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…
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…
According to the Collins English dictionary: “Chili: A dish made from meat or beans, or sometimes both, with a thick sauce of tomatoes, and powdered or fresh chilies.” Well, if I use this definition, my 30 minute turkey chili, is, in fact a true chili, borne from the need for something to eat, and absolutely delicious. In the effort to eat healthier, one of the things I’ve…
I’m a really big fan of chicken breast, it’s so versatile, and, can be cooked in so many ways. On this occasion, I’m going to use my air fryer. My crispy air fryer breaded chicken breast is versatile in itself. In a bun with lettuce, tomato and some mayo. It’s the base for an amazing…
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,…
If you’re a reader of my blog, you’ll know, it’s in every recipe. It’s a building block of any savory base. Onion, pepper and garlic are my go to mirepoix. But why? What is it about garlic? Does it have medicinal qualities? And, what about the vampire myth? Why is it so pungent raw, yet…
Most cultures have a basic dish that goes with just about anything they make. In Latin cuisine, it’s black beans, they pair with everything. Because of it’s popularity, there are so many different ways to prepare it. And, pouring a can of beans into a pot and heating them up is not one of them.…
