Curry Spam Fried Rice
I usually don’t do a lot of cooking (or baking) when I’m cooking for one. And yes, it sucks when cooking for one (some may not agree). I don’t really go all out when I’m cooking for myself but I thought this fried rice recipe was blog worthy to post. It’s quick, casual and leftovers are great the next day. I’m so glad Chris is coming home today. I can cook for two again —yay!
Happy Tuesday!
Posted in Rice | Tagged curry, dinner, food, fried rice, recipe, recipes, rice, soy sauce, spam, supper | 31 Comments »
Linguini with Pancetta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Chris left for Michigan yesterday to visit his family. The night before he left, I wanted to make him something delicious but quick for dinner. This pasta hit all the right spot. It’s tasty, pretty and filling! We paired this pasta dish with a glass of Chardonnay. It was the perfect meal together. Love you honey! Will have another yummy meal for you when you come home. xoxo!
Posted in Noodles, Pasta | Tagged dinner, food, linguini, noodles, pancetta, parmesan cheese, pasta, recipe, recipes, sun-dried tomatoes, supper | 52 Comments »
Cheddar & Chive Mini Beer Loaves
I’m a bit late on this post but I made this last week to pair it with the Ranchero Beef Stew we had for dinner. I made this into mini loaves so I can give some away. This beer bread is fantastic by itself or with soups or stews. Anything with beer in it is a great start to the week! Toodles!
Posted in Baked Goods, Bread | Tagged beer, beer bread, bread, cheddar cheese, chives, food, quick bread, recipe, recipes | 45 Comments »
Spam & Quail Egg Sliders with Spicy Garlic Aioli
I know today’s recipe doesn’t exactly scream Mother’s Day but it’s so darn cute and tasty that I thought I’d share it anyway. Plus it’s so easy to put together and it’s finger food! That being said, this is a scrumptious starter for any brunch, even a Mother’s Day’s brunch.
Posted in Appetizers, Eggs, Sandwiches | Tagged aioli, appetizers, food, garlic, quail eggs, recipe, recipes, sandwiches, sliders, spam | 36 Comments »
Ranchero Beef Stew
It has been chilly here lately so last night I decided to make a big pot of stew. Chris picked up some Angus Beef (stew meat) from Harris Ranch at the market. The first thing I thought was how expensive this stew meat was. But it was totally worth it. It made the best beef stew ever! I didn’t think you can tell the difference but with this meat, you can.
Posted in Beef, Stews | Tagged beef, dinner, food, green chilies, green olives, recipe, recipes, stew, stewed tomatoes, supper | 46 Comments »
Jalapeno Pepper Jack & Corn Muffins
After spending the weekend in Napa, I was glad to be home and back on my routine. I don’t know what it is but it’s getting harder and harder for me to travel. It takes a real toll on my body! I know —can you believe it? How hard can Napa be? It’s not like I had to get on a plane. It’s just a car ride away.
Posted in Baked Goods, Muffins | Tagged breakfast, corn, food, jalapeno peppers, muffins, pepper jack cheese, recipe, recipes, snack | 73 Comments »
Spaghetti with Green Chard and Chorizo
I adapted this recipe from a magazine I was reading at my Acupuncture’s office. It was about healthy eating, yada, yada. Blah! I mean, don’t get me wrong —I’m all for healthy eating but the recipe was basically whole wheat pasta, pine nuts, lemon zest/juice, collard greens, garlic and Pecorino Romano cheese. The recipe didn’t sound all that great to me but the picture sure looked fantastic. So I decided to make it but I tailored it to my liking. This one is a winner, will be making more of it soon. Happy Friday!
Posted in Noodles, Pasta | Tagged chorizo, dinner, food, noodles, parmesan cheese, pasta, recipe, recipes, red pepper flakes, spaghetti, supper, swiss chard | 84 Comments »
Banana Chocolate Chunk Mini Loaves
I promise, this will be the last banana recipe for a while. I finally used up the last three bananas in my possession —yay! What a relief! I thought my last couple of bananas were black but these were super black and ripe! But the outcome of these cute little mini loaves were delicious. Who doesn’t like banana and chocolate with crunchy almonds? I shared these loaves with my neighbor Angela and my dear friend Lisa, who I’m having lunch with today. Happy hump day!
Posted in Baked Goods, Bread | Tagged banana, bread, breakfast, chocolate chunks, food, quick bread, recipe, recipes, snack | 60 Comments »
Fried Duck Egg Chorizo Cracklings Toast
Last weekend Chris and I joined Kimi and her family for lunch at this tapas place. One of the many delightful dishes we tried was a small plate called Fried Duck Egg, Chorizo Cracklings, Toast. It was such a simple yet tasty dish that I wanted to recreate it at home. I managed to score some duck eggs at my butcher. I’ve been meaning to give duck eggs a try but I just didn’t know how to prepare it or what to expect.
Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast, Eggs | Tagged appetizers, breakfast, brunch, chorizo, duck eggs, eggs, food, recipe, recipes, snack, toast | 81 Comments »
Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars
I baked these for my lovely neighbors. There are five units in our little cluster, including us. So really, I’m baking for four households (~1-2 person household). I have to say, I’m pretty lucky to have friendly and easygoing neighbors. We are a tight-knit bunch and we all look out for each other. I am the foster Mommy to Cairo, Ashes and Marbles (not pictured here) when my neighbors (their parents) are out of town. Isn’t he cute?
Posted in Baked Goods, Bars | Tagged baileys, bars, chocolate chunks, cookie bars, dessert, desserts, food, recipe, recipes, snack | 75 Comments »
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