If you are like me and adore Indian food, you might understand the one issue that I have with it. When entering an Indian restaurant I’m usually hungry on the verge of cannibalism. I scan the starters and mentally choose everything on there, before settling for one with a mound of popadoms and a pickle tray. ...

Petto di Polo Marinato con Salvia Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen 3 lbs - boneless, skinless chicken-breast Fresh sage leaves Freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves of garlic – crushed and chopped Slice the chicken breast into thin slices. Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Lay a bay leaf on one side of the chicken breast ...

Peperoni Arrostiti Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen Ingredients: 3 green, yellow or red bell peppers ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 clove garlic – crushed and chopped 3 tablespoons grated Romano Cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp crushed hot red pepper, chopped coarsely ½ cup chicken stock ½ cup grated mozzarella Olive oil Preheat oven to 375 degrees: Drizzle the bottom of a ...

Adapted from: Pillsbury Christmas 2009 Ingredients: 3 eggs: separated ½ cup milk ½ cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon peel ½ cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Preheat oven 350 degrees: Grease a pie plate. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks, stir in milk, lemon juice and lemon peel. Add sugar, flour and beat until smooth. In another small bowl, beat egg whites ...

Ingredients: 8-10 potatoes – cleaned with skin 1 ½ tablespoons of Living the Gourmet Signature Spice Rub 4 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven 350 degrees: Clean and slice the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place the potato slices in a large bowl. Add the Living the Gourmet Signature Spice Rub and the olive oil and ...

Lenticchie Brasate Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Ingredients: 2 cups brown lentils 1 medium onion – diced 2 medium carrots – peeled and diced 1 stalk celery – diced 2 bay leaves ½ cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ tsp ground black pepper 4 cups shredded fresh spinach – washed & drained Pour enough cold water over the lentils, onions, carrots, ...

Adapted from: Pillsbury Christmas 2008 Ingredients: ¾ cup whole cranberry sauce ¼ cup brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tsps baking powder 1 cup milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 egg whites Preheat oven 400 degrees: Place 12 muffin cups in the cup-cake tin and place 1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce in each cup followed by 1 teaspoon ...

Adapted from: Weight Watchers’ Annual Recipes for Success 2009 Ingredients: 1 - 16 oz package carrots – cut diagonally 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tsp mustard seeds ½ cup chopped onions 1 clove garlic – chopped 1 tsp brown sugar 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tablespoons fresh cilantro - chopped 2 tablespoons orange juice Steam carrots until they are tender. In a frying pan over medium ...

Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless chicken breast – sliced thin Breadcrumbs ½ cup Balsamic vinegar Olive oil Stuffing: Fresh Basil leaves Mozzarella cheese – sliced Sun dried tomatoes – sliced Fresh garlic – crushed and chopped Quick Marinara Sauce: 4 plum tomatoes – diced ½ tsp capers plus tsp caper juice Few fresh basil leaves – ripped 3 cloves garlic – crushed and chopped Dash of black pepper Dash of red pepper ...

Ingredients: 1 cup rice - uncooked Dash of turmeric Ingredients for Chili: 4 medium tomatoes – chopped 1 medium Jalapeño – chopped with seeds 1 medium onion – chopped 2 stalks celery – chopped 2 carrots – chopped 3 cloves garlic - crushed & chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons Paprika ½ tsp black pepper 1 – 28 ...