Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (peeled and cube) 1/2 cup diced red and green pepper 2 teaspoon garlic paste (fresh finely chopped) 4 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoon ginger paste (finely chopped) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro Directions: 1. Add salt onto eggplant cubes and rest for 30mins to drain the water […]

Crispy Anise Peanuts

This recipe is also applicable for other nut, walnut, almond, and pecan.  This recipe can be varied depending on individual taste. Ingredients: 2 cups raw peanuts 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry dill 1/2 teaspoon Anise extract Directions: Add anise extract in water, soak the peanuts in water with for 15-20mins. Drain the water in a […]

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 10 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas or snow peas 1 1/2 cups sliced white or brown cremini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups thickly sliced carrots 2 cups shredded leftover cooked chicken 8 ounces noodles of a kind and shape that please you (I used buckwheat soba noodles because that was what […]

Camembert Crostini

This simple appetizer relies on good-quality ingredients — excellent baguette for toasting, olive oil for drizzling, and creamy camembert to top it all off.  Ingredients 1 good baguette Olive oil Salt Pepper 8 ounce(s) good-quality camembert or other creamy cow’s milk cheese 1 cup(s) fig preserves or macerated fruit such as huckleberries Sea salt Directions Preheat oven to […]

Bulgur pilav

Ingredients: 2 cup bulgur 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup purple onion finely chopped 3 tablespoon hot pepper paste 3 tablespoon tomato paste 3 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped 4 cup water  Directions: Set the stove medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion till translucent, soft and lightly brown. […]

Blue cheese and walnut spread

This spread can be served on crackers, apple and pear wedges. Rub the fruit with lemon juice to prevent the discoloration. Ingredients: 4 OZ cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cups chopped walnuts Coarse salt 4 OZ cold crumbled blue cheese Crackers or crostini, pear, apple for serving Preparations: In a medium large bowl, stir cream […]

Black Bean Sauce Chicken

This dish has colorful pleasant presentation and very nutritious as well. Low salt, less oily chicken with preserved black bean flavor is good for health. Add a little Balsamic in meat dish can help protein absorption and digestion. This chicken dish has strong pepper corn and black bean flavor. Ingredients: 1 piece Chicken breast 1 […]

Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken

This is the best chicken recipe ever, crispy on the outside and so very moist on the inside. It is a family favorite, and my kids can’t get enough of it. I strain the veggies and use a little cornstarch and water to make a delicious gravy. Serve with a simple salad and rolls. “ […]

Baked Brie with Pecans

Toasted pecans and maple syrup complement the creamy Brie in this hors d’oeuvre. For the best texture, let the cheese cool before topping it with the syrup mixture. Ingredients 1 wheel(s) (about 9 ounces) Brie 1/2 cup(s) pecan pieces 3 tablespoon(s) light-brown sugar 3 tablespoon(s) pure maple syrup Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving Directions Preheat oven to 350 […]

Baked Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 2 medium sized onions, diced 4 mild chili peppers diced 2 pound mushrooms 2 pound chicken—cut into bite sized cubes 3 medium sized tomatoes 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup shredded mozzarella Curry powder Salt and pepper to taste Thyme/Parsley for Garnish purpose Directions: Saute the onions in olive oil over the medium heat […]