gen on February 17th, 2011

chicken_ring

Years ago, I had one of the most delicious appetizer I’ve ever tasted.  But to be fair, almost anything in a cresent roll tastes amazing! LOL!  There are different variations of this including broccoli and/or bacon.

The only thing I would change is adding shredded lettuce in the middle…or perhaps a flower (ala “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”). 

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gen on January 24th, 2011

spinach zucchini quiche

I’m not sure if this happens to everyone, but whenever I hear the word “quiche”, I immediately think of Rosie Perez.  What?  Is that weird?  Hahaha! 

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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.

The Basics

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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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