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Vietnamese Pork Meatballs -This is the first post in our Meatball Series. First up, pork meatballs, with a Vietnamese twist. Asian flavors in the meatballs are served over rice and topped with a tangy chili sauce. You can also serve these with lettuce wraps. Vietnamese Pork Meatballs Vietnamese Pork Meatballs, […]
Polenta Polenta is a cornmeal mush that originated in Northern Italy as peasant food. But in the US, it’s served at upscale restaurants as a gourmet dish. The reality is somewhere in the middle. It can be a basic porridge with few flavors. Alternatively, it can be a high-end version […]
For my Vegetarian friends and subscribers, this Cuban Black Bean recipe is a fun dish that can be the main course. Serve over rice and you could add other veggies into the black bean mixture. For you carnivores out there, it goes amazingly well with a Cuban Pork Tenderloin or […]
Steamed Fish, ready in 10 minutes, with ginger and orange. This is a continuation of our quest for interesting and different recipes, that are still easy to prepare, as we continue social distancing/Sheltering in Place/Self Quarantining, etc. The steamed fish dish is easy to prepare and can be ready in […]
Eggplant Parmesan (or Eggplant Parm) is a tasty, vegetarian dish, that can be made in a simple or complex manner. You could make your own red sauce, peel the eggplant, cut it length-wise, pan-fry the eggplant on the stovetop in batches, and shred your own cheese. Or you can do […]
Smashed Potatoes -This recipe is all about technique. The secondary ingredients can be very adaptable. Rosemary, Salt and garlic add flavor.