In honor of Labor Day and the typical end of the summer barbecue bash, let’s enjoy some grilled Middle-Eastern deliciousness on a stick. Yep, that’s right – it is time for Kofta Kebabs. A mix of ground beef and lamb, flavored with warm spices, parsley, onion, and garlic makes for a delicious send-off to summer. Add tahini sauce or tzatziki sauce along with chopped tomatoes, onions, and lettuce inside a pita with the kebab for a full meal. Or make a rice pilaf and grill some vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes…
Are you ready for a flavor-bomb of a meal? This recipe comes from the NYT and is simply amazing. I adapted it based on comments and personal preferences and I think you will really enjoy the results. This dish works well with salmon or any firm-fleshed fish and it also works well with rice or rice noodles. I have even substituted bok choy (as some of the commenters mentioned) for the spinach. Easy to prepare and amazingly flavorful, this dish is great for a weeknight meal. Give your taste buds a warning though as…
Here is a twist on a recipe that might either start a fight or end one. As many of you know, I was single for a bit and Cooking-4-One was a personal indulgence. I could eat what I wanted to try, buying whatever ingredients I needed. But in all fairness, that is not practical when you plan meals for two. Each person’s likes and dislikes and level of experimentation have to be considered. Frankly, another aspect is storage. Even with a large kitchen, storage is a premium and buying an ingredient you…
Today’s breakfast was a pairing for these two recipes – Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Waffles and Cherry Almond Compote . These two together made a wondrously tasty breakfast I just had to share, especially with cherries being in season. I omitted the blueberries in the waffle recipe and just made pancakes with the batter for a silky and tangy result. The compote would be great on cheesecake as well just in case you are heading to a picnic or summer barbecue and want to treat your friends to a delicious desert. Putting the two together resulted…
Cooking for someone is it a great way to show your love for them. Let’s celebrate our Mothers and the loving women in our lives today and every day. Sending out blessings to my daughter Amanda and all other Mothers as I share this special French toast I made as a treat for the ‘star’ in my life today. And in remembrance of my mom, who let me experiment in the kitchen and allowed me to learn how to create simple, delicious meals that I enjoy sharing with all of you here…
OK, calm down… I haven’t jumped the shark just yet! But I am exploring several vegetarian recipe ideas to support a family and friends that ‘eat clean’ by choice or for medical reasons. The idea for this recipe actually came to me in a dream several weeks ago and sort of stuck in my mind, percolating and brewing into the results below. Yes, I know that sounds weird dreaming about recipes, but it is what it is. I tested this recipe on myself first and was quite impressed with the depth…
Today I want to share with you how I make chicken fried steak. There are many recipes for this delicious breakfast (typically) and I won’t even profess mine is the best – but I will say it is satisfying and has never received a complaint! This dish is easy to prepare – it is very much like a beef version of schnitzel – except this dish has a different breading. This is my go-to breakfast when out and I don’t know why since I am typically disappointed by the results. I…