Showing posts with label chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chicken. Show all posts

Monday, December 2, 2019

Weekly Favorites 11/24/19 to 11/30/19

Weekly FavoritesI hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break! I took a mini vacation with the family and am just getting back in to it. Here are the Weekly Favorites, if only a day late!

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These
are this week's favorites!

Spicy Chicken and Mango Salsa. A match made in heaven throw in some flour tortillas and you've got yourself a good night. 

I still can't get behind the instant pot craze. I've heard all about their many benefits. I just can't do it. It took me years to get behind the crock pot. All that said, this Italian Beef Sandwich looks pretty amazing!
I've always loved frosted gingerbread, especially around the holidays. These cupcakes may be something I'll have to make for the kids.


I realized that I talked about pizza last week, but let's be honest, I love pizza. There is no wrong to make it or eat it. As out in left field as this pizza may be, it looks damn amazing!
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Sunday, November 10, 2019

Weekly Favorites 11/03/19 to 11/09/19

Weekly FavoritesEvery Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These
are this week's favorites!

I have to admit, some days a quick avocado toast is just what I need for breakfast. Especially, with the perfect seasonings!

Have I told you about my potentially unhealthy love of carrot cake? I mean, it has carrots in it, so it's a little good for you right?

I really like this idea. It's an easy way to make a good appetizer for a party and something a little more upscale than say, chips.

There are no three flavors that were more meant to be together than chicken, lemon, and rosemary. 
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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Weekly Favorites 03/23/19 to 03/30/19

It's been a busy few weeks, and I haven't been able to post like I would like. I'm back, and I'll be
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posting some new content this week!

Every Saturday, I go through Twitter with #foodblogger and find my favorite food related articles. These are this week's favorites!

I always like restaurant reviews. They give a better insight to local fares for traveling than any travel guide can bring. While I don't have a trip to New Zealand planned at the moment, it's somewhere I've always wanted to go. This gives me something to plan around.

I've been trying to replace beef with chicken where possible lately. That means that I need new chicken recipes. A bonus of this recipe, is that it is all baked in the oven!

I would go to my neighbors' house when I was little and hang out for hours. They were a retired couple. Sometimes for lunch they would make us Sloppy Joes. Funny, those were the only ones I ever really liked. I'm interested to try out this vegan version.

I've always thought that fad diets were just that, fads. Most of the time, the latest trend isn't sustainable. Take Keto for instance. Is your diet sustainable, or is it just the latest band wagon?

I love spicy rice dishes. This looks like a dish I might make for myself on a weekend when the wife and kids are out of town, and I'm left to fend for myself!

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Weekly Favorites 01/27/19 to 02/02/19

Late again, but I can't let the week go by without posting a series of my favorite food and restaurant
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articles!!

I've tried to make my own hummus, and have failed miserably. This recipe just might be my ticket to success.

Two things stood out for me in this recipe. First, was the curry. As you know, lately I've been on a huge curry education binge. Second, this recipe is so different from anything that I've ever cooked. I'm always on the lookout for something new!


I was scrolling through Twitter, and I came across this post. As the old saying goes, it was the picture that stopped me in my tracks. Two of my favorites together. Olives and pizza! Pizza and olives! Olives on pizza!

There might not be anything better than the perfect baked chicken. The flavors in this simple marinade sound like they came straight out of my pantry. I'm definitely going to have to try this!

I don't normally eat quinoa, but I've got to be honest, and maybe it's the bacon talking, even the quinoa sounds good here.

I love chickpeas. They are extremely versatile. Salads. Hummus. I've never tried them pan fried though.

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Monday, January 28, 2019

Weekly Favorites 01/13/19 to 01/19/19

I've been slacking a again lately and haven't been as good about delivering you fresh content! I am so
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behind, that this is the Weekly Favorites from 2 weeks ago! Better late than never, let's get started!

I've always loved Greek food, I can't get enough of it! Can't wait to try out this lemon rice and lemon marinated grilled chicken!

I can't get away from curry! I'm still trying to find all I can about it! I haven't done a red curry yet, and this slow cooker red curry chicken looks and sounds amazing!

I'm going to be bold and say this may be the ultimate appetizer! What better way to make something that will please everyone than to combine cheese and bread? And, you don't need any extra utensils to serve it!

Have I told you about my cheesecake obsession? I went a while there in college looking for the perfect cheesecake recipe and would get mad if it cracked in the middle. We even had cheesecake at our wedding! I've been able to come to terms with cheesecake obsession, but I still love a good one!

Normally, when I see fried rice, it's chicken, beef, maybe pork, or vegetable. If there is shrimp or seafodd fried rice, it is usually a special. So, to see someone share a recipe for prawn fried rice is a real treat. I'll have to try to sneak this in to the menu someday soon!

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

Weekly Favorites 12/09/18 to 12/15/18

Time for a new batch of weekly favorites! I'm excited about this week's finds, and I've got another
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new post to share with you later on in the week!

20 Black Eyed Peas Recipes for New Years - via Penney Lane

It is said to be good luck to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day! My wife make's Hoppin' John and cornbread every year for New Year's! What traditions do you have? If you don't have any black eye pea traditions, here are 20 ideas to get you started!
Braised Beef Burgundy Stew - via La Vida Dulce

Braised beef always just screams my name and reminds of the OG celebrity chef, Julia Child. This Beef Burgundy looks perfect for a cold winter day!

What to Drink in New Orleans, LA - via Natasha Liun

If you've been following along, you may have noticed that I love coffee! It's a constant companion. Combine that with New Orleans, and you've got a good thing going!

Giant Chocolate Chip Sharing Cookie - via Treasure Every Moment

So, I love sweets. Maybe a little bit too much! And this giant chocolate chip cookie looks nothing short of spectacular. I know that the description says it is shareable, but let's go ahead and be honest with ourselves!

Homemade Juicy Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - via Cooking with Anadi

What's not to love about these Shawarmas? First of all, they're Mediterranean, which in my experience, all but guarantees that it will be good. Then, you combine grilled chicken and veggies with a yogurt sauce

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Oven Roasted Chicken Parmesan with Blistered Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Chicken Parmesan
Oven Roasted Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan, or Chicken Parmigiana, is an Italian-American dish, derived from Eggplant Parmigiana, which is prepared mostly the same way. At every Italian restaurant I go to, I see Chicken Parmesan on the menu, but I  almost never get it. The few times that I do, I'm disappointed. It's always prepared the same. A piece of chicken, battered in breadcrumbs, fried, and topped with a slab of cheese, served next spaghetti and marinara sauce. I knew there had to be a way to improve this, so I set out to find it.

The Recipe:

The Ingredients:

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
  • 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 Package Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons of Butter
  • Olive Oil
  • Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • Pasta
The Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the Panko bread crumbs and cheese in a bowl with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, coat the chicken breasts in the melted butter. Transfer each chicken breast to the bread crumb mixture individually to coat with bread crumbs. Lay on a greased sheet pan to go in the oven. Cook for 30 minutes.

In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and add a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic until golden. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. I like a little spice to mine, so I add some crushed red pepper flakes. It is important to make sure the heat is not too high here, because the tomatoes will burn and not blister, which is not we're looking for. Stir the tomatoes occasionally to make sure all sides are cooked. These will take about 15 to 20 minutes

Serve with pasta. I used penne, but any kind will do. If you want a little more cheese, sprinkle some additional Parmesan top.

Happy Eating!
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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Weekly Favorites 10/29/18 to 11/3/18

It's a new week, with a new batch of favorites! I've got some articles and recipes that I'm really
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excited about this week!

Quick Sautéed Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs - via Real Food for Life

Sometimes when I grill steaks, I like to get fancy and sauté some mushrooms in butter with shallots and garlic and maybe a little red wine. These herbed mushrooms are a great variation on that. I can't wait to try it out on the next steak night!

Grilled Chicken - via Times Food

I love grilled chicken. In fact, the post from way back when I decided to reboot my blog, was for grilled chicken! This grilled chicken recipe has an Indian flavor to it and uses ingredients like garam masala, coriander, and cummin!


Spiced Baked Eggs with Potatoes - via Home Style

When I saw the picture of these baked eggs and potatoes, I was hooked! Whenever I'm at a restaurant and they have a breakfast with eggs and potatoes, it makes ordering so easy for me!


Chef's Thanksgiving Recipe: Sugar Pie Pumpkin Maple Muffins - via Portola Hotel

Well, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I always like to try something special for Thanksgiving to mix it up a little bit. I think these muffins will make a great Thanksgiving breakfast!

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Sunday, September 2, 2018

Weekly Favorites 08/26/18 to 09/1/18

Weekly FavoritesWell friends, this week the Weekly Favorites post is on time! I hate falling behind in my posts, but the good news, you're getting three weeks of favorites in one weekend! I'm also hoping to get some new recipes posted soon!

Prawn in Mustard Poppy Seed Sauce - via Twinkling Tina Cooks

 Like a dog to a squirrel, I'm always drawn to prawns. Scrolling through Twitter, I had to stop and scroll back, because, well, I saw prawns! This prawns with a mustard sauce recipe looks amazing!

Raspberry Streusel Muffins - via Watch Jenn Bake

Have I told you how much I love pastries, specifically breakfast pastries? These raspberry streusel muffins made me do a double take! They sound like the perfect weekend morning pastry!

Go Go Goan Chicken Curry - via Hello Fresh

I'm always a fan of curry, especially with Chicken, and tomato based curry is right up my alley! Throw some naan bread in, and this would make a great night at home!

Savory and Refreshing Cucumber and Boiled Egg Toast - via Cooking with Anadi

 I'll admit that I've jumped on the avocado toast bandwagon. Not that there's anything wrong with that! I've long felt that there could be more to it. What else could be layered on toast to give new flavor and texture profiles? I love cucumber on deli sandwiches, so why not mix it up with some eggs on toast?

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Saturday, September 1, 2018

Weekly Favorites 08/12/18 to 08/18/18

Weekly FavoritesGuys, I have to make a confession here, though I'm sure you already know what it is. I've been slacking here on the blog posts! So, here is the Weekly Favorites post from two weeks ago!

Strawberry Scones with Sweet Lemon Glaze - via All Tarted Up

I'm a bit of a self admitted pastry junkie. Specifically breakfast pastries. Seriously. The worst thing that can happen to me is for someone to bring donuts to the office. So when I saw this recipe for Strawberry Scones, I had to check it out. I'm especially excited about the sweet lemon glaze on these!


Easy Chicken, Spinach, and Tomato Pasta Bake - via Maune Legacy

 If you've been following along, you know I've never met a pasta I didn't like. Especially pasta with chicken and spinach, and usually some tomato and cheese mixed. Basically every ingredient found in this pasta bake. It's like we were meant to meat each other!
Chifferi Elbow Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Tuna - via The Pasta Project

The combination of pasta and fish or seafood is almost legendary. Maybe it gets a bad rap because of the old tuna noodle casserole, but done right it can be a thing of beauty! This combination of the pasta, the tuna, and beans, sounds amazing!

Pan Seared Halibut with Garlic Crab Topping - via Ask Chef Dennis

I'm almost positive you've gone into a restaurant and seen a menu item or chef special that is some form of fish topped with crab. I'm also almost positive you have paid too much for it. It's okay, I have too. Now, courtesy of Chef Dennis, you can make it at home!

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

Weekly Favorites 06/24/18 to 06/30/18

Weekly FavoritesTime for a new batch of weekly favorite food and restaurant articles! This week, I have some exciting things to share!


Blueberry Friands - via Tania's Kitchen

 When I came across this blog post and read the ingredients list, I knew it had to be good! How can you go wrong combining lemon curd and blueberry together?? For the gluten free readers out there, this recipe is perfect for you!


Oven-Baked Light and Fresh Chicken Tikka Sandwich - via Cooking with Anadi

For all of you Friends fans out there, I'm a little like Joey. I love sandwiches!! This chicken sandwich has a tandoori inspired chicken with some cucumber, tomato, and spinach! Can't wait to try this one out!


Simple Won Ton Soup - via Souper Diaries

Everyone loves a good soup, especially won ton soup! Lately, when we get Chinese food on one of those nights we're all too tired to cook, won ton soup has been the go to for my wife. So, I will have to try this out to make some won ton soup for her at home!


Pineapple Tartlettes with Lime Cream - via Lil' Cookie

It's summer time, and I don't know about you, but I am always looking for some delicious and light recipes to try when it's hot out. Pineapple and lime are the perfect summer flavors!


Vanishing Yeast Rolls - via i Food Blogger 

 I've long searched for the perfect yeast roll. The frozen dinner roll variety usually does the trick, but sometimes I want something more. Maybe something more like what I find when I go out to restaurants! I may have finally found it with this recipe!
Vanishing Yeast Rolls
Vanishing Yeast Rolls
Photo Credit - i Food Blogger




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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Weekly Favorites 06/17/18 to 06/23/18

Weekly FavoritesTime for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles! This week, we go from chicken fajitas, to a vegan, no bake chocolate cheese cake!


Chicken Fajitas - via The Indian Claypot

 I've never been shy about my love for fajitas. So when a new recipe option comes available, it is sure to catch my eye! This one is an Indian fusion recipe!


Chicken Braised with Lemon, Sage, and Olives - via Villa Sentieri

I love olives. No, really, I may have a problem! Sometimes my salads are olives with a side of olives! This chicken sounds almost perfect with lemon, sage, and of course, olives! I can't wait to try this one out!


Spaghetti with Smoked Trout Carbonara - via The Pasta Project

One of the things I love about the Weekly Favorites series, is that it helps me find inspiration for foods I might not have otherwise tried or conceived! This Smoked Trout Carbonara is one of those! I would have never thought to combine smoke trout with pasta! I will have to add this to the list of things to try!



No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake - via Game of Cookies

 At first, I wasn't sold on this cheesecake recipe. I'm a bit of a purest when it comes to cheesecake and the idea of a no bake didn't quite appeal to me at first. But then, two things struck me! The flavor combination of chocolate and coconut have been steadily growing on me. Also, my wife has been trying to avoid dairy, which means if I make a cheesecake at home, I'm basically baking for myself. Maybe that's not such a bad thing! So maybe, this no bake, vegan cheesecake could make for a compromise!

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

Weekly Favorites 05/13/18 through 05/19/18

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Time for another weekly batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This week, I'm mixing it up with some of my fellow bloggers, as well as some larger publications!


Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Salsa - via Half Baked Harvest
Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Chili Honey Lime Chicken and Sweet
Potatoes with Avocado Salsa
Photo Credit Half Baked Harvest
Right off the bat, this recipe struck me as something that would be perfect to make as spring continues to give way to summer. These flavors are perfect when you're trying to cool off on a hot summer evening.


Spring Cheese Board
Spring Cheese Board
Photo Credit Damn Delicious
Spring Cheese Board - via Damn Delicious

 Damn Delicious is rapidly becoming one of my favorite blogs. I've never seen anything over there that didn't grab my attention. Here, she covers pairing fruits and veggies and crackers to make the perfect cheese board!


10 Best New Backpacking Meals - Via Outside Magazine
10 Best Backpacking Meals
10 Best Backpacking Meals
Photo Credit Outside Magazine
I used to do my fair share of backpacking and hiking. Getting a good meal out on the trail can get a little squirrelly. I wish this list had been around back then. Maybe this is the motivation I need to get back out on the trail!


5 Southern Cooking Myths Debunked - via Garden & Gun 

Five Southern Cooking Myths Debunked
Five Southern Cooking Myths Debunked
Photo Credit Garden & Gun
There are lots of cooking myths out there, some even less true than others. Here five of the more common
Southern cooking myths are debunked.
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Sunday, April 22, 2018

Weekly Favorites 04/15/2018 to 04/21/2018


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Time for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles. This week, I decided to branch out and include some of my fellow bloggers!




Honey Soy Grilled Pork Chops
Honey Soy Grilled Pork Chops
Photo Credit Delish.com
30 + Grilled Meat Recipes - via Delish.com

 It may not feel like it for most of the country, but summer is coming! Backyard barbecues and nights on the patio are around the corner. Take some inspiration for your next barecue!


German Chocolate Cookies - via For the Love of Cooking
German Chocolate Cookies
German Chocolate Cookies
Photo Credit For the Joy of Cooking
Something about chocolate cookies just brings me back to childhood! These German Chocolate Cookies look amazing!


Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - via The Girl Who Ate Everything

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Photo Credit The Girl Who Ate Everything
I love a variation on chicken and tomato sauce! This one had all of the key variations in it. Fried chicken, tomato sauce, cheese, and the possibility of pasta added in. I can't wait to try it out!


The Best Cookie Recipes to Bake this Weekend - via huffpost.com
The Best Cookies to Bake this Weekend
The Best Cookies to Bake this Weekend
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It was a good week for cookies. Looks like I'll be trying out cookie recipes until further notice. I don't know if I'll start with the Chocolate Turtle Cookies or the Mexican Samoas Cookies!
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