Chinese cooking has become one of my fortes throughout my culinary career. This time, I'm coming at you with a very popular Chinese takeout dish, that's inspired me from the original beef with string bean in black bean sauce, or as the Chinese call it:"Sticks Killed Cattle." As awkward as that may seem, it's probably just a figure of speech. In any case, within the past fifteen years, I've noticed a lower calorie version hitting the local restaurants. I'd like to take this opportunity to reintroduce you to, what I call, a Chinese food classic! For a vegan, or vegetarian alternative on this dish, you can certainly substitute the chicken, for tofu or, just leave it out entirely, and proceed to make this using only green beans as a base for the dish itself. Otherwise, all you carnivores, and omnivores alike, will surely enjoy this one! For this recipe, you'll need: 1lb Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast (thinly sliced)         ...

  This time, I'm coming to you with an all-time classic Italian Pasta dish! For all you Pasta lovers, this is the real deal! One of the most delicious recipes ever! None other than Spaghetti alla Carbonara. This dish was popularized during 1944, when Italy was freed by the allied powers, as American officers requested it. Since then, it has been known as "coal miner's spaghetti," in some parts of the U.S. Traditionally, it is prepared using either, guanciale, pancetta, or bacon. If you don't have pancetta on hand, you can use bacon. No worries! Let's get started! For this recipe you'll need:                                            1 Pack of Spaghetti                                            2 Cloves Garlic (minced)           ...

  Jambalaya is a Louisiana-origin dish of Spanish and French influence, consisting mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. Traditionally, the meat always includes Sausage of some sort, often a smoked sausage such as Andouille, along with some other meat or seafood. Frequently pork, chicken, crayfish, or shrimp is used. The vegetables are usually a soffrito-like mixture known as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cooking, consisting of onion, celery, and green bell pepper, though other vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, chilies, and garlic are also used. After browning and sauteeing the meat and vegetables, rice, seasonings, and broth are added and the entire dish is cooked together until the rice is done. If you're like me, and really enjoy Cajun - Creole recipes, without having to fly to New Orleans, to have some, then, this one's for you! Throughout my life, I've been very fortunate to have sampled different versions of this classic dish. Here's m...