5 Spice Grilled Chicken Thighs with a Blackberry Glaze
I was looking for a blackberry chicken recipe. I like blackberries and always thought that the flavors would go really well with chicken. So I…
Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens
This recipe takes me back to my childhood. I must have been about 5 or 6 years old when my mom got this recipe from a friend of hers. It's an…
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
I have been on a Latin kick lately as I just love all the flavors of Latin cuisine. This is another recipe from Ingrid Hoffmann's book Simply…
Asian BBQ Pork Tenderloin
I have been making this marinade for years now. It not only goes great with pork, but with beef and chicken as well and even salmon. Today is a…
Asian Chili Meatloaf
My Asian Chili Meatloaf recipe takes ordinary meatloaf to the next level and gives it a real kick! Since it uses Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, it…
Asian Endive Bites and Asian Lettuce Wraps
I was thinking of something fun to make for dinner and I came up with these. The Endive Bites could actually be made as an appetizer for a party as…
Asian Lettuce Cups
I was looking through the new issue of Cooking Light Magazine and I came across this recipe that looked really good and easy to make so I figured I…
Baked Chicken Parmesan Bundles
One of my favorite foods is Chicken Parmesan but it's so fattening as it's fried in a lot of oil. Not to mention the big cleanup from the oil…
Baked Costa Rican-Style Tilapia with Pineapples, Black Beans and Rice
We are going to the tropical country of Costa Rica and this Tilapia dish has all the flavors of the tropics with pineapple, black beans,…
Baked Lemon Tilapia
Tilapia is a very versatile fish and goes great with citrus flavors, especially lemon. I bake it but at the end I put it under the broiler for a…
Baked Orange Coconut Shrimp
I absolutely love shrimp and since I have been on Weight Watchers I have been eating a lot of it because it's very low in WW points. You can serve…
Baked Picadillo Empanadas
Picadillo is a traditional Latin dish that is made with ground beef, tomatoes and peppers. Every Latin American country makes their version a…
Baked Portobello Mushrooms with a Warm Quinoa Salad
Baked Portobello Mushrooms with a Warm Quinoa Salad The other day I bought Portobello mushrooms when I was out shopping. They…
Baked Red Curry Swai with Peppers and Onions
Here is another Thai recipe. It is made with a fish called Swai which is similar to Tilapia and just as good. I absolutely love Thai food and the…
Baked Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi can take a while to make and when you have company you want to be with your guests, not standing in the kitchen making your food. So…
Balsamic Chicken Drumettes
I was watching Everyday Italian on the Food Channel the other day and I saw Giada make these sticky chicken drumettes. They looked really good with…
Bangin Good Shrimp
The Bonefish Grill makes a recipe called Bang Bang Shrimp. This is a copycat of that called Bangin Good Shrimp which I adapted…
Basil Chicken (Kai Kraphao)
This dish comes from Thailand located in Southeast Asia. I absolutely love Thai food, as some of you already know. Years ago the only Asian…
BBQ Chicken and Rice Quesedillas
It's always great when you can make leftovers into a second delicious meal. I used the leftovers from my BBQ Chicken Fajitas. I had…
BBQ Chicken Fajitas
BBQ Chicken Fajitas Tex Mex food is a real favorite of mine. I love how the flavors of the cilantro and cumin complement each other so well.…
Beef Stew
I had some stew meat in the freezer that I wanted to use up so I got this recipe from my friend Mary from Scotland. Another great recipe that she…
Beef with Vegetables over Rice
Beef with Vegetables over Rice I love Chinese food and I make it at home sometimes. Originally this recipe was going to be Pepper Steak but…
Bloody Mary Flank Steak
When I saw this recipe in this month's issue of Food Network's magazine I knew that I had to make it. It looked really good and I love flank steak.…
Braised Italian Short Ribs
Imagine ribs that are so tender that they fall off the bone! Ribs flavored with garlic, onions, tomatoes and red wine. Succulent, delicious,…
Cajun Chicken Stew
I love Cajun food but I don't like it very hot...hmmm is that an oxymoron? LOL!!! I don't like my foods so hot that I can't taste the flavor…
Caribbean Chicken Wings
The Superbowl is next week and what is the perfect food? Chicken wings of course! This is the perfect recipe for the big game. Easy, quick and…
Caribbean Salmon with Guava BBQ Sauce
Tonight we are going to the Caribbean again with some wonderful Latin flavor. I am making a very easy salmon recipe with guava bbq sauce. It…
Cherry Coke Chicken Wings
I got this recipe from one of my grilling magazines and it looked really good so I wanted to try it. I think from now on all I will be doing is…
Chiang Mai Turkey Patties
Tonight we will be traveling to Chaing Mai Province located in the northern part of Thailand. This recipe originally called for ground pork but I…
Chicken Breasts with Guava and Ginger
Tonight we will be heading to the Caribbean again. I really love the flavors and well why not. The Caribbean is a warm and beautiful place. My…
Chicken Curry
I have really getting into Indian food lately. I love all the different flavors of the spices. My family gobbled this up as well. This is a…
Chicken Curry
When my friend Mary from Scotland came to visit me last year she brought me a curry mix. I never had curry before and when I tried it, I found it…
Chicken Marbella
The flavor combinations of this recipe seem very strange when you first see it. Olives, prunes and capers with brown sugar? Once you…
Chicken Milanese
Chicken Milanese is an Italian classic dish and it literally means Chicken in the style of Milan. It is a basic, yet delicious chicken cutlet which…
Chicken Provencal and book review
I was recently sent 3 cookbooks to review from Chef’s Press, Inc. You can read my first review/recipe over [url…
Chicken Satay
This is a really a very easy chicken satay recipe. I got this from Rachael Ray of The Food Network. The dipping sauce is made from apple juice,…
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala Some say that Chicken Tikka Masala is the national dish of the UK and invented in Glasgow during the 1970s. Others say…
Chicken with Artichokes in a Roasted Lemon Sauce
This dish is very similar to chicken picatta but the lemons are roasted which gives it a very nice flavor. It's also great to serve for dinner…
Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes
I wanted something really easy tonight and sometimes I buy canned soup and make meals out of them. This recipe comes from the Campbell's Soup…
Chicken, Potato and Leek Pie
I always loved chicken pot pie but unfortunately it's loaded with lots of fat and calories. I came across a low fat version in this months issue…
Chinese Beef with Broccoli Stir Fry
Asian cooking has a lot of stir fried dishes. Traditionally a wok is used but you can use a large non stick frying pan as well. I will be using a…
Chinese Orange Chicken
I love Chinese orange chicken and I decided to make it since my older son is home from the university for Thanksgiving weekend and he loves Chinese…
Chipolte Meatloaf
I was looking for a meatloaf recipe and I remembered that there was a good Tex Mex one in my Cooking Light cookbook I served this with my…
Classic Roast Chicken
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best. Here is my recipe for just your basic Classic Roast Chicken which has so much flavor the way I make…
Cold Curry Peanut Noodles
The new issue of Food Network magazine arrived and I was going through it and there are some really great recipes. I have had cold peanut noodles…
Cottage Pie
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am not a lover of Corned Beef and Cabbage so I decided to make Cottage Pie which is the same as Shephard's Pie except…
Crustless Spinach Quiche
I love quiche and this one is very easy and crustless. It can also be made with other vegetables and other types of cheese, if you…
Cumin Grilled Pork Chops
When I first saw this recipe I didn't think the flavors would go well together as this is a Latin dish and it calls for a half cup of soy sauce. To…
Curried Fish with Peppers
The original recipe called for Tilapia but I don't have any so I will be using Scrod. You can basically use any firm white fish. So let's imagine…
Drunken Shrimp Scampi
Drunken Shrimp Scampi This post contains an affiliate link which means I get a small commission, if you choose to purchase through the link I am…
Easy Chicken Curry
Curry powder is a mixture of spices and not "one" spice as some people might think. The ingredients in the blend that I use are: coriander, tumeric…
Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Do you like Asian food? Do you usually get it from your local takeout places? I know I do, and while I love the way they make it at my…
Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo)
Tapas are small little bites or appetizers that are a big part of Spanish cuisine. This particular recipe comes from the Andalusian region of Spain…
Grand Marnier Chicken
Grand Marnier® is an orange flavored liqueur produced in France. It's made from a blend of Cognac, distilled essence of bitter orange and sugar.…
Greek Chicken Thighs
I love all the flavors of the Mediterranean as I think they go so well together. You can never go wrong with Greek Chicken Thighs as the…
Green Curry Chicken with Ginger
Tonight we are heading off to Thailand again with an easy curry dish. This dish uses green curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, cilantro, lime,…
Green Curry Flounder
I really love the flavors of Thai cuisine especially the curry pastes. I have also been eating a lot of fish and seafood lately as it's so healthy.…
Grilled Chicken Curry with Peanut Dipping Sauce
I was watching Robin Miller the other day and she was making this chicken curry and it looked really good. It was very good. The chicken was…
Grilled Chicken Wings with Mango, Guava Soy Reduction Sauce
Summer is finally here which means lots of grilled foods. I made some grilled chicken wings last night using my homemade Mango, Guava, Soy…
Grilled Shrimp in Artichoke Tomato Broth
I originally posted this recipe back in May of 2010. I wanted to make it again and I figured that the pictures definitely needed a makeover. This…
Grilled Shrimp in Artichoke Tomato Broth
I wanted to have shrimp tonight for dinner and I was looking at either Chinese or Italian cuisine. Since I had a Chinese curry last night, I…
Grilled Tuna with low fat basil pesto
I came across a recipe for grilled tuna with basil pesto by Giada DeLaurentiis on the Cooking Channel's website. Since I am on Weight Watchers I…
Grilled Tuscan Chicken Thighs
Tonight we took a trip to Tuscany in Italy. I love the flavors of this region: rosemary, thyme, lemon, garlic, fresh vegetables, and olive oil.…
Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Wings
As promised here is the recipe for Vietnamese chicken wings. I love the flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine and now that the weather is getting…
Ground Beef Kebabs with Mint and Cilantro Chutney
I originally made this with chicken Indian Chicken Kebab Rolls on a Stick but I wanted to try it with beef. This recipe was delicious and I…
Harvest Chicken Salad
I love chicken salad but most chicken salad can be bland and boring. The different textures in this chicken salad will leave you with wanting more.…
Honey Lemon Chicken
I was searching my bookmarked food blogs for a good chicken recipe for tonight's dinner. I came across Honey Lemon Chicken from Kevin at Closet…
Hungarian Chicken Paprika Stew with Tomatoes (paprikás csirke pörkölt paradicsommal)
Chicken Paprika Stew with Tomatoes is an authentic Hungarian dish. My mom was vacationing in Central and Eastern Europe for the past few weeks.…
Indian Chicken Kebab Rolls on a Stick
I love eating food on sticks. I think it's lots of fun! Your kids will love it too. These Indian Chicken Kebabs on a Stick are very tasty,…
Indian Curry Turkey Meatballs
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Italian Chicken Rollups
I wanted to make something Italian and easy so I came up with this idea of Italian chicken roll ups. It uses seasoned breadcrumbs and fresh garlic…
Italian Chili
I have been eating a lot of chicken lately and I wanted something different. I had a package of ground beef in my freezer so I took it out and…
Italian Lemon Chicken
I love the flavor of lemon with chicken and have been making this marinade for a long time now. You can make the chicken on the grill, indoor grill…
Italian Pasta Salad
Now that the warm weather is here I make lots of pasta salads. I don't know why I don't make it in the winter though as it really could be eaten…
Korean Style Pork Tenderloin
I love pork tenderloin as it's a very tender and flavorful cut of meat. I got this recipe from Pam at For the Love of Cooking I do make one…
Leek Crusted Chicken
If you have never tried leeks, you are missing a big treat! Leeks are in the onion family but they have a wonderful sweetness and flavor to…
Lemon Basil Chicken
When I don't know what to make for dinner, I always turn to chicken as it's so versatile. I decided to use a lemon basil marinade which makes the…
Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken is such a delicious dish! The combination of lemons with chicken really go so well together. There is a definite balance of…
Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken Lemon Chicken is such a delicious dish! The combination of lemons with chicken really go so well together. There is a definite…
Lemon, Garlic and Basil Slow Roasted Chicken
I had a chicken in the freezer that I wanted to use up....seems I have a lot of things I want to use up lately...LOL!!! I got this recipe from Pam…
Lime and Cilantro Scrod
My absolute favorite foods are fish and seafood. I never get tired of eating it and its really good for you too. I usually make scrod with lemon,…
Low Fat Eggplant Parmesan
I love eggplant any type of way but I think my favorite is Eggplant Parmesan. The problem with that is that it is so very fattening as it's…
Malaysian Coconut Prawns
This recipe came from one of my new cookbooks called The Steamy Kitchen written by Jaden Hair. Jaden also has a website of the same name and I…
Maple Salmon
Here is another salmon recipe and it's really good and very easy. And I love easy recipes...LOL!!! We had it tonight and even my teenage son ate…
Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
Mediterranean Chicken Thighs combine the flavors of the Mediterranean with boneless skinless chicken thighs. The flavors of the lemon, rosemary…
Mediterranean Tilapia
Here is another dish in the Mediterranean series, my Mediterranean Tilapia. I was going to grill them in packets but unfortunately it was raining…
Mexican Fiesta Chicken
I wanted to use up some thin chicken cutlets that I had in my freezer and was thinking what I could make with the ingredients that I had on…
Mince and Potatoes
Tonight we are traveling to Scotland. The land of castles and bagpipes. Mince and Potatoes is a traditional Scottish dish. I first tasted this…
Mom’s Old Fashioned Pepper Steak
We all have comforting foods growing up. You know, whether it be meatloaf, pot pie or a certain chicken dish that your mom made? Well my mom…
Mussels Marinara
Mussels paired with red wine, tomatoes and garlic....what could be better? This is a very easy dish that is served in fine restaurants but you can…
Oven Steamed Herb Tilapia and Vegetables with Lemon Mayo
Being a Weight Watchers member teaches me to eat very healthy but without sacrificing flavor. I also look for recipes with lots of fresh vegetables…
Pan Grilled Filet Mignon with a Soy Sauce Reduction
What could be more elegant than Filet Mignon. The king of beef, I say! So why not try my Pan Grilled Filet Mignon with a Soy…
Pan Seared Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper Broth
Tilapia is a mild white fish that goes with many different flavors. I got this recipe from Robin Miller's cookbook Robing Rescues Dinner. I…
Parmesan Chicken
I wanted to make something easy for dinner tonight but not bland and I thought that Parmesan Chicken over greens with a Lemon Vinaigrette from Ina…
Picadillo
Picadillo Tonight we are heading off to Havana, Cuba with a traditional Cuban dish called Picadillo. Sometimes referred to as "Cuban…
Pollo Asado (Roast Chicken)
I have been reading many food blogs over the past year and about a month ago I came across one called "My Colombian Recipes" written by a woman named…
Pot Roast
This pot roast recipe has been made by 3 generations in my family; my grandmother, my mother and now by me. It is an old world recipe…
Quick and Easy Meatballs
Quick and Easy Meatballs This Quick and Easy Meatball recipe was handed down to me from my grandmother and then to my…
Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers with Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
I got this recipe from the Jan/Feb issue of Cooking Light magazine. It is a weeknight recipe that can be made in 40 minutes. The potatoes are…
