[pinit count=”horizontal”] I’m not a baker. I don’t claim to be and it’s not in my DNA. Not that I don’t enjoy baking it just doesn’t come naturally to me like roasting or sautéing does. However I realized I can’t have a respectable food blog without a few basic cookie recipes right? These white chocolate chip and…
Archives for October 2012
Stewed Chicken with Leeks, Carrots and Mushrooms
[pinit count=”horizontal”] During the week you can find me cooking for the students at North Atlanta International Academy. This month the students are learning all about food and health. What’s good, what’s bad and how to make good choices. I love how excited they are when they ask, “Chef Jad, did you know Fanta has 75g…
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Apples, Red Onions and Garlic
[pinit count=”horizontal”] For lovers of brussel sprouts you already know how great they are, especially when they’re roasted. For you adventurous naysayers forget the childhood memories of bitter bland mini cabbage on your Sunday dinner plate. These tiny morsels of roasted, slightly sweet with a tang of bitter goodness are a far cry from…
Pork Chops with Roasted Butternut Squash Pureé and Caramelized Apple Onion Compote
[pinit count=”horizontal”] My wife recently mentioned she didn’t like pork chops because they were always dry and lacking flavor. I explained to her pork chops are usually overcooked because people are unnecessarily squeamish about pink pork. That didn’t matter. She insisted they just weren’t her thing. Now this is a woman who I’ve successfully converted to…
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
[pinit count=”horizontal”] Nothing says Autumn has arrived more than a batch of whole wheat pumpkin pancakes for Sunday brunch. A Google search for pumpkin pancakes turns up 3,570,00 results. I’ve sifted through and tested only the first page of results for this post and I think I can stop now. Most traditional recipes call for…
A Couple Cooks Green Mango Cookbook Giveaway-Finished
[pinit] Every year I tell myself I should commit more of my time to helping out others in need or volunteering my time at a shelter. Guess what happens? Every year quickly passes by along with my resolution. In what I acknowledge as a meek attempt at fulfilling this yearly commitment I will be giving…
Pulled Pork Breakfast Skillet
[pinit] When I make pulled pork I inevitably have left overs. This morning I used those leftovers from Friday nights dinner to make a pulled pork breakfast skillet. This recipe is great for clearing out the produce bin in your fridge so feel free to experiment with my recipe below and please share the results!…
Miracle Noodles-Review
[pinit] I’ve never been a big fan of pasta. Let me rephrase. I’m not a big fan of American style pasta portions. When I say American style I’m referring to the pasta dishes in most chain Italian restaurants. The portions are enough for 3 adults. Sure it’s great for left overs….for 3 days but I…