20 Thursday May 2021
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basmati rice, cayenne, chicken thighs, cilantro, coriander, cream, crushed tomatoes, cumin, garam masala, garlic, ghee, ginger, plain yogurt, turmeric
While Chicken Tikka Masala is most often associated with India, it’s actually one of Britain’s favorite curry dishes.
Tender marinated chicken pieces charred and then simmered in a heavenly creamy, rich and moderately spicy sauce.
Sometimes your tastebuds need (and deserve) a trip around the world.
22 Monday Feb 2021
Posted in international, love to cook, pasta
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crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, eggplant, fresh basil, garlic, onion, pasta, pecorino romano cheese
Pasta alla Norma is an Italian pasta and eggplant dish with roots in the ancient port city of Catania, Sicily.
My husband’s ancestors also have roots in Catania! Lucky for me it’s where we visited on a dream vacation a few years back.
07 Wednesday Oct 2015
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Basil, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, garlic, ground beef, mushrooms, onion, oregano
Perhaps the dish I remember most from my childhood is Beefaroni. Not the canned type, but Homemade Beefaroni, that I think we had every week. It’s affordable, easy to prepare, family friendly, and so delicious. For that reason I consider this a comfort food recipe.
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Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces
Homemade Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce.
We just completed our ‘Secret Santa Week’ at work and wrapped it up with a fabulous party on Saturday night. I say this often, but not often enough. I work with the most amazing group of passionate people. Plan a Tacky Sweater Party and watch a room of adults transform and embrace the theme. WOW!!
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