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Beef Burritos With Dirty Rice

Spanish rice (or cilantro rice) would be the typical rice accompaniment for the known Mexican favorite dishes like burrito, enchiladas, and quesadillas. I did my own twist by using dirty rice for a Cajun flavor with this beef burrito. It's good if you can make the dirty rice from scratch but if you're busy opt for the mixes that are readily available in any grocery stores. Zatarain's is a good brand to get but the store-brands like Great Value of Wal-Martare good too. The instruction in the box includes adding ground meat to the dirty rice but since I ...

Chicken Cooked In Yellow Tail Shiraz Cabernet

Since I had about a cup and a half left of my bottle of Yellow Tail Shiraz Cabernet, I decided to use it in cooking again. It's almost like habit now that whatever I don't drink from a Friday night ends up in food 2 or 3 days later. I think it's a really delicious habit. Just like the chicken with red potatoes and onions cooked in red wine recipe, this chicken cooked in shiraz cabernet is very easy to make as well. INGREDIENTS: 5-6 chicken thighs 1 cup of flour drizzles of olive oil for browning(vegetable oil is fine) salt & pepper 1 1/2 ...

Cooking Term: Fork Tender

You've encountered the words "fork tender" a lot in this blog in reference to potatoes especially when the post is about adobo or stews. I'm sure you've read cookbooks and heard chefs on TV using the term as well. Basically, fork tender pertains to how soft the potatoes are after boiling or adding into a dish.

Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

I discovered this Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies recipe while watching an episode of Paula Deen on Food Network. The cookies looked so easy to make so I figured I'll try making them too. A little crunch on the outside, buttery and moist on the inside. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

Pork Cutlets & Broccoli Coleslaw Sandwich

I wasn't really sure about the combination of pork cutlets with broccoli coleslaw at first but I figured I wouldn't how it would be if I didn't try, right? My husband wasn't sure about it either when I told him about it. I think he was actually afraid to eat dinner that night, hehe. But guess what? The sandwiches were pretty good. And trust me, I am not a sandwich person, but my husband is. The good thing about this sandwich is you won't need other condiments because the sauce from the coleslaw would suffice.

San Marino Chili Corned Tuna Frittata

If you are not familiar with San Marino tuna brand, that's because you can only find it in the Philippines. Filipino stores all over the US don't sell it, YET. I think Dubai has them now but the main place of production is in the Philippines. A Canada-based good friend/resident writer for a Filipino Showbiz blog that I own recently visited the Philippines. San Marino Corned Tuna happens to be one of the product endorsements of the two Filipino celebrities (Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes) that we both adore so naturally we want to know how San Marino tastes like. ...

Spicy Shrimp And Vegetables Stir-Fry

This is a little different from the previous Spicy Shrimp With Green Peppers Stir-Fry dish that I've posted back in June. This one has more vegetables, I also used soy sauce as part of the seasoning, and this dish has slightly thickened sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1 bag of frozen shelled shrimps 3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, sliced in thin strips 1 head of broccoli a cup of baby carrots 3-4 pieces of napa cabbage leaves, chopped in strips 2 tbsp of chili garlic sauce 1/2 cup of water 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water 3 tbsp of vegetable ...

Food Network Show: Cupcake Wars

One of my favorite shows to watch on Food Network these days is Cupcake Wars. Basically, 4 chefs from different parts of America compete to showcase their best cupcake creations. Each show has a theme. They are given ingredients that match the theme, then the chefs will come up with cupcake flavors that will please the judges. The 2 main judges are Candace Nelson (Sprinkles Cupcakes) and Florian Bellanger (MadMac), then there's a rotating special guest judge from the event theme. For the 1st round, the chefs will bake 1 cupcake each using 2 unique combo ingredients that's related to ...

Classic Pound Cake With Nutella

One of my favorite desserts is pound cake. The recipe I usually follow uses sour cream but less eggs and butter. I've also baked it following Paula Deen's recipe but I found it too sweet. Because I am constantly trying to find more dessert recipes to incorporate Nutella in, I decided to mess with the classic pound cake recipe by adding nutella into it. So was it a success or a complete mess? IT WAS SOOOO GOOD! Let's just say, if I wasn't so afraid of watching my thighs and hips grow an inch by the minute, I would probably ...

Spam Linguine

Call this pasta dish with SPAM one of those weird food combination. As strange as it may sounds, this pasta dish was actually good. If you like Spam then you might actually consider believing me. But if you don't, then it wouldn't be presumptuous of me to think that you probably rolled your eyes once you've read the title. AHA! The family likes Spam. We like it fried with eggs, and a side of sliced tomatoes for breakfast, or Spam sandwiches, or Spam sushi roll. But last night I said, yah know, let me try cooking Spam some ...

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Leftover Recipe : Turkey & Shrimp Fried Rice

Posted On 29 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Asian Dishes, Chicken/Poultry, Leftover Ideas, Meat Dishes, Seafood, Side Items.

Here's a simple turkey leftover recipe that's turned into an Asian meal. With the abundance of turkey leftover because my family of 4 couldn't have possibly eaten a 20-pound turkey on Thanksgiving Day, I have to be creative in coming up with leftover dishes in order not to ... Read More

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Holiday Side Dish : Green Beans & Artichokes Casserole

Posted On 29 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Baked Goodies, Holiday Menus, Side Items, Vegetable Creations.

Instead of the traditional mixture of green beans, mushroom soup, milk, and french fried onions to make the green beans casserole, I decided to add a little bit of a twist this year. The end result is called Green Beans and Artichokes Casserole :) It's the same ... Read More

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Herb Seasoned Roast Turkey

Posted On 29 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Chicken/Poultry, Dinner, Entrees, Holiday Menus, Meat Dishes.

This is our Thanksgiving Day Turkey. She's gorgeous, isn't she? :) . I took my turkey out of the freezer Saturday (November 22) afternoon. I just let it thaw for that day in my sink. Then I put it in the fridge to completely thaw for the ... Read More

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Holiday Side Dish : Cornbread Casserole

Posted On 25 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Baked Goodies, Holiday Menus, Side Items.

Cornbread Casserole is one of the family's favorite holiday side dishes. I learned it from a friend who grew up in Louisiana while we were still in the Army and living in Upstate New York. Since then this cornbread casserole has became a staple dish in our holiday menu. ... Read More

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Hot & Sour Soup For The Cold (And Winter)

Posted On 23 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Asian Dishes, Chicken/Poultry, Meat Dishes, Soups Or Stews.

Chicken noodles soup is supposedly the soup that ails cold and sneezing and all that jazz. But my husband and I prefer the Japanese Hot & Sour soup. It's actually my husband's favorite soup and lucky for him, I make a mean Hot & Sour soup. When ... Read More

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Sweet Potato Pie

Posted On 20 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Baked Goodies, Holiday Menus, Sweets And Desserts.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, here's a sweet potato pie recipe from me. I actually made the pies last month(October). It was my first time so in way I was practicing for Thanksgiving. I was able to make 2 pies and they both turned out really good. Down ... Read More

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7 Layer Dip For Tortilla Chips

Posted On 15 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Mexican Dishes, Party Dishes.

I made this 7 Layer Dip for the Halloween Party this past Halloween at my Brother-in-Law's house. I know a few people who would make this dip very basic. You'd probably find the same basic recipe online too. The ground beef is browned, seasoned with salt & pepper, ... Read More

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Baked Tilapia With Balsamic Vinegar Onions Sherry and Tomato Sauce

Posted On 08 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Dinner, Entrees, Headline, Seafood.

I found these 2 good looking whole tilapias from Walmart Supercenter for about $7. I planned on grilling them sometime but we ran out of gas so I decided to bake and make a dressing/sauce to match. The tilapias were already scaled and gutted so I didn't ... Read More

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My New Pampered Chef Goodies

Posted On 07 Nov 2008 By Feistycook. Under Feistycook Kitchen, Kitchen & Cooking Gadgets.

I ordered my Pampered Chef goodies from my sister-in-law's party back in August but I didn't get them until last Halloween. I've waited patiently for these goodies and I'm so happy I finally have them. I love Pampered Chef. A bit expensive but the quality is better than anything out ... Read More

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