Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 large, ripe tomato 1 large, or 2 small culinary mushrooms 1 sliced onion slab, or coin, about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) thick 4 fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp dried basil 2 tbsp fresh parsley or 2 tsp…
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Steak and Peppers
Steak and peppers is a simple dish to throw together with leftover meat. Sliced seitan, seared flank steak, or any other protein would probably work as well. It also works well as a main dish with spinach and garlic and…
Spaghetti a la Monegasque
A familiar pasta dish, with a Monte Carlo twist. Ingredients 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and sliced 2 freshened anchovy fillets 1 tbsp capers ¼ cup stoned olives (black or green) 3…
Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients 4 oz (110 g) smoked salmon 8 oz (225 g) low-fat cream cheese 2 oz (55 g) low-fat sour cream 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp green onion, chopped 2 tbsp basil, chopped 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp…
Shakshuka II
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish with many variations. It is vegetarian-friendly. Ingredients 1 whole yellow onion 2 tbsp oil 4–5 plum tomatoes 2 eggs Bell pepper (red or green) 1 tsp basil or black pepper Cayenne pepper, paprika,…
Potato Gnocchi with Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ingredients 500 g potato gnocchi 30 g fresh basil 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 3–5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil 2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes 30 g pine nuts Procedure Prepare the gnocchi as per the package instructions, and drain. Finely…
Pork and Lima Skillet
Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces) frozen baby lima beans 5–6 pork loin chops 1 teaspoon pork-flavored gravy base (granules) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon dried basil, crushed ¾ cup water Procedure Cook lima beans according to package directions, omitting…
Phở Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
Pho ga is a Vietnamese chicken noodle soup dish. It is considered one of the culinary gems of Vietnamese cuisine, available within a mile radius of almost every person in the community of Little Saigon, a Vietnamese enclave located in…
Phở Bò (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
Along with phở gà, phở bò (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) could easily be called Vietnam’s national dish. Most often served in the early morning, it is available on any street corner, everywhere in Vietnam, all day, and is a staple…
Pesto II
Pesto is a sauce which is added mainly, but by no means exclusively to pasta. Pesto is purely the Italian version of this delicious sauce, with other names for the same (or similar) sauce from other countries. Another famous national…
Pasta with Red Pepper and Goat Cheese
Ingredients 2 large red bell peppers 2 tsp olive oil ¼ cup red wine 1–2 cloves garlic Basil to taste Oregano to taste 4 oz (115 g) goat cheese (e.g. bouchon, crottin, or generic chevre) 1 lb (450 g) pasta…
Pasta, Meat and Cheese Casserole (Mostaccioli)
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta ½ pound ground beef 2 Italian sausages, removed from casings 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes, 3 ounces tomato paste ½…