Thursday, March 31, 2011

Spaghetti Night,


What better way to bring in a somewhat chilly evening than with spaghetti, it sounded perfect!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

5 Facts About Spinach,


I bet I am not alone when I say spinach has a more distinct taste this is especially true with my family.  To win them over it takes a little creativity on my part, I have to put together those certain recipes to counter the taste of this powerful vegetable.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Baked Chicken Recipe


Seared and then baked to perfection, doesn’t that just sound tasty! Skinless chicken thighs brushed with a dark rich homemade teriyaki sauce that delivers a healthy kick from the cider vinegar and spices while livening up the chicken with rich bold flavor.
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup lite soy sauce
  • 2 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cracked black peppercorn melody
  • 8 skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
Directions
1.   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles. 


2.   Preheat oven to 425 degrees



3.   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper, and brown on both sides about 4 minutes each side

4.   Place chicken pieces in a foil lined lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with teriyaki sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.
5.   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.

  Serve over Jasmine rice

Monday, March 14, 2011

Big Breakfast With Love,

Last Friday it seemed like the weekend couldn't get here soon enough, I swear I could almost taste it! And with taste in mind I was ready to bring on Saturday with my big breakfast with love of course!

Friday, March 4, 2011

A Greek Pasta Salad I Love

The real magic in this Greek pasta salad I love begins after you put the ingredients together and it is put into the refrigerator to mingle!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Best Burger In Town



Notice the # 1 blue ribbon!

We had the mouth-watering bacon burger combo, and it was everything it should be down to the sweet and tangy fry sauce!

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