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Cheater’s Chicken Adobo

April 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains

If you are Filipino, know a Filipino, or know anything about the Philippines, you've heard of Chicken Adobo. As the unofficial national dish, it is traditionally any protein (I've seen chicken and pork used most commonly) cooked in a vinegar and garlic based sauce. Every Filipino has their own version,... Read More

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Mmm, Fried Chicken…

April 22, 2013September 1, 2016 chicken, Mains

I hate deep frying. The hot oil, the splatters, the cleanup, all seem too annoying most of the time. So I pretty much never deep fry things in my house, with the one big exception of fried chicken. I pretty much enjoy all fried chicken. Whether it's from the grocery... Read More

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Brined Pork Chops and Israeli Cous Cous

April 8, 2013September 1, 2016 cous cous, Mains, pork

Making pork chops tonight... using the induction burner and trying a new brine. I always brine my porkchops, I find it makes them juicier and more flavorful, especially since they can be tricky to cook to the perfect doneness. Please forgive the fact that I am not giving you formal... Read More

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The Food of Jerusalem – Part 3: Kofta b’siniyah and Salad

March 26, 2013September 1, 2016 cucumbers, lamb, Mains, pine nuts, salad, tahini, tomatoes

As the center of the Jerusalem meal, I made Kofta b'siniyah (pg 195). Kofta are really just meatballs, shaped more like torpedos than rounds. What was interesting to me about the recipe is that, unlike most meatball or meatloaf style recipes I've tried, the kofta included no breadcrumbs or eggs.... Read More

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Chicken Fried Rice

March 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains, rice

My mother is Filipino, and fried rice is a dish I grew up with. Most restaurants make super oily, heavy, fried rice, while us Filipinos make a savory, hearty rice dish that doesn't make you feel like you've eaten an oil slick. This recipe is a play on what my... Read More

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Healthy Dinner, Lemon Broiled Tilapia and Cous Cous

March 17, 2013September 1, 2016 cous cous, fish, Mains, tilapia

Sometimes I'm in the mood for a light dinner. It's beginning to warm up in Orlando and the idea of soup or a braise when the temperature outside is nearing 80 just sounds wrong, too heavy, too rich. This is the time I want simple, clean flavors, refreshing white wine,... Read More

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Chicken Pot Pie

March 17, 2013September 1, 2016 chicken, Mains, puff pastry

As a kid, I loved frozen pot pies. Individually frozen in aluminum tins, they were an easy dinner, just throw in the oven and in an hour you've got a golden crust and salty, chickeny goodness inside. As a grown up, when I want a chicken pot pie, I am... Read More

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Sunday Dinner, Quick Brined Pork Chops and Roasted Kabocha Squash

February 25, 2013January 18, 2017 Mains, pork, squash

For a very long time, I did not like porkchops, they were dry and tough and about as appetizing as shoe leather. Then I had brined pork chops, and my perception of them took a 180. Now they are succulent and juicy and the perfect canvas for any set of... Read More

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Pizza Night

February 17, 2013January 11, 2017 Italian, Mains, pizza

Tonight, my hubby and I had "pizza night," our regular date in the kitchen with a bottle of wine and an assortment of toppings, whatever struck my fancy while out shopping. We do this at least twice a month, and it's why I'm such a snob when it comes to... Read More

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Making Paella at Home

February 16, 2013January 11, 2017 chicken, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

I had heard that paella was a difficult thing to make. While I enjoy tapas, I can't say that I have any great understanding of, or experience with, Spanish food. I know I like Spanish cheeses (Manchego is one of my faves) and Spanish wine. I know I love Serrano... Read More