Category: lunch
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STICKY SPICY ASIAN WINGS
Wings are one of those meals that I cannot stop eating, even when I am already full. I just pop them one, by one, by one. And yes, I do consider wings an acceptable meal, not just an appetizer. For this recipe I went sweet to complement the spiciness of the wings. The result was…
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ANGEL HAIR AGLIO E OLIO WITH CHICKEN AND BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES
I do not believe angel hair pasta gets as much love as all the other pastas, and I do not understand why not. I prefer it to spaghetti and it’s my staple pasta when I make pasta aglio e olio. I like the thinness of it and can easily be used for an array of…
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LEFTOVER CROQUETTES
With the Thanksgiving holiday being over and my family having hosted, we were left with containers of leftovers. We definitely did not want to eat the same meal again, still being full from our Thanksgiving dinner. And although a go-to staple, we were not craving any leftover sandwiches. So what were we to do??…
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SUMMER ORZO SALAD
The warmer it gets out, the lighter you want the meal to be. My Orzo Salad incorporates that ideology by mixing it with the the best of summer veggies, for a delicious, and satisfactory meal that will not leave you feeling lethargic or stuck. The crispiness of the cucumbers, juiciness from the tomatoes, and…
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EXTRA CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN DINNER
There’s very few meals that I can eat that genuinely put a smile on my face with each bite. Crispy fried chicken is one of those meals. For the recipe below I give you simplified step-by-step instructions on how to make a delicious crispy fried chicken dinner for you, your family, and your friends. Trust…
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CACIO E PEPE MAC AND CHEESE
Mac and Cheese has got to be, if not already, one of the best and most favorite comfort foods (the homemade kind, not the boxed kind). It is stick-to-your-ribs good and makes anyone who eats it happy. I have yet to come across a mac and cheese plate that I did not enjoy. My recipe…
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MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED WHOLE FISH
Summertime and nothing I love more than grilling! With the occasional burger or sausage being grilled, I get cravings for some good, old fish. There is nothing like the smell of a beautifully seasoned fish over a nice hot fire. The best part, it is pretty easy and not as difficult as some people think.…
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Nashville Hot Chicken
The hot chicken is a specialty fried chicken that is notable in Nashville and its surrounding areas. It differs from regular fried chicken due to the spices used in marinating and coating it, making it spicier in flavor while still retaining that crispy, fried coating. My recipe uses boneless chicken sandwiched between a freshly baked…
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BEER-BATTERED JALAPEÑO CORN DOGS
Summertime! A season not just for the beach and sea, but also for food, festivals, and friends! Summer is the perfect time to be outdoors and take in as much of the sunshine as you can. It is also the perfect time to visit all the fairs and festivals that take place during this season.…
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