I lived in The Netherlands for more than 2 years (studies and work), thus, I have a good personal experience of the Dutch cuisine. Coming from a country with a world wide famous cuisine, and after assuring you that I am the kind of the open minded person that …

I do not know why, but lemonade at the fair always tastes so much better than lemonade that you get at a restaurant or from a canister. My sister gave me the following recipe and it taste just like the fair lemonade that you buy for several dollars …

Even though I know how healthy salads are for me, I am bored to tears of the usual green salads. I have spent a lot of time searching out recipes for unique and healthy salads, and I especially love salads that can be meals because they have enough protein …

My version of Khao Phad Saparod or most commonly known as Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is both mix of various recipes plus my own discovery as I mastered this. I have encountered this recipe once in Kris Aquino’s magazine and then I have made research online. I have put …

Today I want to share a very common recipe, but with a very uncommon touch. It is called “Chicken Sandwich”. I really like to make “Chicken Sandwich”, and to prepare it we need these ingredients:-
1) Brown bread,
2) Boneless chicken,
3) Mayonnaise,
4) Graded cheese,
5) Tomato,
6) Few Olives,
7) Saffron,
8) Oil
9) Salt to …

I made the same meatloaf for my family for years. It was my mother’s meatloaf recipe and the one her mother used before her. I thought it was a fantastic recipe until I tried this one. I love this new recipe because it is new and …

If you don’t want to eat prepared spaghetti sauce, this is an easy recipe. It’s healthy, fresh and will make your home smell good. You can use fresh tomatoes if you want. I use canned simply because it is easier. Easy Spaghetti Sauce tastes very fresh and we think …

I was looking through the recipes on the Campbell’s soup website. I came across the Lemon Broccoli Chicken recipe. It looked easy and sounded like it would taste pretty good.
I browned 3 pieces of chicken breast in 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. The recipe …

Blueberry & Avocado Smoothie is a healthy beverage drink that I love to make during those really hot weathers that appear humid too. I don’t normally buy it outside that much because I find it a bit of a waste of money. Unless I have a strong urge …

I am of the opinion that a meal that contains eggs can be eaten at any meal, at any time of the day. Eggs used to have a bad rap because of the cholesterol it supposedly contains; in reality, eggs are high in protein and low in fat and …

I love tacos so when my boyfriends mother gave me this recipe for Taco soup, I knew I had to try it.
First of all you need to take 1 pound of ground beef and brown it, then drain. Stir in one package of taco seasoning. To the …

Lapu Lapu is one of the famous variety of fish in my country. It is named after a local hero who killed Magellan, the Spanish invader. This recipe was provided by Knorr as part of its promotion. There are several ways on how to cook this fish and this …

I really like jams and I eat them every morning. There’s no better jam than the one made at home. I usually make fig and plums jam, chestnut jam, apricot jam and similar usual jams. About a year ago a friend gave me the recipe for a jam of …

I cook because I like to see others smiling. I am always trying new recipes and combinations because I like to capture my own smile.
The tortillas, in the original meaning of the word, were (as far as I know) some simple pita that Mexicans in particular,and South Americans in …

When I’m at the mall, the aroma of freshly baked cookies coming from the food court is usually almost irresistible. Every once in a while I’ll buy a couple of cookies, but they’re usually outrageously priced, so I always feel guilty about splurging later. Recently when I …

I am not a potato salad fan, even in the summer when everyone serves it. I find it boring, bland and rarely tasty. I was complaining about this to a friend, and wishing that I liked this because it would be a good salad to serve when green or …

Stuffed Fish Potato is another amazing recipe that I love during my ‘fishy’ days. Get some bread crumbs, eggs, flour and some potatoes.
First of all, boil your potatoes and then to get that ‘mixed’ effect, ground and mash them nicely and gently. You will see a nice texture. …

My grandmother would usually be the one to always make the hot water cornbread until I decided to learn how to make it one day. It is very good and it is just a little different from the regular cornbread. This one is fried while the regular one is …

There are dozens of risotto recipes that I have tried over the years, and the variations are endless, given that to the Italians, risotto is really about using up leftovers and changing it up all the time to create unique versions of this national staple. This recipe is one …

For a while, I have been experimenting with a relatively simple although fairly tasty recipe creation that I would like to share. If you like garlic and cheese, I think this recipe may be one that you will like. First of all, you will need bread. Pick any kind …

Pumpkin 500gm
Garlic Powder 2 teaspoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Jeera Powder 1 teaspoon
Green Chillies 2 to 3
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Oil
Water
Method:
Clean Pumpkin with clean normal water
Peel it and slice it into small pieces
Add oil in a vessel and heat it up on medium flame
Fry Jeera Powder and Green Chillies on medium flame for 2 minutes
Add …

Grape Jelly is another recipe that I’ve learned over the years to make. I think to learn to make Grape Jelly is a form of good investment, because it can also contributes to a good business idea plan.
The first mother of all steps would be to get …

If you are expecting some visitors on a special dinner, here is one meal I would like to suggest, and hope you would trust me on this. I have help dinners on special occasions, and parties, and picnics, and I do all the cooking, so I somewhat know which …

I have always had a love for baking stemming back to my childhood. I’m guessing it came from the Mennonites in the family, as they are very well known for their cooking and baking. I tried many banana bread recipes before I found the perfect one. I use this …

I love the taste of Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe very much. This is something that I had quite a bit of a time to make because of the fact that there are lots to be taken care of.
Like for instance, you need to use very fine flour …

The mixed vegetable palaw is very commonly prepared rice, which is liked, by most of the Indians. This rice is not only spicy and tasty it is also very nutritious as it is made using the boiled vegetables.
Ingredients: basmati rice 1 cup, mix vegetable chopped in …

I know, I know, you’re probably thinking “There is no way I’m eating my lasagna is soup form!” Trust me when I say, once you have this, you will be begging for more. As a newlywed and someone who loves to cook, I’m always on the hunt for new …

This is simple and sweet Halloween creation that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The hardest part about making this snack item is the ghost shapes. First though, let me tell you what you will need to pull this off: white bread, whipped cream cheese and black …

The masala dosa is prepared for the breakfast in south India. The dosa is very crisp and it delicious food which is eaten with the potato subjee (for which I have given the recipe in my earlier recipes) or else it is also eaten with any kind of …

Ingredient:
Mihi Rice 1 Kg
Milk 1 Kg
Curd 250 gm
Ghee 100 gm
Lime 1 piece
Salt
Water
Method:
Clean the Rice with normal water and keep it
Fill Water in a vessel till its ? length and heat it on high flame for 2 minutes
Add cleaned Rice in it and boil it on medium flame for 5 …

When it comes to afternoon snacks, TV sessions, picnics, simple dinners, great parties, people would always wish Tempura is served. I don’t know what it is with this food that once you get one piece, you just can’t stop reaching out for more. It is just so good, and …

Pastitsada
This is the favourite dish of the Corfiot people on Corfu island of Greece. If you ever visit Corfu, go to one of the local-traditional tavernas and try it. The locals usually cook it on Sundays (and quite spicy)where all the family is gathered around the table and …

If you are looking for an easy, yet filling snack, look no further than the Greek Meatball wrap sandwich. You will only need a few items (including a George Foreman grill) in order to make this sandwich. First, skip all the fuss of making your own …

I make a mean breakfast taco, as my family will attest. There is nothing better than starting off the morning with fresh, hot breakfast tacos topped with my fresh salsa, and then heading to the stable for a ride!
You can use the meat of your choice. I prefer chorizo, …

I learned to cook when I was young. I guess I was about six or so. One of the first things I was taught to make was everyday meatloaf. It is actually a very simple recipe to make to feed a family of six for just a couple of …

I love Spicy Peanut Chicken very much! For this recipe, I love the flavor of spiciness, a bit of sweetness and the elements of peanut very much. If you want to give a bit more oomph, you can use flour or cornflour to bring out the chicken saucy …

The bread omlet is my favourite breakfast, which is good to eat, fast to prepare, and not only that it is also very nutritious, because it is made using the eggs.
Ingredients: bread pieces 3, chopped onion 3 teaspoons, finely chopped green chilly ½ tea spoon, salt to taste, …

I have always had a love for baking. I think it stemmed from my mother because any time some one in the family had a birthday, every one wanted mom to make one of her cakes. Her frosting always turned out and was to die for.
Well, I …

Most people don’t like taking brinjal but it can be quite delicious if cooked in the right way. I like brinjals and they are one of the many few vegetable I really enjoy. One of favorite item is the Roasted brinjals and I would like to share the recipe …

Though I have been cooking for over twenty years, I still have the passion and eagerness to learn new things, experiment on new recipes, and even get tips and trade recipes from those who love to cook. I watch Food Network a lot, and even locally produced cooking TV …

I am a big pasta fan and an even bigger seafood addict, so any dish which combines these two food groups is a real hit for me. I grew a bit bored of clam linguini, so I went online to look for a linguini recipe with other seafood, preferably …

To make this really scrumptious meatloaf, you’re going to need a few things:
3-4 lbs of lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmagiano/asiago cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
red wine vinegar (or Worcestershire sauce)
1 jar chunky veggie tomato …

I use this quick and easy recipe for vegetable pizza for parties and picnics. It really tastes good and your guests will love it. It is real simple to make.
You will need two packages of crescent rolls, two eight ounce packages of cream cheese, three-fourth cup of …

Recently I had what some people would call a hankering for strawberry pie. I was craving something sweet, and I was reminiscing about the strawberry pie my family used to get from a small family-owned restaurant in my hometown. Unfortunately, I now live several miles away from …

The upma is the very easiest break fast which can be prepared just in 20 minutes without any kind of preparations done before for this recipe. This recipe is not only easy it is also a kind of tasty and enjoyable food along with some pickle.
Ingredients: sooji one …

Dutch Oven Snipe Apple Pie, so you�ve never heard of such a thing? Your probably not alone. Dutch Oven Snipe Apple Pie is something my son’s boy scout troop invented as part of an initiation ritual for new boys into the troop in the fall. What we typically would …