Chop Suey is a delicious stew composed of bean sprouts, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, onions, celery, and bits of pork, chicken, or beef served with noodles. Popular in the 1950s, each mom had her own version of this cheap, familiar comfort food. This recipe is like the one my mother-in-law, Helen made. The True Chop Suey History Exactly what does chop suey mean? In Chinese, the two characters for chop suey are "shap sui," which means "mixed small bits or odds and ends." Although nobody knows for sure, San ... continue reading...
Hearty Venison Chili Hunter J’s Original Spicy Award-Winning Recipe
Hearty Venison Chili is a dish that's pure comfort in a bowl. It's thick and satisfying with just the perfect blend of cumin, chili, herbs, and spicy heat. Your taste buds will stand up, take notice, and thank you for every spoonful. Chili con Carne A Rich History Chili with meat is a single pot stew that epitomizes campfire cooking. The stew has been around for centuries. In fact, the stew's long, rich history includes a bit of mystery. The story tells of a mystic Lady in Blue, Sister María de Ágreda. She never left ... continue reading...
Crispy Fried Chicken Golden Brown With Spicy Tang Better Than Mom’s!
Crispy fried chicken cooks to a golden brown. The meat inside of the crust is moist and tender with a pleasant spicy tang. This is better than your mom's fried chicken. Crispy Fried Chicken our history Mamma made the best fried chicken! Every time we came to visit them in Iowa, she would treat us to her delicious crispy fried chicken. She would fillet the whole bird, save the bones for broth, then salt and pepper each piece. Her crispy coating for the chicken was flour, egg wash, and cracker meal. Cracker meal is finely ... continue reading...
Spicy Eggs In Purgatory – Italian Dish Uova Piccante In Purgatorio
Spicy Eggs In Purgatory is a peppery, savory Italian dish Uova Piccante In Purgatorio. The eggs cook in a rich seasoned tomato sauce laced with Parmesan cheese. Served with ciabatta or polenta, it's a perfect dish for brunch. Make it for breakfast when camping, it's quick and easy. Spicy Eggs In Purgatory a classic dish Spicy Eggs in Purgatory is a classic recipe that seems to be regaining popularity. I can't open a cook book or surf the Internet without seeing some version of eggs poached in a spicy herbaceous ... continue reading...
Salty Sweet Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies A Triple Chocolate Treat
Sometimes a recipe, such as Salty Sweet Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies, doesn't need an introduction or a lot of fanfare. The ingredients speak for themselves. (I made these delicious triple chocolate cookies for our son's birthday per his request. I updated some of the photos but the recipe was just as delicious as the last time I made them.) Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies extra chocolatey The nutty aroma of the brown butter and the chocolate will beckon you to take a taste of the baked cookie or ... continue reading...
Crusty French Baguettes 4 Hour Recipe – No Starter Necessary
Crusty French Baguettes in 4 hours is a recipe all bread lovers should have in their file. No starter is necessary! You can make your bread and eat it all in the same day. The loaf's aroma is heavenly and the crusty baguette's taste and crumb are equal to the baguette with the two-day process. Crusty French Baguettes a quick start We make lots of bread. We whip up easy recipes like the 3-Hour Roll and sometimes more complicated recipes like Cheese studded muffin loaf. The minute I saw the recipe for a 4-hour ... continue reading...
Lemon Basil Farfalle Salad An Italian Pasta Dish Celebrating Summer
Lemon Basil Farfalle Salad includes everything you desire in an Italian pasta salad. This irresistible pasta dish has striped lemon-yellow and basil-green bow tie pasta. A light vinaigrette dresses the colorful pasta, summer vegetables, and fresh mozzarella cheese. Lemon Basil Farfalle Salad - Pasta Selection The minute I spotted the striped farfalle pasta at Aldi's, I knew that those bow ties were going to a party. There is everyday pasta, and then there is pasta for a special occasion. Our family fish fry ... continue reading...
Italian Venison Stew with Polenta – Capriolo alla Montanara con Polenta
Italian Venison Stew with Polenta is a typical recipe from the Fruili region in Northern Italy. The venison first marinates in a wine-based marinade. Then, the next day, the meat gently roasts with porcini mushrooms and a small amount of bacon fat to keep the deer meat moist. May substitute beef for the deer meat. Italian Venison Stew First Prepare the Meat Where has summer gone? Here it's August and we're making cooler weather food like a deer stew. I'm not through with warm weather. Did your neck of the woods get a lot of rain? We ... continue reading...
One Pan Orange Lemon Shrimp A Citrusy Touch Of Capri
One pan orange lemon shrimp pairs garlic with bright citrus for a touch of sunny Capri. A light sprinkle of red pepper flakes and the lovely tang and sweetness of citrus infuse the shrimp with delicious flavor. One Pan Orange Lemon Shrimp Inspiration Do you associate smells with time and places? I do! When I get a whiff of lemon or orange, I'm back on the Isle of Capri. The scent of citrus is everywhere. Besides the scent, there are mosaics, pottery, delicious dishes many with lemon and sometimes oranges ... continue reading...
Portabella Mushroom Pizza Hamburgers with Tangy Homemade Sauce
Portabella Mushroom Pizza Hamburgers are a delicious light alternative to heavily breaded sandwiches. The grilled seasoned burgers nestle in the grilled mushroom cavities. Then they're topped with mozzarella or grated parmesan cheese and finished with a squirt of tangy homemade pizza sauce. Portabella Mushroom hamburgers easy to fix and eat Have you ever ordered a sandwich at a restaurant, and once it's delivered wondered how the heck you're going to eat it? Your mouth would have to be the size of a hippo's just to get a bite. Why ... continue reading...