Recipes
Eggplant Crusted Pizza Dough
Eggplant crusted pizza dough, pizza that won't make you feel guilty. Is there such a thing? Yes, and it is delicious. You won't even miss the dough! Eggplant crust is a delicious alternative to traditional pizza. Eggplant makes a crust that is crisp when cooked brown. Top with cheese and olives or anything you like to make it your own personal pizza. If you want to go with a real crust you'll have to try my Neapolitan dough or no-knead dough recipes. 2 large eggplants, slice Olive oil Kosher salt, and pepper Pizza sauce Mozzarella cheese Grated parmesan cheese *Your
Chickpea with Swiss Chard
Italian Foodaholic for Chickpea with Swiss Chard The Italians love their legumes. This classic dish of chickpea with swiss chard is a great alternative to meat for a vegetarian meal. Delicious flavors meld together for a rich satisfying accompaniment to chicken or pork. Rogers and Gray Italian Country cookbook was the inspiration to this dish. If you are ever in England you'll want to have dinner at the River Cafe in London, you won't be disappointed. Their restaurant is one of a kind in the culinary world. Rose Gray, who has died of cancer aged 71, was the co-founder, along
Pheasant Sichuan with Chili Sauce
Delicious Sichuan Dish made with Pheasant This pheasant with chili sauce is a adaptation of a traditional Sichuan stir fry. It is customary to prepare it with hot bean sauce, which gives the dish its heat. I made it with chili sauce, this way you are not hit with overwhelming blast of heat. I made the dish with pheasant that had been brined for one hour. It was amazingly tender and you would never know it was not pork. So if pheasant is not readily available to you can use pork or even chicken. Also, I used whatever peppers I
Strawberry Ricotta Mousse
Decadent Strawberry Ricotta Mousse In Rome, nothing evokes summer better than capping off a dinner with a dish of a fresh strawberry ricotta mousse. Strawberries at the hight of their season partner with this sweet decadent mix of ricotta, mascarpone cheese and whipping cream. The result is a light mousse that will make any meal ending regal. This is a perfect dessert for any holiday dinner. Why not treat someone special to a Gift Certificate of their choosing at Culinary Immigration's cooking school, where they will be pampered, and you will reap the benefits of her culinary training. 1 lb.
General Tso’s Chicken
Authentic General Tso's Chicken There are several stories concerning the origin of General Tso's Chicken. Eileen Yin-Fei Lo states in her book The Chinese Kitchen that the dish originates from a simple Hunan chicken dish and that the reference to the meaning is "ancestral meeting hall". Fuchsia Dunlop insists it was invented in the 1950s in Taiwan, by chef Peng Chang-Kuei. It has a chile-spiked sweet-and-sour sauce which has since become a takeout classic. I am sticking with Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's version. It is not overtly sweet and has an authentic taste that you will enjoy even if you don't think it tastes
Asian Chicken Basil
Asian chicken basil Do you like a bit of hot spice? I do with tasty Sichuan peppercorns. The dish is traditionally made with jun jiu choi, which is a wild green leaf that is shaped like tiny maple leaves. However it is not readily available in most areas of the U.S., so we are substituting it with large leaf basil. The recipe comes from Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, she sure knows the art of Chinese cooking. See more Asian recipes here. 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast Marinade 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine 1½ teaspoons fish stock 1½teaspoons
Eggplant Involtini Vegetarian Cannelloni
Italian Vegetable Cannelloni Eggplant involtini is a healthy alternative to pasta cannelloni. Delicious eggplant takes the place of pasta for a unique roll. Healthy meals are a decision you make for the healthy longevity of your life. Cut out meat twice a week and opt for this tasty Italian style dish. It will satisfy the protein starved appetite with creamy beans, walnuts, tart raisins, and briny green olives. 2 large eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dry bread, rough crumbs ¼ cup parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons plumped, drained, and copped
Indian Saag Paneer Recipe
Paneer Cheese in Spinach Puree Indian Saag Paneer Recipe is one of a plethora of recipes on the internet. This recipe comes from India and tastes as authentic as it gets in America. Indian creamed spinach and cheesy paneer curry, no matter what I call it, it is an easy spinach curry dish. I always order in one of my favorite Indian restaurants! 14 oz. paneer, cut into small cubes Vegetable oil 1¾ lb. spinach, well washed and drained Knob of ghee 4 oz. ghee or butter 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Gluten Free Pasta Recipe
Mama Mia, Gluten Free Pasta Recipe? I've tried many gluten free pasta recipes and failed at many to get the perfect flavor and texture. I think this is a real winner. Gluten free flours are vastly different. Some are made with beans, others with rice or a mixture of corn and almond. I prefer Namaste all- purpose for this pasta recipe. It's a snap to make this gluten free pasta recipe in a food processor. Roll it out with your rolling pin or pasta machine. Dust heavily with GF flour and roll them over themselves to form a wide tube.
Colcannon Recipe
This Colcannon recipe brings the luck of the Irish to your table Colcannon as many recipes as cooks in Ireland. My families favorite one is simple to make and needs no introduction to your plate. Steamy mashed potatoes spruced up with cabbage, spring onions and pure Irish butter. Take it from this blarney maiden, your family will love them. 3 lb. yellow potatoes 1/2 head of green cabbage 1 cup cream 1 stick Irish butter, divided into three parts 4-5 scallions, chopped Salt and pepper Peal the potatoes and place into a pot, cover with water and boil until tender.
Homemade Egg Pasta
Homemade egg pasta There is nothing like homemade egg pasta hand-rolled and shaped in 9 ways. I get excited every time I make pasta. It is fun to make and rewards you for a job well done when you eat. The Italians serve pasta every day. They know what it means to make this with love. Hands that form and roll the dough means "amore" in Italian. Once you taste the texture of this dough you will never go back to dried pasta again. 500 grams 00 Flour or all-purpose 5 each egg (large, room temperature) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
Tomato Pizza Sauce
Pizzeria pizza sauce recipe Pizzeria pizza sauce recipe is one of the simplest things you'll put together. It is much tastier than the store-bought and costs half the price. Put it on top of Neapolitan pizza dough and voilà, perfect pizzeria pizza at home. Find out what Italians like on their pizzas. 16 oz can of diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves of minced garlic 1 anchovy (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Heat a saucepan on medium, and add the olive oil. Turn heat to medium-low, add the garlic and anchovy. As the anchovy heats
Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe
Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe the Pizzeria Pizza The Neapolitan Pizza is Italy's preference for pizza. This authentic dough is easy to make but will take time for the fermentation. The day before making your pizza, mix the dough and allow it to rise for 2 hours to do its magic. After the first rise, you will put it into the refrigerator for 18 hours to develop the results of a chewy, crisp dough like an Italian pizzeria in Italy. You won't want to forget the pizza sauce, try this easy and delicious one. Make 3, 12" Pizzas 7
Squash Carbonara with Bacon and Thyme
Egg-less, cream-less Carbonara This winter squash carbonara with plant-based bacon and thyme recipe is a healthier alternative to the original, that will become your favorite comfort food. Carbonara is named for its rich and creamy sauce over pasta, but this one doesn't use a drop of cream or a single egg. The roasting of the squash lends a sweet well rounded flavor to the pasta. I am using a butternut squash, however a kabocha or delicata squash would work just as well. The squash puree can add a decadence to risotto, soups or simply serve it as a side dish