Category: Foods from Around the World

Mushroom and Ham Risotto

I love risotto.  It’s just so full of “creamy” delicious rice!  Some argue that is is hard to make and requires a lot of time and effort.  It definitely takes a lot...

Minestrone

Mike loves Minestrone soup. I don’t really understand it, but the fact that I don’t like beans may have something to do with that. Minestrone is actually pretty easy to make and...

Margherita Pizza

Mike’s favorite pizza restaurant is a place in Washington D.C. called Two Amy’s.  I have to admit, their pizza is amazing!  My favorite pizza there is the Margherita pizza, with buffalo mozzarella....

Chicken Chow Mein

There is just something amazingly delicious about chow mein.  When I would go to Panda Express, I always prefer to get the side of chow mein vs getting half or all fried...

Spaghetti and Meatballs

I’ve always wanted to try to make my own meatballs. The ones in the package from Costco are OK, but I’ve never really liked them that much. The ones that I’ve had...

Bacon Avocado Pizza

I love the chicken club pizza from California Pizza Kitchen.  They use all the wonderful items in a chicken club sandwich as toppings for a pizza.  It’s genius.  It also really helps...

Chinese Chicken Broccoli

I love chicken in general, especially chicken thighs.  I also like meals which are quick and easy to make.  Since I don’t like vegetables, I try to find ways to incorporate the...

Cilantro Soup

Cilantro soup.  Yes, I know it sounds weird but it is really worth a try, especially if you have a bunch of cilantro at home.  It does taste a lot like cilantro...

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

A versatile and simple pizza dough made from the simplest of ingredients… water, flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.   This easy to make pizza dough, is based upon the classic Neapolitan Pizza....