Recipes
Chicken Piccata
Chicken piccata is fondly made by both French and Italians. Some people bread their chicken others like myself just lightly coat the chicken with flour before we pan fry them. Either way it is delicious and simple to make. This is one of my favorite 30 minute meal. 4 skinless Chicken breasts (white fish like tilapia, halibut, snapper) Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste 1⁄2 cup flour 1⁄4 cup canola oil 6 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large shallot, minced 1⁄2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄4 cup dry white wine or vermouth 2 tsp. capers Pat breasts dry with
Butternut Squash Soup
A soup for all seasons is this delicious butternut squash soup, is not just reserved for Thanksgiving. Try making the soup, with pumpkin, acorn or even delicata squash. Serve with a crusty bread. 3 lbs. Butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups sliced shallots 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper Bouquet Garni: 1 bay leaf, 1 thyme sprig, 4 whole peppercorns wrapped in a cheesecloth and tied close with kitchen twine. 8 cups of vegetable stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Preheated oven
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is made with creativity, necessity, or what I call “the kitchen sink” soup. Don’t be timid, add leftover vegetables, a spoonful of pesto, and meat that will make it a really BIG soup. Minestrone soup is tolerant of whatever inspires you to add to it, it is a meal in itself. Serve with a crusty bread and green salad. 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. stew beef or other you prefer, cut into 1” pieces 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 celery, diced 1 large sprig of rosemary 1 large
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Roasting is one of the easiest and most flavorful ways to prepare a wide variety of vegetables. My favorite is Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce. You can serve this as an entrée because of it's valuable protein and mineral content or as a side dish. It goes great with BBQ chicken or pork. 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves 1 cup sesame tahini 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season
Gluten Free Carrot Cake
This Gluten Free carrot cake recipe is my mom's, adapted for those with gluten intolerance. Frosted with her cream cheese frosting you won't know that it's gluten free. I adore the spicy, nutty flavor, it is one of my favorites for the fall season. The beauty of this gluten free carrot cake recipe is that it couldn’t be easier to make. It's perfect for your special event or Thanksgiving celebration. 2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Flour 1-1 2½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, room temperature ¾ cups unsweetened
Hungarian Goulash
The Hungarian Goulash with noodles is a stew from Hungary. The cold winter months call for a hearty meal. It is a perfect recipe for the Northwest due to the cool fall and winter. Serves 6 Beef: 1.5 lb. round steak cut into 1/2" cubes Flour Salt 2 tablespoons lard, bacon fat, or oil 1 medium onion, minced 5 garlic cloves, crushed and minced 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional) 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika (Not Spanish) 1 teaspoon Hungarian smoked paprika 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 2 -3 tomatoes, canned preferable 3 cup
Russian Piroshki
The famous Russian Piroshki meaning small pies is one of my favorite comfort foods. The savory baked bread filled with meat, and vegetables make a perfect meal. Handcrafted with love from an old family recipe, you’ll enjoy making it at home for your family. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 egg, beaten and set aside 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup tepid water 1/3 cup sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon honey 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 large eggs 6 1/2 cups approximately unbleached all-purpose flour Potato Filling; 2 tablespoons
Authentic Mexican Tamales
Get creative with your filling and be surprised how delicious tamales can be!
Pop Tarts Recipe
Pop-Tarts is a brand of pre-baked convenience store pastry that the Kellogg Company introduced in 1964. However, this Pop-Tarts recipe is made with wholesome ingredients, like organic sugar-free jam, real butter, and wholesome flour. And because you make them yourself the filling can be anything your heart desires. Serve them alongside my healthy breakfast eggs for a real show stopper for you and an egg scramble with shredded cheese for the kids. Don't let the big commercial kitchens make your kid's breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Just in case you need more evidence that eating
Chinese Potstickers
Chinese potstickers are from a truly significant history. According to obscure legend, they were birthed in the imperial kitchen of China.The cook was making dumplings for the emperor. He forgot a batch that was slowly cooking, they were singed dark brown, slightly burned. With an impatient and hungry emperor waiting, there was scarcely time to spare. The cleaver cook arranged the dumplings on a platter, burned side up. He presented them to the emperor as a new dish erroneously called "stuck bottom", the emperor was delighted with the minor mishap and requested them to be served exactly the same way at the next meal. Filling: 2 cups thinly sliced Chinese cabbage 14 ounces ground pork 1/3 cup finely sliced scallions 2 teaspoon peeled and grated ginger 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro 2 teaspoon white rice wine 1 medium egg, lightly beaten 11/2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame
Chicken Nugget Recipe
If you ask any child what their favorite meal would be, it would be this chicken nugget recipe. My grandkids just can't get enough of them. Accompanied with a honey mustard sauce these are delicious and simple to make. For those brave adults the Fill-Fill recipe the Arabs eat with falafel gives a tasty kick to the nuggets. Freeze them after lightly cooking for another time. Just reheat on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes until hot and the panko has turned brown for that yummy crunch. The big chains that attract kids don't hold a candle to these chicken nuggets, they take the least desirable parts of the chicken and put them through a grinder. I opted for skinless, boneless chicken breasts,
Mini Dutch Baby Pancake
You have to love this cute little delicious mini Dutch baby pancake . So easy to make and you can use them for ice cream, pudding or even a savory egg mixture. I had a cooking class for a group of kids which made these pictured. They went hog wild with my homemade ice cream, fresh berries and a sprig of basil. Creativity rules! Ricotta Mouse would be a great addition also to mini dutch babies. Adults and children alike enjoy these savory treats. Fill them with pudding or anything that would suit your fancy. 2 tablespoons melted and slightly cooled butter
Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce
Stir fried bok choy with oyster sauce is highly nutritious. Bok choy is one of the cruciferous vegetables that have certain anti-cancer properties. Studies have shown that people who eat more of these vegetables have a lower risk of developing lung, prostate, colon and breast cancer. Asian oyster sauce is made by slowly simmering them in water until the juices caramelize into a thick, brown, intense and flavorful. Being a staple for much Chinese family-style cooking. It is commonly used in noodle stir-fries. It is also found in popular Chinese dishes like this nutritious stir-fried bok choy with oyster sauce. Learn more about healthy vegetables that will benefit your health and well being. Also, find a list of the most popular and
Thai Green Mango Salad
Thai Green Mango Salad Refreshingly Delicious Thai green mango salad is one of Poo Diwong's favorite. Known for helping mothers to be with morning sickness in Thailand. This sour but sweet salad is refreshing simple and delicious. By purchasing her book you will be assisting the Helping Hands team continue their fight against the cycle of poverty faced by so many men, women and children living in Klong Toey. Don't hesitate to buy her book here at my website, proceeds will help the impoverished people of Thailand. This dish would accompany any Asian stir fry or even goes great with