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Tomato Biryani
Biryani – which is also spelled biriyani – is a popular rice-based dish from Southern India. It’s sort of like rice pilaf, but with an Indian spin and can be…
Corn & Black Bean Salsa Recipe
One of my wife’s very favorite things to eat is Corn & Black Bean Salsa, which she usually buys at Harmons. However, it is very easy and inexpensive to make…
Jerk Pork Tenderloin
I really love the spicy and sweet flavors of Jamaican-style jerk seasoning. It’s terrific on pork, poultry, fish, shrimp, and lots of other things. For this recipe, you can make…
Penne with White Sausage Sauce
Here is a quick and easy comfort food pasta dish which I modified a little from the original New York Times recipe by Mark Bittman. Here, pasta is coated in…
Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Pasilla Peppers
I really love all types of stuffed peppers, but especially Mexican peppers like pasillas, poblanos, Anaheims, etc. For this recipe – which is based on one on the Chili Pepper…
Pork Loin Roast with Apple-Mustard Glaze
This simple pork roast is a big hit for a weeknight supper at our house. It couldn’t be easier to make and the result is delicious. I use boneless pork…
Thai Drunken Noodles with Tofu Recipe
There is no alcohol in “drunken” noodles, but there are countless variations on this delicious dish all over Thailand. It’s typically a very spicy dish and that’s the way I…
Oven “Fried” Chicken Wings Simple Recipe
With this simple recipe from Cook’s Country you’ll make crispy chicken wings in the oven.
Pasta Aio e Oio with Shrimp
One of my favorite preparations for pasta – and one of the easiest – is aio e oio (also called aglio e olio). It’s a classic Roman dish usually made…
Crab Cakes Recipe
Here’s the deal: When I eat crab cakes – which are typically fairly pricey – I want them to taste like CRAB, not filler. That’s what this crab cake recipe…
Oaxacan-Style Chicken Barbacoa Recipe
his recipe for Pollo en Barbacoa (Chicken Barbacoa) is an excellent one that I made a few minor changes to. Give it a try!
Caribbean Spiced Fried Chicken
When I lived in New York City, my friends and I often ate at a bustling restaurant that we loved called Lola’s. It’s been closed now for a number of…
Seafood & Andouille Gumbo
In Louisiana, pretty much every family, cook and chef has their own version of gumbo. Rarely are two recipes alike. This is my favorite type of gumbo – one that…
Easy Autumn Pork Stew
One of my favorite fall/winter dinners is this easy-to-make stew which features pork. You could also use veal for this recipe, which would be equally delicious.
Ghost S’mores Dip
With Halloween parties in mind, here is a boo-tiful take on toasted marshmallows with chocolate and graham cracker layers, from the food site Delish.
Pomegranate Rum Punch
If you’re hosting a Halloween party this season, here is a terrific punch recipe with tasty fall flavors, for adults only, of course. Here’s how to make it.