Cabbage soup is my favorite whenever I’m a bit under the weather. Even if it doesn’t take away the cold, it makes me feel better. That’s why it’s high on my comfort foods list, especially in winter time. Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, cored and chopped (or 1/2 of a big cabbage head, in case you…
Ingredients: 300 g macaroni (elbow, fusilli, penne etc) 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or 1 pack instant mushroom soup) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup chopped ham 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded (you can use any cheese mix you wish) salt, pepper to taste Directions: Cook the pasta al dente, which usually means 1-2…
This is maybe the easiest macaroni and cheese recipe ever. Although it doesn’t have those special flavors one would get when adding improvements such as multiple cheese types, bacon, broccoli or spices, it’s still an awesome dish, one of those comfort foods that warmed up our childhood. This is how my grandma used to make…
Macaroni and cheese is a relatively fatty meal, especially if you like it cheesy and creamy. Nonetheless, you can turn it into a healthier meal by replacing some of the ingredients with low-fat ones. Here’s a recipe which I think is worth trying: Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup…
This is a simple macaroni and cheese recipe which can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. It’s a great idea for an easy, yet delicious dinner. This recipe serves 3-4 persons. Ingredients: 1/2 pound macaroni 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions:…
Ingredients: 400g macaroni 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons butter 3 cups Cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 small onion, chopped Directions: Boil the macaroni until tender. In a small pot, warm the milk. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the salt and the…
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni 1 large block Velveeta, cut in cubes 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package frozen broccoli 1 package broccoli in cheese sauce 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Directions: In a big pot, boil the macaroni as per instructions on the pack. Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Ingredients: 3 average size tomatoes, quartered 3-4 garlic cloves 2 average size onions, chopped 1 spring onion, chopped small 2 eggs, beaten 3-4 green chili peppers, chopped 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 small piece of ginger 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 curry leaf Salt to taste…
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken, cut in bite sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 10-12 basil leaves 2 green chili peppers, seeded, halved 2 red chili peppers, seeded, halved 2 kaffir lime leaves, crushed 1 cup thick coconut milk 2 cups thin coconut milk 1 tablespoon sweet basil 3-4 tablespoons red curry paste (see below) Ingredients…
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, chopped small 2 green chili peppers, chopped small 2 courgettes, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 average size potatoes, chopped 10 button mushrooms 1 average size carrot, sliced salt Directions: In a…