This was my first time breaking down a whole crab. It was way easier than I thought it’d be! This broth is so delicious and makes a great base for seafood stews, chowders and soups. 2 pounds Seafood “leftovers” (bones, shells, skin and heads) 2 large Onions; quartered 2 heads of Garlic; smashed 2 BayContinue […]
My goodness! I totally forgot how much I love Beef Stroganoff! My apartment smells divine! I opted for a more traditional recipe this time. Served with some Beef Pirozhkis. As always, it’s not traditional because I love tinkering with recipes too much. 3 lb Chuck Roast; cubed ¼ cup Dijon Mustard ¼ cup Vinegar 2 Tablespoons WorcestershireContinue […]
My goodness! I totally forgot how much I love Beef Stroganoff! My apartment smells divine! I opted for a more traditional recipe this time. Served with some Beef Pirozhkis. As always, it’s not traditional because I love tinkering with recipes too much. 3 lb Chuck Roast; cubed ¼ cup Dijon Mustard ¼ cup Vinegar 2 Tablespoons WorcestershireContinue […]
Truth be told, the only time I’d ever tried minestrone soup was from a can. It was so gross that I never had any interest in having it again. It’s soup week at school and low and behold, Minestrone is on the menu. I now have a very different opinion! It was absolutely phenomenal! 2Continue […]
We just finished up sauté week and I wanted to give it a proper farewell. I’ve been wanting to make homemade tortillas again for a while and chicken fajitas gave me the perfect excuse! I added a bit of bacon grease, garlic powder, green onion and smoked paprika to the tortillas and it was soContinue […]
I found a really good deal on chicken drumsticks so I snagged a pack. The meat was so incredibly tender and delicious! This recipe would also work great with chicken thighs or wings. Chicken: 4 lbs Chicken Drumsticks 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice 1 teaspoon Turmeric 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon Ancho Chile PowderContinue […]
I love chicken, cheese and asparagus! Naturally Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts is one of my favorite dishes. I also made some Garlicky Mushroom Quinoa Rice on the side. 4 large Chicken Breasts 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Salt and Pepper to taste 1 package Boursin Cheese 12 Asparagus Spears 1 cupContinue […]
I love these flaky little tarts! They’re sweet, tangy, buttery and so delicious! My amazing mother manage to find me a huge bag of flour as well as a GIANT 25 pound bag of rice, so expect some hardcore cooking and baking! I’ll include the recipe for the laminated puff pastry shell in another postContinue […]
Day 17 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge I was supposed to make my Honey Butter Chicken tonight, but I’m kinda over fried food right now. I decided to make Split Pea Soup instead! Some people love it, some people hate it, but all I’m saying is give peas a chance! I normally use ham hocks, […]
I love making this cornbread recipe. The combination of sweet and heat can’t be beat! It’s slightly cake-like on the inside with a wonderfully crunchy crust. If you aren’t a fan of hot foods, substituting the jalapeños for bell peppers is a great option. They go great with the honey! I love serving them warmContinue […]
I love this recipe. It doesn’t require any eggs and instead uses banana! It has way more flavor and it’s a great way to use up old bananas. I serve them with fried eggs, Maple Pepper Hash Browns, sautéed mushrooms, baked bacon and maple sausage patties. 1 ½ cup Flour 3 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 […]
Little bit of a late lunch. Decided to make a Loaded Cajun Burgers and fries! I made a Chipotle Aioli to go over top and it was a hit! It had just enough kick without being super spicy. Chipotle Aioli: ⅓ cup Mayonnaise ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 teaspoons Chipotle Powder — Cajun Burger: 1Continue […]
I found a heck of a deal on ribs! These turned out brilliantly! They are so sticky, sweet and delicious, plus that smoke flavor. Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein and Sesame Braids make amazing sides for this family favorite. If you don’t have a smoker or grill, you can slow roast them in your ovenContinue […]
I wanted to think a little outside of the box today. Our awesome neighbor has a ginormous orange tree and she lets me pick from. I decided to make us all Crispy Citrus Dijon Chicken Thighs with rice and brussels sprouts. 5 Chicken Thighs ¼ cup Butter 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest Salt and Pepper toContinue […]