Gastronomous

Fresh Salsa

Gastronomous — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:54:44 +0000

Summer and roadside produce stands seems to hand in hand. Local farmers have plentiful bounties and are always willing to sell straight to the customer ! We all love the idea of a bargain, but when I read the sign ” all local organic produce” , “fresh herbs” and “plum tomatoes” I had to stop! For [...]

Buffalo Chile

Gastronomous — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:12:29 +0000

We love chili! Not the greasy chili that will send you to the pepto bismol but the tasty chili that is lean flavorful delicious and nutritious. We tried making chili with several types of meats , from turkey to venison, they were all chili in the academic sense but some struck a lovely note with all tasters. The top [...]

Guacamole

Gastronomous — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:06:14 +0000

How we love guacamole! But how do we not love the store-bought weird grey- looking stuff! Our quest for the perfect guacamole started a couple of years ago thanks to the generosity ( and overstock) of a neighbors guacamole tree. Although avocados might have a bad rap or being fatty, they contain 0 trans fats and do contain 20 vitamins a a cargo [...]

Kale and Zucchini Pie

Gastronomous — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:15:52 +0000

Kale is a leafy green vegetable related to mustards, broccoli and collards. It is incredibly packed with vitamins A , C and K, and is considered a great anti-inflammatory. It’s glycemic load is 3 ,This means it will not make your blood sugar spike . But how does it taste? It’s zippy and simply yummy in traditional soups and stews but, did [...]

Green Beans, Sausage & Sweet Tomatoes

Gastronomous — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:13 +0000

Are you short on time and want to prepare a wonderful dinner? As they say necessity is the mother of many inventions, but don’t let the lack of time deprive you and your family from enjoying a delicious dish! Nowadays you markets have an assortment of chicken sausages. They have less fat than the traditional pork sausage and come in varieties [...]

Sweet Ginger Love Tomato Jam

Gastronomous — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:23:58 +0000

Did you know that that there is a tomato called ’Pomme d’Amour’ ? Literally it translates to ”love apple” Pomme d’Amour (French for “love apple”) is similar to these small-fruit tomatoes that were mostly grown for ornament; however, the mild, pinkish-red tomatoes are ideal for garden snacking, salads, and drying. Because they re so hard to find, we used Roma tomatoes for [...]

Foie Gras Salad by Petrossian

Gastronomous — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:07:23 +0000

Thinking of a romatic Valentine’s day dinner which requires little fuss? Try this tempting luscious foie gras salad. The man issue with foie gras is the quality, get a bad one and your are one step away from .. well cat food. Get the right one and you are in for a treat from the gods or pleasure… The crisp [...]

Grape Tomato Italian Bruschetta

Gastronomous — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:59:14 +0000

Bruschetta are delicious starters, they appeal to most palates and are so easy to prepare. A key ingredient is a tasty tomato, but where to get a tomato that is tasty in the middle or winter? It’s not that there are dozens of farmers markets with luscious fruits on display. Market tomatoes are , well, forcefully ripened, mushy and bland in flavor. [...]

Bolognese Sauce (Tomato & Meat)

Gastronomous — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:56:18 +0000

It’s sooooo cold! How about something simple, hearty and simply delicious? Taking a step back on memory lane ,I remember my dearest Grandma making the best of what she had, Italian style. So it was customary for her to make spaghetti and meatballs. But if time was short and appetites were calling for food, she would make [...]

Sticky Toffee Cookies

Gastronomous — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:04:41 +0000

In the mood for a sweetheart of a cookie that will not take all day to make? These sticky toffee cookies hit the spot. I first tried these delights at a holiday cookie swap and been hooked ever since. They are the perfect Valentines day treat! Use peanuts instead of regular walnuts in case of allergies 2 [...]

Chicken Parmesan

Gastronomous — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:06:26 +0000

It’s cold and we crave comfort food. We has our mashed potatoes, our pot roast, our oven roasted chicken, ham pot pie. We are ready for some hearty Italian goodness! One of our favorite heart dishes is the wonderful chicken parmesan: breaded chicken topped with sauce and mozzarella served on a bed of linguini or spaghetti. The recipe calls for [...]

Spaghetti With Grape Tomatoes And Chicken Sausage

Gastronomous — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:39:29 +0000

A delicious and quick pasta dish perfect for a mid week dinner. The savory of the sausage compliments the sweetness of the tomatoes. The white pepper makes the flavor of the cherry tomatoes pop. Try whole wheat pasta for extra fiber and texture. We did our with chicken sausage, but turkey sausage is just as [...]

Steak Diane

Gastronomous — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:42:26 +0000

Steak Diane The classic steak dish as prepared by world-class Master Chefs just in time for a romantic for two menu. The question remains: who is Diane? Believe it or not, steak Diane is a tribute to the goddess of the hunt herself: Diana! How the pepper and the wine came in to [...]

Squash zucchini and shallot bake

Gastronomous — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:10:09 +0000

Are Starches ruining your complexion? Do you miss potatoes like crazy but must reduce your carbs? Then this zucchini, yellow squash and shallot bake is just for you! What an simple and elegant dish to accompany a roast, baked fish or scrambled eggs. If you add tomatoes you’ll have a completely deconstructed ratatouille ! It’s extremely fast to make , it took [...]

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Gastronomous — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:32:45 +0000

We LOVE potato chips! We love the crunch, the taste and , like any finger food how much fun the are to eat! We also love chips make with other vegetables like parsnip and turnip. But our favorite chip that is not made with russets is the sweet potato chip. Potato Chips come in baked or fried [...]