Simple Ingredients, Properly Prepared
If you’re looking for ideas for a Spanish tapas night, the following are fun tapas that you’ll enjoy making and serving. We’ve provided a varied list so your guests will enjoy a wide range of flavors and types of tapas. There are many variations on tapas recipes (each of which could merit an entire blog [...]
Spanish paella is a spectacular dish with a rich history. It originates from a region of Spain called Valencia, which is in Eastern Spain. These days paella can be found in most Western countries, from the Americas to Europe, and it is especially popular in Spain. The recipe has expanded over the years, and now [...]
1. “When you say it’s time for dinner, everyone runs for the car.” 2. You have the numbers of the local take-out/delivery places programmed into speed-dial! 3. The local (pizza) delivery service place knows you by the sound of your voice and no longer asks for your address! 4. You have Cheerios for dinner and [...]
This is a nice one pot meal with few steps. I used Lamb necks but you can use any inexpensive stew type cut of meat, spare ribs or lamb shanks would be other great substitutes in this recipe. Ingredients: 4 tbsp vegetable oil 3-4 lb. lamb necks 1 large Spanish onion 2 celery stalks 2 [...]
Guest post By Jenni Sunde Whether or not you should hire a personal chef is largely dependent on your finances. If you can afford to do so, then having a personal chef can be a great benefit both to your health and your quality of life. In this day and age most of us work [...]
Whether you currently work in the food industry or if you’re pursuing a career in the culinary field, (or even if you simply have a knack for experimenting in the kitchen), publishing your own cookbook may sound like a dream come true. And of course with every dream comes a set of realities that you [...]
I love bread and better yet, whole wheat bread, especially when it comes right out of the oven. It doesn’t last around my house very long. It is not something I make on a regular bases, but this is a simple quick bread you can make any time in the week. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups [...]
Hummus is a simple, nutritious, and tasty snack. You can serve with with any whole grain chip, cracker or spread it on your sandwich in place of any other condiment. Ingredients: 1-15oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo) 2 cloves garlic 1/3 cup Tahini 1/4 cup water 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 lemon, zest & juice salt 1/4 [...]
Why Buy Local? Shopping locally has become very popular these days, with many arguing for its environmental and economic benefits. Farmers markets, cooperatives, community gardens, and local businesses are all great options for buying groceries locally. But why should you eat local? What benefits does it have for you? The Food Tastes Better Food that [...]
This is a real simple Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili that will satisfy you and your family. It is also vegetarian, but carnivores will enjoy it to. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced 1 [...]
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