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Leave it to me to make a soup once the weather turns for the better and everyone else is firing up their grills. But this soup was begging to be made and it is quick to prepare so no slaving over a hot stove or hours with a burner on. The beauty of this dish is in the simplicity; the few ingredients needed, the simple preparation, and the short time it takes to produce wonderful results. This recipe is a combination of several recipes I found while doing some research, along with my own creative touch. The majority of the recipes I used for this variation came from Eastern Europe – primarily of Hungarian, Czech, and Slovak origins – and from my experience, I need to explore this…
How about a comfort food perfect for a dreary February weeknight? This dish is quick to prepare (about an hour unrushed!), yet filled with flavor. Apparently this dish was named after a wealthy Russian diplomat, Pavel Stroganoff, and the first known mention in a cookbook is from 1871. Interestingly, that early version had no onion or mushroom in it – it was simply beef cubes in a mustard and bouillon sauce finished with sour cream. That dish sounds tasty, but I believe the onions and mushrooms enhance the flavors. So, you can see this dish is already morphing into something a bit different from the original dish. But hey, isn’t that what makes cooking so unique and interesting? Now let’s dive into this much…
Here is a stir fry recipe showcasing green beans and prawns. The sauce in this dish is light and not the typical spicy style you probably have come to expect from me. See… I can throw you a curve once in a while! This dish is based on one I enjoy at a neighborhood Chinese restaurant and is perfect for a quick to prepare and light dinner. Need I say it is versatile? Like nearly all stir frys, you can tweak and twist the ingredients to suit your unique tastes and desires (and ingredients!). Substitute chicken for the prawns, no problem. Replace the green beans with broccoli, no worries. To add a bit more umami to the dish, I used rehydrated oyster mushrooms. They will also add…
Here is a fast and tasty pasta dish that will satisfy completely. It is a simple Italian based red sauce with lots of flavor – and completely open to your own interpretations. Some options are to add red wine, substitute vodka and cream for the tomato sauce, adding oregano, roasted red peppers, or red pepper flakes. Of course, the Italian sausage used will also impact the flavor! Are you ready? Great, then let’s get cooking! Sausage and Mushroom Sauce with Penne Ingredients: 6 oz of Italian sausage 5 – 6 oz penna pasta (cook per the instructions and drain well) 1/2 onion, diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 8 oz tomato sauce 4 oz mushrooms, diced (fresh or canned) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2…