Pepperoni Pizza!
In the mood for some homemade pizza? Try this easy hand tossed pizza recipe that will leave you feeling like a a pizza pro!
I follow the pizza dough recipe on this site (you just need yeast, warm water, flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil). Allow the dough to rise for 90 minutes. Continue reading
This post follows the theme of our last one; easy chicken recipes. You can probably tell that we’re a fan of easy to make, yet flavorful and delicious dishes! Why complicate, when you can simplify and get the same results? You’ll ask yourself the very same question after trying these bbq wings. They are just as good, if not better, than wings you’d get from the big box, popular chain restaurants.They make an excellent dish for entertaining (and impressing) guests, or just for yourself (because there’s nothing better than treating yourself to good home cooking). Continue reading
As working professionals, we find it hard at times to set aside a few hours to cook. Whether its because we are focused on our actual 9 to 5 job, professional development, meeting with friends, other hobbies, or networking, it can be difficult to plan and prepare a meal.
However, cooking does not always have to be a laborious or time consuming task. That is exactly the message I try to convey to those who say “I don’t have time to cook.” Sometimes, you just need a quick and easy recipe- one that is simple to prepare, doesn’t require hours of planning, and tastes delicious. Over the years, I’ve learned that just because a meal doesn’t take a whole lot of time or effort to cook, does not mean it lacks taste! Continue reading
I have to admit- the first time I ate candied yams was not that long ago. Growing up, we ate yams, but it was not the kind of yams that are featured in the menu of southern food restaurants. My mother either fried (delish!) or boiled white yams on the stove and they were served with spicy tomato and pepper based stew.
As I’ve learned, the yams used for candied yams are actually “sweet potatoes,” the type of potatoes used to make sweet potatoes fries. These sweet potatoes are readily available in just about every grocery store I’ve been to, unlike the type of yams I ate growing up. The sweet potatoes are much smaller than yams, but tend to be bigger than regular potatoes.
Sweet Potato
Homemade Tacos
I traveled to Austin, Texas in March for a beautiful wedding. In addition to celebrating the love and union of two friends, I made sure to get my fill of Austin grub. That trip brought about a new breakfast inspiration- Savory Breakfast Tacos. After taking a bite of a breakfast taco from Torchy’s Tacos, I knew I wanted to eat this again very very soon. The tacos we ordered came out fast, hot, and savory. “I could make this myself!” was the thought that came to my mind. We ordered The Wrangler (which included potatoes, eggs, beef, and cheese), and another taco that had chorizo- both varieties were delicious and hearty. Continue reading
Egg sauce with fried green plantain and roti
This is definitely a recipe I consider a ‘classic.’ It’s a ‘can’t go wrong,’ ‘no-fail’, ‘goes well with everything’ type of sauce. It reminds me of my childhood, when my mother would make a version of this sauce that we would eat with yams and sweet potatoes. The best part about it is that it is quick and easy to make, and uses ingredients that I almost always have in my kitchen. So, if you are in search of something quick and easy to make, give this recipe a try!
As I was doing my weekly grocery shopping last week, I began to realize that I eat a whole lot of meat! Not much of beef, but mostly chicken and pork. I have not eaten salmon in a long time, and the last time I can remember having a nice home-cooked seafood meal was during Christmas.
I picked up a package of chicken drumsticks, but after this realization, I walked to the seafood section and decided to pick up frozen Swai Fish fillets. They looked easy to bake and were even on sale! When I got home, I quickly went to work preparing the fillets, and dinner was ready in under 15 minutes. Continue reading
Lobster Rolls are typically not our sandwich of choice, for two main reasons. First, mayonnaise tops the list of foods we detest. No offense to the mayo lovers out there, but it is one of those condiments that we really cannot eat. EVER. Most Lobster Rolls we have come across in restaurants in the past had mayo. Second, we are also not fans of cold sandwiches, especially if it does not involve cold cuts. Again, most lobster rolls we have seen on restaurant menus feature cold lobster slathered in way too much mayo.
Spinach & Basil Pesto w/ Bow Tie Pasta
If you ever find yourself in the mood for a quick, easy, and healthy lunch, Spinach & Basil Pesto just might be the meal for you. After visiting our sister for the holidays, and indulging in her amazing pesto pasta, we set out to make our own creation, which we have cooked many times since then. After learning that the integral ingredient of pesto was pine nuts, we set out on a neighborhood journey to find these nuts. We went to every grocery store and food-mart within walking distance. We first checked out our local organic and natural food store, but was disappointed with the price of the pine nuts (roughly 4 ounces for more than $14- it felt like a ripe off!). Continue reading
Ready to eat Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich
We love sausages. So, when we went to Toronto last year, we made it a priority to visit the sausage street carts almost daily. They were filling, juicy, and amazing- the perfect meal for a spring or summer day. Because we love it so much, we decided to make our own zesty version using hot Italian sausage. It is super easy and quick to make, and lunch can be ready in under 3o minutes. This one pan meal is sure to satisfy your picnic craving. Continue reading
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