Blog Feed: food n more

a review of rachel ray’s 30 minute meals -going where no man has gone before

Published on 2009-09-30 17:31:46

The title may or may not be accurate, depending on how loyal male readers feel about her whole Maxim trying to break into new demographics and win new fans spread from a few years back.  The *only* hourglass pertaining and related to Rachel Ray (and > read more

chicken picatta recipe

Published on 2009-09-28 18:09:20

This is one of those recipes that’s so good and easy you’ll no doubt be convinced to stay home and cook vs. go to the local Italian joint.  At least I hope so.  Now, if your ‘local’ (read:  large conglomerate focus group tested food produc > read more

here’s to friday

Published on 2009-09-25 18:55:13

As I’m sure you’d agree, it’s been a heck of a long one (always is….no!?).  You deserve a reward.  Beer up, my friend. > read more

orange and avocado salad with jamaican jerk chicken recipe

Published on 2009-09-20 13:56:50

Any excuse or delivery vehicle/mechanism that enables and facilitates consumption of Jamaican jerk chicken is fine in my book.  Actually, encouraged. Case in point:  orange and avocado salad.  As previously detailed I’m not a huge fan of salad b > read more

puerto rican lasagna (pastelon) recipe

Published on 2009-09-16 17:48:58

No, really. Contrary to popular belief, this is not your standard, run of the mill Italian style lasagna doused with sprays of Hugo by Hugo Boss, Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger, or similar cologne (save the hate mail, please).  All said and done, there rea > read more

collard greens southern style recipe

Published on 2009-09-14 19:20:04

This fish outta water is certainly new on collard greens, a predominantly African American Southern staple vegetable (as well as the whole Southern thing).  But that’s okay -this recipe is just as good as those sampled at a wide array of BBQ joint > read more

shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo recipe

Published on 2009-09-08 19:04:20

Answer:  A Southern recipe incorporating near burnt flour, random pieces of protein, scrap vegetables, and stock. What is gumbo, Alex? A dish incorporating the many cultures and cooking techniques of Louisiana, each individual ingredient in gumbo is > read more

papaya, feta, and red onion salad recipe

Published on 2009-09-02 17:48:52

Your humble correspondent isn’t the biggest salad fan out there.  Sure, they are nutritious and all that good stuff, but sorely lack in the creativity and all important filling factor.  I am man, hear me roar. Always one to troubleshoot (as long > read more

jamaican beef patty filling recipe

Published on 2009-08-31 18:33:22

Ask 10 grounded people the most popular food to come out of Jamaican and you’re bound to get the same 10 responses –the Jamaican beef patty.  Quintessentially Jamaican, flavorful, spicy, and tasty (not to mention beyond fulfilling after bar hopp > read more

homemade caribbean style pineapple habanero hot sauce recipe

Published on 2009-08-27 17:37:59

12 –the number of hot sauces in my fridge.  From Tabasco to Sriracha, green jalapeno to four different kinds of habanero, each has its own distinct purpose and right to exist in my fridge.  And trust me, they all get used. What with a mountain of > read more