Over the years I’ve made many attempts to make Chinese stir fry that tasted as good as the local Chinese restaurant makes. I think this recipe comes as close as possible without having the ancient Chinese secret ingredient (MSG). The nice thing about this recipe is that you can interchange just about any boneless meat and just about any vegetable …
Grandma’s Puerto Rican Rice and Beans was to die for! I learned the secret family recipe by watching her cook it over and over throughout my childhood, and then my Mom helped me to refine my method when I was in college. Ingredients 1 green pepper diced 1 medium onion diced 3-4 cloves of garlic 1 Tbsp Oregano 1 lb. …
As a boy I remember coming home and smelling the most delightful aroma as soon as I opened the door. I knew Grandma was over and she was cooking her famous “rice and beans”. This was Puerto Rican comfort food at its finest, and my family and I would gorge ourselves until our bellies hurt. Rice and beans was considered …
Most meals consist of a few categories of ingredients: A meat (unless you are a vegan/vegetarian), a vegetable, and a “starch”. We sometimes call these “side dishes”. In this article we’re going to focus on interesting options for your “starches” because your meals can get a bit boring if you are constantly serving the same old thing. What do we …
When you get tired of oil and vinegar, Ranch, Thousand Island, and French dressings, try this really delicious and simple to make salad dressing. I like to make up a batch of it and keep it in the fridge for the week. Just give it a good shake or stir to whip it up before each serving. A great thing …