Tag Archive | "Italian Cuisine"
Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped, 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp red [...]
Continue reading...Macaroni in Spinach and Cream Sauce
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Last afternoon I sat thinking about what can make with spinach since I had to consume it yesterday itself. I desperately wanted to prepare something different to avoid ending up preparing the usual spinach vegetable or curry or parathas, and so on. I had stocked macaroni last week , so suddenly this recipe struck my mind. I [...]
Continue reading...Easy Baked Chicken
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ingredients: 2 medium size chicken breasts; skinless, 1 egg, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp garlic powder, Italian bread crumbs, Butter. Method: Beat the egg, add salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk well. Then dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Repeat the process one more time and then lineup the chicken breasts into [...]
Continue reading...Herbed Bread
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 10 gms fresh yeast, 1 tbsp margarine, 1 cup mixed herbs, 1 cup toned milk, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper. Method: Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water and cover it and set aside for 10 minutes. Sift the flour with salt and then add herbs to it. Add margarine to it [...]
Continue reading...Quick Margherita Pizza
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ingredients: 1 12″ pizza crust, 4-5 plum tomatoes; chopped, 2 plum tomatoes; thinly sliced, 1 onion; chopped, 1 clove of garlic; minced, 2 tbsp + 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; roughly chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, A pinch of white sugar, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese; shredded. Method: To prepare the sauce: Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. [...]
Continue reading...10 minute Cheese Garlic Pasta
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Feeling hungry? And you cannot wait till you cook your meal? Then here is an interesting 10 minute pasta recipe (not the traditional way) that is easy to cook, in less time and will satisy your hunger. Ingredients: 2 cups shell pasta or macaroni (or any pasta), 2 small white onions; finely chopped, 10-12 cloves of garlic; finely chopped, 1 tomato; finely [...]
Continue reading...Zucchini Chilli Garlic Spaghetti
Friday, January 9, 2009
Ingredients: 250gms spaghetti, 5-6 zucchini; thinly sliced, 2 red chillies; thinly sliced, 3-4 pods of garlic; minced, 1 tsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, Juice of 1 lemon, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Boil the spaghetti as per instructions on the package. Drain them and toss little oil, set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and red chilli and roast for [...]
Continue reading...Sesame Parmesan Chicken
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), 1/4 cup lightly roasted sesame seeds, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 tsp dried mixed herbs or Italian sesoning, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg; beaten. Method: Preheat the oven to 350-400 d F or 175-200 d C. Combine all the ingredients except egg, in a shallow dish. Then dip each chicken breast into the [...]
Continue reading...Insalata Caprese Salad (Mozzarella and Tomato Salad)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Ingredients: 3 plum tomatoes; sliced, 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese; sliced in 1/4 inch thickness, 1 tbsp drained capers, Black or green olives; chopped (optional). For the dressing- 1 tbsp peppercorns; coarsely crushed, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbsp white vinegar 4-5 basil leaves; freshly chopped, Salt to taste. Method: Arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella cheese slices alternately on a nice decorative plate. Mix together [...]
Continue reading...Pasta Carbonara
Monday, October 6, 2008
Ingredients: Serves 2 1/2 packet Whole wheat spaghetti 2 onions; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, (or Ham or bacon if you like), 2 eggs; beaten, 8-10 peppercorns; crushed, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt to taste, Olive oil. Method: Boil water and cook the spaghetti into the pan and add 1 tbsp oil to it. Or [...]
Continue reading...Herb Dressing
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil, 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp dry oregano, 1/4 tsp dry thyme, 1/4 tsp dry basil or few fresh leaves; chopped, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced onion, Salt to taste. Method: Mix together all the ingredients in a jar with an airtight lid. Shake well and pour over you favorite salad. You [...]
Continue reading...Herbed Chicken Drumsticks
Friday, October 3, 2008
Ingredients: 3-4 chicken drumsticks, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried marjoram or oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp plain flour or any other flour, 1 egg, beaten, 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs, Butter or vegetable oil for frying. Method: Marinate the chicken with salt and pepper for 1/2 an hour, if you like. In a shallow bowl combine breadcrumbs, herbs, salt [...]
Continue reading...Garlic Bread
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ingredients: Italian or French Loaf or any long loaf, 5-6 garlic cloves, 1 cup butter; melted at room temperature, 1 tsp dry thyme; crushed. Method: Make slits to the to divide it into sections almost 3/4th of its depth. Nicely mince the garlic. Then mix it with butter, sprinkle thyme and mix well. Now with the butter knife apply this garlic butter in each [...]
Continue reading...Italian-style Scrambled Eggs
Monday, September 15, 2008
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, 1 tbsp pesto sauce, Freshly ground pepper as per taste, Salt to taste, Olive oil for frying, Your favorite Italian bread to serve. Method: Heat olive oil in a pan/skillet. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, add pesto sauce, salt and pepper to it. Whisk well and then add to the pan. Keep the heat on low-medium flame. [...]
Continue reading...Chili Spaghetti
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Ingredients: 1 packet (7 ounces) spaghetti, 2 small onions; diced, 2 cups tomato paste, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 cup grated cheese of your choice, 1 1/2 pound mince, (any meat of your choice) Salt to taste Method: Cook the spaghetti as per instructions given on the package. Meanwhile heat little oil in a pan and saute onions till soft. Then [...]
Continue reading...Spaghetti in Balsamic Cream Sauce
Friday, August 15, 2008
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 cup thick cream, 1/4 onion; ground, 2-3 garlic cloves; minced, 2 tsp chicken bouillon powdered (chicken cubes), 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, 2 cups cooked spaghetti. Method: Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add onion. Saute till it is dark brown in color. Then add garlic, balsamic vinegar, cook for a minute. Then sprinkle [...]
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