I love it when my local grocery stores starts to stock something new, especially in the meat department!! A few weeks ago, I walked into the store and my eye was automatically drawn to the smallish packages of oxtails. I have started seeing oxtails more and more on restaurants’ menus but I had yet to…
Category: Roasting
Red Pepper Pesto with Roasted Cauliflower and Rigatoni
I love the vibrant colors that spring brings and although spring has not yet sprung this red pepper pesto will definitely be a pop of color to the dreariness of winter. I am always looking for new ways to make pesto because it is such a versatile sauce and can add bold flavors in very…
Roasted grape, Ricotta Salata and Prosciutto Crostini
The combination of sweet and savory never gets old. When I found this recipe on Food and Wine I knew that I wanted to try it out and make it my own. Roasting grapes has become very trendy but I like both the sweetness and the tartness that it adds to this dish. The prosciutto…
Tandoori Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
Tandoori chicken is one of my most favorite dishes!! It is incredibly versatile and can be used with a variety of dishes. The spices are incredibly fragrant and warming and soak into the meat in a wonderful way. I do not make a traditional tandoori chicken because I use boneless chicken instead of bone-in chicken,…
Wiener Schnitzel and German Potato Salad
A few years ago I went to Germany and tried Wiener Schnitzel for the first time. I loved the simplicity of the dish along with the sides that accompanied it. As soon as I got home I wanted to recreate the dish, down to the lingonberry jam that was served on the side of the…
Pork Belly Ramen
It took me seven years from leaving Japan to truly appreciate the delicacy and intricacy of ramen. I have tried many different iterations of ramen, some fish based, some meat based and yes…even veggie based and I believe I have found my favorite combination. I love chicken based ramen with any type of unctuous meat,…
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fondant Potatoes
Savory chicken and potato recipes that will keep people coming back for more!
Sweet Potato Shepard’s Pie
When the weather changes and winter coats come out of storage, I know it is time to bust out my favorite cold weather dishes. One of my favorite comfort food dishes is Shepard’s Pie. The dish uses my favorite red meat, lamb, and it combines my favorite herbs, rosemary and thyme. One year when I…
Crispy Braised Duck Legs
If I had to choose my favorite poultry meat, hands down it would be duck! I love the crispy skin, the rich and gamy taste and smell of the meat roasting in the oven. This is a very simple and easy recipe for roast duck. The recipe ensures that the skin is very crispy and…
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