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Stewing Hen in a crockpot

How To Cook A Stewing Hen!

February 25, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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B&B Poultry Stewing Hen

What Is a Stewing Hen?

The first time I saw a stewing hen was in the frozen section of my local Asian market. I was intrigued because I had never seen one before.

A stewing hen is a hen that is unable to produce eggs much anymore, or an egg layer that has been retired. Due to this, farmers normally have to cull them to make way for new egg layers. Using a stewing hen in cooking is a way to honor the entire life cycle of the bird, which I absolutely love.

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Mince and Tatties with peas and carrots

Super Duper Scottish Mince and Tatties!

February 22, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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2 bowls of Mince and tatties served with peas and carrots

Movie Night – Gregory’s Girl

Recently we selected for our Sunday movie night the Scottish coming of age film called “Gregory’s Girl.” It’s about Gregory, a super geeky teenager who falls head over heels for Dorothy. Dorothy’s skills as a footballer (soccer, to us Americans) lands her a place on the school football team, actually taking Gregory’s place. You’ll have to watch it to find out what happens next. 🙂 It’s a super cute film and really funny!

On movie nights I’ll cook a meal that has something to do with the film we are watching. The inspiration for the meal could be something eaten in the film, or perhaps the setting. This time it was the beautiful country of Scotland (the setting) which inspired the meal. This is how I discovered the delicious Scottish dish called Mince and Tatties!

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Khatti Daal with salad, paratha, and samosas in the background

Sour, Tangy, and Scrumptious Khatti Daal!

February 17, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Khatti Daal with salad, paratha, and samosas in the background

I love Pakistani and Indian food. I recently discovered this dish when my husband presented me the recipe that he had printed off.

This recipe belongs to Momma Shah. 🙂 My husband Steve is a super fan of the Pakistani writer, comedian, broadcaster, and performer Sami Shah, who is now living in Australia. Mr. Shah was kind enough to send over his mum’s Khatti Daal recipe. He was even kinder to allow me to publish her amazing recipe here!

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Blood oranges whole and cut

The Beautiful Blood Orange!

February 13, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Blood oranges whole and cut

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

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1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Ms. Sheraton includes the INCREDIBLE Blood Orange as one of these foods. The Blood Orange is food #44 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

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Chengdu Chicken

The One and Only HOT and NUMBING Chengdu Chicken!

February 6, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Chengdu Chicken

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

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1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

This is how I came across this amazing dish called Chengdu Chicken. Chengdu is the capital of China’s Sichuan province. Sichuan cuisine is characterized by having very big and bold flavors. There is quite a liberal use of garlic, dried chilies, and Sichuan pepper. So if what comes to mind is the phrase “hot and spicy,” you would be right!

Chengdu Chicken is food #43 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

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Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning

Perfect Baby Back Pork Ribs From The Oven

February 1, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning

Are you ready for some of the most delicious and tender pork baby back ribs ever? Please read on… 🙂

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Impossible Burger

Awesomely Delicious Home Made Impossible Burger!

January 25, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Impossible Burger

I’ve been revisiting a trip to Oklahoma that Steve, Toby, and I took in 2019. En route and on the road to OK, we had our first Impossible Burger…at Burger King!

The Impossible Whopper!

I was SO VERY DUBIOUS when I ordered the Impossible Whopper…I didn’t think I would like it at all. But I’m so happy to say that I WAS SO VERY WRONG! It was delicious, AND it tasted like a beef burger. How can this be??

Impossible Whopper

Burger King wanted to offer their Whopper “Impossible” style, using the Impossible Burger, which is made from plants. They normally cook their Impossible Whopper on the same broiler that they use to make their regular Whoppers. However, if you request that they prepare it without using their broiler, they will accommodate!

Impossible Whopper Info Card
Impossible Whopper

The Impossible Whopper includes the same ingredients as the Whopper, except the Impossible Meat Patty subs for beef. In my opinion, it tasted almost like a Whopper! I don’t know if I would have been able to tell the difference if I had to do a blind taste test!! 🙂

Home Made Impossible Burger

I desperately wanted to recreate this burger at home. You can now buy the Impossible Burger at grocery stores. They sell it both shaped into burger patties, and also a block of it, as you would buy ground beef.

Impossible Burger with lettuce, onion, tomato, and wasabi mayo in a bowl with a spoon
12 oz package – I made 2 LARGE burgers from this, but you can certainly make 3!
Impossible Burger back of the package
Holy moly look at the Nutrition Facts!

I bought a 12 oz pack the other day, and shaped it into 2 burgers (they were pretty big). The only thing I added was some salt and pepper. One note…when working with it with your hands, the texture feels so different to ground beef…feels grainy. It was very interesting to work with!

My Impossible Burger that I made at home was placed inside a butter toasted hamburger bun, and garnished with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, and thickly sliced red onion. The dressing was wasabi mayo. 🙂

Impossible Burger
Quite the mouthful!

It was DELICIOUS! One day, I will research more about how the Impossible Burger was engineered and came to fruition…I’m sure it’s an amazing story. Until then, we’ll just enjoy it for what it is. Truly IMPOSSIBLY AMAZING.

Toby likes it too!

Have you tried the Impossible Burger? If not, I urge you to give it a go!

You can buy the Impossible Burger in grocery stores. Amazon also sells the preformed patties and you can purchase that here.

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Chicken Sandwich Inspired By Pam’s Hateful Hussy Diner

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, honey mustard dressing in a kaiser roll

RoseAnna’s AMAZING Rigatoni With Sausage

Rigatoni With Sausage

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Cheers!

Grace

Impossible Burger

Awesomely Delicious Home Made Impossible Burger!

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Make an INCREDIBLE Impossible Burger at home! So delicious even the most die hard carnivore won't miss the meat!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Toasting hamburger buns 2 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet (cast iron if possible)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 hamburger buns
  • spreadable butter to spread on hamburger buns to toast them
  • 1 12 oz Impossible Burger Made From Plants
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Suggested Garnishes and Condiments

  • few pieces iceberg lettuce
  • few slices onion I used red onion
  • few slices tomato
  • mayo for a kick add some wasabi it's SUPERB!
  • sliced cheese add your favorite sliced cheese if you like!

Instructions
 

  • Heat up your skillet on medium heat. Spread a thin layer of butter on the burger buns, and lightly toast the bottom of each bun. Remove and set aside.
  • Place the Impossible Burger "meat" in a large bowl. Add a little salt and pepper to taste and gently mix to combine. Form into 2x 6 oz patties.
  • Turn up the heat to medium high, and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the skillet. Cook each side around 4 minutes or so until browned. You may need to adjust the time to suit your circumstances. The package on the Impossible Burger states that the burger is cooked with the interior reaches 160F. Remove once cooked and drain on paper towels.
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  • Assemble your Impossible Masterpiece! Slather mayo (or wasabi mayo) on the cut sides of the toasted buns. Add lettuce to the bottom bun, top with the patty, cheese (if using) tomato, onion, and top bun. Open mouth WIDE and enjoy!
    Impossible Burger

Notes

The Impossible “meat” really tastes like beef!  It’s super fun to make the Impossible Burger at home, and feel free to change up the garnishes and condiments to your liking.  
You can make smaller burgers (shape into 3 or 4 patties if you like) but just remember you’ll need to reduce cooking time on each side of the burger with smaller ones.
Enjoy this super delicious burger whenever you fancy a plant based burger! 
Keyword Burger, sandwich, veggie burger

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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Sumptuous and Fun To Eat Bucatini all’Amatriciana!

January 21, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

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Lobster risotto and asparagus

Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto

January 17, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Lobster risotto and asparagus

Ah risotto…. This creamy and delicious rice dish from Italy is truly comforting and always welcome. To make it requires a bit of patience and a small investment of time, but the results are definitely worth waiting for.

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Easy, Quick, and Delicious Penne Carbonara!

January 11, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Penne Carbonara with salad, santa claus, tabasco bottle, greenery, and a lit candle in the background

Are you craving an incredibly delicious pasta dish, that is super easy to make? Look no further than Penne Carbonara!

Carbonara is a dish that originates from the Eternal City of Rome. This version is inspired by the authentic Roman dish, but I have made a few tweaks and the results are mighty fine. 🙂

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Banoffee Pie with mr and mrs klaus

How To Make Scrumptious Banoffee Pie!

January 4, 2021 By Grace 2 Comments

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Banoffee Pie with mr and mrs klaus

First allow me to start off by stating that this is my first dessert post! I am not really someone who eats many desserts. However, I decided to make this Banoffee Pie for a movie night and had SO MUCH FUN making it that I couldn’t wait to post about it!

Not only was it fun to make, but it’s TO DIE FOR delicious! So here we go!

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Bunny Chow and salad in the background

How To Make Delicious South African Bunny Chow!

December 26, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Bunny Chow on a white plate with a santa claus pepper shaker

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

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Cawl cennin

Delicious Hearty Welsh Cawl Cennin (Leek Broth)

December 15, 2020 By Grace 2 Comments

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Cawl cennin

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Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes

How To Make Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup

December 11, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

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In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choice for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Cock-a-Leekie soup, along with Welsh Cawl Cennin, is #40 in my project! This delicious soup originated from Scotland, and consists mainly of chicken (cock), and leeks (leekie). It is actually known as Scotland’s National Soup! And…it’s super delicious!

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Shrimp Gumbo

Easy Shrimp Gumbo Using Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix!

December 5, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Seafood Gumbo

Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix

When we visited Southeastern Oklahoma (aka Choctaw Country) in 2019, we stayed in a fantastic Airbnb with an amazing view. Each night I cooked at “home” and one evening I made a Shrimp Gumbo. It was easy…I used Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix. If you haven’t tried this and you like gumbo please give it a try!

Think of this Gumbo Mix as a base or foundation. Follow my recipe below, or use your creativity to come up with your own delicious gumbo!

All you need for the gumbo that I made is:

  • Box of Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix (you should be able to find this at your local grocery store; I have also linked here to Amazon)
  • 14.5 oz can of Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • Water
  • Hot Pickled Okra – Optional (but oh so good!)
  • Green Onions – Optional for garnish

The Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix already includes rice, so you won’t need to make additional rice to accompany this dish. They make it so easy!

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Rigatoni With Sausage in a white bowl with salad in the background

Roseanna’s AMAZING Rigatoni With Sausage

November 27, 2020 By Grace 2 Comments

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Rigatoni With Sausage

Lamb Fries Brought Us To Roseanna’s

It was the Lamb Fries which brought us to Roseanna’s Italian Food Restaurant in Krebs, Oklahoma. Do you know what Lamb Fries are? We thought we knew what they were. My husband loves lamb, and he loves fries, so undoubtedly he would love Lamb fries!

Well, turns out they were good, but they weren’t what we thought. Lamb fries are lamb testicles. They are often served breaded and fried, which is how we enjoyed them at Roseanna’s. 🙂

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Spicy Chicken Tenders with purple potato in the background

Spicy Chicken Tenders With Crispies!

November 23, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Spicy Chicken Tenders with purple potato in the background

Crispy fried chicken tenders is hands down one of the best fried foods you can enjoy! Sorry…I think it’s one of the most delicious of all foods, not just fried!

They are also super simple to make! You only need a few ingredients and some marinating and frying time, and you can create these delicious tenders for your entire family to enjoy!

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Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan

Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana

August 6, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan

One of my favorite dishes ever is Mexican Shrimp, or Camarones a la Mexicana.

Ingredients For Camarones a la Mexicana

Now this is my kind of fast food! Simple prep of the following ingredients:

  • Shrimp – peel and devein
  • Spices – gather salt, pepper, and cayenne
  • Garlic, serrano pepper, and onion – mince (using a food processor makes this super quick and easy!)
  • Tomato – dice (you can use 1 large tomato, or 2 Roma tomatoes)
  • Lime – juice 1/2 lime
  • Cilantro – chop up a handful
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Barbacoa Taco

Easy Fall Apart Tender Barbacoa Tacos

June 25, 2020 By Grace 2 Comments

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Barbacoa Tacos

What is Mexican Barbacoa?

“Barbacoa” (Spanish) translates to “barbecue” in English. 🙂 Americans think of barbecue as a method of cooking that involves either smoking, grilling, or roasting. However, in Mexico barbacoa refers to a cooking method that involves steaming or slow cooking over an open fire until the meat is fall apart tender.

In Central Mexico, barbacoa very often involves meat such as goat, lamb or mutton, cooked in an underground oven which has been dug into the ground. There is a great article from The Spruce Eats which goes into much more detail about Mexican barbacoa which I highly recommend reading!

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Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

May 24, 2020 By Grace 3 Comments

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Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime and rice

I can’t remember where I first came across this recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime, but I can tell you it was a LIFE CHANGING DAY! I was delighted to be able to bring a taste of Persian cooking into my own kitchen.

The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia

The recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime is from the cookbook The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia. Ms. Shafia is a chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is of Iranian heritage, and her book The New Persian Kitchen is full of Persian recipes developed with a contemporary take on this amazing cuisine.

You must visit Ms. Shafia’s shop, Feast by Louisa! Her shop features signed copies of her cookbooks “The New Persian Kitchen” and “Lucid Food,” as well as an amazing Persian Spice Kit, and Rice Bonnet, which will help you achieve the PERFECT Persian rice!

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Tomato Basil Chicken

The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken

August 25, 2019 By Grace 2 Comments

Tomato Basil Chicken

I have a folder that I keep printed off recipes and recipes from newspaper clippings. It’s a pretty thick folder, and I hope one day I will be able to work my way through each recipe. Some of these recipes I’ve had for years, and the recipe for The Best Tomato Basil Chicken is one of these that I come back to time and time again. Why?

Tomato Basil Chicken

Because it is a DIVINE combination. 
I cannot remember where I got this recipe, but please know I assure you it is EASY. DELICIOUS. QUICK. 5 STAR.

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Korean Zucchini Side Dish

May 3, 2019 By Grace 11 Comments

Korean Zucchini Side Dish and chopsticks

You will always have a feast for your eyes when dining in a Korean restaurant. I am always filled with anticipation to see what banchan, or Korean side dishes, are brought out to accompany the meal I’ve just ordered.

I almost enjoy eating the banchan more than the main course. 🙂

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How To Cook A Stewing Hen!

February 25, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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B&B Poultry Stewing Hen

What Is a Stewing Hen?

The first time I saw a stewing hen was in the frozen section of my local Asian market. I was intrigued because I had never seen one before.

A stewing hen is a hen that is unable to produce eggs much anymore, or an egg layer that has been retired. Due to this, farmers normally have to cull them to make way for new egg layers. Using a stewing hen in cooking is a way to honor the entire life cycle of the bird, which I absolutely love.

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Mince and Tatties with peas and carrots

Super Duper Scottish Mince and Tatties!

February 22, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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2 bowls of Mince and tatties served with peas and carrots

Movie Night – Gregory’s Girl

Recently we selected for our Sunday movie night the Scottish coming of age film called “Gregory’s Girl.” It’s about Gregory, a super geeky teenager who falls head over heels for Dorothy. Dorothy’s skills as a footballer (soccer, to us Americans) lands her a place on the school football team, actually taking Gregory’s place. You’ll have to watch it to find out what happens next. 🙂 It’s a super cute film and really funny!

On movie nights I’ll cook a meal that has something to do with the film we are watching. The inspiration for the meal could be something eaten in the film, or perhaps the setting. This time it was the beautiful country of Scotland (the setting) which inspired the meal. This is how I discovered the delicious Scottish dish called Mince and Tatties!

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Sour, Tangy, and Scrumptious Khatti Daal!

February 17, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a post about the absolutely crave worthy dish called Khatti Daal!

Khatti Daal with salad, paratha, and samosas in the background

I love Pakistani and Indian food. I recently discovered this dish when my husband presented me the recipe that he had printed off.

This recipe belongs to Momma Shah. 🙂 My husband Steve is a super fan of the Pakistani writer, comedian, broadcaster, and performer Sami Shah, who is now living in Australia. Mr. Shah was kind enough to send over his mum’s Khatti Daal recipe. He was even kinder to allow me to publish her amazing recipe here!

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The Beautiful Blood Orange!

February 13, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Blood oranges whole and cut

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

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1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Ms. Sheraton includes the INCREDIBLE Blood Orange as one of these foods. The Blood Orange is food #44 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

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Chengdu Chicken

The One and Only HOT and NUMBING Chengdu Chicken!

February 6, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Chengdu Chicken

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In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

This is how I came across this amazing dish called Chengdu Chicken. Chengdu is the capital of China’s Sichuan province. Sichuan cuisine is characterized by having very big and bold flavors. There is quite a liberal use of garlic, dried chilies, and Sichuan pepper. So if what comes to mind is the phrase “hot and spicy,” you would be right!

Chengdu Chicken is food #43 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

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Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning

Perfect Baby Back Pork Ribs From The Oven

February 1, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning

Are you ready for some of the most delicious and tender pork baby back ribs ever? Please read on… 🙂

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Impossible Burger

Awesomely Delicious Home Made Impossible Burger!

January 25, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Impossible Burger

I’ve been revisiting a trip to Oklahoma that Steve, Toby, and I took in 2019. En route and on the road to OK, we had our first Impossible Burger…at Burger King!

The Impossible Whopper!

I was SO VERY DUBIOUS when I ordered the Impossible Whopper…I didn’t think I would like it at all. But I’m so happy to say that I WAS SO VERY WRONG! It was delicious, AND it tasted like a beef burger. How can this be??

Impossible Whopper

Burger King wanted to offer their Whopper “Impossible” style, using the Impossible Burger, which is made from plants. They normally cook their Impossible Whopper on the same broiler that they use to make their regular Whoppers. However, if you request that they prepare it without using their broiler, they will accommodate!

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Impossible Whopper

The Impossible Whopper includes the same ingredients as the Whopper, except the Impossible Meat Patty subs for beef. In my opinion, it tasted almost like a Whopper! I don’t know if I would have been able to tell the difference if I had to do a blind taste test!! 🙂

Home Made Impossible Burger

I desperately wanted to recreate this burger at home. You can now buy the Impossible Burger at grocery stores. They sell it both shaped into burger patties, and also a block of it, as you would buy ground beef.

Impossible Burger with lettuce, onion, tomato, and wasabi mayo in a bowl with a spoon
12 oz package – I made 2 LARGE burgers from this, but you can certainly make 3!
Impossible Burger back of the package
Holy moly look at the Nutrition Facts!

I bought a 12 oz pack the other day, and shaped it into 2 burgers (they were pretty big). The only thing I added was some salt and pepper. One note…when working with it with your hands, the texture feels so different to ground beef…feels grainy. It was very interesting to work with!

My Impossible Burger that I made at home was placed inside a butter toasted hamburger bun, and garnished with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, and thickly sliced red onion. The dressing was wasabi mayo. 🙂

Impossible Burger
Quite the mouthful!

It was DELICIOUS! One day, I will research more about how the Impossible Burger was engineered and came to fruition…I’m sure it’s an amazing story. Until then, we’ll just enjoy it for what it is. Truly IMPOSSIBLY AMAZING.

Toby likes it too!

Have you tried the Impossible Burger? If not, I urge you to give it a go!

You can buy the Impossible Burger in grocery stores. Amazon also sells the preformed patties and you can purchase that here.

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Chicken Sandwich Inspired By Pam’s Hateful Hussy Diner

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, honey mustard dressing in a kaiser roll

RoseAnna’s AMAZING Rigatoni With Sausage

Rigatoni With Sausage

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Impossible Burger

Awesomely Delicious Home Made Impossible Burger!

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Make an INCREDIBLE Impossible Burger at home! So delicious even the most die hard carnivore won't miss the meat!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Toasting hamburger buns 2 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet (cast iron if possible)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 hamburger buns
  • spreadable butter to spread on hamburger buns to toast them
  • 1 12 oz Impossible Burger Made From Plants
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Suggested Garnishes and Condiments

  • few pieces iceberg lettuce
  • few slices onion I used red onion
  • few slices tomato
  • mayo for a kick add some wasabi it's SUPERB!
  • sliced cheese add your favorite sliced cheese if you like!

Instructions
 

  • Heat up your skillet on medium heat. Spread a thin layer of butter on the burger buns, and lightly toast the bottom of each bun. Remove and set aside.
  • Place the Impossible Burger "meat" in a large bowl. Add a little salt and pepper to taste and gently mix to combine. Form into 2x 6 oz patties.
  • Turn up the heat to medium high, and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the skillet. Cook each side around 4 minutes or so until browned. You may need to adjust the time to suit your circumstances. The package on the Impossible Burger states that the burger is cooked with the interior reaches 160F. Remove once cooked and drain on paper towels.
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  • Assemble your Impossible Masterpiece! Slather mayo (or wasabi mayo) on the cut sides of the toasted buns. Add lettuce to the bottom bun, top with the patty, cheese (if using) tomato, onion, and top bun. Open mouth WIDE and enjoy!
    Impossible Burger

Notes

The Impossible “meat” really tastes like beef!  It’s super fun to make the Impossible Burger at home, and feel free to change up the garnishes and condiments to your liking.  
You can make smaller burgers (shape into 3 or 4 patties if you like) but just remember you’ll need to reduce cooking time on each side of the burger with smaller ones.
Enjoy this super delicious burger whenever you fancy a plant based burger! 
Keyword Burger, sandwich, veggie burger

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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Sumptuous and Fun To Eat Bucatini all’Amatriciana!

January 21, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

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Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto

January 17, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Lobster risotto and asparagus

Ah risotto…. This creamy and delicious rice dish from Italy is truly comforting and always welcome. To make it requires a bit of patience and a small investment of time, but the results are definitely worth waiting for.

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Easy, Quick, and Delicious Penne Carbonara!

January 11, 2021 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Penne Carbonara with salad, santa claus, tabasco bottle, greenery, and a lit candle in the background

Are you craving an incredibly delicious pasta dish, that is super easy to make? Look no further than Penne Carbonara!

Carbonara is a dish that originates from the Eternal City of Rome. This version is inspired by the authentic Roman dish, but I have made a few tweaks and the results are mighty fine. 🙂

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How To Make Scrumptious Banoffee Pie!

January 4, 2021 By Grace 2 Comments

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Banoffee Pie with mr and mrs klaus

First allow me to start off by stating that this is my first dessert post! I am not really someone who eats many desserts. However, I decided to make this Banoffee Pie for a movie night and had SO MUCH FUN making it that I couldn’t wait to post about it!

Not only was it fun to make, but it’s TO DIE FOR delicious! So here we go!

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How To Make Delicious South African Bunny Chow!

December 26, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Bunny Chow on a white plate with a santa claus pepper shaker

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Cawl cennin

Delicious Hearty Welsh Cawl Cennin (Leek Broth)

December 15, 2020 By Grace 2 Comments

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Cawl cennin

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Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes

How To Make Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup

December 11, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

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In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choice for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Cock-a-Leekie soup, along with Welsh Cawl Cennin, is #40 in my project! This delicious soup originated from Scotland, and consists mainly of chicken (cock), and leeks (leekie). It is actually known as Scotland’s National Soup! And…it’s super delicious!

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Shrimp Gumbo

Easy Shrimp Gumbo Using Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix!

December 5, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Seafood Gumbo

Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix

When we visited Southeastern Oklahoma (aka Choctaw Country) in 2019, we stayed in a fantastic Airbnb with an amazing view. Each night I cooked at “home” and one evening I made a Shrimp Gumbo. It was easy…I used Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix. If you haven’t tried this and you like gumbo please give it a try!

Think of this Gumbo Mix as a base or foundation. Follow my recipe below, or use your creativity to come up with your own delicious gumbo!

All you need for the gumbo that I made is:

  • Box of Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix (you should be able to find this at your local grocery store; I have also linked here to Amazon)
  • 14.5 oz can of Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • Water
  • Hot Pickled Okra – Optional (but oh so good!)
  • Green Onions – Optional for garnish

The Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix already includes rice, so you won’t need to make additional rice to accompany this dish. They make it so easy!

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Roseanna’s AMAZING Rigatoni With Sausage

November 27, 2020 By Grace 2 Comments

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Rigatoni With Sausage

Lamb Fries Brought Us To Roseanna’s

It was the Lamb Fries which brought us to Roseanna’s Italian Food Restaurant in Krebs, Oklahoma. Do you know what Lamb Fries are? We thought we knew what they were. My husband loves lamb, and he loves fries, so undoubtedly he would love Lamb fries!

Well, turns out they were good, but they weren’t what we thought. Lamb fries are lamb testicles. They are often served breaded and fried, which is how we enjoyed them at Roseanna’s. 🙂

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Spicy Chicken Tenders With Crispies!

November 23, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Spicy Chicken Tenders with purple potato in the background

Crispy fried chicken tenders is hands down one of the best fried foods you can enjoy! Sorry…I think it’s one of the most delicious of all foods, not just fried!

They are also super simple to make! You only need a few ingredients and some marinating and frying time, and you can create these delicious tenders for your entire family to enjoy!

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Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana

August 6, 2020 By Grace Leave a Comment

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Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan

One of my favorite dishes ever is Mexican Shrimp, or Camarones a la Mexicana.

Ingredients For Camarones a la Mexicana

Now this is my kind of fast food! Simple prep of the following ingredients:

  • Shrimp – peel and devein
  • Spices – gather salt, pepper, and cayenne
  • Garlic, serrano pepper, and onion – mince (using a food processor makes this super quick and easy!)
  • Tomato – dice (you can use 1 large tomato, or 2 Roma tomatoes)
  • Lime – juice 1/2 lime
  • Cilantro – chop up a handful
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Barbacoa Taco

Easy Fall Apart Tender Barbacoa Tacos

June 25, 2020 By Grace 2 Comments

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Barbacoa Tacos

What is Mexican Barbacoa?

“Barbacoa” (Spanish) translates to “barbecue” in English. 🙂 Americans think of barbecue as a method of cooking that involves either smoking, grilling, or roasting. However, in Mexico barbacoa refers to a cooking method that involves steaming or slow cooking over an open fire until the meat is fall apart tender.

In Central Mexico, barbacoa very often involves meat such as goat, lamb or mutton, cooked in an underground oven which has been dug into the ground. There is a great article from The Spruce Eats which goes into much more detail about Mexican barbacoa which I highly recommend reading!

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Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

May 24, 2020 By Grace 3 Comments

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Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime and rice

I can’t remember where I first came across this recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime, but I can tell you it was a LIFE CHANGING DAY! I was delighted to be able to bring a taste of Persian cooking into my own kitchen.

The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia

The recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime is from the cookbook The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia. Ms. Shafia is a chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is of Iranian heritage, and her book The New Persian Kitchen is full of Persian recipes developed with a contemporary take on this amazing cuisine.

You must visit Ms. Shafia’s shop, Feast by Louisa! Her shop features signed copies of her cookbooks “The New Persian Kitchen” and “Lucid Food,” as well as an amazing Persian Spice Kit, and Rice Bonnet, which will help you achieve the PERFECT Persian rice!

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Tomato Basil Chicken

The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken

August 25, 2019 By Grace 2 Comments

Tomato Basil Chicken

I have a folder that I keep printed off recipes and recipes from newspaper clippings. It’s a pretty thick folder, and I hope one day I will be able to work my way through each recipe. Some of these recipes I’ve had for years, and the recipe for The Best Tomato Basil Chicken is one of these that I come back to time and time again. Why?

Tomato Basil Chicken

Because it is a DIVINE combination. 
I cannot remember where I got this recipe, but please know I assure you it is EASY. DELICIOUS. QUICK. 5 STAR.

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Korean Zucchini Side Dish with chopsticks

Korean Zucchini Side Dish

May 3, 2019 By Grace 11 Comments

Korean Zucchini Side Dish and chopsticks

You will always have a feast for your eyes when dining in a Korean restaurant. I am always filled with anticipation to see what banchan, or Korean side dishes, are brought out to accompany the meal I’ve just ordered.

I almost enjoy eating the banchan more than the main course. 🙂

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post explains how to cook a Stewing Hen! What Is a Stewing Hen? The first time I saw a stewing hen was in the frozen section of my local Asian…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the classic Scottish dish called Mince and Tatties! Movie Night – Gregory’s Girl Recently we selected for our Sunday movie night the Scottish coming of age film…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a post about the absolutely crave worthy dish called Khatti Daal! I love Pakistani and Indian food. I recently discovered this dish when my husband presented me the…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a post about amazingly beautiful Blood Oranges! 1,000 Foods To Eat Project I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a post about the wildly addictive Chengdu Chicken! 1,000 Foods To Eat Project I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a post about Insanely Delicious Baby Back Pork Ribs From The Oven! Are you ready for some of the most delicious and tender pork baby back ribs ever?…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a recipe for an Awesomely Delicious Home Made Impossible Burger! I’ve been revisiting a trip to Oklahoma that Steve, Toby, and I took in 2019. En route and on…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a recipe for Sumptuous Bucatini all’Amatriciana! 1,000 Foods To Eat Project I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a recipe for Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto! Ah risotto…. This creamy and delicious rice dish from Italy is truly comforting and always welcome. To make it requires a…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about easy, quick, and delicious Penne Carbonara! Are you craving an incredibly delicious pasta dish, that is super easy to make? Look no further than Penne Carbonara! Carbonara…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a recipe for Scrumptious Banoffee Pie! First allow me to start off by stating that this is my first dessert post! I am not really someone who eats many…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the delicious dish with the funny name called Bunny Chow! 1,000 Foods To Eat Project I am working my way through the foods that are listed…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the Welsh classic stew called Cawl Cennin! 1,000 Foods To Eat Project I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the Scottish classic soup called Cock-a-Leekie! 1,000 Foods To Eat Project I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about creating a delicious Shrimp Gumbo using Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix! Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix When we visited Southeastern Oklahoma (aka Choctaw Country) in 2019, we stayed in a…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about Roseanna’s AMAZING Rigatoni With Sausage! Lamb Fries Brought Us To Roseanna’s It was the Lamb Fries which brought us to Roseanna’s Italian Food Restaurant in Krebs,…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about a Spicy Chicken Tenders With Crispies! Crispy fried chicken tenders is hands down one of the best fried foods you can enjoy! Sorry…I think it’s one…

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana! One of my favorite dishes ever is Mexican Shrimp, or Camarones a la Mexicana. Ingredients For Camarones a la Mexicana Now…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about delicious Barbacoa Tacos! What is Mexican Barbacoa? “Barbacoa” (Spanish) translates to “barbecue” in English. 🙂 Americans think of barbecue as a method of cooking that involves either…

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about a fantastic Persian recipe by Louisa Shafia called Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime! I can’t remember where I first came across this recipe for Turmeric Chicken…

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I have a folder that I keep printed off recipes and recipes from newspaper clippings. It’s a pretty thick folder, and I hope one day I will be able to work my way through each recipe. Some of these recipes I’ve had for years, and the recipe for The Best Tomato Basil Chicken is one…

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You will always have a feast for your eyes when dining in a Korean restaurant. I am always filled with anticipation to see what banchan, or Korean side dishes, are brought out to accompany the meal I’ve just ordered. I almost enjoy eating the banchan more than the main course. 🙂 This page is updated…

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Hi I’m Grace! I'm married and a mom to my fur baby, Toby, and food and travel are two of my greatest passions! Since our bank account does not allow us to travel or eat out as much as we'd like, I decided I would cook delicious meals that could give us a taste of all the places we'd like to go. My goal is to get you in the kitchen, and inspire you to cook and taste delightful meals that will transport you too. Let’s throw some actual travel in from time to time, all with an emphasis on keeping your wallet full and happy as well. Let’s get cooking and let’s start exploring!! I'm excited to be on this journey with you!!

By the way most of these recipes are Toby taste tested and Toby approved!!

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  • How To Cook A Stewing Hen!
  • Super Duper Scottish Mince and Tatties!
  • Sour, Tangy, and Scrumptious Khatti Daal!
  • The Beautiful Blood Orange!
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3 Day Weekend – Glen Rose, Granbury, and Dublin, TX

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Alabama Inspired Fried Green Tomatillos

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Stewing Hen in a crockpot
Mince and Tatties with peas and carrots
Khatti Daal with salad, paratha, and samosas in the background
Blood oranges whole and cut
Chengdu Chicken
Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning
Impossible Burger
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Lobster risotto and asparagus
Penne Carbonara with salad, santa claus, tabasco bottle, greenery, and a lit candle in the background
Banoffee Pie with mr and mrs klaus
Bunny Chow and salad in the background
Cawl cennin
Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes
Shrimp Gumbo
Rigatoni With Sausage in a white bowl with salad in the background
Spicy Chicken Tenders with purple potato in the background
Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan
Barbacoa Taco
Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime
Tomato Basil Chicken
Korean Zucchini Side Dish with chopsticks

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