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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is one of the simplest and most delicious Italian dishes. The name means “hunter’s stew”.  This is Italian comfort food at its best. I like to make this recipe with a combination of boneless chicken thighs and breast meat in a 1:1 ratio, all cut into bite-sized bits and seared quickly in olive oil. The reason for using different parts of the chicken is that thighs provide softer texture and extra fat, and breast meat is firm and often favored by people. The mixture of two is truly perfect in a stew.

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Mandarin Orange Muffins

Mandarin Orange Muffins are a delightful morning snack, with a subtle citrus flavor and light texture. The recipe is simple to follow and uses just a few basic ingredients, including mandarin oranges and their syrup. These muffins are a great alternative to sweeter options, with a delicate balance of sweetness and tanginess that pairs beautifully …

Bok Choy

Bok Choy Soup

Vegetarian Bok Choy soup is light and full of savory flavor. It is based on a Chinese-style soup recipe with some shortcuts. In this version, vegetarian broth can be substituted with water flavored with Better than Bouillon vegetable base or a vegetable bouillon cube. I also like to use dried shiitake mushrooms and soak them …

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Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi translates to potato (Aloo) and cauliflower (Gobi) curry. There are different versions of Aloo Gobi. This recipe makes a Punjabi style (North Indian) dish, which means that there is no sauce, and the vegetables are sautéed with oil in their juices and with spices.  This curry is easy and quick to make; the …

Napa cabbage with leek and pickle

Napa Cabbage Salad with Leek and Pickle

Napa cabbage salad with leeks and pickles has a savory taste.  It is delicious served with any kind of meats, sandwiches etc.  This salad is opposite in flavor to the first Napa cabbage salad I introduced on this blog:  Napa Cabbage Salad with Carrot and Apple The taste is original, sour and salty with a …

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Hunter’s Stew

Hunter’s stew, or Bigos as it is called in Poland, is a national Polish dish. It is very popular, and almost every family prepares it in their own way. All versions of Bigos have two main ingredients: sauerkraut and fresh cabbage. The rest varies and can include fresh and cured meats, kielbasa, dried mushrooms, prunes, …

Napa cabbage with carrot and apple

Napa Cabbage with Carrot and Apple

Napa Cabbage with Carrot and Apple makes a wonderful side addition to any meat.  Its sweet and sour taste is light and refreshing. Most importantly, this is a simple and quick salad made and dressed in one bowl.

Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

Chocolate pecan banana bread is by far the best type of banana bread I have ever had. Surprisingly, it is lighter and less sticky than typical banana bread and, in my opinion, more flavorful and elegant-looking. In this recipe, there is a good balance of chocolate and nuts. Using half the amount of nuts than chocolate benefits the overall palette of this cake. Pecans can be substituted with walnuts with a slightly less mild taste. Additionally, rum can be added to spice it up a little, although many people will prefer it more mellow in taste.

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