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Easy Focaccia Bread
For the Focaccia dough, you can use either bread flour or all-purpose flour. Bread flour is higher in gluten therefore your bread is lighter and chewier than bread that’s more dense and crumbly. Good choices for toppings are olives, caramelized onions, tomato slices, roasted peppers, shredded cheese, and all kinds of herbs. Finish it with…
Read MoreRoasted Potatoes and Green Bean Salad
You know what they say “the early bird catches the worms”! Got up early to go to the grocery store today. I found these fresh green beans and the first thing I thought was to make some type of salad. Sometimes I need something to recharge my energy. Today is a good day to make…
Read MoreMy Chicken Adobo
I used an adobo spice from 360 Flavor & Spice Company. It’s a combination of different spices like ground coriander and garlic, annatto seeds, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, tellicherry pepper, kosher salt, and a hint of sugar. It brings an umami flavor to the dish, great for marinating chicken or any kind of meat. Let’s…
Read MoreLobster Scampi
So simple and easy to make but so flavorful! My cousin was so generous and gifted me a huge bag of lobster claws. There were maybe 10 cooked lobster claws in that bag. I just use my kitchen knife to cut through the shells and pulled out the lobster meat. Yes, it’s that easy! The…
Read MoreRoasted Chicken
I buy rotisserie chicken on a hectic day and I need something quick to make for dinner. When I buy it, there’s always a need to jazz it up, I would either shred the meat and make a noodle dish or make a salad. Last week I made Chicken Salad using a store-bought rotisserie chicken.…
Read MoreChicken Salad
This Chicken Salad is a quick lunch if you’re having a hectic day. You can prep everything the night before and have your Chicken Salad sandwich for work the next day. Buying rotisserie chicken is so convenient, very versatile also. You can make any salad with your rotisserie chicken, very handy when you’re looking to…
Read MoreCrispy Chicken with Asian Coleslaw
Quick chicken dinner with a refreshing side of Asian slaw. The chicken is lightly coated with flour and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of red chili pepper flakes. Fried until golden brown and crispy. Let’s start cooking! free 5-day dinner plan ecookbook free one week meal prepping guide with recipes and…
Read MoreHomemade Loaded Nachos
If you’re thinking about what to make for Super Bowl Sunday, I have a good one for you. This recipe is so simple but very flavorful. Loaded nachos are one of the most popular dishes on the happy hour menu. Of course, homemade always wins the crowd. Let’s get everything we need first: Let’s start…
Read MoreCreamy Broccoli Salad
Rich and creamy broccoli salad are just what I needed for today. You can use the regular bacon, I used turkey bacon and cooked them in the oven until crispy. So much easier to use the oven, no oil splatter, and it crisp nicely. Blanching the broccoli helps remove some of the bitterness. Once they…
Read MoreTeriyaki Eggplant
One of my favorite dishes is anything with eggplant. I love eggplant, I can eat all day. You can roast, stir-fry, or make it into anything with coconut cream and curry. This is a vegetarian dish that’s full of great flavor. Let’s start cooking! get your one week meal prepping guide buy dinner made easy…
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