The Hungry Wife

When I was growing up, my mother used to make a London Broil similar to this, but she called it Family Steak.  Filipino-Style London Broil is very similar to my mothers recipe, but taken up a notch.  The soy sauce is what really makes this dish, adding that yummy salty flavor.  I am totally in love with the citrus flavor that the lemons provide.  It really helps cut through the salt and makes the steak refreshing to eat.
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Cantonese Steamed Chicken is something I came up with by combining a couple different recipes.  The steaming process leaves the chicken so moist and juicy, and the flavors meld together very well.  This Cantonese Steamed Chicken dish has a delicate flavor that even the most picky eaters will love.
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Steamed Garlic Shrimp with Chili Sauce is super healthy and packs some heat.  I love using my two tiered bamboo steamer, it makes everything so tender and just taste awesome.  Steaming is easy to learn, delivers wonderful flavor and tenderness, and works well with seafood, veggies, and more.
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Wander through the city of Paris, and you’ll find shop windows piled high with brightly colored Almond Macarons.  Unlike the big, brash coconut version most of us are familiar with, these little jewels are all about finely crafted restraint.  In France, however, most macarons are filled with buttercream, so preparing them is a fairly labor-intensive process.  To make these Parisian Almond Macarons, The Hungry Wife simplified the fillings by using marmalade, jam, ganache, and curd.  There is a single batter that could be used to prepare five different cookies.
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Perusing some vegetable soup recipes on weight loss program menus inspired The Hungry Wife to develop one of our own.  The Zero refers to the fat content and the calorie count is also fairly negligible.
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Mushroom caps can be filled with all sorts of ingredients, like crab meat, breadcrumbs, bacon, and cheese, and often times a combination of these ingredients.  These Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are simple in their construction, but rich in flavor.  This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, and there are never any leftovers.
Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, continued…

Our home garden is overflowing with cucumbers, so I have been finding new ways to use the surplus of them up.  Herb Garden Cucumber Sandwiches remind me of the finger foods served at tea parties.  They are delicate and make a great snack when relaxing by the pool with friends, bridal and baby showers, or afternoon tea.  If you make the herb spread for the sandwiches ahead of time and keep some in the fridge, this snack can be made in a hurry when people pop in.
Herb Garden Cucumber Sandwiches, continued…

Everyone needs a good shrimp and pasta recipe.  Shrimp and Artichoke Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner, you can make it real quick when time is of the essence.  You can make this dish in less than 30 minutes.  The butter-wine sauce is simple yet very flavorful, and works so well with the shrimp.  It is like having scampi mixed in with your pasta.  I like to buy marinated artichokes, and even though they are drained before adding to the butter sauce, I think the marinated herbs and oil add a nice touch to the Shrimp and Artichoke Pasta.
Shrimp and Artichoke Pasta, continued…

Muhallabia is a refreshing dessert from the Red Sea port city of Massawa in Eritrea.  There, it is commonly served for dessert during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.  Muhallabia Massawa is often considered the most regal and delicious of puddings in Middle Eastern cooking.
Muhallabia Massawa Pudding, continued…

Spicy Potato Salad is more than you could ever ask for.  It is extremely extremely low in fat and calories, no cholesterol, and super flavorful.  In the United States, we’re accustomed to potato salad dressed with mayonnaise or oil and vinegar.  But this potato salad is both very low-fat and vegan.
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Classic Potato Salad is just one of two potato salads The Hungry Wife will be featuring.  We’ll start with the Classic Potato Salad and then get a little more daring.  This recipe is simple and delicious, with traditional ingredients sure to be loved by all.
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Old Dominion Ham Biscuits:  Ask any savvy host in the South what the most popular special occasion menu item is and you’ll likely get one answer – the Ham Biscuit. Take notice and you’ll find them everywhere. They’ll show up at tailgating and football parties, on the holiday cocktail circuit, with breakfast, on the brunch buffet, for New Year’s Eve and again on New Year’s Day.
Old Dominion Ham Biscuits, continued…

Rice Pudding is one of my ultimate comfort desserts.  I love sprinkling bowls of Rice Pudding with cinnamon and curling up to savory every sweet bit.  Horchata Rice Pudding tastes very similar to the traditional pudding I grew up with, but with a little something extra.  Horchata is actually a traditional Spanish and Latin American beverage made with ground almond, sesame seeds, barley, or rice.  Because this Rice Pudding recipe is made with almond milk and rice milk, we call it Horchata.
Horchata Rice Pudding, continued…

Yogurt Tahini Dressing, along with brown rice, tofu, and miso soup crossed over into mainstream cuisine about thirty years ago and never left.  To make a delicious lower-fat version, just use nonfat yogurt.
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Molasses-Glazed Chicken Thighs are a true summer time delight.  The combination of sweet and savory is what really makes this dish.  Molasses gets a nice carmelized flavor and the soy sauce keeps it from getting out-of-control sweet.
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Kabobs make outdoor entertaining festive and fun. They can be easily assembled ahead of time, grilled to perfection in minutes and there’s little clean up after the meal. They’re perfect for backyard picnics and parties.  Who doesn’t love a kabob?  You can put anything you want on a kabob, and these are no exception.  The traditional meat for kabobs is lamb, but you can also use: beef, goat, chicken, fish, seafood (shrimp, scallops), vegetable or tofu.
Steak and Vegetable Kabobs, continued…

Sicilian Eggplant Pasta:  Eggplant Parmesan, is there nothing better?  And if you love to eat that dish, then you’re going to love this Sicilian Eggplant Pasta!  The Hungry Wife version of a rustic Southern Italian specialty pairs the crunchiness of fried eggplant with smooth fresh mozzarella that melts into the hot pasta.  The eggplant’s crisp egg coating prevents it from absorbing excess oil when frying.
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Recently, one of The Hungry Wife fans asked about recipe for Sausage Bread.  I instantly thought of this recipe that I have seen in one of my cookbooks.  Now, I have not personally tried this one out, but it sounds great and is on my list of things to make.

I have seen Sausage Bread made a couples ways before: As a loaf, where you roll out pizza dough and place the sausage mixture all down the middle, roll up the sides of the dough and seal it, then bake it; the other way I have seen Sausage Bread is to make it more like individual rolls, which is what I am about to show you.
Cajun Sausage Bread, continued…

There is nothing better than some good shrimp.  Whether it is an appetizer, or for the main dish, shrimp are a big hit.  One of the really nice qualities of shrimp, is that they are incredibly versatile, and taste great grilled, sauteed, fried, baked, boiled, or served as a cocktail, with a squeeze of lemon.  Even if your not a big shrimp fan, I think this Bang Bang Shrimp recipe might just change your mind.  It is awesome and needs to be shared with all.

The first time I had Bang Bang Shrimp was at Bonefish Grill, and it was delicious.  A mix of crunchy, crispy fried shrimp coated in a slightly sweet, spicy, creamy sauce, served on top of a bed of lettuce.  It is awesome, and clearly lots of people think so.  Since first tasting the yummy bits of Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish, The Hungry Wife has noticed similar items popping up on menues in restaurants like Applebee’s and TGI Fridays.  Now you can make Bang Bang Shrimp at home, and enjoy it whenever you want.  This recipe is straight forward and easy to make, so next time you are looking for a way to cook up some shrimp, give this a try.
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Ah, Macaroni and Cheese, the ultimate comfort food. There is no food that more people love, than a hot, creamy, cheesy bowl of Classic Macaroni and Cheese. No recipe collection is complete without a Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Buying the blue box with the powdered cheese does not compare to making it yourself, and it doesn’t take much longer.

This Classic Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a blank slate, which you can add ingredients to, try out different types of cheeses, and even bake it in the oven to make a nice crispy, cheesy top.  Here, comfort food finds its definition in the traditional cheesy macaroni.  For a little extra zip, add a shake of hot sauce.  For some other ideas, you can add chopped onions, caramelize the onions, or use onion salt.  Chopped ham can be mixed in with the dish, so can veggies, like broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers.  Doen’t be afraid to use your imagination when making Mac and Cheese, or eat it just as it is, classic.
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