Steak And Peppers in black bean sauce- adapted from Closet Cooking

Another great dish find is this Steak and peppers in black bean sauce. I’ve made this several times now and adapted the recipe from Closet Cooking. I improvised using black bean garlic sauce found in the Asian section of the grocery store instead of the fermented black beans. Kevin has informed me fermented black beans…

Healthy Cooking Tonight

I’m on a health kick for dinner tonight. I decided to make something very low in calories and fat. I grabbed this recipe from a very old issue of Cooking Light, it’s simply called Marinated Grilled Drumsticks. All you do is throw together in a large size ziploc bag:8 pieces of drumsticks skin removed1 cup…

BBQ Chicken With Corn On A Cob

I grew up on BBQ Chicken with Corn on a Cobb. There are many similar recipes out there for BBQ Sauce the only difference for me is I like to add pancetta, garlic along with cayenne and paprika spice to slow cook in it, I love Tyler Florence’s version of BBQ Sauce . It gives…

Mahi Mahi Coconut Macadamia Nut Crusted Fish

I grabbed this recipe from Cooking light. I thought it tasted good, but I would change it up next time and use some cayenne spice to give it a slight kick. It’s a sweet and crunchy tasting recipe and I prefer hot and sweet combinations in my food palate. The pinneaple salsa was good too,…

Almond Crusted Fish

I love fish and I use whatever I can find fresh in the market. There is this restaurant by my house that makes the best macadamia nut crusted Halibut I’ve ever had in my life with a side of baked mac n cheese. It is an expensive place to eat at and I rarely ever…

Coffee House Scones

There is nothing better than a buttermilk scone with some chai. I’m not a breakfast person, unless I’m straining for a cup of mocha or tea at 5am in the morning. Scones or biscotti’s are a must with my caffeine intake. I nabbed up this delicious recipe from Stephanie Jaworski.

Ribs…mmmm…

These were really good ribs, I adapted the recipe from the food network star Rori. Season 3?

Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’ve made chocolate chip cookies so many times that I have learned what texture of the dough I like my cookie at, so I can fix it before popping them in the oven to get the right consistency. I know how to make them thin, puffy, chewy and crunchy. I personally love them plump and…

Bhaji- Spinach Indian Dish

This is one dish that doesn’t photo very well. No matter what angle. I know it’s not appealing looking, but it does taste good. I love Spinach, it is one of my favorite vegetables to eat, this is a delicious Indian dish when I came across it, It’s called Paji, basically just spinach fried with…

Almond sugar Cookie- A good for you cookie

I wanted to do a healthy dessert, so I came across this Almond Sugar Cookie recipe that surprisingly amazed me. I mean, if I had a choice of a chocolate chip cookie and this almond cookie I wouldn’t hesitate for the chocolate chip but if you are dieting or want dessert but need it to…

Cherry Crumble Crisp

The latest food magazines on the stores shelves have cherry desserts all over the cover. I had to try the cherry crisp. Since I picked up a huge box of cherries and between the two of us and a baby and a frig full of colorful fruits I had to do something with the cherries….

Coconut Macaroons

One thing I love to find when baking is the most healthy way I can bake it without it tasting like a leaf from the backyard. I came across a very tasty Coconut Macaroon recipe from an old issue of Gourmet magazine. It’s very simple just 2 cups unsweetened coconut, 2 egg whites, vanilla ex..,…