Friday, February 10, 2012
Salmon... Mom's Version
Mom made salmon that was finger licking good. I did a post on how I did it my way here. Of course hers tasted much better! We had it with yellow rice and steamed bok choy with carrots. She used the same ingredients from my previous post.
Looks like steak. She wraps them in foil before they go into the oven. They were so juicy inside :)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Peaches
"Peaches is a gem in the heart of Bed-Stuy" -Yelp.com
It's the cutest southern restaurant/bar amongst brownstones so it has a warm, homey feel. :)
This spot also has an awesome brunch menu with equally awesome Mimosas!
It's the cutest southern restaurant/bar amongst brownstones so it has a warm, homey feel. :)
This spot also has an awesome brunch menu with equally awesome Mimosas!
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| HOMESTYLE CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN- BREAST STRIPS W/ HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE |
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| CRAB CAKE SANDWICH |
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| MASHED POTATOES W/ CHEDDAR & BACON |
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| PULLED PORK W/ SWEET POTATOE FRIES |
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| MAC & CHEESE I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and would definitely visit again. I ate so much food that I could barely move afterwards. -_- Peaches is great for dinner/lunch dates, girlfriend hangouts or family fun days! Peaches 393 Lewis Ave (bet. Mac Donough St & Decatur St) |
Monday, January 2, 2012
Vegetable Lo Mein
This dish doesn't include meat, but it can be added at the end. The preparation is very similar to a stir fry. See my chicken and shrimp stir fry recipe.
Ingredients:
Vegetables of your choice (I used broccoli, snow peas, carrots, sweet peppers)
Egg Noodles
Soy Sauce
Chicken Broth
Boil some water for the noodles. Don't use a lot of water. When the noodles are cooked there shouldn't be any or very little water left in the pot. After the water boils up, add about 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Then place the noodles in the pot. Stir occasionally to separate the noodles.
Heat your wok (or whatever pot you choose to use) with some oil. When it's hot enough add the vegetables with the exception of the sweet peppers. I always add these last because I don't like when they get too soft in stir fry type dishes. Just my preference. You may want to add some powdered seasoning since you don't have any meat to add the flavor. Let the vegetables sautee for a few minutes then add the sweet peppers. Pour in about 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Depending on how many noodles you cooked, you may need more. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the drained noodles and mix well to make sure they are covered with the sauce. If you want to add meat to this dish, you will add it at this point. Add more soy sauce if necessary. Let it simmer for another few minutes.
This can be eaten alone or as a side dish.
Ingredients:
Vegetables of your choice (I used broccoli, snow peas, carrots, sweet peppers)
Egg Noodles
Soy Sauce
Chicken Broth
Boil some water for the noodles. Don't use a lot of water. When the noodles are cooked there shouldn't be any or very little water left in the pot. After the water boils up, add about 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Then place the noodles in the pot. Stir occasionally to separate the noodles.
Heat your wok (or whatever pot you choose to use) with some oil. When it's hot enough add the vegetables with the exception of the sweet peppers. I always add these last because I don't like when they get too soft in stir fry type dishes. Just my preference. You may want to add some powdered seasoning since you don't have any meat to add the flavor. Let the vegetables sautee for a few minutes then add the sweet peppers. Pour in about 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Depending on how many noodles you cooked, you may need more. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the drained noodles and mix well to make sure they are covered with the sauce. If you want to add meat to this dish, you will add it at this point. Add more soy sauce if necessary. Let it simmer for another few minutes.
This can be eaten alone or as a side dish.
Chicken & Shrimp Stir Fry
This is a pretty simple and fast dish to prepare.
FYI: the vegetables you use are your choice. The list of vegetables below are just what I like to use.
Ingredients:
Broccoli
String Beans
Zucchini
Snow Peas
Carrots
Couple of seasoned chicken breasts
Shrimp
Soy sauce
I prepare the chicken first. After the chicken breasts are cooked, cut them into strips. Place all your vegetables in a heated pot with some oil, preferrably a wok. I add some onion and garlic as well. I also add some powdered season ie: Lawry's season salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Adobo. Let the vegetables sautee for about 2-3 minutes, don't let them get soft. Add the chicken strips, the shrimp then the soy sauce (about 3 tablespoons) and mix, then turn the fire down but not completely low and cover. Just so that you can get a gravy and until the shrimp is tender. Serve over rice.
FYI: the vegetables you use are your choice. The list of vegetables below are just what I like to use.
Ingredients:
Broccoli
String Beans
Zucchini
Snow Peas
Carrots
Couple of seasoned chicken breasts
Shrimp
Soy sauce
I prepare the chicken first. After the chicken breasts are cooked, cut them into strips. Place all your vegetables in a heated pot with some oil, preferrably a wok. I add some onion and garlic as well. I also add some powdered season ie: Lawry's season salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Adobo. Let the vegetables sautee for about 2-3 minutes, don't let them get soft. Add the chicken strips, the shrimp then the soy sauce (about 3 tablespoons) and mix, then turn the fire down but not completely low and cover. Just so that you can get a gravy and until the shrimp is tender. Serve over rice.
This can also be done using any other meat of your choice.
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas are a great addition to salads! This is how I make my chickpea salad.
Ingredients:
2 cans of chickpeas
Kalamata Olives (chopped)
Feta Cheese
Diced Red Pepper
Diced Red Onion
Diced Garlic
Cherry or Plum tomatoes (I cut them medium size)
Lemon
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar (I use a Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette from Trader Joe's, so I don't have to purchase the olive oil and red wine vinegar separately)
Combine the chopped olives, diced red peppers, onion & garlic, and tomatoes into a bowl and mix. Add the chickpeas and feta cheese. Mix. Then add the olive oil/red wine vinegar and squeeze the lemon to taste. Mix until everything is spread evenly. It tastes even better after it sits in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. :o)
Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette that I use.
Ingredients:
2 cans of chickpeas
Kalamata Olives (chopped)
Feta Cheese
Diced Red Pepper
Diced Red Onion
Diced Garlic
Cherry or Plum tomatoes (I cut them medium size)
Lemon
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar (I use a Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette from Trader Joe's, so I don't have to purchase the olive oil and red wine vinegar separately)
Combine the chopped olives, diced red peppers, onion & garlic, and tomatoes into a bowl and mix. Add the chickpeas and feta cheese. Mix. Then add the olive oil/red wine vinegar and squeeze the lemon to taste. Mix until everything is spread evenly. It tastes even better after it sits in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. :o)
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Oven Baked Salmon
I baked salmon and put a little homemade "marinade" of sauces and seasonings on top which is good on any type of fish and can be used for chicken that might need some gravy.
After I cleaned the pieces, I seasoned them with:
Onion
Garlic
Black Pepper
Lawry's season salt
Adobo
I placed them in a baking tray with some olive oil. Half way through baking time, I poured my marinade/sauce on top then let it continue baking.
Ingredients for the sauce:
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped red onion
Chopped sweet peppers
Chopped garlic
Teriyaki Sauce
Barbeque Sauce
Ketchup
Jerk Marinade (this is optional, my mom requested it to be "spicy and nice" lol)
Water
Sorry I don't have measurements for each, I just kind of winged it
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