Lubia polow is a traditional rice dish made with green beans, beef, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal offers the perfect portion of tender meat, healthy vegetables, and rice for a satisfying meal your entire family will love. In Iranian cooking, polow is rice cooked with meat, vegetables, herbs and/or spices. Persian cuisine offers many wonderful varieties of polow …
Instant Pot Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs
The lazy days of summer may be winding down but, barbecue season is still going strong. Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs tops the list of my favorite meat recipes, especially when prepared in an Instant Pot. Though I usually prepare my ribs in a smoker, I love the ease of making them in a fraction of the time …
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders are easy to make and bring the flavors of Jamaica to your table. A delicious menu change-up perfect for gatherings, picnics, potlucks, or dinner tonight. We hosted our son’s graduation party this summer. After attending what seems like a dozen different grad parties over the course of June and July, Jean-Marc wanted to do something …
Spicy Indian Lentil with Spinach and Tomato
I absolutely adore Indian cuisine. The rich exotic flavors created through a combination of meats, vegetables, herbs and spices continue to define the culinary uniqueness of this vibrant culture. One ingredient widely used in Indian cooking is called Dal, better recognized for most of us as lentils or pigeon peas. There are eight different lentils that make up the foundation …
Italian Baked Cheesy Lasagna
When I hear the words Italian Lasagna, it reminds me of my favorite dish my mother used to make. My father was 100% Italian and my mother was 100% German but my mom had mastered the art of lasagna making, “Lorraine style.” For those food critiques who insist upon the extensive labor of homemade noodles and an herb tomato sauce …
King Solomon’s Sweet Orange Salmon
Here are little Hebrew trivia for you. Did you know that salmon is named after King Solomon of both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament? The Hebrew spelling of “King Solomon” is actually שַׂלְמוֹן Śalmōn or Śalmāh in the Hebrew:שַׂלְמָה or Śalmāh in the Greek: σαλμων I fell in love with Vivi’s salmon recipe the first time I tasted …
Ginger Chicken Recipe with Spicy Steamed Cabbage
Every once in a while I come across a recipe that I will make over and over again. This is that recipe thanks to my friend Rachel, who taught me to make this delightful dish in under 30 minutes from the heart of her very own kitchen. Born in Sichuan China where food is typically spicy, Rachel prefers to incorporate …
German Spareribs and Sauerkraut
German Sauerkraut and Spareribs is a recipe I grew up eating at my mother’s kitchen table. Slowly boiled pork spare ribs simmered in water and sauerkraut is an easy to make classic dish served in many German homes both in the United States and in Europe. Serve it with boiled potatoes tossed in melted butter, salt and pepper, corn, and a …
Tandoori Fish Tacos with Mint Chutney
Tandoori Fish Tacos with Mint Chutney was born in my kitchen because of a challenging combination of need and want. I needed to use up a few extra fish fillets in my refrigerator that day, but I was really in the mood for Indian food. Enter, Tandoori seasoning and bread crumbs. want more recipe ideas?Subscribe to receive free monthly updates …
Moroccan Lamb Chops
Like most food we eat today, Moroccan cuisine is influenced by a fusion of neighboring culture and nations. The distinct flavors of Moroccan food can be recognized by a combination of spices like cinnamon, cumin, turmeric ginger, saffron, cloves, anise, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. This particular genre of food uses an extensive variety of herbs and spices, bringing flavor and …