I have been eating very healthy, good for you food but today I had this urge for some melted, cheesy sauce food. I didn’t want to go overboard with the cheese, just enough to have some type of a creamy sauce. But I still wanted to keep it somewhat healthy. So today I went…
Tag: Mushrooms
Linguine with Sauteed Mushrooms, Toasted Walnuts and Crispy Prosciutto
Today is a good day to stay indoors and do whatever needs to be taken care of. Cleaning, laundry, working out, deep conditioning your hair, vegging to the television, blogging and of course-cooking. I always find pasta to be a great to-go-to meal because it is a comfort food and can be prepared with so…
Portobello “Pizzas”
Who doesn’t love pizza? You cannot go into any city in the USA and not find at least 5 different pizza joints, and that’s just the small towns. Here, in New York City, they are everywhere! Why? well, if no one ate pizza, why would anyone in their right mind open a pizza place, right?…
Beef Tenderloin with Portabello Mushrooms served on a bed of Arugula
This post is for all of my friends who have requested a “Meat” meal. This one is about as “meaty” as I can think of, and delicious! I enjoy beef tenderloin the most. It has delicious flavor and is very tender. You really don’t need to eat a whole lot because it is so satisfying….
Sauteed Vegetables
A beautiful vegetable medley that’s ready to eat in 5 minutes. Just saute these beauties in a little olive oil and butter, season with salt and pepper and drizzle a little fresh lemon juice! Very easy, very healthy and very delicious! I used a mix of asparagus, mushroom and red onion since they compliment each…
Beef Tenderloin Shish Kabobs
Who says you need a barbecue grill and the summer to make a delicious grilled shish kabob? Just put on some summer music and turn on your stove. It’s February and the temperature was around 54 degrees today. It made me think of summer, barbecues, swimming, the ocean and so I wanted to make a…
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto, is an Italian rice that is very creamy and full of flavor. Arborio rice is its name. It’s an easy although time consuming dish to prepare but once you taste it you will agree it is worth the wait. Depending on the amount you make, usually 25-30 minutes of constant attention. You can…
Chicken With Mushrooms and Spinach
Chicken is a tasty low fat meat that has many nutritional values for our bodies. It is high in protein, which is important for growing and maintaining muscle mass, it is rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) which is essential for cancer protection. One small serving of chicken can meet your daily requirements of niacin. Niacin…
Friday Night Pizza
Making home made pizza with family and friends is so much fun, especially on a Friday night. We added our favorite toppings, placed it in the oven and while waiting for this tasty meal we opened a bottle of red wine. Great family, friends, food and wine are the best combination. This pizza was made…
Tarragon Chicken with Mushrooms and Onions in a White Wine Reduction
Tarragon Chicken with Mushrooms and Onions in a White Wine Reduction Tarragon is an herb that has a lovely licorice taste that mildly flavors our food. It is also a very popular herb used in French cuisine. Tarragon is a wonderful medicinal herb that aids with our digestive system. It has been known to aid…
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