Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

Ham Pot Pie

Friday, December 26th, 2008

So Christmas is gone and now you have a ton of leftover ham. What do to besides omelets and sandwiches? How about a whole new meal: a ham pot pie! Al it takes is two pie crusts, some ham and veggies of your choice.  We used readily available frozen peas with provided a subtle sweetness and wonderful texture . We ...

Whole Wheat Pizza Florentine

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Pizza that is actually good for you? too good to be true ? You will want to make this not because it is good for you, but because it's so delicious.  Here at the Gastronomous kitchen, we  proudly "fooled" several tasters (kids included) to believe it's ready-frozen pizza from the grocery store! After some time ...

Smoked Pork w/ Fennel Seed & Garlic-Orange Mojo

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

This is a combination made in heaven: Low Carb a full taste!  The recipe came together by chance. A friend has a Seville oranges tree and it had too many to consume ! Since these oranges have very little sugar (carbs) and a lot of great flavor, the recipe is perfect for the low-carb diet. The ...

Fresh Hummus

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

 Hummus is a very old and traditional dish. Its main ingredient is crushed chickpeas, AKA garbanzo beans or ceci bean. There are many variations , some call for olive oil, some for butter, some include tahini ( sesame seeds) .  Our version is nut free and gets its wonderful bright ...

Rosemary And Black Pepper Crusted Steak

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Beef had such a bad rap lately, but look at its good side: it's rich in protein and  iron, and, although it has saturated fat, it can be enjoyed in a well balanced diet. We just need moderation. This dish is aromatic, filling , quick and easy to prepare! The rosemary gives a wonderful and interesting aroma. Do ...