by Tom Pierro | Oct 29, 2017 | Dinner, Italian, Pasta, Pork
There are many variations of this dish, but this recipe is fairly true to the roots of it’s Italian heritage. The mushrooms and peas are my own embellishments, but complement the sauce well. You really only need four basic ingredients to make traditional Carbonara:...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 10, 2017 | Chicken, Crock Pot, Curry, Dinner
Ok, so probably not the way to make traditional curry, but this recipe is from my sister, the “Massamanda.” Here’s what she did and said it came out incredible; pretty spicy and not too sweet. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs raw chicken (bone in) 1 Can coconut...
by Tom Pierro | May 2, 2017 | Beef, Curry, Dinner, Lamb, Leftovers
Whilst in England last month, I made Shepherd’s Pie for the British relations with fresh minced lamb. It’s was good, really good. So we gave it another go here at home to reminisce about our trip. In my opinion, classic Shepherd’s Pie has three main...
by Tom Pierro | Jan 31, 2017 | Chicken, Crock Pot, Curry, Dinner
This is mild yet savory curry that is a perfect introduction to both cooking and eating Indian food. It is best made with a big stainless sauce pan or pot and an immersion blender, but can also be made in a crock pot. A regular blender will work too but the...
by Tom Pierro | Dec 26, 2016 | Dinner, Italian, Pasta, Salads, Seafood, Snacks
A nice and easy pasta dish for the holidays. Enjoy fresh or chilled. 1 lb pasta – bow ties, elbows, etc 1 lb large boiled (21-25) shrimp, cut in half 12 kalamata olives, cut in half 12 grape tomatoes, cut in half 12 sun dried tomatoes, sliced 8 oz fresh baby...
by Tom Pierro | Aug 24, 2016 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner, Leftovers
Ok, so this is going to sound unusual, but it’s really good and easy to make. Inspired by various leftovers and craving for a quick curry, this dish uses a secret ingredient from the Chicken Curry Sub made by a local market called Swifty’s. Don’t...
by Tom Pierro | May 29, 2016 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner
Inspired by that nebulous “chicken on a stick” you find at just about any fair, carnival or festival, this recipe is quick, easy and way better. It can be done with any cut of chicken, but boneless thighs are the best because they don’t dry out and...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 13, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Veggies
This is by far the quickest way to make perfect rice. A recipe from across the pond! First, measure out the amount of rice you want to cook and soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Longer is ok too. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a steel or nonstick pot....
by Tom Pierro | Jun 13, 2014 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner
A classic pot pie made simpler. One of those comfort food dishes that you want to curl up on the couch with. Luckily this version is quick to make, so you can spend more time on the couch (or in my case putting your kids to bed). Buy this: Frozen mixed vegetables...
by Tom Pierro | Jun 3, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Leftovers, Seafood
Here’s another concoction from random things we had available. It started out with a Stendal recipe for Trinidad Shrimp Curry. After some discussion and elimination of several other ingredients, it evolved into this. Here’s what we had to work with: ½ lb shrimp ½ an...
by Tom Pierro | May 13, 2014 | Curry, Dinner
This is my own personal receipe for curry powder that I developed from many sources, including my favorite cookbook by Stendal and advice from a very good friend. The list has 20 different spices that i try to keep on hand, but don’t feel compelled to use them...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Pasta, Seafood
Here’s the first of hopefully many from Papa Louie. Apparently this is his “go to” dish when fresh clams are not in season. This recipe makes enough for two hungry folks. Here’s what you need: 1lb linguine 1 lb. shrimp 1 1/2 cup mushrooms (any kind...
