Last week I was browsing through some of my favorite recipe blogs and I found a delicious Zucchini Pancake recipe that was posted on My Fabulous Recipes. I picked up some zucchini at the grocery store and decided to give it a try. Everyone keeps asking me to post some videos, so this [...]

2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs. mixed mushrooms(white, cremini, shiitake)
salt, to taste
10 small shallots, peeled
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil [...]

This recipe is easy to make and comes out so good. Makes great use of leftover rice. Easily substitute your favorite veggies or even add some leftover chicken or pork.
3 cups white rice (cooked)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup frozen carrots (thawed)
1/2 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 eggs (slightly [...]

1 head green cabbage, finely chopped in a food processor
2 large carrots, finely chopped in a food processor
3/4 cup real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons grated red onion
2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery salt
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine the chopped cabbage and carrots in a [...]

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, to taste
1/2 c. of sour [...]

6 large tomatoes
1 cup cooked white rice
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a shallow baking dish. Cut off top 1/4-inch of each tomato and set the tops aside. Scoop [...]