Food & Drink
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Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta PuttanescaWorthy of a Special Occasion Ingredients 3 TBSP olive oil 3 or more cloves garlic, lightly smashed and peeled 6-8 oz of chicken, cut in 1-inch strips 1 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 4 oz can black olives, chopped 2 TBSP capers Crushed red pepper flakes to taste 8 oz angel hair pasta 1/4 cup pre-shredded Parmesan cheese Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. Warm 3 TBSP oil with garlic in skillet over medium-high heat. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add chicken to pan. Cook chicken 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain tomatoes and…
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California Strawberries Dominate Summer Menu
There is just no other way to describe California strawberries…well, basides the fact that they’re deliciously juicy, bursting with flavor, perfectly ripe and ready to enjoy as soon as you see them. When choosing strawberries, look for strawberries that are firm, dry and are uniform in color with the green stems attached. Did you know that strawberries in the US are different sized than those in the European market?! California strawberry grower said it is because the US consumers prefers larger, luscious strawberries while Europeans don’t really care about their size. During the summer time, there’s nothing more refreshing than strawberries in your drink, salad, parfait, salsa, etc. This last…
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PoPaLiCiouS Paletas Pass Posh Kids’ Test
If you know me or follow me, you know I love food, and not just any food – quality, delicious goodies. I’m always looking for cool and healthy summer treats, and I have found the jackpot 🙂 They are called paletas from PoPaLiCiouS. Paletas are fruit pops sold in Mexico. These treats were some of my favorites when my family would go to Mexico to visit. Unlike fruit “flavored” popsicles, paletas have big juicy chunks of fruit in them and have no additional ingredients like corn syrup, soy lecithin, etc. My favorite as a child was always pineapple or coconut with big chunks of the fruit inside. Yum! This week,…
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Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 2 cups macaroni 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk (I prefer a can of evaporated milk & 1/2 cup of milk) 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp) 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 tsp of paprika 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally until it is almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, 1/4 cup…
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Spotted: FOOD Eatup at Whiskey Cake
Ever wondered “What’s good around here?” Well, there’s an app for that called Foodspotting. As opposed to the standard research-and-read restaurant reviews, Foodspotting offers an out of the box and in-your-plate take on food recommendations. Wouldn’t it be fun to show up somewhere with a bunch of other spotters to “foodtograph” a popular “nommed” place?! Fortunately for you, Dallas is having its first Foodspotting Eatup on Tuesday, June 7 at Whiskey Cake in Plano. You get to have fun, takes some pics, eatup, drinkup and meetup with other foodies. We’ve set up an official Dallas Foodspotting Community on Meetup!
