ROASTED CITRUS CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

When you cook chicken a ‘million’ and one ways, one has to devise  other ways to enjoy the feathery one. Had a few oranges that were heading down south. You see, although the calendar says autumn, the temperatures still feel like summer in Florida. As a result, my precious perishables carry shorter shelf lives. IContinue reading “ROASTED CITRUS CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS”

A WILD SUMMER CATCH #GRILLED WILD SALMON WITH CAPERS IN LEMON/BUTTER SAUCE

Summer is here in peak performance. And nothing screams  summer than smelling the different aromas of grilling. So, I couldn’t wait to put my indoor pan grill to use. A couple of days ago, I purchased a piece of fillet wild salmon. I did a quick marinade of same with a drizzle of olive oil,Continue reading “A WILD SUMMER CATCH #GRILLED WILD SALMON WITH CAPERS IN LEMON/BUTTER SAUCE”

MY MANGO STOOD OUT ##MANGO COCKTAIL

I love the taste of mango in a refreshing summer cocktail. It’s bold and upfront and center within a drink. And, it doesn’t take a huge amount to flavor a particular drink. A few pieces go a long way. The smooth and sweet characteristics make it perfect for an exotic drink on a sizzling day.Continue reading “MY MANGO STOOD OUT ##MANGO COCKTAIL”

I FLIPPED MY PINEAPPLE TWO WAYS #GRILLED PINEAPPLE #PINEAPPLE JUICE

I was quite elated when I brought home my yellow/golden wonder. It was packed in a plastic container (canister) looking firm and clearly ripened to perfection. From the looks of it, it was already releasing juice due to it being peeled and cored. It was ready; ready to be used up in whichever way IContinue reading “I FLIPPED MY PINEAPPLE TWO WAYS #GRILLED PINEAPPLE #PINEAPPLE JUICE”

SUMMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! #GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND ONIONS

When the days become long  and the temperatures sizzle on the outskirts, I want quick, easy and delicious. So, it was that in mind that I fired up my indoor pan grill and went to work on a seafood favorite of mind. Shrimp was marinated with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, black pepper, sprinkleContinue reading “SUMMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! #GRILLED CITRUS SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND ONIONS”

A SMOOTHIE TO RUSH HOME TO ##BANANA/STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

Had a few extra calories I had to drop. Once again, I was a bit naughty the previous night. So, I took a trot around the block. You would think it was the beginning of summer. But, it was just a taste of things to come. After all, its South Florida with its humidity nudgingContinue reading “A SMOOTHIE TO RUSH HOME TO ##BANANA/STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE”

THE SIBERIAN EXPRESS DIDN’T KEEP ME IN A SOUPY MOOD##SPINACH/TOMATO PASTA/GRILLED SALMON

Guys, it’s deja vu all over again. Once more, it seems like the whole world is under a cold spell. Yes, the Siberian Express, which is basically an extremely cold mass of air of the Arctic has affected approximately one hundred million people over most of the United States and elsewhere. Well, so say theContinue reading “THE SIBERIAN EXPRESS DIDN’T KEEP ME IN A SOUPY MOOD##SPINACH/TOMATO PASTA/GRILLED SALMON”

1001 WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN – ##CITRUS CHICKEN

There I go again with the feathery one. I do think I consume chicken at least 3 to 5 times for the week. I’ll have it curried, barbecued, jerked (with Jamaican-spices), Asian style and various other styles. Clearly, it’s my go protein in a big way. And, although grocery prices are exorbitant, still chicken remainsContinue reading “1001 WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN – ##CITRUS CHICKEN”