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…)
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 translates to ‘pasta and beans’, but there’s so much more to it than just pasta and beans. (more…)
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…)
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…)
The Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer on a cold winter’s day. Serve it warm with crackers, chips, or some crusty rustic bread, or stay on the lighter side and add some veggies to the mix to balance it all out. It’s the (more…)
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…)
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, often referred to as Mexican Rice or Arroz Rojo, is a delicious accompaniment to all your favorite Mexican meals. (more…)
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. 😉