Tag: foodie
Meatballs
Meatballs are easy to freeze and super tasty. I had not made my mom’s meatballs for quite some time. However, this was a great recipe to whip out for my sister, who has been home sick with COVID-19. Ingredients 3 lbs hamburg 3 eggs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs Himalayan pink […]
Pesto Shrimp and Portobello Mushrooms
As I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I bumped into skinnytaste’s grilled pesto shrimp skewers. The recipe looked delicious, so I decided to try making my own pesto sauce. I substituted the Parmesan cheese with shredded goat cheese. My pesto sauce came out amazing. Ingredients: Pesto Sauce 1 cup fresh, chopped basil leaves 1 […]
Tomato Sauce
One of my sisters works at a hospital. COVID-19 struck. Since her energy was depleted, I dug up some old family recipes my mom had given me. One of them was sauce. Bon appetite. Ingredients Five cans of crushed tomatoes Olive oil One onion One green pepper Garlic Himalayan pink salt Pepper Basil Oregano (optional) […]
Chicken, Ziti & Broccoli
Ingredients Chicken Broccoli Ziti pasta Olive oil Himalayan pink salt Pepper Garlic 1 stick of butter Half and Half Flour Parmesan Cheese Directions: Chicken Saute chicken in olive oil, pepper, and garlic. Add one stick of butter. Add half and half. If too watery, add 1 T flour. Keep stirring. Add Parmesan cheese. Directions: Ziti […]
Beef Shoulder Tender & Sweet Potatoes
“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” – Auguste Escoffier Tonight was my first time making steak. I had to text my mom to see how to cook it. My meal turned out delicious. Beef Shoulder: Put in a frying pan and sear on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Option 2: Broil […]
Artichoke Hummus
“Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” – Anthony Bourdain This artichoke hummus is another healthy recipe I modified from Dr. Amy Myers. Her original version can be found here. Ingredients: 14 oz jarred artichoke hearts 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp […]
Gold on 27, Burj Al Arab, Dubai
“I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.” – Bill Bryson The “7-star” hotel Before heading to Dubai, Elaine mentioned she wanted to explore the 7-star, luxury hotel, the Burj Al Arab. At the time, I said […]
Exploring Baltimore, The Oprah Way
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” – Frank Borman An expanded territory Recently, I acquired a larger territory at work. This means I travel to new places and meet new clients. With increased responsibilities comes the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. From a personal standpoint, I have the option of exploring […]
Louie & Ernie’s Pizza, Bronx, New York
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard I love pizza. I wish I didn’t, but I do. As I have a gluten and wheat sensitivity, I avoid these ingredients. But, when John asked me if I wanted to stop at the best pizza place in New York, I had to give […]
Plum Island Kitchen: Best Pizza Ever
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or nothing at all.” – Julia Child Just like pizza, there is a certain comfort in childhood friends. When my high school friend, Bill, started posting pictures of mouth-watering pizzas on his Facebook page, the girls and I got curious. In high school, we […]