The filet mignon (French for "petite or dainty fillet") is the most prized cut of meat from a cow. Universally recognized for its tenderness, this small...
The Reel Deal: And Back Down To Earth...
The title of this post refers to a line in Telstar (reviewed below), where the tone-deaf Joe Meek is dictating to his drummer and guitarist exactly what...
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a dish that is less intimidating to make than one might expect. Most people equate piccata as a recipe originating from Italy but it...
Easy-to-make Rosemary & Orange Roasted Chicken
I love both eating and cooking roasted chicken as it is not only delicious but also does not require much prep time. The time factor is a heaven-sent...
Dip your chips into this! Ye Olde Spinach & Artichoke Dip
The ever popular spinach and artichoke dip is always a crowd-pleaser wherever and whenever it is served. Its cheesy goodness and the delicious combination...
Review: Transformers- Revenge of the Fallen
I like midnight screenings. The atmosphere is generally good at such screenings, because everyone there has made an extra special effort to see the film...
Lobster Mac & Cheese
When it comes to American comfort foods, the humble macaroni and cheese would be in anyone's top 5 list. A sure-fire crowd-pleaser any time you serve...
Chicken and Seafood Pad Thai
Pad Thai or Thai-style stir-fried noodles is as recognizable in a Thai restaurant as a Big Mac at McDonald's. The dish encompasses all the of flavor profiles...
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Just a few days ago, out of the blue, I decided--on a whim--to cook a favorite Malaysian dish of mine called chicken satay. I've never attempted to make...
The Reel Deal- Bang, Boom, Wallop!
Illness is a bitch, ladies and gents. That's why you're getting this post so quickly after the Drag Me to Hell review, and it's also why I haven't had...
Review: Drag Me to Hell
As the 00's draw to a close, you could say they've been eventful for Sam Raimi. He's well and truly passed into the mainstream by directing the Spider-Man...
Thai Tom Yam Gung Soup
Thailand's culinary heritage, like most of its South-east Asian neighbors', is one that is based on hundreds of years of tradition, culture and the abundant...
Loiusiana-style Surf & Turf
Louisiana's southern-style cuisines are heavily influenced by its melting pot cultures, specifically the Creole and Cajun styles of cooking. Creole cuisine...
Fried Lamb Wontons with Honey and Mustard Seed Dipping Sauce
A play on the typical Chinese fried wonton appetizer, I went the Middle Eastern route with this dish. Using fresh ground lamb meat instead of the usual...
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