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Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken
I have no idea if this sesame chicken is authentic other than it has sesame seeds in it, but the sauce is money! My Dad used to love egg foo young growing up, and this sauce is a spicier version of that brown sauce.  It brought back a flood of memories. What is sambal oelek? Several people messaged me last night when I made this...
November 9, 2021

Chicken Souvlaki Pita Sandwiches

Chicken Souvlaki Pita Sandwiches
These chicken souvlaki pita sandwiches are my new favorite sandwich.  One reason is that after marinating the chicken, this comes together in less than 15 minutes! Is this a traditional chicken souvlaki?  I am not sure, all I know is that it’s delicious. The star of the show?  The pan fried lemon! Once cooked for about 2-3 minutes per side, the lemon rind becomes super...
July 26, 2021

Goat Cheese Pasta with Meatballs

Goat Cheese Pasta with Meatballs
Am I the only one that can never cook the right amount of pasta without having five cups leftover?  That’s how this goat cheese pasta with meatballs came about. I am the leftover queen!  A quick search in my fridge and I found an unopened goat cheese.  Then I pulled out the leftover pasta, some flour, and almond milk. One way I save on groceries...
July 20, 2021

Nashville Hot Shrimp and Grits

Nashville Hot Shrimp and Grits
This Nashville hot shrimp and grits recipe will be a great recipe to have in your back pocket when you are short on time. It’s ready in about ten minutes and you don’t need to pull the air fryer or deep fryer out.  Winning! What is Nashville Hot? Unlike buffalo sauce, Nashville Hot is all dry seasoning with the star ingredient usually being cayenne Pepper. ...
May 18, 2021

Jackfruit Pulled BBQ Sandwiches

Jackfruit Pulled BBQ Sandwiches
Can you believe I am giving you a Meatless Monday recipe?  These Jackfruit Pulled BBQ Sandwiches are so good. If you haven’t tried jackfruit, it’s available at Trader Joe’s.  Be careful because some are canned in a brine and some in a sweet brine – don’t get the sweet one. What is jackfruit? Jackfruit is actually a member of the fig family – it’s a...
April 12, 2021

Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp Lo Mein

Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp Lo Mein
If you haven’t tried broccoli rabe, I’d love for you to try this broccoli rabe and shrimp lo mein.   The spicy peanut sauce is the perfect balance to the slight bitterness of the broccoli rabe. My store sells already roasted garlic cloves, which makes them a bit milder.  If you are using fresh garlic, start with two cloves and add more to your taste. What...
April 6, 2021

Black Bean and Quinoa Chili

Black Bean and Quinoa Chili
Black bean and quinoa chili is so hearty and filling and good for you. The reason it is so good is because the base of the chili is from my friend Nicole’s black bean and quinoa burger recipe. This black bean and quinoa mixture is great not only for burgers, but I’ll be making several dishes from this filling this week.  While I love meal...
March 28, 2021

Beef and Carrots with Gravy

Beef and Carrots with Gravy
We are at the point of winter where one foot is still in cold weather, but we can see spring in the horizon.  This beef and carrots with gravy dish is perfect for this time of year. Next time you go grocery shopping, look for beef chuck boneless eye steak.  It’s super economical at around $4 – $5 a pound.  It does have a bit...
March 1, 2021