Tomato Pasta
Ingredients 300 g (10 oz) large pasta spirals (dry) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, more if you like it 2 large garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped, more if you like it 4 large ripe tomatoes, well-chopped, seeds and skin…
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Summer Rolls
Summer Rolls, or gỏi cuốn in Vietnamese, are wraps of various ingredients in rice wafers, and are often confused with nem or spring rolls (which, in turn, are often confused with egg rolls). Ingredients 4 rice wafers (rice paper, tapioca…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Most food historians agree that the union of spaghetti with meatballs is an American culinary invention with Italian roots. In the vast majority of cases, Old World-Italian cuisine calls for mixing heavy meat sauces with fettuccine and tagliatelle but not…
Coq au Vin I
Many French regions claim coq au vin, or chicken stew, as their own, but legend has it that the recipe originated with Caesar’s chef. Different variants exist throughout the world. Note that you can also use capon. Ingredients 1.5 kg…
Homemade Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence or Provençal herbs is a mixture of the herbs traditionally used in the cooking of Provence, France. The mixture was created in the 1970s to simplify the use of these herbs; traditional cooks did not have such…
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a delicious Italian dish made with tomato and mozzarella cheese. It is quite simple but tastes great and looks attractive. Ingredients 1 medium tomato A few basil leaves about ¾ the weight of Mozzarella cheese as the…
Beans and Rice
This recipe for beans and rice is great to make on the weekend and bring to work during the week. It’s also great for entertaining on a budget, since you can feed 5 or 6 people for less than ten…
Döner Kebab
Döner kebab (döner kebap in Turkish) literally means “rotating grilled meat” (any type of meat applies). They were first developed in Bursa. Authentic Turkish döner is made with bread, salad and meat from lamb; regardless, mostly beef or a mix…
Mung Bean and Brown Rice Curry
This is a hearty vegetarian dish that can be eaten hot or cold and served as an entire meal. The recipe will feed four with leftovers and keeps for a week refrigerated. Ingredients Base ½ teaspoon oil ¼ teaspoon mustard…
Tuna and Herb Salad
Yes, canned tuna is the poster child for gross canned food, but this salad will change that. Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) water-pack albacore tuna, drained Salt to taste Freshly-ground black pepper to taste 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp…
Spaghetti Sauce
This is a simple spaghetti sauce that works well for everyday meals, even with picky eaters. It is best served hot at the table, to be poured over lightly-cooked pasta. Shredded mozzarella cheese may be added on top. Ingredients 29…
Jambalaya I
Jambalaya, one of Louisiana’s most famous dishes, is rooted in Spanish and French cuisine and is the New World version of paella. Jambalaya originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It was the accidental result of Spaniards attempting to…