Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner. ~ Sophia Loren These days, the mornings are misty, the chill is nippy, and here in California, Uggs® are making their annual appearance. It is not so bone-shatteringly cold as it is in the northeast, though fear not, west-coasters have their own […]
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Ginger Beef and Broccoli
So long vegetarian is not the goal; or you might need to find new dining companions. I am not really sure how beef and broccoli became an American Chinese food staple. I know it is a safe bet to order it for a table of folks new to Chinese food or generally less adventurous diners. […]
Lemongrass Ginger Patties
Lemongrass has that clean refreshing taste which reminds me of a quiet dawn, the dew still tenuously hanging from tips of branches and leaves, sunlight not yet come of age for the day. Ginger brings to mind secret joys, slightly spicy, slightly heady. Paired, they bring forth an exhilarating tingle at the back of the […]
Hamburger stew
It’s a cold day and I was yearning for something warm and comfortable. I’d come across The Pioneer Woman’s Hamburger Soup a few days ago and it has been lingering in my mind. A peek in my fridge revealed that a simple adaptation could serve, without a trip to the grocery store. Beef and tomatoes […]
Curry Puffs
1 large packet flaky or puff pastry (~450 g or 14 oz) 2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 slices fresh ginger, very finely chopped 2 tbsp curry powder 250 g (8 oz) minced meat or sardines 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 potato, boiled and finely diced salt Makes 24 Heat oil and […]
Penne Pasta with Spinach & Carrots
I’m strong to the finish, cos I eats my spinach, I’m Popeye the Sailor Man! ~ Cartoon Popeye the Sailor Penne Pasta with Spinach & Carrots Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins Simple colorful pasta done in minutes using bottled pasta sauce. Author: felix […]