I had a couple cups of Butternut Squash Risotto leftover from last week’s school assignment and was looking for ways of using it up. Bam! Crispy Risotto Stuffed Chicken Breasts! It was a huge hit! 4 large Chicken Breasts 2 cups leftover Risotto ½ cup Broccoli; chopped ¼ cup Mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon Italian Herbs SaltContinue […]
I had some leftover Mexican rice that was crazy spicy. I hate throwing away food, so I repurposed it! This got a thumbs up and I’m definitely making it again only I’ll rein in the chiles. 5 large Bell Peppers 1 lb Ground Turkey 4 cups Mexican Rice 1 cup Tomato; cored and chopped 1 […]
I haven’t done Breakfast for Dinner in a while and pancakes sounded really good. So I made Strawberry Banana Pancakes, Baked Bacon, Maple Pepper Hash Browns, Herbed Scrambled Eggs and Sautéed Mushrooms. 1 ½ cup Flour 3 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons White Sugar ½ cup Strawberries; mashed 2 drops Red FoodContinue […]
This delicious bread isn’t just for gyros. It’s amazing dipped in soups or chilis! You can choose to proof the dough a second time, but I ran out of time before class started. Whoops! They still turned out marvelously delicious and fluffy. They cook up in about 2 minutes, so make sure not to walkContinue […]
This is one of my favorite snacks! Air fried duritos! 390°F for 2 minutes and it’s done. So tasty! Just be sure to preheat your air fryer! 1 cup Duros; Mexican Wagon Wheels Olive Oil Seasoning of choice (cinnamon sugar and Tajin are amazing!) Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. Place the duritos in theContinue […]
Unfortunately corn is out of season right now, otherwise I would have used grilled corn instead of canned sweet corn but it still came out freaking amazing! I dipped tortilla chips in it and holy wow! It was so creamy and the sweetness of the corn with the spiciness of the chile peppers was delicious!Continue […]
I love chicken drumsticks! They’re easy to cook, affordable and make a great canvas for a variety of spices. I may or may not have forgotten that I pulled out 5 lbs a few days ago and needed to cook them tonight. Prep took all of 5 minutes, which was so awesome! Plus, I onlyContinue […]
Happy Wing Wednesday! I had some Soy Lime Glaze leftover from dinner last night, so Soy Lime Glazed Wings it is! I added a drizzle of Sriracha Aioli to kick the heat up a bit. So delicious! Chicken Wings: 4 lbs Chicken Wings; tips removed 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika Salt and […]
Smoked Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Bacon Burgers with homemade French fries and fry sauce. The burgers were stuffed with cheddar and topped with Swiss and the brioche bun was dipped in bacon drippings and broiled until crispy. Oh boy! (And that’s homemade Macaroni Salad in the background). Beef Patty: 2 lbs Angus Beef ½ mediumContinue […]
It’s been a rough day and this was so needed! Between the stresses of the holidays and daily life, this is a nice pick me up to help set you back on your feet. I only drink this cocoa on stressful days before Christmas. My only regret is that I didn’t have any cream toContinue […]
Spicy Thai Peanut Lo Mein is one of my favorite side dishes! Pasta + Satay = Yes, please! It’s rich, creamy, pasta-y and delicious! You can add whatever vegetables you like best, but I love cabbage, onion and zucchini. 16 oz. Thin Spaghetti 1 cup Onion; chopped 2 cups Cabbage; shredded 1 cup Zucchini; chopped […]
I’ve been furiously working on the cookbook and haven’t had the chance to do much cooking. Thank goodness for the freezer meals I prepped earlier! I’m taking a little breather today because Teriyaki Chicken sounded amazing! 3 lbs Chicken Thighs; cut into 1” chunks 1 cup Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon Hoisin Sauce 1 teaspoon GingerContinue […]
I haven’t done Breakfast for Dinner in a while and pancakes sounded really good. So I made Strawberry Banana Pancakes, Baked Bacon, Maple Pepper Hash Browns, Herbed Scrambled Eggs and Sautéed Mushrooms. 1 ½ cup Flour 3 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons White Sugar ½ cup Strawberries; mashed 2 drops Red Food […]
It’s bread week and for once I’m not behind! I’m not the best baker, but these came out pretty nice. I gave one to my neighbor and she loved it! The original recipe didn’t call for honey, but I love the hint of sweetness it gives the bread. • 750 grams Bread Flour • 495Continue […]