I know so many people who skip breakfast. When you are rushing to get to work or school in the morning, it can be tough to take time to eat a healthy meal. My strategy is to cook breakfast for the week on Saturday or Sunday. Some of you many think, "I don't have anytime … Continue reading Breakfast Meal Prep Trio
Oven Fried Chicken
It is hard to meet someone who doesn't like fried chicken. The crunch, the seasoning, the moistness. However, most people do not like the nutrition of fried chicken, plus deep frying things at home can be difficult. This recipe, https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/buttermilk-oven-fried-chicken-51252460 , does a pretty good imitation of the real thing, plus it is good for … Continue reading Oven Fried Chicken
Parmesan Omelet
I probably make this recipe once a week. It requires minimal ingredients and fits in with a low carb diet. I was first inspired to make this recipe when I came across this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M1RB2wDVLA The recipe consists of a fluffy tender omelet embedded with a crispy Parmesan crisp. If you use a non-stick pan, … Continue reading Parmesan Omelet
Baba Ganoush
Hummus was so 2010. Get ahead of the trend and make baba ganoush. Baba ganoush is a smokey eggplant dip from the Mediterranean. When I went to Israel, it was served during all three meals. Yes, Israeli breakfast was a total cultural shock. Most baba ganoush recipes use tahini aka sesame paste. My mom introduced … Continue reading Baba Ganoush
Slow Cooker Tips with Ethiopian Chicken Lentil Stew
I cannot emphasis enough how much slow cookers make health meal prep easier. There are a ton of recipes and books out there that can inspire to use this contraption that has to come from heaven.The best part about these recipes is that you can cover every meal of the day (including dessert), every cuisine … Continue reading Slow Cooker Tips with Ethiopian Chicken Lentil Stew
Chicken Korma and Roasted Vegetables
Korma is one of the most popular Indian dishes in the US. If you go to an Indian buffet, you'll probably see this slightly sweet and completely decadent dish under the steam table. The problem is that restaurants use a lot of cream to make the dish decadent, but don't worry I found a really … Continue reading Chicken Korma and Roasted Vegetables
Easy Beef Mole
Mole is a generic term for a whole family Mexican sauces. They are some of the most complex sauces in the culinary world consisting of dozens of ingredients. My favorite family of Mole comes from the southern state of Oaxaca (wih-ha-kah). Over there, they use chocolate, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds... all amazing ingredients. I know … Continue reading Easy Beef Mole
Garlic Chicken Stew
This recipe has been hiding in my pinterest for a while. I've been putting off cooking this recipe because the original recipe is not very clear. With a little guessing I think I got it right. You do need a pressure cooker for this recipe. If you are serious about cooking, I would go out … Continue reading Garlic Chicken Stew
Easy Spinach Paneer
I love slow cookers. Instead of monitoring a stove or an oven, a slow cooker can do all the work for you without supervision. If you find yourself busy on meal-prep Sunday, a slow cooker can make a large amount of delicious food while you are out and about. If you don't have a slow … Continue reading Easy Spinach Paneer
Tempeh Wrap with Miso Sauce
Tempeh and miso, both ingredients I love. Tempeh is a fermented soybean patty. It has a nuttier taste and has much less moisture compared to tofu. I wrote extensively about tempeh on my previous blog here: http://rmjcarseatings.blogspot.com/2015/05/tempeh-and-kale-stuffed-acorn-squash.html. You got a good description of miso on the Korean Frittata post. As I wrote before, most large … Continue reading Tempeh Wrap with Miso Sauce