by Jaden | Mar 18, 2013 | Appetizers/Bites, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
Last week, the boys were on spring break (does anyone remember when spring break was actually in Spring?) and we decided as a family to staycation the week instead of braving the crowds at Disney or spending money on traveling. With 5 acres, 2 dogs, 10 chickens,...
by Jaden | Nov 14, 2012 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Beef, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
During recipe testing, there was an unanimous “MMMMM!!!” along with what may have been a little happy-dance from yours truly. This is hands-down, the very best Beef Satay I’ve ever had. And it’s from a Belizean cookbook called, Flavors of...
by Jaden | Nov 21, 2011 | Holiday, Main Course, Recipes, Thanksgiving Leftovers
If you’ve visited Midtown Manhattan, you must have seen the food carts featuring Halal-style chicken and rice. Moist, savory chicken pieces are cooked right on the cart griddle, deftly chopped with the side edge of the long, wide metal spatula. The edges of the...
by Jaden | Aug 13, 2011 | Asian, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
I want you to meet a friend of mine, Aarti — though you’ve probably have seen her mesmerizingly happy smile on the Food Network already as she was the winner of The Next Food Network Star last year! Aarti and I used to create cooking videos...
by Jaden | Jun 26, 2011 | Asian, Main Course, Recipes
*waving hello!* Hey guys! I’m still in the middle of getting the new house ready and packing boxes in our old house. We’re almost done painting every single wall, baseboard and ceiling trays. Three more days until the big move! I’ll post some photos...