Author Archives: Kevin Peter

Greek Rice

Dinner time!! The most popular side dish to any meat is rice. Now I have a quick easy recipe for Greek rice. Many people, including my family, use the prepackaged rice but sometimes I get the urge to use the … Continue reading

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Italian Mac & Cheese

Here is a little twist on an all time favorite. Italian Mac & Cheese includes cheese, pasta and meat sauce! How to make Italian Mac & Cheese for 4: 1 pack of Cavatappi pasta 3 cups Tomato Meat SauceGrated Mozzarella … Continue reading

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Oregano! A cooking must!

Oregano is the one herb that I always have. This herb works so well in so many different situations. Oregano’s origin is from the Mediterranean and is used in many Greek, Italian and Spanish dishes. Oregano is a must in … Continue reading

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Weekly Dinner Planner

Planning your dinner for the week is one action that will save both time, stress and help eliminate that “What’s for dinner” question! There are many things to consider when planning your meals for the week. Things to consider when … Continue reading

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Lamb for Easter

Easter for my family is huge…and when a meal is being planned you can guarantee that nobody goes home hungry. This year Easter was special, we had my wife’s and Nadia’s family over at my parents. Now there are some … Continue reading

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Wine of the Month April 2010

With spring in the air, I decided to pick a wine for the season. April’s wine comes from the Ernest & Julio Gallo estate in California, it’s a White Zinfandel which retails for just under $10!  Now I am usually … Continue reading

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Italian Popcorn

You’ve decided to stay in and have a movie night. That means popcorn! Here is a simple twist on a classic. How to make Italian Popcorn:1 sack microwave popcorn – not the butter one2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Fusion Hummus

We have all tried Hummus at a certain point. Either bought it or lucky enough that your mom has that special recipe that has been in the family for years. I decided to try and add a twist to the … Continue reading

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Italian Sausage Night

Italian Sausage Night!! As the weather gets better we tend to start grilling BUT you look outside and it’s raining…what to do now. I will show you a delicious alternative to grilling those Italian Sausages. The presentation is beautiful and … Continue reading

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Easy and Healthy Sides

After creating a main dish, you’ll be in need of some easy healthy sides. Here are two recipes that we have enjoyed for years and most import are easy to make! First – How to make Easy Asparagus This is … Continue reading

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