Posts Tagged ‘chili’
Red Pepper Chili
I have tried a few chili recipes over the years but this one really makes your taste buds stand up and take notice of the textures and spices. And, I did not miss the meat! Quinoa has a pleasant, slightly crunchy, nutty taste. It can be used in salads, stuffing’s, risotto’s, breakfast cereal, desserts. It…
Read MoreRed Lentil, Red Pepper and Coconut Soup
I had returned home late in the afternoon after having spent the night in NYC and really didn’t fancy spending too much time in the kitchen. I recently bought a new UK magazine from Barnes & Noble and it’s full of delicious-looking meals and this soup was one of them. Lentils are part of legume…
Read MoreSmoked Fish Cakes with Watercress and Sauce Gribiche
Sauce gribiche is a French sauce traditionally served over boiled veal head and while I’m all for being adventurous by stepping out of my comfort zone, I know I would never eat the head of any animal! However, thankfully there are other alternatives to enjoy this sauce such as being spooned over fish, asparagus, salad…
Read MoreGnocchi with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Olives and Parmesan
Not all the cooking I do is from a recipe. The more you cook the more your confidence level increases allowing you to throw something together based on what’s in the fridge and pantry. This dish was the direct result of food sitting in the fridge waiting for me to use. My husband, aka the…
Read MoreSouthwestern Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomato and Black Bean
For casual entertaining or an easy weeknight meal this dish gets the thumbs up from my husband. Black beans are popular in Latin American cuisine and are also found in Cajun and Creole cuisines of South Louisiana. The black bean has a dense, meaty texture making it popular in vegetarian dishes. Because of its mix…
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