Cumin Scented Rice Pilaf This is an easy rice pilaf for which is convenient and flavorful for everyday cooking. The rice does not require soaking. 1 TBS canola oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 2 cups of basmati rice 4 cups of water 1 tsp salt Combine oil …
Chicken Tikka Masala (Butter Chicken) This recipe turns out better than those found in a restaurant. I like to use chicken thigh meat because I find the chicken breast in restaurant Tikka Masala is dry. This recipe is DELICIOUS! Marinade: 6 garlic cloves 2 inches of peeled ginger (peel with …
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushrooms This recipe is incredibly delicious! I made it for a family dinner and my adult daughter just kept taking spoonful after spoonful! INGREDIENTS ½ cup butter 16 ounces of sliced mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic minced 2 tablespoon corn starch 1 cup vegetable broth 2 …
Mango Cake This is my oldest daughter’s favorite dessert. A very delicious and easy treat for holidays and special occasions. Ingredients 3 cans of diced or sliced mangos (or 5-6 large fresh mangos) 2 boxes of short bread or similar cookies (about 60 cookies) 2 cups of canned mango juice …
Smoked Tomato Sauce is SO Delicous! Put whole tomatoes in the smoker at 225 degrees for 3-4 hours. Run the tomatoes through a sieve (I have a kitchen aid fruit and vegetable strainer attachment) which processes 30 pounds of tomatoes in less than an hour. boil the sauce until it …
This Jambalaya Recipe is the Bomb! 2 onions chopped 2 stalks of celery chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 3 cloves of garlic chopped 4 TBS butter melted 1 pound of andouille sausage sliced 1 pound of shrimp deveined (optional may be substituted with chicken) 1 pound of chicken thigh meat …
Honey Wheat Bread This recipe makes a loaf that is similar to the signature bread at a popular steak house here in the USA. Dough 1 1/4 cups warm water about 110-115 degrees 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 pkg.) yeast 2 cups all-purpose (or bread) flour 1 …
Escalloped potatoes I recently re-discovered this recipe from my mother. It is easy to make and deliciously creamy. Ingredients: 6 potatoes peeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups of milk 1/2 stick of butter 2 T corn starch dissolved in 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of shredded cheese Salt …
Chinese Tomato Egg This is a simple but delicious meal that is frequently made in Chinese homes. I learned to make it in Beijing many years ago. Adding a little sugar to the savory tomatoes enhances the flavor of the tomatoes wonderfully! 6 Extra Large Eggs ½ tsp Kosher Salt …
Sun Dried Tomato and Mushroom Pasta Sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh basil make this creamy pasta is a delight on your tongue and it’s quick and easy to make. Active time is 20 minutes. Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound of pasta (bowtie, spiral …
Honey Wheat Bread This recipe makes a loaf that is similar to the signature bread at a popular steak house here in the USA. Dough 1 1/4 cups warm water about 110-115 degrees 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 pkg.) yeast 2 cups all-purpose (or bread) flour 1 …
Escalloped potatoes I recently re-discovered this recipe from my mother. It is easy to make and deliciously creamy. Ingredients: 6 potatoes peeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups of milk 1/2 stick of butter 2 T corn starch dissolved in 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of shredded cheese Salt …
Chinese Tomato Egg This is a simple but delicious meal that is frequently made in Chinese homes. I learned to make it in Beijing many years ago. Adding a little sugar to the savory tomatoes enhances the flavor of the tomatoes wonderfully! 6 Extra Large Eggs ½ tsp Kosher Salt …
Sun Dried Tomato and Mushroom Pasta Sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh basil make this creamy pasta is a delight on your tongue and it’s quick and easy to make. Active time is 20 minutes. Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound of pasta (bowtie, spiral …
Amazing Vegan Banana Bread My dear friend Kaoru developed this recipe, and I fine-tuned it and sold it in bakeries in Northern California. It is delicious, moist and vegan! Ingredients: 3 Bananas 150 CC oil 150cc Water 1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 2 …
Potato Cheese Soup This soup creamy and delicious soup has been in my family for decades! It can be made with a chicken base or vegetarian with one of several commercially available vegetarian chicken soup bases. I like to use Velveeta Cheese blocks because they melt easily and make the …
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