From Grist’s As corn and soy fields drown in rainwater, the food crisis deepens: “Think food prices are high? Fasten your seatbelt — and prepare to tighten it. The bad weather combined with dubious federal policies means we’re … well, shucked.” [Hat tip to Dawn for the link]
This weekend is Father’s Day. What better way to thank the man who helped conceive you (hopefully) than something grilled. So hand that man a beer and NOW GET COOKING!
Keilbasa Apple Kabobs
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1 [...]
[Editor's Note: Sorry this is a day late. That was my bad. - Kyle]
This serves up a nice thin, breaded chicken breast topped with a flavorful lime-butter sauce. NOW GET COOKING!
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes, juiced
6 tablespoons butter
1 [...]
From Alternet’s Food Riots Erupt Worldwide: “World food prices rose by 39 percent in the last year. Rice alone rose to a 19-year high in March — an increase of 50 per cent in two weeks alone — while the real price of wheat has hit a 28-year high. As a result, food riots erupted [...]
I was never a big pasta eater — and I’m still not — but this recipe has everything I do like. It’s just a great summertime meal. — NOW GET COOKING!
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts, grilled
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
2 red bell peppers, julienned
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/2 cup chicken [...]
From the Rutland Herald’s New Rutland restaurant, Table 24, aims for June openinge: “Rutland native Stephen Sawyer thinks he knows just what the downtown needs — upscale comfort food at a reasonable price in a cozy atmosphere. With that concept in mind, Table 24 will open in early June in the spot once occupied by [...]
Ok, here’s a recipe for ya: meat rolled up in meat, then wrapped with bacon, and grilled. How much better can you get? Sure, you might have a heart attack after this meal, but at least you’ll die with a smile on your face. NOW GET COOKING!
Ingredients
6 split chicken breasts
1/2 lb Italian sausage meat
3 cloves [...]
From the Washington Post’s Big Bellies Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease: “People who have big bellies in their 40s are much more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in their 70s, according to new research that links the middle-age spread to fading minds for the first time.”
Bring on the meat!
There’s nothing better than a casserole for Sunday dinner. So why not a BBQ casserole? Spring is here, after all. And though there may still be snow on the ground up in Vermont-land, here in the sunny southern New England, we’re grillin’!
NOW GET COOKING!
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 [...]
St Paddy’s day is next week. With a name like Shawn Patrick Callahan, a daughter named Shannon, and a son named Finn, of course I am going to make some Guinness stew. With my help, you can too.
NOW GET COOKING!
Ingredients
2 pounds stewing beef
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 [...]
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