I know that it looks like a lot of work but the marinade can be made in advanced and stored in the fridge for later use. I enthusiastically encourage you to switch out the vegetables for others, or add to the list. Also, for any of my vegetarian friends, tofu is an excellent option but make sure you squeeze out excess liquid before marinating and ( Read more... )

One of my favorite television shows called 'Good Eats' is scheduled to end it's 249 episode run. The host/writer/creator, Alton Brown is the one who decided on this so I have to accept his decision. It still makes me a bit sad because I was watching it from the beginning of its airing. I have to take a moment and remember some of the most memorable ( Read more... )

This is a very easy dinner to make that will fill a family of four at least!! It's a little time consuming so leave it for your weekend, and definitely switch out the vegetables if you want something else. I added a link to how to cut out the backbone because I know some people find cutting down any type of meat a pain. If you can't find the ( Read more... )

This recipe is a mixture of two very traditional recipes - Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta Puttanesca . It's an excellent meal to have with something like fusilli, spiral, conchiglione, or farfalle; however, if you want something more known, use a penne or rigatoni pasta.
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One of my all time favorite chefs had a list of his top 5 favorite food movies, and I had to add at least one to the list. Then I decided maybe I should post my own list. Yeah, I am no where near as popular and influential as Marcus Samuelsson, but I know a few people do hear me out and take some advice. So here is my list of top 5 foodie movies ( Read more... )