Needed something to quiet and satisfy the craving within. What do you know? Bobby Flay came to my rescue. Stumbled on one of his Brunch shows. One of the items on the menu was fried red tomatoes. Decided to create my version as I had the main ingredients on hand (red plum tomatoes). Sliced themContinue reading “WENT RED!! #FRIED RED TOMATOES/AVOCADO DIP”
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GREEN EGGS WITHOUT THE HAM
I certainly didn’t miss the ham in my breakfast dish. And, thinking about it, Dr. Seuss would also approve. You see, I went with a couple of cage-free eggs and made a delightful and creamy scrabble with same. In order to get the green contrast, I used up leftover kale/parsley pesto from a previous meal.Continue reading “GREEN EGGS WITHOUT THE HAM”
KALE/BROCCOLI SOUP BY THE WATER’S EDGE
It was an awesome day.
PROTEIN/FIBERS IN CUP CAKE FORM #MINI QUICHES
Breakfast was a protein and fiber-packed one. With a couple of beaten eggs, left-over vegetables (broccoli, asparagus) and fresh spinach, parsley, and tomatoes, I was on my way to a satisfying affair. It was like having mini quiches in cup-cake format. Assorted vegetables were added to egg batter. I made sure to season with aContinue reading “PROTEIN/FIBERS IN CUP CAKE FORM #MINI QUICHES”
FRITTATA WITH A TWIST #RITZ CRACKERS
Breakfast was quite a protein-packed affair. I was in the mood for something super-filling and nutritious. All roads led me to my handy cast iron skillet. It has been sometime since I last used. With eggs sitting at room temperature, I had a perfect dish in my mind. Decided to make a frittata. I loveContinue reading “FRITTATA WITH A TWIST #RITZ CRACKERS”
IT’S A WRAP #TORTILLA SCRAMBLED WRAPS
Trying my utmost best to maintain a fine balance. Thus, for breakfast, I went the whole grain route. I did so by employing the aid of Mexican tortilla wraps. These wraps are loaded with about 9 grams of fiber which was music to my ears as I like to incorporate as much fiber in myContinue reading “IT’S A WRAP #TORTILLA SCRAMBLED WRAPS”
A RUSTIC MOOD #GRILLED WHOLE SNAPPER AND VEGGIES
Though the temperatures are flirting in the triple digits, it’s evident that summer is disappearing before my eyes. I guess the dwindling days have placed me in a grilling frame of mind.I couldn’t help myself. Didn’t have the craving for nothing else so I fired up my indoor grill pan. I was on a mission.Continue reading “A RUSTIC MOOD #GRILLED WHOLE SNAPPER AND VEGGIES”
HERB/CHEDDAR CRUSTED ROAST CHICKEN ON CARROT/GINGER SAUCE
It seems like guacamole was on my mind. Maybe because I had a couple of the main ingredients (cilantro and avocado) on hand. Never went there though. Instead, I prepped a combination of chopped avocado and cilantro and sprinkled with a pinch of salt and black pepper with a squeeze of lime. I placed thatContinue reading “HERB/CHEDDAR CRUSTED ROAST CHICKEN ON CARROT/GINGER SAUCE”
A LIGHT SPRING TREAT ##ASPARAGUS/BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CRUSTY FLOUNDER CATCH
With spring in the air, I decided to tread on the lighter side of things.Thanks to my refrigerator, it had just the supplies I needed for a quick and easy asparagus and broccoli soup along with a crusty serving of wild flounder. The ingredients: Asparagus Broccoli Kale Onion Garlic Water (cold tap) or chicken brothContinue reading “A LIGHT SPRING TREAT ##ASPARAGUS/BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CRUSTY FLOUNDER CATCH”
LUNCH WAS QUITE A CHEESY ONE #CHEESY SCRAMBLED EGGS/BREAD
I was in quite a cheesy mood today and I didn’t mind. You see, I’ve never indulged in a cheese bread before. So, it was out sheer curiosity that I bought a loaf of this bread. It looked very appealing, a tad shiny and soft to the eyes from a few feet away. Just asContinue reading “LUNCH WAS QUITE A CHEESY ONE #CHEESY SCRAMBLED EGGS/BREAD”