Category Archives: Cooking

>Cheesy Goodness

>I made a fancy version of macaroni-and-cheese for dinner tonight…with four cheeses (smoked cheddar, asiago, Parmesan, and Romano), Italian sausage (made with chicken), sweet bell pepper, whole wheat pasta, and a few peas that I had in my freezer (the broccoli pictured was cooked separately). This recipe is simply a guide…it can be altered toContinue reading “>Cheesy Goodness”

Gravy Deconstructed

One of my many flaws, I think, is that I fail to promote myself (maybe it’s just a weakness). I work as a professional cook, thus this may stem from the whole “celebrity chef” thing…for those of you that know me personally you also know that I think TV chefs are silly, always have andContinue reading “Gravy Deconstructed”

Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do

While I do not eat a great deal of meat I am far from a vegetarian…but sometimes I just crave vegetables…yesterday was one of those times. I made this delicious vegetable stew with enough leftover to eat a second day and freeze some as well. It is so simple to make…basically like a chunky soupContinue reading “Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do”

>Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do

>While I do not eat a great deal of meat I am far from a vegetarian…but sometimes I just crave vegetables…yesterday was one of those times. I made this delicious vegetable stew with enough leftover to eat a second day and freeze some as well. It is so simple to make…basically like a chunky soupContinue reading “>Sometimes Only Vegetables Will Do”

Seafood and Vegetable Fried Rice

Here’s some of the ingredients: Onions, broccoli, green beans, carrots, zucchini (which, believe-it or-not, I still had in my fridge as one of the last garden vegetables picked). Also, garlic and ginger (not pictured). Brown rice that was cooked in diluted chicken broth and spiked with Thai curry paste. A plain egg omelet which wasContinue reading “Seafood and Vegetable Fried Rice”

>Seafood and Vegetable Fried Rice

>Here’s some of the ingredients: Onions, broccoli, green beans, carrots, zucchini (which, believe-it or-not, I still had in my fridge as one of the last garden vegetables picked). Also, garlic and ginger (not pictured). Brown rice that was cooked in diluted chicken broth and spiked with Thai curry paste. A plain egg omelet which wasContinue reading “>Seafood and Vegetable Fried Rice”

>Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce

>If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that my diet is the opposite of a low carb diet…my diet contains a lot of bread, rice, pizza, and pasta (whole or multi-grains, mostly). At any rate I had pasta for dinner tonight (again!), and topped it with codfish “meatballs.” I know thisContinue reading “>Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce”

Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce

If you are a regular reader of this blog you know that my diet is the opposite of a low carb diet…my diet contains a lot of bread, rice, pizza, and pasta (whole or multi-grains, mostly). At any rate I had pasta for dinner tonight (again!), and topped it with codfish “meatballs.” I know thisContinue reading “Codfish "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce”

>Curried Fish Chowder

>This is so easy to make…healthy and delicious, too. Variations are up to the cook. Here’s how to make it. Dice the ingredients. Saute the the vegetables. Add curry powder and curry paste. Saute a little longer. Add diced fish (I used tilapia) and clam juice or fish broth. Peel and dice potatoes, then addContinue reading “>Curried Fish Chowder”

Curried Fish Chowder

This is so easy to make…healthy and delicious, too. Variations are up to the cook. Here’s how to make it. Dice the ingredients. Saute the the vegetables. Add curry powder and curry paste. Saute a little longer. Add diced fish (I used tilapia) and clam juice or fish broth. Peel and dice potatoes, then addContinue reading “Curried Fish Chowder”

Homemade Rice-A-Roni with Lamb and Vegetables

This really is a variation of Lebanese rice dishes that I’ve posted on before (with chicken instead of lamb); to see those posts, which include pictorial directions as well as a recipe, click here and here. I’m referring to this as Rice-A-Roni because that’s what it sort of resembles. I’ve always been convinced that Rice-A-RoniContinue reading “Homemade Rice-A-Roni with Lamb and Vegetables”

>Homemade Rice-A-Roni with Lamb and Vegetables

>This really is a variation of Lebanese rice dishes that I’ve posted on before (with chicken instead of lamb); to see those posts, which include pictorial directions as well as a recipe, click here and here. I’m referring to this as Rice-A-Roni because that’s what it sort of resembles. I’ve always been convinced that Rice-A-RoniContinue reading “>Homemade Rice-A-Roni with Lamb and Vegetables”

Julia’s Chickens

I came across this short clip tonight (it’s only about 90 seconds) and it is somewhat hilarious…when she begins talking she is so excited about what she’s doing it seems she can barely contain herself. But as funny as it is there is no questioning Julia’s knowledge or ability…she was a professional cook (not aContinue reading “Julia’s Chickens”