TheFoodTasting

leave me for you chili

i'm very picky about my chili as i get terrible heartburn. this is how my mom always made it and it's the only way i'll eat it. it's one of my favorite things to make in the colder months. yes there is a story behind the name. my best friend lived

20 minute easy ravioli or tortellini bolognese

a very easy and great tasting pasta dinner to serve to the family on those busy weeknights. i serve this with a salad or veggie and warm bread. this recipe is courtesy of rosetto.

all purpose dinner crepes batter

this basic crepe recipe can be used for all your dinner entree crepes. it is great because you can wrap them in plastic, wrap them in foil and freeze them for when you want to whip up a quick elegant dinner. recipes for fillings will be posted separately.

aloo rasdar indian potato in gravy ala rukshana

my old roomie rukshana sent this to me when she returned home to india, many moons ago. it's hard to say how many it serves, i've only ever made as a side dish. if you're new to dried mango powder, most asian food stores carry it, although i don't think

arroz mexicana mexican rice

this is a really good mexican rice recipe. i thought my kids would never want anything but the "spanish rice" that comes in a box, but as they grew their tastes matured too, thank goodness! i like to use fresh raw peas and corn kernels when possible. try

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balsamic coconut milk sauce

chef rob pronk at hopkins hotel in belize as printed in the cookbook 'flavors of belize'. please use a good quality aged balsamic. i tested this sauce over steamed summer vegetables: zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli; leftover brown rice. unusual yet de

banana chocolate chip bread pudding vegan

easy, creamy, chocolatey!! recipe from veganomicon by isa chandra moskowitz and terry hope romero.

barb s sauteed swiss chard

we love swiss chard. i have been making white swiss chard like this for years. my daughter-in-laws italian mother use to make her swiss chard like this, that is how i came by this recipe. the white broad stem swiss chard works best.

beef and pine nuts in sweet black pepper sauce

simplified version of a homemakers magazine recipe- the original was garnished with lily bulbs and asparagus!

best ever banana walnut and caramel cake

i have made this cake a couple of times now, and everytime i make it, it just tastes better and better. it is so moist and will stay that way if covered with plastic wrap and kept out of the fridge. for all you banana cake lovers, this is the one to try.

bettys ultimate spaghetti

this is a fantastic spaghetti. i never, never order spaghetti when we dine out. i find it very bland, offering mostly tomato sauce with out much flavor. this is my wifes recipe and our family and friends love it.