I am a big fan of macaroni salad as it is a side dish I enjoy with sandwiches, at a picnic or barbecue – makes a good snack too. I liked Karen’s recipe from backroadjournal because of the addition of kidney beans (I did use small red beans). Great ingredient to add to the salad … Continue reading
Brooklyn Delhi is a new, favorite small Indian company. I have used some of their products; tomato achaar in a pasta recipe and mango chutney with shrimp. Today I am sharing two recipes using their spicy mango chutney (they also sell a sweet version). These are great appetizers for the holiday season or any time … Continue reading
A few years ago I purchased “The Wok” Recipes and Techniques” by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt, published in 2022 (author of the Food Lab which I also have). Remembering my college days both books are not only cookbooks but texts, or references as I would like to call them. I mean both cookbooks are like some of … Continue reading
Sometimes I find a seasoning mixture I like a lot and use often. Since the ingredients are on an index card I thought it would be a good idea to post it on my blog so as not to lose it. I paired it with another seasoning mixture I like on grilled chicken breasts and … Continue reading
I looked for a recipe online using creme fraiche, as I had some about ready to expire, and came up with this simple, quick dinner that is meant for two. Perfect – chicken breasts, a little pasta, creamy sauce with one of my favorite year-round veggies – zucchini (author used mushrooms) a touch of fresh … Continue reading