Archive for December, 2009

1 loaf of stale garlic bread 1 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 block of Mozzarella, cut into sticks Grind up the garlic bread in a food processor.  Transfer to a bowl.  Dredge the mozzarella sticks in the flour, then in the eggs, then in the bread crumbs.  Then, dip it back in the egg, and back into...

I hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas!  I hope you spend the day with family and friends — be sure to enjoy some delicious food too!

Everyone loves the flavor of these burgers when I make them. 4 fresh ground beef patties 4 slices Cheddar cheese 4 whole wheat hamburger rolls Steakhouse Spice Mix 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorn 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorn 1/2 teaspoon green peppercorn 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4...

2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 lb. thin green beans, halved 2 fresh red chiles, seeded and sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons clear honey 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Heat the peanut oil in preheated wok or large, heavy skillet until it is...

I know many of you have been there… Busy day at the office–Running late getting home.  Tired; exhausted actually.  You know everyone at home is expecting dinner.  A real dinner, not just some fast food crap.  What do you do?  Find a nice quick and easy meal. This was my Tuesday...

This is my favorite snack from Taco Bell.  Very easy to reproduce at home. 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder 1/4 tsp. of ground cumin 2 lbs. of white potatoes, peeled and cubed to 1″ cubes 2 tbsp. of butter 2 tbsp. of olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/4 c. of cubed Velveeta cheese Tabasco sauce,...

1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped (or more) 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 3 to 6 cilantro sprigs 1 cup olives, chopped 1 lb tomatoes 1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce 8 corn tortillas 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 lb Monterey jack...