Marinara sauce is one of the most common red pasta sauce. It is delicious and can be made quickly. Learn how to prepare Marinara sauce in this recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Olive oil, 8 cloves of garlic; peeled and halved, 2 onions; chopped, 250 ounce can of Italian tomatoes; crushed, 5-6 sweet basil leaves; [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 1, 2010
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 18, 2009
I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives (without pits), 1/2 cup black olives (without pits), 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp capers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Oregano to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processer and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of oil to get the right consistency. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 7, 2009
Spaghetti originated in Italy but is relished all over the world. The original preparation is made out of beef mince, but you can replace it with chicken mince if you like. This recipe is using chicken mince and is a variation of Spaghetti Bolognese with an Indian touch to it. Try it out, I am sure you [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, April 21, 2009
These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Friday, March 27, 2009
Cannoli is a Sicilian pastry dessert. They are tube-shaped shells made of pastry dough, filled with a sweet and creamy filling usually containing ricotta cheese blended with some flavor of vanilla, chocolate, pistachio or other. Ingredients: For the shells- 150gms flour, 50gms butter; melted, A pinch of salt, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 cup Marsala wine, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A quick recipe for chicken that can be prepared in a hurry. Rich rosemary flavored grilled chicken breasts, can be served with any salad. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; sliced horizontally, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dry rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil for basting. Method: Place [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; halved, 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic powder, 2-3 tbsp dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; shredded, A pinch of rosemary and salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Olive oil. Method: Combine olive oil and garlic and warm them. Do not boil. Cover and set aside for few [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 17, 2008
This pasta recipe is very simple and can be made in minutes since no baking is required. Ingredients: 17 ounces (1 pound or approx 500gms) penne paste, 8 Italian hot sausages, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 medium onions; chopped, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red chilli/pepper flakes, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; chopped, 17 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, June 9, 2008
This is a traditional and most favorite Italian dish. The original recipe is made of beef, pork, bacon or lamb. This recipe asks to use lamb or chicken mince, but you can use any meat you prefer. Ingredients: 1 packet Whole wheat Spaghetti or 1 tbsp Olive oil, Dash of salt, Water. For the sauce- [...]
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