Italian Fried Chicken Pasta Salad

I created this recipe several years ago as a simple-to-prepare Italian-style main dish or side salad. The colors make it very appealing, and the flavors are an excellent combination. 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained, Read More …

Low Fat Black Bean and Orzo Salad

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans 1 sliced ripe olives, drained 2 medium tomato, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil, or Read More …

Thai Flavored Chicken Burger

“Chicken burgers” Thai style! These are packed with a myriad of flavors reminiscent of Thailand. The Thai might enjoy something like this in the form of a kebab or skewer on sugar cane, but since hamburgers are about my favorite Read More …

The Main Course Restaurant New England Clam Chowder

Following is a recipe from Shawn Joyce, chef at The Main Course restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware. Joyce prefers to serve the chowder the day after it is made, when the starch from the potatoes thickens the soup and flavors meld Read More …

Coconut and Tea Smoked Cervena Venison with Mango Salad

Refreshing tropical flavors paired with cold-smoked Cervena – perfect for hot climates year round. Makes 6 servings Cervena: 1 pound Cervena loin or fillet 1 cup shredded coconut small handful black or jasmine tea leaves 2 handfuls wood shavings Marinade: Read More …

Jumbo Shrimp Flamed with Pernod

Pernod blends perfectly with Mediterranean ingredients and accentuates the anise flavors of the fennel used for this dish. 4 Jumbo shrimp 2 tablespoons of Pernod 2 whole fennel 8 tomatoes 1 garlic bulb 8 leaves of basil 2 tablespoons of Read More …

Grilled California Asparagus and Lamb with Mustard Aioli

Marry the perfect pair from the Golden State. Grilling brings out robust flavors in the asparagus and the lamb. The lusty sauce finishes this dish. It’s hard for your patrons to resist. Makes 12 servings 2 cups mayonnaise 1/8 cup Read More …

Classic Minestrone Soup

Minestrone is an Italian soup that simply means “dish up.” Typically it is made with fresh vegetables, tomatoes and can have beans, pasta and rice in it. It can contain meat or meat broths or be strickly vegetarian. Minestrone is Read More …

How to make Perfect Coffee with French Press at home!

A French Press is one of the best methods for brewing your daily cup of coffee. It is simple, elegant and produces a rich and flavorful brew. While making French Press Coffee is not as easy as simply “adding water Read More …

McDonalds Shamrock Shake

You’ll find it very easy to recreate the flavors of McDonald’s perennial St. Patrick’s Day shake using only four ingredients. The two that make this holiday shake unique are the mint extract and green food coloring. Make sure your extract Read More …