gen on April 19th, 2010

roast garlic spread

Love garlic? Already baking something in the oven?  Try this simple garlic spread recipe given to me by my foodie friend Jerald!

You can spread it on bread or add it any recipe like soups, sauces or stews for a strong roasted garlic flavor.

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gen on April 14th, 2010

homemade guacamole

Holy guacamole, this is a super easy recipe!  Yeah, okay.  That was pretty lame.  But you know what’s NOT lame? Fresh guacamole!

I like to cook whatever is on sale, especially vegetables.  At the peak of the season you will get the best tasting and the best deal for produce.  If you can score avocados for less than $1, then that’s a heck of a deal!

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gen on January 30th, 2010

columbian pork empanadas

Colombian empanadas have a delicious pork filling and corn-meal shell.  I was recently introduced to these crispy delights by my brother’s girlfriend.  They are a bit different than Filipino empanadas, which are baked in a flour based shell.

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gen on December 20th, 2009

chicken-and-honey-mustardI was attempting to copy the chicken tenders from Chick-fil-a, which is a popular chicken place in my little corner of the world.  I didn’t quite get it, but these chicken tenders were excellent nonetheless!

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gen on September 19th, 2009

brieThis is loosely based off these AMAZING treats Lindsey and I ate at her mother’s retirement party.  There are a few alternations I would make so be sure to read the Additional Notes.

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  • Brie – A half of a wheel should be enough for about 30 tartlettes

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