Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

The South of the border flavors gives this casserole a real boost.1 pound ground beef1 onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped8 ounces egg noodles1 (15 oz.) can chili1 (14.5 oz) can peeled and diced tomatoes1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained1/4 cup salsa1 (1 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mixDirectionsPreheat oven to 250 degrees.In a large skillet, saut .. more»

You won't find this recipe on the TV series "The Sopranos" mainly because the show is over; it certainly would have been nice to hear Tony Soprano order a "Fuggetaboutit Flat Bread." There's still hope though, the Showtime series "Brotherhood" is still going strong and being filmed in Providence, Rhode Island; maybe they'll add this title to a menu or better yet an appearance on our TV show. Well, fame or no fame, this recipe's unique taste and ease of preparation will have you saying "Fuggetaboutit" in no time!Difficulty (Scale from 1-10):Ingredients: (10 inch round) flat breadsPreparationLay each flat bread down and spread a tablespoon of olive oil over the surface of each, then sprinkle garlic powder (to taste).Serves: 8Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 0 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutes5 tablespoons of olive oil2 pounds of fresh mozzarella4 medium sized ripe/fresh tomatoesgarlic powder - to tastesalt - to tastefreshly cracked black .. more»

I have always been a big fan of breads. Yes, that I can last a whole week just by eating bread alone. I always find myself amazed and mesmerized going inside a bakery or a café with breads displayed on the shelves. I don't know what is with breads that gives out such fulfilling feeling. Serve it with peanut butter and jam, or tossing ham with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, or just plainly spreading butter, toasted or not, I will take it. May it be white, brown, wholemeal, whole grain, stuffed or plain.Bread is considered to be the oldest prepared food, dating back a few centuries ago. Flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, eggs and milk are the most common ingredients. Keeping your breads properly is essential to maintain its freshness. A stale bread is not appetizing to see nor to taste. To make it last longer, breads can be kept .. more»

It is really not that difficult and no matter who tells you what you should know that you can do it. In fact your confidence is the one who can lead to forward to becoming a great blues lyricist. However, before you get your head into dreams and start building castles in the air there are some criteria that you have to complete if you are truly seriously considering a career as a blues song composer.Listen to any blues song and tell me what is the first thing about the composition which strikes you? Right, it is the simplicity and the very frankness of the words. It is as if speech has been converted into songs. A blues song sounds just like this. It is the music which then carries forward this lyrics making this or rather transforming this into a beautiful blues song. So there is no great difficulty .. more»