As many of you know, Indian food is very flavorful, savory, and aromatic. Hayderabadi Chicken Biryani, stands out among a variety of dishes, found in Indian Cuisine. I first was introduced to Indian food, at the young age of twelve, when my mother had an idea to try a local Indian Restaurant for dinner, one night. The rest of course, is history... Food History, at that! The good news is, this recipe can be classified, as a one-pot meal! Although the rice, and meat, or vegetables are prepared separately, the two are combined, to cook together, during the final phase. For this recipe, here's what you'll need: For the Marinade:            1-2lbs Chicken Drumsticks & Thighs (skin removed)            Garlic Cloves            Fresh Ginger            Sprigs of Fresh Mint  ...

  If you've ever been to a Middle-Eastern, or Mediterranean Restaurant, you might have seen this dish as part of a wide variety of mezze, or appetizer platters on the table. Cig Kofte or, Chikufta, is a raw meatball dish in Armenian, and Middle-Eastern cuisine, very similar to Kibbeh Nayeh, and to a lesser extent to Steak Tartare. It is traditionally made with either beef or lamb, a vegetarian variety may also be served. Ciğ Köfte may be served as an appetizer, or mezze. In the beef variant, ground beef is used. Tendons and fat are removed before grinding the beef. Relatively expensive high-quality beef has to be used so that the meat can be safely served raw. London Broil, or Top Round, are are recommended choices for the ground beef. Since lamb is considered a "clean meat", it is often used for Ciğ Köfte instead of beef. Armenians  use Ciğ Köfte as a mezze, served almost cold. The raw meat ball, or Kofte, is not kept overnight and is reserved for special occ...

  If you're having a busy week, here's something that will make those weeknight meals a lot easier for you! The best part about this recipe, is that it's fast, fresh, and relatively easy on a budget! In this recipe, I'm going to teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch, using simple ingredients. Let's get into it! Here's what you'll need:                      3 & 1/3 Cups Semolina Flour                      4 Large Eggs                      2 Tbsp Water                      1 Tbsp Olive Oil              ...

   If you're searching for the perfect recipe for your next potluck or, PTA Luncheon, you've come to the right place! I have just the thing for you! Allow me to suggest my recipe for Tuscan Pasta Salad, also known as, Mediterranean Style Pasta Salad. If you love Feta Cheese, Pasta, and Mediterranean food, especially farfalle pasta? This is it! Let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                                      16 oz Farfalle or, any short Pasta                         ...

  If you're searching for some comfort food recipes, or are having one of those days where, it's cloudy, and gloomy, or it's been raining, and cold outside, look no further! I've got the perfect weeknight meal for you! Here's one of my favorites, and a longtime family recipe for I call The Ultimate Tuna Casserole! An easy recipe for your weeknight meals, that features canned tuna! This is the perfect go to recipe, especially if you're in a pinch! Here's what you'll need:                                                                   For The Biscuits: 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Sugar 1 Stick Cold Unsalted Butter 3/4 Cu...

  Here's an easy Pesto Sauce Recipe for all you Italian food lovers! Pesto Sauce is so versatile, you can spread it on your favorite type of bread, and serve it as an appetizer, (with, or without Parmesan cheese)or make it ahead of time, and add it as a finishing touch to any pasta dish! It also pairs well with chicken. It serves as a great vegan option too(just omit the Parmesan cheese). Pesto Sauce is one of my favorite all-time recipes, and I'm going to share it with you! Now, let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                   1 Bunch Fresh Basil(I used a Purple Basil variety)                    ...

   If you like seafood, especially Crab meat, you will absolutely love making the perfect crab cakes! Here's one of my go to recipes for a light snack, or great appetizers. You, and your guests will enjoy this especially if you love sea fare. An All-American classic that originated in Baltimore, during the 1930's, Crab Cakes have been a staple in American Cuisine, ever since! Today, I'll teach you just how easy it is to make Crab Cakes, with this somple recipe! Let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                       Lump Crab Meat(you can also use fresh)              Crackers              Breadcrumbs              Old Bay Seasoning         ...

  If you love French Cooking, here's an easy recipe for you! Chef Nicko's take on a classic French dish, Chicken Cordon Bleu! Sometimes, referred to as simply, Cordon Bleu, the name alludes to a dish prepared with the highest standards of excellence, and comes from Henry III, Knights of the Order. Blue cordons, were also worn by respective cooks, and chefs in the kitchen brigade during the 1500's. Making this chicken dish, is simple, easy, and most of all, very delicious! The perfect recipe for your weeknight meals! Let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                              Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts                Ham (good quality) I use French Jambon                Gruyere, or ...

Are you a lover of all things Italian? Have you been wondering what happens when you combine two worlds? Especially in cooking? Well, have I got the recipe for you! In this recipe, I'll be marrying Baby Back Ribs with Italian Sausage! That's right! With this method, you'll be able to turn any cut of meat into Italian Sausage without a meat grinder or, sausage maker! It'll taste just like Italian Sausage, but without the sausage. This recipe never compromises flavor, and won't disappoint! For this recipe, you'll need:                      Baby Back Ribs Slab(Pork)                      2 Cloves Garlic (minced)                      Worcestershire Sauce         ...

   Are you in search of a tasty side dish that is healthy too? Today, I'm coming to you with one of my all time favorite recipes, that has been in my family for ages. A lot of my viewers have asked me how to cook Bulgur Wheat, so today, we're talking about this very tasty grain. Armenians are famous for making Bulgur using the best ingredients, so I'm going to walk you through this recipe real quick, because, it's that easy to make. For this recipe, you'll need:                                            1 1/2 Cup Coarse Bulgur #4                                        ...

Okay, so you've been one of my subscribers for months, now, and you feel as though, I haven't really given you anything you can call extraordinary? Well, here's something I've had up my sleeve since the mid 90's! It's a dish that's close to my gut, as well as my heart! Yup, you guessed it! It's Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Rice! No, this isn't your classic creamy Parmesan rice recipe! It's a drier version, that doesn't eat like Risotto, or anything close to that! Check it out! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                          Large Shrimp(Peeled & devained)                   ...

This is a recipe that's very simple to make, using basic ingredients, but you'll feel like you're in Rome. You know the saying:"When in Rome, do as the Romans do?" Well, with Cacio e Pepe, you'll be doing just that! This is an ancient Roman dish, that has withstood the test of time immemorial. It has made its way into modern times, as a staple in Italian cooking! From the hustle and, bustle of busy streets in Rome, to various cities across America, you'll find Cacio e Pepe anywhere, that's if you know just where to look! I'm going to break it down for you into basic components, using a more hands on, do it yourself approach, as I do in all my recipes. Here's what you'll need:                                                    ...

   It's "Taco-Tuesday," and many of you might be celebrating this special day of the week, with none other than, your favorite tacos! On that very flavorful note, let me introduce you to one of my favorite taco recipes. Al Pastor tacos, were invented by Middle-Eastern immigrants that migrated to Mexico City, during the early 1900's. Commonly known as, "tacos arabes," in many parts of the country, Al Pastor is prepared in a very special way. It all starts with heavily marinated slabs of pork shoulder, that are stacked neatly on a vertical roasting spit, and prepared outdoors.  Let me show  you how to make this at home, using the oven, and a roasting pan. For this recipe, you'll need:                                                ...

  Do you simply, love Chinese food? Have you ever been to a Dim Sum Restaurant? Are you curious as to how dumplings are made? Although, this dish goes by many names, here's the authentic Chinese way to make Jiaozi, or Wonton. In the past, I've always made my own dumpling wrappers, but this time, I decided to take a quick shortcut, just to show you how easy this can be! With Lunar New Year(Winter Solstice), just around the corner, you may want to practice this recipe so, you too, can receive good fortune this coming year! For this recipe, you'll need:                                            Ground Pork Shoulder                           ...