My Cooking Blog

This quick and easy dish can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. Tender, juicy chicken and healthy, sweet edamame combine with rich shiitake mushrooms in a tasty sauce for the perfect Chinese New Year dinner!

Venison is a very lean cut of meat, so it benefits from the addition of fat. In this recipe, pork fat combines with a delicious combination of rich, meaty mushrooms and fresh herbs to make a ragout that, when rolled in the roast, imparts amazing flavor to the venison meat. The bacon acts as a baster to add further flavor and moistness to the roast. Roll up your sleeves and take your time with this one; it is well worth the effort!

Delicious, moist banana muffins are elevated to another level with the addition of mascarpone cheese, whipped with cream cheese, butter and honey. Yum.

Fresh ginger, garlic, honey and soy sauce combine to create a delicious marinade and cooking sauce. Not all soy sauces are created equal! The combination of light and dark soy sauces give the sauce a wide range of flavors. Enjoy this with rice and steamed broccoli for a quick and simple meal.

This stir fry combines tender chicken breast and crunchy asparagus in a delicious sauce that is created right in the wok. Browning all of the ingredients is essential to add hearty richness to this dish.

Balsamic vinegar tenderizes and imparts a rich, slightly sweet flavor to the chicken and helps the skin brown to crisp, delicate goodness. Tarragon and garlic combine deliciously with the vinegar and pepper to season this moist, juicy chicken. Roast this bird butterflied to maximize the surface area for browning and to help ensure even cooking throughout.

Lean, ground venison lends itself well to this delicious and satisfying dish. Caramelized onions impart their sweet, delicate flavor to the smooth but rich gravy, and simple buttered noodles finish off the meal.

Chicken braised with white wine, oregano, thyme and garlic is given a hearty twist by browning small red-skinned potatoes in the chicken drippings. Butter finishes off the rich and tasty sauce. Serve with your favorite pinot grigio and crusty bread for a delicious meal!

Small, tender, green soybeans, better known as edamame, are full of flavor, rich in protein, and low in fat. Delicious as a snack on their own, they are a natural addition to main dishes. This stir fry combines tender pork with the hearty beans in a flavorful sauce, peppered with garlic, ginger and onion. A quick and easy dish, too!

Cooking fish with an asian flair is a delicious way to add some variety to your menu. Here, a salty/sweet soybean (miso) paste adds depth to firm fleshed catfish. The dish is balanced by crispy, fresh bean sprouts, tossed with tasty ginger, garlic, onions and bacon.