Onions!
I love onions! Maybe it is from my mother. She liked onions, too. I remember her making this 7 layer sandwich thing for a party. When the party was over, the family had the opportunity to eat the leftovers. I remember my dad saying, “you put enough onions on here Read More
Beets!
What an interesting vegetable. I was introduced to beets at a party with one of my friends from work. I must admit that culturally, beets are not prevalent in the Southern cooking that I am used to. When I say Southern, I mean the southern United States. If you ask Read More
Cooking with Cece: Prepping Avocados
As you know, I love to eat. When I came across avocados, I thought they were just good for eating with nachos. I loved the smooth and creamy texture of avocados in guacamole. It was such a delight that I knew it couldn’t possibly be good for me. Imagine my Read More
Recipe – Simple Turkey Burger
Ingredients: – 1 pound of ground turkey – 1/2 to 3/4 cup plain oatmeal (uncooked) Seasonings (your choice): – Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Place all ingredients and seasonings into a mixing bowl. Mix everything together utilizing a spoon or your hand. Roll mixture into burger patties (makes 4-6 Read More
Washing Fruits and Veggies
Now, I know I may be a little overzealous when it comes to washing fruits and vegetables, but come on, they grow out of the ground and are fertilized with poop and old rotting plants. Would you eat compost from a compost pile? In addition, many plants are covered with Read More
Much Ado about Peanut Butter
I’m trying out a natural (NPB) versus regular (RPB) peanut butter. I selected two brands to compare. When compared to the RPB, the NPB has: 6% less sodium, 1g less sugar, 2g or 3% more fat, 20 more calories per, and 1g more of protein. RPB has sugar, salt, and Read More
Recipe – Sweet and Hot Baked Salmon
Ingredients: – 1 Pound of salmon (thawed or fresh) – ¼ – ½ of a small onion thinly sliced Marinade: – 1 cup of orange juice – 2 Tbsp. of soy sauce (6-7 shakes from the bottle) – 2-3 Tbsp. brown sugar – 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper (optional) – Read More
Snack – Edamame (Soy Beans)
Snack – Edamame (Soy Beans) Ingredients: Frozen edamame (as much as is desired) Kosher salt Garlic Powder Olive Oil (optional) Preparation: Place edamame into a microwaveable bowl. Add salt and garlic powder as desired (these are also optional). Place a plate over the mouth of bowl to seal the opening. Read More
Recipe – Pan Seared Steak, Pork Chops, Lamb Chops with Toppings
Servings: 1-4 Ingredients: 1-4 cuts of the meat salt and pepper to taste 2-3 tbsp. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil 1 cup of water Additional herbs and spices (add as desired based on your taste, or the theme of your meal): Dried onions Garlic powder Add-ons to top meat: Red Read More
Recipe – Simple Pan Grilled Chicken Breasts
Recipe – Simple Pan Grilled Chicken Breasts Serving size: 1-4 chicken breasts Ingredients: 1-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup or less of diced onions, or desired amount of dried onions ¼ cup or less of minced garlic, or desired amount of garlic powder A few sprinkles of paprika on Read More