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Alright everyone, say it with me… paaaaaahhhhhhhsta! To me, pasta is a wonderful comfort food and this dish is a delight to the eyes as well as to the tastebuds. Switching from a tomato based sauce to a roasted red pepper sauce adds a piquant vibrancy you won’t want to miss out on. I helped the sauce along with a spicy Italian sausage cooked in the casing, then sliced and added back in to gently simmer in the sauce. The bright and intense color of the sauce is a treat for the eyes, especially when fresh basil chiffonade and pale shredded Italian cheese is dancing on top. A simple recipe that is visually engaging and delicious, what else can you ask for? Save Print Farfalle…
Ahhh… it is the typical end of the work week and today I really do not want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. And sometimes I just do not want to go out – I just want to chill out, but I have to eat. This meal is easy, provided you have the ‘special’ ingredients of the sauce and chunk pineapple. The rest is typical pantry and vegetable crisper fare. So, let’s indulge on a nice relaxing Friday night with a tasty meal without having to order take out, delivery or even leave the house! Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, cut into 3/4 x 1 inch strips 1/2 red pepper, cut into 3/4 inch…
Tonight I decided to enjoy the grill like many people do on this long Labor Day weekend. I decided to go with grilled steak and prawns on a bed of orzo and grilled corn on the cob. But let’s face it, it needs to be kicked up a bit. So… the steak is grilled with Montreal Seasoning, the prawns marinaded in orange, ginger and garlic then grilled with the marinade as a glaze, the orzo has red pepper, shallots, and garlic, and the corn on the cob is buttered and seasoned with shichimi togarishi. For this dinner, I am going to create dedicated posts for each part (main, side one and side two.). Are you ready to get cooking? Surf and Turf Ingredients: 8 oz…
Orzo is funny… I think it is one of those overlooked pastas because most people see it in soups. Yet, it is versatile, like in this simple accompaniment to many main dishes (steak, chicken, salmon, etc). So let’s get to making some orzo and appreciate this under-utilized pasta! Red Pepper and Shallot Orzo Ingredients: 1/2 cup of orzo 4 cups of water 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup red pepper, diced 1 small/medium shallot, diced 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp butter fresh cracked pepper to taste Preparation: In a medium stock pot, boil the 4 cups of water and add the salt. Add the orzo and stir, then cook uncovered stirring occasionally for 9 minutes before draining. In…
Tonight’s dinner is simple and fast – and has a little bit of kick from cooking with tequila and lime! Margarita Fajitas Ingredients: 6 oz thin sliced beef, cut into strips 1/2 onion, sliced radially 1/2 green pepper, sliced lengthwise 1 stalk celery, sliced (and/or 1 carrot julienned, sliced mushrooms, quartered broccoli flowerets, etc) 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried cilantro 1 – 2 oz silver tequila 3 – 4 flour tortillas 2 tsp vegetable oil salt and pepper to taste Shredded cheese (optional) Preparation: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Place the sliced beef into a bowl, add salt and pepper and oil. Toss…