TheFoodTasting

acadia s salmon mushroom stir fry

for dinner, i had thawed two boneless filets of salmon and i didn't have many things to work with for side dishes. also i didn't want to have to go pick anything up at the store, so i winged it. my family loved it and this is how it turned out. enjoy.

amazing hungarian chicken paprikash with dumplings

this recipe has been passed down in my hungarian family for generations and perfected. i now use boneless chicken despite bone-in being the tradition. i think it makes it a little more friendly without losing any taste.

apple and honey baklava

i just created this amazing dessert last night in preparation for the upcoming holiday of rosh hashana, where we eat apples and honey to ensure a sweet year. it's an icky, sticky, gooey mess that tastes amazing, if i do say so myself!

apricot mustard crusted catfish

artichoke and basil dip

this is from a free brochure i picked up recently in the supermarket and is delicious-i did not have parmesan on hand so used ww grated cheddar and it was still fantastic.

augie oliver s italian sausage

to stuff the casings, you will need a meat grinder with a sausage horn attachment. if you don't have such a device, use the mixture to make fried patties by shaping 1/4 cup of filling into a 1/2 inch thick patty and frying in hot oil until golden brown on

autumn fruit salad

i got this recipe off the pampered chef site. i think it's a great way to enjoy fruit in the cooler months. i skip the nuts if i'm going to serve it to my toddler, but she goes crazy for this salad.

bananas foster cupcakes

from borntoenterain.com, i posted it here for safe keeping.

basic green smoothie raw food

this is a basic smoothie recipe. it's what i use in the winter when fresh fruit is more expensive. try adding some healthy extras like flax seeds, parsley, ginger, beets, etc.

bbq chicken pasta

one of my favorites is the bbq chicken pasta at semolina's. this recipe was copied from a cooking demonstration by one of the semolina's chefs on the new orleans pbs station. it's very close to what you get at semolina's. i prefer chicken thighs but if

beer battered fried shrimp

mmmmm...comfort food:) these can be an appetizer or main dish, depending on what you pair them with--but there never seems to be enough because even the most hard-core seafood haters (like me...) seem to love shrimp! go figure! if you can, get your shrimp

best bajan oxtail stew

i learned to make this when i was living in barbados. my friend, who is the grandson of a well known local cook in speightstown (mile and a quarter), never used measurements, so everything here is approximated to the best of my ability. feel free to play