The Mechanic CooksThe Mediterranean Diet is a major part if the Italian menu, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fish and healthy oils. These are all good, however, here, we’re talking pasta dishes. Simply put, 3 ingredients; pasta, protein and cheese, but in combinations that create incredible flavors. I have a few here Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells and Savory…
OK, well, the correct name for this dish is Racambole de carne moida, and the correct translation is ground meat roll, and, it is a traditional Brazilian dish. I’m a foodie, and so I love food, and, as of this posting I have about 180 posts on my blog. I have cooked each and every…
There are many different types of squash. I have a few soup recipes on here, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, Creamy Kabocha Squash Soup and Creamy Sweet Pie Pumpkin Soup and they are all delicious. But squash are very versatile, they can be baked, or, added to stews. One of my favorite is spaghetti squash. And,…
I have written a few posts that involve potatoes, and, I feel that simple is always better. Although my root hash browns are technically not a potato dish, they are delicious. Golden crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. For stove top hash browns I use my skillet, or you could use…
I love Hasselback potatoes. I was introduced to them at dinner a few years back, and that was it, I was hooked. A little crispy on the outside, smooth and soft on the inside, I make them with butter and garlic, delicious. My preference is to make them with red potatoes. Reds cook up creamier,…
I’m kind of new to eggplant, then I got hooked, it’s good and healthy. A very versatile ingredient that can be cooked in many different ways. It’s also easy to prepare, bake it or sauté it. The star of the show or as a side In this particular case, I get home from work, and,…
I’m a fan of meatballs, especially the small ones. Packed with flavor and so versatile. I have a few options to choose from here; turkey and Italian sausage. But, just the other day, I was presented with a new way to make them. Probably closer to true Italian style, using beef and pork. And that’s…
There’s something about stuffing that just seems to make the dish better. Maybe adding texture, flavor, color or, whatever, I just really like it. I have quite a few stuffed recipes here, the usual suspects; chicken breast, poblanos, shells and peppers, but not tenderloin. Tenderloin is called this for a reason, it’s tender and delicious,…
Being a foodie, I’m always looking for something new to cook up. I get my ideas from anywhere, TV, movies, a menu item, conversations with friends and relatives. Sometimes, it’s an existing recipe on the blog that I want to repurpose, redo, or, just take it one step further. In this particular case, I’m taking…
I have a recipe for chicken pot pie, it’s a delicious way to use up leftovers. However, I’m a foodie, I’m always looking for alternative ways to cook things. And then, I found out about savory chicken cake. It’s a different way to use up leftovers, be they chicken or turkey. It’s also more portable…
