Some lovely recipes.

Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala. One of my favorite combinations. Take the time to make fresh naan - it is completely worth the effort. Go ahead and try a piece or two while waiting for the others to grill. I'm just sayin'. Reward yourself for the effort.


I had a few substitutions from the Pioneer Woman's recipe. I subsituted:

- boneless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts
- san marzano tomatoes for the sauce
- fat free half and half for the heavy whipping cream
- a little bit of butter to taste
- NO CILANTRO (yuck, just yuck)


Also, some bolognese. Start with the usual marinara sauce starter of onions, garlic and carrots sweating with olive oil. Remove from pan; set aside. Add beef, pork and veal (about 1 pound total) to pan until cooked through. Add the onions, garlic and carrots back to the pan. Add a can of san marzano tomatoes, spice to your liking and add the secret ingredient - 1 inch parmesan rind. Boil for 45 minutes and add a cinnamon stick. Lower the temp and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the rind and cinnamon stick. Add a touch of heavy cream and serve!