Chinese Spicy Beef is a recipe I learned to make from my friend, Rachel, who makes simple Chinese cooking look like a walk in the park. She has an incredible gift of taking basic ingredients and turning them into a feast fit for a king in less time than it takes most people to get the dishes done. This beef …
Salmon Pinwheels with Herb Goat Cheese and Asparagus
Being from Minnesota, freshly caught fish is more of a summer pleasure than an all-year-round luxury since warm weather fishing is only five short months long here. There is nothing quite like enjoying a Northerner or Walleye cooking over the grill only hours after it has been caught. Although Minnesota has more than 10,000 lakes to fish from, unfortunately, none …
Authentic Italian Arugula Salad Recipe with Artichokes and Prosciutto
This fall we hosted an exchange student, Ignacia, from Chile. I admit I was unfamiliar with this South American country. Aside from Chilean Seabass, I was unfamiliar with traditional Chilean cuisine but excited to learn more. In Chile, they make a salad similar to an Artichoke Carpaccio. The Italians prepare this traditional dish with thin slices of raw beef topped …
Now, This is Chicken Noodle Soup!
Now, this is Chicken Noodle Soup! My mother’s old-fashioned chicken noodle soup is as authentic as it gets. She was a passionate stickler for a squeaky clean chicken in her recipes and the result was pure, flavorful, savory, ‘Can I have seconds please? ‘, soup you will want to sink your spoon in to. With cooking, I like to get …
Chinese Smashed Cucumbers
Here in Minnesota, Chinese restaurants are a popular option amidst the sea of eating establishments. I love the five flavors of salty, spicy, sour, sweet, and bitter infused into traditional Chinese cooking, but prefer to avoid the MSG found in most of the food at these restaurants. I asked my friend Rachel to teach me how to make delicious, healthy, …
Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
I recently saw an eye-catching photo of an extra thick chocolate chip cookie with creamy melted chocolate oozing from its center. There is something about melted chocolate that convinces me to throw all restraint for eating healthy out the window. Can you relate? The same level of excitement isn’t there for me with root vegetables. Until recently, I had never …
Koobideh Persian Beef Kabobs
There has never been a dish I have made that has quite the intriguing history that Persian Kabob Koobideh does. The story goes: during medieval times, Persian warriors used their swords to roast meat over an open fire. The sword would heat up, cooking the meat evenly from both the outside and the inside. This technique resulted in a cultural …
6-Minute Broccoli-Garlic Stir-Fry
Print Recipe Easy Broccoli-Garlic Stir-Fry Recipe Yum Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Chinese Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 6 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 4 tablespoons safflower oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons corn starch1/4 cup water4 cups broccoli, cut into small florets4 cups cooked Jasmine Rice Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish …
Sweet Mediterranean Herb Recipe with Goat Cheese and Figs
Print Recipe Mediterranean Herb Salad Recipe Yum This Sweet Mediterranean Herb Salad is the combination of tender mixed greens, candied pecans, salty goat cheese and sweet fresh figs lightly tossed in an oil and agave dressings make the perfect combination for a light flavorful salad for any meal. Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup/Salad Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time …
Pumpkin Bisque
Print Recipe Pumpkin Bisque Yum Creamy pumpkin bisque is the perfect soup for fall and winter days. It’s healthy, delicious, easy to make, and ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup/Salad Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 1 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 cloves fresh garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 30-ounce can Libby’s canned Pumpkin6 …