Tag: recipe
Chocolate Chip Cake
Ingredients: 2/3 cup oats1 banana2 scoops of Gelatin OR two eggs1/2 cup coconut milk OR milk of your choice2 heaping tablespoons of cocoa powderPinch of salt1/2 teaspoon of baking sodaEnjoy chocolate chips OR your choice of chocolate chips Directions: Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into a blender and blend until fully blended. Pour batter […]
Pasticho, a Greek Lasagna
My aunt Niki makes the best pasticho, a Greek lasagna. This is her recipe. Ingredients 1 box of Penne pasta 1 lb of ground beef/hamburg 1 large onion Olive oil 1 can of tomato sauce or tomato paste 1 tablespoon of water Himalayan pink salt Pepper 7 eggs 6 cups of milk 9 heaping tablespoons […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Broccoli
“Eat healthy, live healthy.” I’m not a big fan of veggies. However, I want to live a healthier lifestyle. My mom used to make broccoli for us seasoned with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and salt. I decided to incorporate more broccoli into my diet. I forgot how good it tastes, when seasoned well. Ingredients: Broccoli […]
Bacon, Dates, and Goat Cheese
“No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing… try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.” – Julia Child I love bacon. I love cheese. I love sweets. I am not particularly fond of dates, but I am open to trying new food. When my sister, […]
Octopus
“There is absolutely no substitute for the best. Good food cannot be made of inferior ingredients.” – James Beard On a recent trip to New York, I ate octopus at a Greek restaurant. The lemon, oregano, and olive oil added a burst of flavor to my mouth. I was inspired to try making octopus on […]
Lamb, Tzatziki, and Tomatoes
“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult’s joy. And, cooking done with care is an act of love.” What’s for dinner? Lamb, tzatziki, and tomatoes… Try dipping your lamb in your tzatziki. Click here for instructions on how to make tzatziki. Lamb Directions: Season with Himalayan pink salt, pepper, basil, and Italian seasoning. Broil on […]
Asparagus
“If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don’t.” – Michael Pollan When I was younger, I did not particularly like veggies. Luckily, my tastes have changed. I have also met some fabulous folks, who taught me how to make delicious greens. This is one of Myhanh’s recipes, […]