Kicked up my lunch to a satisfying and nutritious notch. Went with one of autumn’s popular vegetables, leeks. These sweet and subtle flavors were excellent to pair with barley. Did it my way by adding other fresh/pantry ingredients like: onions carrot celery veggie bouillon cube salt/black pepper dried oregano fresh thyme veggie broth After sauteingContinue reading “BARLEY/LEEK SOUP WITH PAN-SEARED SHRIMP”
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BALLS OF FIRE!! #SPICY TURKEY BALLS IN SWEET/SOUR SAUCE
I SEE SIGNS OF A #GRILLED CORN SALAD
In my neck of the woods (So. Florida), the temperatures are climbing. Without a doubt, the calendar might say otherwise; but, the sizzling days of summer have arrived and so are the crispy corns of summer. Decided to honor one of summer’s wholesome foods by grilling a couple corns on the cob. As I removedContinue reading “I SEE SIGNS OF A #GRILLED CORN SALAD”
CINCO DE MAYO TREATS #CORN FRITTERS
Lunch was quite a delicious treat. With the help of some crispy and sweet corn (canned) and other pantry ingredients, I was able to whip up a savory and slightly sweet corn fritters. With a drizzle of canola oil in a skillet, my corn fritters were cooked and crispy brown on both sides. Served themContinue reading “CINCO DE MAYO TREATS #CORN FRITTERS”
EGGPLANT WITH FETA CHEESE
Thunderstorms couldn’t keep me away from my kitchenette. In fact, it was the opposite. You see, rainy weather lures me to my cooking range. And, that’s what it did this evening. Originally, I was planning on Chinese delivery; however, my culinary mind sent me searching for supplies (well, food). The first thing that caught myContinue reading “EGGPLANT WITH FETA CHEESE”
SOME OF MY MAJOR PLAYERS FOR#PUMPKIN/VEGGIE SOUP
I know what’s in store for me. My taste buds are already salivating for this warm and comforting dish. Cheers!
SAUTEED PICKLED RED HERRING ##BLUE MOON
It’s the week-end; and, I’m in a kind of naughty mood. You see, in my culinary mind’s eye, there’s a full blue moon. And, when this rarity develops, almost anything can occur in my kitchen. I was in the mood for something a tad salty, spicy and chock-full of amazing flavors. Moreover, I craved somethingContinue reading “SAUTEED PICKLED RED HERRING ##BLUE MOON”
ROASTED CARROT/PUMPKIN/SWEET POTATO SOUP BY THE WATER’S EDGE
What a difference a day makes! Once again, we here in South Florida, U.S.A. have been blessed with a snippet of Fall. I woke up to the trees doing their signature dance as the blustery winds took hold of their branches. I was also fortunate to behold the trees ridding themselves of a few weakenedContinue reading “ROASTED CARROT/PUMPKIN/SWEET POTATO SOUP BY THE WATER’S EDGE”
FALL IN THE HOUSE!! #BRAISED CHICKEN IN APPLE CIDER SAUCE
I’m being pro-active. You see, once again, Mother Nature is playing tricks. One would think by now the cool days of autumn would be gracing us with its presence. But no! We’re still patiently awaiting the refreshing conditions of Fall in South Florida. Temperatures are flirting in the 80’s and 90’s which makes it feelContinue reading “FALL IN THE HOUSE!! #BRAISED CHICKEN IN APPLE CIDER SAUCE”
THE DANCES OF THE TREES SENT ME COOKING #CHICKEN/PUMPKIN SOUP
Mother Nature has a way of reminding us that it’s time to make that switch. She does so by orchestrating the beautiful trees within our midst. As they sway and perform their dances, we know it’s that time of year; a time when the air is dry and a little crispy. For me, it’s theContinue reading “THE DANCES OF THE TREES SENT ME COOKING #CHICKEN/PUMPKIN SOUP”