This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It’s one that I grew up with and it’s also one which I shall never tire of. I’ve posted it–or variations of it–on numerous occasions, but because I believe it is so delicious and easy to make I thought I’d post it again. The main difference betweenContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken and Brown Rice”
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Pot Cuisine (for those who claim they can’t cook)
OK…first of all, what I meant by “pot cuisine” was this type of pot, not this type, but I got your attention didn’t I? And why I also say this is for people who claim they can’t cook is because I believe anyone can cook…and this is a perfect example of how easy good cookingContinue reading “Pot Cuisine (for those who claim they can’t cook)”
Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry
This is not only a simple and straightforward stir-fry dish to prepare, it’s also super delicious. It’s one where the ingredients can be changed and altered to suit your personal tastes and to what you have on hand. It basically involves slicing the ingredients, cooking rice, sauteing the sliced ingredients, and tossing it together. It’sContinue reading “Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Twice-Cooked Pork, Chinese Long Beans, and Thai Curry”
An Omelette and a Glass of Wine
OK, I have a couple confessions. One is that the title of this post is borrowed from a book by the same name (click here). It was written by the late British cookery writer, Elizabeth David, who greatly influenced not only the way I cook but also the way I write about food. And whileContinue reading “An Omelette and a Glass of Wine”
Backyard Bouillabaisse
I recently came across these photos on my old laptop and thought I’d post them. They’re at least a few years old pictures of when my son and I made bouillabaisse in our backyard. We basically dug a hole in the ground and started a fire. Then we put a pot on it and cookedContinue reading “Backyard Bouillabaisse”
Urban Simplicty 