I was in good company. It was like a corn fiesta in my kitchen. Once again, Mother Nature has done her duty. She has bestowed some of the finest and wholesome foods for the sizzling days of summer. And because I know how much these foods are perishable, I did my part by firing upContinue reading “SUMMER’S FINEST #GRILLED CORN SALAD FIESTA”
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LEFT-OVER BEEF CHUNK WITH BEET/CARROT RICE
Still working my beef chunk from the past week-end. Left-over pieces of beef was paired with roasted bell peppers and vine-ripe tomatoes. Simmered delicious protein under low heat in order to soak up all the aromatic sauce. Had some left-over pulp from carrots and beets. This was derived after making a refreshing and healthy juice.Continue reading “LEFT-OVER BEEF CHUNK WITH BEET/CARROT RICE”
BRAISED CHUCK STEAK IN RED WINE/BALSAMIC SAUCE
I was so excited to partake of supper. I’m more of a seafood and poultry diner. However, once in a while I like to indulge in a succulent piece of beef. Had the craving for same and went with the chunk portion of same. Chuck steak is relatively inexpensive compared to filet mignon and takesContinue reading “BRAISED CHUCK STEAK IN RED WINE/BALSAMIC SAUCE”
WENT TURKEY FOR EASTER! #TURKEY LOAF WITH SWEET/SOUR SAUCE
On this Easter day, I decided to be in company of the other feathery one. My protein of choice was turkey. Transformed my lean protein into a succulent loaf. And, because turkey is somewhat bland, I decided to incorporate diced vegetables, spices, herbs and other ingredients so as to boost the taste in a hugeContinue reading “WENT TURKEY FOR EASTER! #TURKEY LOAF WITH SWEET/SOUR SAUCE”
I GREEKED UP MY POTATO SALAD
With spring in the air, we can’t help but to go a bit lighter on our choices of foods. I did that over the week-end. Instead of the typical potato salad containing mayonnaise, I decided to opt for one that contained fresh vegetables and a few items that a Greek salad would have. I madeContinue reading “I GREEKED UP MY POTATO SALAD”
BRAISED OXTAILS WITH A HINT OF RED WINE….AND THAT WAS SUPPER!!
The price of oxtails is ‘through the roof’. I guess because of the holidays, the stores take advantage of their customers. I couldn’t believe the price the last time I saw it. It was close to $6.00 per pound. Come on, you’re talking about a meat made up of bone, a little meat and fatContinue reading “BRAISED OXTAILS WITH A HINT OF RED WINE….AND THAT WAS SUPPER!!”