Showing posts with label curry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label curry. Show all posts

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 01/20/19/ to 01/26/19

Time for this week's batch of favorites! I'm ready to get back to my regular posting schedule to share
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great content with you!

Super Bowl is just around the corner, and I'm willing to bet you'll be going to a watch party where you'll be expected to bring something. Looks like one of these will be my choice to take with me.
I've been really in to salads lately. I need to be. I need to be eating healthier. I've been finding myself more drawn to pictures of salads too!


Two of my favorite vegetables together, sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts. This doesn't look like a salad I could get the kids to eat, but I may have to make this to bring for lunch some day!

I love spice mixes, especially the ones that don't from a jar. I always like to make spice mixes at home to control the flavor and ingredients.

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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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Monday, January 7, 2019

Weekly Favorites 12/30/18 to 01/05/19

Welcome to 2019! I am excited to share my favorite posts with you this week!
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I have always been a huge fan of pizza! But my go to has always been the thin crust Italian style neopolitan pizza. But, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and I had to immediately stop and take a look at this delicious looking Chicago Style Deep Dish!

It looks like I am continuing my quest to learn about curry and Indian style foods, and I am continuing to learn that I have a lot to learn My wife has always liked Chicken Tikka Masala, so maybe I can make this for her!
Raspberry and cream go so well together, especially on a hot summer day! These flavors are so cooling! The introduction of coconut sounds absolutely spectacular.

Continuing my education in curry and Indian foods, I came across this recipe I had never heard of before! Of course, I love chicken and I'm developing more and more of my curiosity of curry, so this recipe is a home run!

My wife has been trying to remove dairy from her diet as much as possible. This has lead me to look at recipes that have dairy alternatives in them. The coconut sauce with these spiced green beans could be just the thing to try!

I'm always drawn to something new that I think that my kids just might eat, even if there is fight to get there! They have tried curry and liked it. They always ask if we are having rice with our dinner. So maybe if I put them together?

I didn't realize until this last article, that this week's post was heavy in all things coconut and curry! So why not close it out that way. Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite ways to make and eat shrimp. Add some curry in there, and it's a really good thing going!

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Weekly Favorites 12/23/18 to 12/29/18

Weekly FavoritesIt's hard to believe this will be the last post of 2018! It's been a great year for Me, Myself, and Cuisine, and I can't wait to  see what 2019 brings! Before we celebrate the New Year, I have one last
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I've always loved banana bread, with or without nuts. Coincidentally, my kids seems to love it too, especially smeared with butter!

Leg of Lamb always reminds me of Sunday dinners at my grandma's house. She would always make it with mashed potatoes and rolls, and there would be a jar of mint jelly on the table. She never made it hers with any herbs on it, just a simple salt and pepper seasoning. I am definitely going to have to try out this herbed version!


I've always been a sucker for bagels and lox. So, when I saw these smoked salmon bites, I had to check it out. The next time I need a party food, these will definitely be on the list!


Simple tomato salads are something special. You can do so much with some herbs, mozzarella, and tomatoes. Adding the chili oil takes it up to a new level!


I've been extra interested in fish lately, especially salmon. That's not to say that I've been making any fish, I've just been looking and getting ideas for cooking fish!


Just like fish, I've been extra interested in curry. Investigating and learning about the different types and styles of curry has always been interesting to me!


Well honestly, I was hooked at the mention of chorizo and bacon! The penne doesn't hurt either. I've always looked at it as one of the most versatile pastas. But then of course when there is spicy pasta around, you know I will be there!

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Weekly Favorites 12/16/18 to 12/22/18

I took the holiday weekend off from the blog and spent some much needed time with the family. I'm
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back and ready to go with a new batch of weekly favorites!


This pasta seems so fresh and light, it's hard not to stop and drool over the picture! I love a good heavy pasta dish much as anyone, but sometimes a light pasta with spring and summer flavors is just what I need!

I love to see what people are doing with their menus, and sometimes they can make a great read, to see how the menu comes together and how everything plays off of each other. It may be worth a trip to Brooklyn, just to get that seared duck with cherry glaze!


I have a great stuffed bell peppers recipe  using beef and rice. I like at what other people are doing with their recipes and see how they differ from mine. I see some tomatoes in these that would be amazing!


I need to use more fresh fruit when I cook. I eat plenty of apples and bananas, but I need to diversify. Figs aren't typically on my radar, but this just might be enough to get me to change my mind!


Lately, we've been making more curry dishes than we typically do. It has renewed my curiosity about the different styles of curry around the world. It seems that each culture has it's own take on it and it's own variety of spices and vegetables that get blended in.


It's funny, this recipe is geared towards getting kids to embrace fish. I don't think we're there yet with our kids. My wife and I make fish on occasion, but not as often as we used to. These Asian flavors may be just enough to change that though!

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Curry Shrimp

Two things I love together in one dish, shrimp and curry! We put this curry dish together with some items we had in the pantry, and it came together pretty easy! For the curry spice, we used the Maharajah blend from Seasonality Spices.


The Recipe:
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Curry Shrimp

  • 1 Onion - Diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper - Diced
  • 1 14.5 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 8 Ounce Can Coconut Milk
  • 10 to 16 Shrimp - Peeled and Deveined
  • 1 Tablespoon Maharajah Blend
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Rice (Optional)
  • Naan Bread
  • Olive Oil

Sauté the onions and green bell peppers in olive oil with salt and pepper, until the onions are translucent. Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk and the Maharajah Blend. Stir to combine. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir to combine. Let cook for a few minutes, five minutes at most. When the shrimp turn pink, it's ready to eat! 

This can be served over rice if desired. It turned out a little bit soupy, so rice would help soak up some of the extra liquid. The naan bread is a great way to help scoop everything up!

Happy eating!
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Weekly Favorites 10/21/18 to 10/27/18

It's a new week, so that means it's time for a new batch of weekly favorites!
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Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry - via Pinch of Yum

I love curry. Especially, the spicy curry. That's why I usually am drawn to Thai curry, like this one. The sweet potatoes are going to add a whole new layer of flavor I had never thought about before!
How to Write and Easy to Read Recipe - via Ontario Home Economics Association

I read a lot of recipes and food articles as I search the internet. Some good, some bad. The real problem, is that some of the articles and recipes are just hard to follow, not that the food is bad. I'm guilty of it too. Sometimes ideas don't flow from the mind to the screen or paper. This guide is here to help.

Stuffed Peppers - via Seasonal Recipes

One of my favorite recipes is stuffed peppers. Usually, mine have beef or sausage in them, and rice. That's what caught my eye with these. They are so different from the ones that I usually make, I had to stop and check them out. They look so good!

Cheddar-Crusted Bacon Broccoli Quiche - via Tasty

I've always enjoyed a good quiche, especially with bacon! This one sounds especially good!

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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 08/19/18 to 08/25/18

Weekly FavoritesWell I'm late again, no surprise there at this point! This post is this week's Weekly Favorites post, just a week late. At this point, you're probably thinking, "Does this guy write anything besides the weekly favorites?" In fact I do, and I'm working on a few new posts!

Vermicelli di Positano - via The Pasta Project

Pasta, my old friend! I've made a few pasta dishes like this and on a rainy or cold day, they can really hit the spot! There is just something about marinated tomatoes and veggies that is so good!

Pesto - via Pesto Champion

I love pesto. I also love history. This very brief history of pesto caught my attention and I had to shared. Now I have a question. Pine nuts or no pine nuts in your pesto?

Maseladar Chana dal Tadka or Spiced Yellow Split Peas with Ghee - via Cooking with Anadi

 My wife and I cook fair amount of curry, usually chicken or shrimp. Our kids, surprisingly, love rice. I like to see variations on curry, and I've never really done one with a yellow curry. This one looks like one I am going to have to try out!

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Weekly Favorites 07/08/18 to 07/14/18

Weekly FavoritesTime for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles! This week, I'm exploring articles from Red Thai Curry Prawns, to Fried Squash Blossoms!


Chocolate Coffee Nice Cream - via Daffodils and Lemons

 It's interesting to me that even though I am in no way trying to cut out any specific foods in my diet, I keep finding myself drawn to recipes using alternative ingredients. At any rate this "nice cream" looks pretty good to me!


Classic Red Thai Curry with Prawns - via Annalena's Heart(h)beat

 Typically, I don't make curry, but when I get the chance to eat it, I always do! I like my curry pretty spicy too! I find that the spice goes really well with the coconut milk typically found in curry recipes!


Morning Maple Cranberry Oat Pecan Bars - via Fork and Spoon Recipes 

 Some mornings, you just have to have a quick breakfast. And let's face it, sometimes that quick and breakfast needs to be something portable. These bars are definitely fit the bill for quick and portable breakfast, and the pack a huge punch of nutrition!

Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Crab and Mascarpone - via Brina's Bites 

 Alright, full disclosure here, these fried squash blossoms instantly reminded of Gilmore Girls. There's no shame there. I'll spare you the details of the scene. After the Gilmore Girls moment had passed, I explored the recipe. First, I love crab. Second, the crab and mascarpone combination is so good! I definitely want to try my hand at making these!

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