Are We Cooking Yet?

April 22, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

My inspiration for including cooking and recipes in my blog are my two sisters, Rahi and Sara. I love them to death, but I just don’t know how they didn’t pick up my recipes after 28 years of living together. Okay, I only cooked for Sara 14 years, but I cooked regularly. By regularly I […]

Grilled Morracan Leg of Lamb

May 30, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here’s to stepping outside the oven. Cheers! I saw a leg of lamb at Costco and it was calling my name. I had never made leg of lamb, but I recall from seeing it at restaurants that it is usually roasted. I decided to get adventurous and grill it. However, I had to do a […]

Lamb & Eggplant Stew

May 27, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here’s to taking things slow. Cheers! I love lamb, but if you don’t cook it properly it can be a real disaster. With lamb shanks, you have to cook it for a long time. It’s not done until the meat falls off the bones. It can take anywhere 3-4 hours. For this recipe, just give […]

We Olive

May 25, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

My two favorite ingredients, which I always have in my kitchen and have been known to travel with are Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. People are always confused about both of these ingredients. I will try to clear any confusion you may have regarding these ingredients. The darker the olive oil, the stronger the flavor. […]

Grilled Lemon Chicken

May 24, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here’s to wowing your dinner guests while appealing to everyone’s taste buds. Cheers! This recipe is a favorite by everyone who has ever tried it. I eat it with a side salad or basmati rice. I also like to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they stay juicy when you grill them. One great thing […]

Lamb Chops with Mint-Yogurt Marinade

May 23, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Here’s to stepping out of your comfort zone and trying Lamb. Cheers! This is a delicious recipe, most people have either never tried lamb or have had it prepared improperly. Don’t let your past or lack of experience with Lamb scare you off. 2 cups plane whole milk yogurt 3 teaspoons dried crushed mint Â½ […]

Carne Asada

May 21, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Here’s to Taco Tuesdays at home with a sure bet. Cheers! If you’re thinking the time it takes to marinade the meat is just too long, here is my secret. I prepare the marinade and steak in advance, throw it into a freezer bag and freeze it. You just need to make sure you use […]

Fish Tacos

May 21, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here’s to learning to trust your skills. Cheers! This recipe is a little difficult to make, but completely worth it. Now, it is not hard, you just need to figure your own way around the sauce. But, otherwise it is fast and easy. Typically, what I do with this sauce is add a small amount […]

Lentil Salad

May 20, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

This is a great side dish or snack filled with protein. I typically make a lot and refrigerate it. It will keep for at least 1 week. It is a favorite among many, including myself. Here’s to making life as simple as we can. Cheers! Lentil Salad 2 cups brown lentils 1/2 lb cherry/grape tomatoes […]

Spicy Beef Salad

May 19, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Here’s to adding a little fire to your life! Cheers! This is one spicy salad. If you prefer a little less spicy, just reduce the peppers. I suggest adding a little pepper at a time until you figure out how much you prefer. It is a very refreshing dish that can be a great summer […]

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