A Giveaway and homemade Mexican Chorizo by Spicie Foodie

I'm happy to announce my first giveaway to go along with this recipe. First we'll talk about the recipe then the giveaway. Chorizo, when Europeans hear this word they think of a fermented cured red sausage. But when North Americans hear chorizo they think of a crumbly meat red sausage. Spanish chorizo and Mexican chorizo are very…

Wattleseed Beef Tenderloin by Benjamin Christie

Whilst working at the Duxton Hotel in Singapore a few years back, I was inspired by a French chef who used to make dish he called Coffee Beef. The dish does sound unusual, however my version using wattleseed is rather subtle compared to the over powering strong coffee aromas that his dish produced. I first did this dish whilst guest…

Swordfish with fresh tomato sauce by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

In order to keep the swordfish the star of this show, only fresh, ripe tomatoes can be used. Before trying this dish, one might imagine that a tomato sauce would overpower the flavor of the fish, but nothing could be farther from the truth. The end result will be light and delicious.

Chilean Sea Bass with Caramelized Garlic, Bananas and Blueberries by Windle Grissett

This is a special recipe. Mixing savory garlic with bananas and blueberries.

Steak Blue Cheese Salad with Onion Jam by Culinary Envy

This Steak Blue Cheese Salad with Onion Jam is low calorie, low carb and ready in 30 minutes! The perfect main course any time of year!

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta by Smokinhotchef

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina since the early 1990's . When ripe, this fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. The flesh of this melon is ivory to cream and can become a pale yellow with striations and mottling on the outside when fully ready to consume.…

Peanut and Vegetable Linguine by Julia Ann Souders

A recipe for a meatless Monday meal of healthy whole grain pasta, fresh vegetables and peanuts for a bit of Mediterranean cuisine. Adapted from The Cook's Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Cooking, Linda Fraser, 2001, p 140 "Peanut Noodles." ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg.…

Carne a la Gringo by Gene Sakahara and Sam Bozzo

Tequila Chicken with Plantain Croutons by The Gourmet Girl

The plantain croutons and tortilla bowl give this light salad just enough crunch to keep you 'happy.' A nice alternative recipe for Cinqo de Mayo.

Coconut Rum Shrimp Pasta by Emily Grace

A light, flavorful shrimp pasta I created by just experimenting one night for dinner. Perfect for a summer evening!

Sweet and Spicy Chicken by Kabot S

This is an adaptation of a similar recipe

Chicken Breast Croquettes with Sherry Sauce by Syi

Ground chicken works just fine for these as well. I also add a little salt & pepper to the chicken mixture to enhance the flavor.

The Banana Split...Deconstructed. A Light Variation On A Classic! by kathy gori

This is a post about Banana Splits and a confession. I have to be thoroughly honest here and say that I'm not an expert on banana splits. In fact I've never eaten a banana split. It's not that they haven't looked good, and I'm sure they taste great,…

Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti by Smokinhotchef

Garlic! Good quality olive oil, fresh herbs and fungi- need i say more? This recipe is even better the next day, that's if it makes it past dinner. No fuss, no muss, the ingredients are harmoniously melded together with a little marination and a…

SWEET QUAVA BBQ SAUCE by Jane Summers

a quick summer bbq sauce. very yummy, please feel free to experiment with any of your favorite jams or jelly's. (peach, orange, etc.) would be great as well !