Hey, c'mon in! Today at the cafe I have one of my favorite seasoning tips for you! It's one I learned from a chef and what I like most is...it makes you feel like a Top Chef when you use it! Let me ask you a question. When a recipe calls for "¼ tsp of … Continue reading Cooking 101: Season Food like a Top Chef!
Baked Beans Never Tasted So Good! ~ Look In the Fridge Friday
Hi! C'mon on in. Today at the cafe I'm serving a tasty way to cook baked beans from a can. It's a thousand times better than the hot dog (and chicken dog) version I ate as a student! Just thinking of eating those chicken dogs with crunchy bits in them makes me want to gag... yuck! You … Continue reading Baked Beans Never Tasted So Good! ~ Look In the Fridge Friday
Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Fries: Quick Win Wednesday
Level of Effort: Easy Cost of Ingredients: $1.47 Nutrition Info (1 sandwich): 402 calories, 22 g fat, 15.5 g protein, 4 g fiber, 34.5 g carbs C'mon in! Today at the cafe I have a new recipe for all you grilled cheese connoisseurs! This recipe began with me holding a jar of roasted red peppers in one … Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Fries: Quick Win Wednesday
Yogurt Fruit Salad with Captain Crunch Croutons: Quick Win Wednesday
Level of Effort: Super Easy Cost of Ingredients: $1.42 Nutrition Information: 372 calories, 7.0 g fat, 10.2 g protein, 1.8 g fiber, 67.9 g carbs Call this recipe cereal without milk, yogurt on steroids or a fruit smoothie waiting to happen. I see it as a salad. Sliced fresh fruit served over a bed of yogurt with … Continue reading Yogurt Fruit Salad with Captain Crunch Croutons: Quick Win Wednesday
Chili Chicken Stew: Weekend Eats
Level of Effort: Easy Cost of Ingredients: $5.71 Nutrition Info (1 helping): 375 calories, 8.2 g fat, 33.9 g protein, 6 g fiber, 37 g carbs Students who attend my college cooking events know if they stick around long enough they’ll get lots of free food to eat afterwards. Smart! But it's the students who volunteer to … Continue reading Chili Chicken Stew: Weekend Eats
Cooking 101: How to Brown a Chicken Breast and Not Burn It
The easy way to pan-fry chicken breast that is moist and tender inside and golden brown on the outside.
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