Showing posts with label pesto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pesto. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2019

Weekly Favorites 04/21/19 to 04/27/19

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

There's just something about herbed lamb chops that gets my mouth watering. Just look at these and tell me they don't look amazing!

We've been making a Loaded Baked Potato Soup around the house, sometimes sneaking some corn in there. It's interesting to see other takes on potato and corn soup.
Just look at this! Do I really need to tell you why this caught my eye?

As much as I love a good homemade tomato sauce, a pasta dish with homemade pesto is perfect for hot summer nights!

I've always enjoyed Brussels Sprouts. These baked with chicken and bacon are going to be a must try for me!

I love pretzels. There are so many different options beyond the traditional sea salt. Not to mention, all of the different variations on the types of pretzels!

It's been a while since I shared a recipe from Indian Clay Pot. This salmon has so many flavors that I cook with almost on a daily basis!

When I saw pan seared scallops and shrimp, I was intrigued. But when I saw shitake mushrooms and asparagus, I was hooked.

This Tomato Galette looks like something perfect to cook for the upcoming Mother's Day!

There is so much big flavor in a good hearty bolognese sauce!

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

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

I hate say it, but I have been neglecting my beloved blog lately. My main hustle, has eclipsed my side
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hustle. On top of all of that, my life is about to take on another huge change, with the birth of my third son just around the corner. I am hoping that this doesn't eat in to any of my blogging time, but I am aware of the reality of having a baby in the house. You may have noticed the title of this post, and seen that it is over a month old! It's okay to take a break from time to time, but it pains me neglect this outlet. Anyway, on to the food!

Another week, another batch of favorites! This week, I decided to focus on my first two food loves, pastries and pasta!


The Ultimate Easy Savory Tart Recipe with Tomato, Pesto, and Goat Cheese - via Tooting Mama

I learned a long time ago that not all pastries are sweet! In Hawaii, I once had savory pancakes paired with fried chicken! That was a huge lesson for my culinary mind. A savory pastry can stand on it's own as a side? I can't wait to try this out!
Hot Chocolate Brownie Ice-Cream Sandwich - via Treasure Every Moment

I live in Texas, in Houston to be exact. If you follow Houston weather at all, you know it's hot. It's hot all the time. It's even hot in the winter! So, we find ourselves drinking hot chocolate, just because it is appropriate for the season! it may still be hot out, but it's December, so I'm having my hot chocolate. This ice-cream sandwich may be the solution we have been looking for!

Giant Chocolate Chip Sharing Cookie - via Treasure Every Moment

I have a pretty big appetite, sometimes to the point of greed. When the bowl of queso is nearing the end, I find myself sad that the queso is almost gone, only to realize that I have been chain eating chips and queso up until the point it is almost gone! I don't usually have that problem with cookies, because they are not usually shareable! Challenge accepted!

Spicy Bacon and Chorizo Penne - via Cooking with Anadi 

This recipe has three of my top requirements: spice, bacon, and pasta! Put these ingredients in any recipe, and you'll find me drawn to it like a fly to streetlight! Otherwise, this recipe is incredibly simple, with only 5 listed steps, which is another thing I like. I've never understood these recipes that list 37 ingredients, with 3 dozen steps. Food should be simple. I can't wait to try this one!
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Location: Houston, TX, USA

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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Location: Houston, TX, USA

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Cilantro Pesto

One night in college, we were having a Mexican fiesta at our house. I was always looking for new things to try out in the kitchen and I wanted to do something new with cilantro. Walking through the grocery store, I had this idea to make a cilantro pesto. I grabbed a few ingredients and was off to the kitchen.

Cilantro Pesto
Cilantro Pesto

The Recipe:

  • 1 Bunch Cilantro - Stems Removed
  • 3 Garlic Cloves - Roasted
  • 1 Poblano Pepper - Roasted
  • 1/2 Cup Jalapeno Jack Cheese - Grated
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Roast the Poblano pepper under the broiler under lightly charred on each side. I like to put the pepper in a storage bag in the freezer to cool it faster. The freezer helps loosen the skin from the pepper faster. Roast the garlic at 350 until lightly browned. A ramekin works well for this. Remove the skin from the garlic after it cools. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Usually 2 or 3 minutes, depending on how smooth you want it. I made this to go with some chicken tacos tonight!
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