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Swiss Steak

Swiss Steak by Michael Swiney

Me: I'm going to make Swiss Steak for dinner Jutta: I don't know what that is. What makes it Swiss? Cheese? Chocolate? Me: No. I think they call it Swiss because you have to beat the crap out of the meat before cooking This was a childhood comfort food my mom made a lot. It's not quiet as good as hers, but its pretty tasty.…

2 votes
6748 views
Arangini.....or Rice Balls....or Werewolf balls....I'm not sure

Arangini.....or Rice Balls....or Werewolf balls....I'm not sure by Michael Swiney

The German Goddess and I were discussing food one day, as happens a few times a week. On day I was making something that she couldn't pronounce and she just deadpanned "Dracula's Balls?" Ummm.....Noooo, but that's what we'll call it from now on. K?…

1 vote
7581 views
Barciole. Italian for "good freaking food"

Barciole. Italian for "good freaking food" by Michael Swiney

However you want to pronounce it, and I have heard several ways...Bar'cola...Bar'cio...Bar-joel....what ever, it is a good and easy recipe that most make with Flank Steak. I remember growing up that my mother used to use make Flank because it was a cheaper cut of meat. Nowadays, it is one of the pricer. A thin sirloin is a good choice…

1 vote
7134 views
Godo's Nadsballseggs....IE: Eggs Benedict

Godo's Nadsballseggs....IE: Eggs Benedict by Michael Swiney

I have this friend who lives in Germany. Somehow, she made boiled meatballs sound appetizing. Really....they're boiled. I'll try them sometime this week. However when I mentioned that I was going to make Eggs Benedict, her reply was "I don't know what that is. In Germany, we say eggs like you say balls" As I sit here in stunned…

1 vote
4790 views
Manchurian Roasted Cauliflower

Manchurian Roasted Cauliflower by Michael Swiney

Anyone want to know why an Indian dish is called Manchurian, which is Chinese? Well yawn through this while I bore you with my culture and cuisine genius: The cuisine is believed to have originated from the Chinese population of Calcutta, India and Chinese food is still popular there. At present, the Chinese population in Calcutta…

1 vote
3660 views
Chicken Cutlets with Mozzerella and Roasted Red Peppers

Chicken Cutlets with Mozzerella and Roasted Red Peppers by Michael Swiney

Bada Boo, Bada Bing, this here dish will make you sing....Hey, I can't score a hit on every recipe, but alas...It is a family favorite and I believe we will be having it tonight

1 vote
3757 views
Asiago Cheese Bread

Asiago Cheese Bread by Michael Swiney

I have taken to making bread again. Why pay $3 or more for what you can easily make for pennies? Not only can you make it but it taste SO much better then store bought.

1 vote
6094 views
Chicken Francaise

Chicken Francaise by Michael Swiney

This is one of my all time faves, but I don't cook it a lot because I gain 3 pounds just thinking about making it. It is SOOO good though, I allow myself to make it about twice a year.

3 votes
9128 views
Co Co Vin?...Uh...Coca Vin?..oh hell, Chicken in Wine

Co Co Vin?...Uh...Coca Vin?..oh hell, Chicken in Wine by Michael Swiney

Best line I ever heard was Dennis Leary when he stated; "No wonder the French hate us. They gave us the croissant and we turned it in to the "Cra'samwich" Funny guy. Here is my English recipe for Coq Au Vin....and btw, France? You're all very welcome for not speaking German today....just saying.

1 vote
3945 views
Caramel-Nut Corn

Caramel-Nut Corn by Michael Swiney

Ok, I could be juvenile here by making fun of the word "Nut" here....but, nawww.....that would be CORNY.....ha ha ha....see what I did there?

3 votes
3318 views