Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup

Now you see it, now you don’t!  The Roasted Tomato Soup literally disappears the moment it’s served.  When your guests finish a bowl of hot soup even before you get a chance to sit down and enjoy a bowl yourself you know you’ve got yourself a winning recipe. (more…)

Benihana Chicken Fried Rice

Benihana Chicken Fried Rice

If you’ve ever dined at a Benihana restaurant you’ve probably had their Chicken Fried Rice.  And if you’ve ever had their Chicken Fried Rice you probably fell in love with it and went back for more. But if you’ve never been to a Benihana, keep reading anyways. 😉

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