Honey Spiced Brussel Sprouts

Nov 7th, 12 / 0 Comments

These days, being in grad school, I need things that are fast an easy that I can make while soon other things. In an attempt to make cooking brussel sprouts easier and also copy some of the best brussel sprouts I’ve ever had from Michael’s On Main in Capitola I came up with this ridiculously easy method.

Ingredients

Brussel Sprouts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
handful of roasted pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F
Chop the brussel spouts into quarters, making sure to remove the bottoms
Coat the brussel sprouts with olive oil and then season with salt and pepper
Bake for 20-30 minutes total, stirring half way through
Meanwhile, melt the butter, honey and cinnamon in a sauce pan 
Once the brussel sprouts are done cooking, pour the honey butter over them
Top with chopped up pecans
Enjoy!  

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lunch & dinner, monday, vegetarian

James Brownies

Jul 15th, 12 / 0 Comments

After such a long hiatus, you’d think that we’d come back with some gourmet recipe to impress y’all with. Instead we’re offering this recipe in honor of James, a dear friend that died far too young. James had a penchant for good food, indulgent desserts and most all alcohol… with a soft spot for good vodka. This combines two of those loves quite beautifully.

Prepare the box mix of brownies as directed and add a tablespoon of vodka. Once you’ve taken the brownies out of the oven, let them cool just a couple minutes and then prick them all over with a toothpick. Brush a thin layer of vodka over the top of the brownies and let cool completely.

Slice and enjoy with a shot of your favorite vodka!

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bars, binge day, dessert

Brie Popsicles

Feb 14th, 12 / 0 Comments

We found this recipe on Joy the Baker’s website and couldn’t resist trying it out for a girls night!
It’s as amazing as it sounds! Happy Valentines Day! 

Ingredients: 

Jam
Puff Pastry
Brie
butter (for greasing the pan)

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dessert

Pearl of the Ocean

Jan 25th, 12 / 0 Comments

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Curry chicken, coconut kale, mango curry and broccoli with tofu! Everything was delicious! Don’t forget to order the paan as your appetizer, the garlic dipping sauce is amazing!

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Brie “Popsicles”

Jan 15th, 12 / 0 Comments

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Melted brie wrapped in puff pastry on a stick. With just a smudge of jam. Need I say more?

Full recipe and instructions coming soon.

binge day, dessert, vegetarian

Zucchini Crustless Quiche

Nov 8th, 11 / 0 Comments

Ingredients:

3 small zucchini
1 onion, chopped
2 pieces of bacon (cooked)
6 eggs total
1/2 cup parmesan (shredded)
1/2 cup feta (shredded)
8 oz Monterey jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 pieces of toast cut up into small pieces

 

Instructions:

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breakfast, lunch & dinner

Penzy’s Lime Chicken

Nov 3rd, 11 / 0 Comments

Ingredients:

One 3.5-4 lb whole chicken
salt
4 limes
2 Tbsp Penzey’s Mural of Flavor spice mix
Cusiniart 4 in 1 Multicooker (or oven)

Instructions:

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lunch & dinner, slow-carb

Tomato Dill Soup

Nov 1st, 11 / 0 Comments

Ingredients:

1/2 red Onion
2 small leeks – white and light green pieces only
3 Tbls butter
2 lbs tomatoes (from our garden!)
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp fresh ground blk pepper
sea salt and pepper
1 1/2 tbsp dried dill
herbed goat cheese to top it off

 

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lunch & dinner, slow-carb, soup

Green Omelet

Oct 22nd, 11 / 0 Comments

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Spinach
Celery
Asparagus
Eggs
Tomato
Cucumber
Salsa
Waffles (optional)

Sauté the spinach, chopped up celery and bite-size chunks of asparagus
Add the eggs and scramble
Top with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, smother with salsa!
Serve over a waffle or two!

breakfast

Bacon Waffle, Bacon-Fried-Chicken & Bacon-Fried-Egg

Sep 20th, 11 / 0 Comments

First make bacon waffles
Second fry up some eggs in the bacon grease
Then make fried chicken patties…

We used leftover chopped up chicken
Mixed it with mayonnaise
Dipped it in flour
Fried it in the leftover bacon grease

Finally pile everything together with garnishes
Enjoy with a beer! For breakfast?  Well, it was a binge day!

binge day, breakfast

Spinach, Black Bean, Pesto Sausage & Egg Breakfast

Sep 19th, 11 / 0 Comments

Here’s an easy recipe for busy mornings… pre-make individual serving egg dishes! Here’s what we used, per person:

3 eggs
1/4 cup chopped spinach
1/4 cup black beans
1 chopped up sausage (optional)

Mix everything together in individual oven-safe dishes

Bake at 350F for 45-60 minutes
(or until egg has cooked through)

Let cool.
Refrigerate if you’re going to eat them in the newt couple days, freeze if longer.
To reheat, place cold dishes in oven
Reheat at 250F for 30-60 minutes (cover with foil to prevent additional browning)
Now you have time to go for a run or get the kids out the door while your breakfast cooks!
Or simply microwave if you’re in a hurry!

breakfast, lunch & dinner, monday, slow-carb, vegetarian

Lemon Cheesecake with Honey Topping

Sep 15th, 11 / 0 Comments

Last minute invite to a party, currently without a functioning oven, still needed to make a yummy dessert… wanted to make the Fresh Blueberry Pie, but couldn’t find blueberries at my local supermarket. So… no-bake cheesecake to the rescue! Stirred up the crust as instructed but added lemon zest, added 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the filling and refrigerated for an hour. Mixed up some greek yogurt and honey to spread over the top, drizzled with a bit more honey and decorated with lemon slices! Fabulous last minute dessert!

binge day, cheesecake, dessert, monday

“Man Salad”

Sep 10th, 11 / 0 Comments

Over a bed of lettuce, layer chopped up cucumber, celery, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, avocado and, of course, bacon. Dress with a pre-made vinaigrette or olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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salad, slow-carb

Paris Bakery Cafe, Monterey CA

Sep 9th, 11 / 0 Comments

Napoleon from the bakery! The filling was perfect, the topping was a little too sweet!

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binge day, dessert, reviews

Schooners Bistro, Monterey CA

Sep 8th, 11 / 0 Comments

Trying out the WP app for iPhone! Should have done this sooner!

We had Schooner’s bite size tacos, their amazing chicken pizza and let’s not forget dessert… mint mud pie smothered in hot fudge!

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lunch & dinner, reviews

Steak fajita bowl with taco

Sep 5th, 11 / 0 Comments

Dinner time! Grilled up some chunks of steak from trader joe’s, sautéed the onions and bell peppers, layered all that on top of black refried beans and quinoa. Served it up with a taco filled with sour cream, avocado, cheese and bell peppers. Easy, yummy dinner!

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lunch & dinner, monday, slow-carb

Caramelized Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pancakes

Sep 3rd, 11 / 0 Comments

Whipped up some pumpkin pancakes (if you don’t want to make them from scratch, TJ’s has a decent box mix) cooked them normally on the first side but before I flipped them, I sprinkled a fine layer of brown sugar over the dough. Once flipped, they cooked up nice and sticky! A perfectly indulgent Sunday morning breakfast!

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binge day, breakfast

Lime-Rosemary Marinated Lamb Chops

Aug 23rd, 11 / 0 Comments

Ingredients:

5 limes – juiced
8 lamb chops
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tbls kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup chile olive oil

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lunch & dinner, slow-carb

Alice Waters Potato Salad

Aug 16th, 11 / 0 Comments

From the Alice Waters Cookbook!

Ingredients:

1/2 lbs potatoes
1 Tbs vinegar
salt
pepper
1/2 red onion finely chopped
1/4 cup mix of  Walnut Oil and olive oil
2 tablespoons of lemon juice (optional)
1 1/2 tsp dill weed

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lunch & dinner, salad, vegetarian

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Aug 9th, 11 / 0 Comments

Ingredients:

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt
2 medium celery ribs, diced
green onions, minced
1 large crisp apple, cored and diced
6 tablespoons chopped, toasted walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt

 

 

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lunch & dinner, salad

Ceviche

Aug 2nd, 11 / 0 Comments

Ingredients:

1 lb petrole sole
6 limes- juiced

1 tomato chopped
1/4 of a green pepper chopped
1 celery stalk chopped
1/2 red onion chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp each salt & fresh cracked pepper
A few shakes of Tabasco

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lunch & dinner, slow-carb

Hummus

Jul 20th, 11 / 0 Comments
Ingredients:
1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
2+ tablespoons olive oil
lunch & dinner, monday, vegetarian

Coming soon…

Jun 30th, 11 / 0 Comments

Pictures from South America, as Tami travels through Chile and Argentina!

breakfast, dessert, lunch & dinner

Birchermuesli

Jun 22nd, 11 / 0 Comments

Grandma’s secret recipe!

Ingredients:

1 cup oatmeal (either quick oats soaked in milk 1minute, or old fashion soaked overnight)
1 cup milk
juice of 1 lemon
½ cup orange juice
2 unpeeled apples, grated
2 oranges, sliced
2 pears, grated
blueberries
strawberries
grapes
blackberries
raspberries
pineapple
handful of raisins
slivered nuts

 

Instructions:

Mix everything together!

breakfast, dessert

Caprese Salad

Jun 20th, 11 / 0 Comments

Slice the 3-4 large beefsteak tomatoes into 1/2 in slices
Slice the 3-4 large fresh mozzarella balls into 1/2 inch slices as well
Layer the mozzarella on top of the tomato slices
Layer with fresh basil leaves
Sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt & pepper

lunch & dinner, monday