Filipino Garlic Fried Rice

So the other day I made a big pot of rice for my wife and I to have with the stir fry she made us for dinner. The problem was: what to do with the leftover rice the next day. Then it hit me... being Filipino, I went with a simple recipe that we (Filipinos) are taught at some point in our lives Garlic Fried Rice!!! Yummy yummy yummies for our tummies

Chicken Sausage & White Bean Soup

With the weather in Nevada being super crazy from now until Spring I thought a hearty soup recipe would be appropriate. This recipe is great for the coldest nights in front of a fire or the rainiest days while reading a book.

Pork Tenderloin w/ Sauteed Vegetables

Gasp! Dreaded leftovers. As I stand looking as the pan of leftover pork tenderloin resting peacefully in the fridge I realize that I can't feed the husband the same thing from the night before.

Then I noticed the beautiful veggies sitting in the crisper, and just like that this delicious recipe magically appeared.

Fresh Mushroom & Sharp Cheddar Turkey Sauce w/ Mini Penne

I absolutely love pasta or anything Italian for that matter. The only thing I love more, my husband of course. 

With that being said pasta sauce is a great way to play around with new flavors. So the following then would be on of my latest creations.

Chunky Chicken & Veggie Soup w/ White Beans

Yay!! It's finally start to "cool off" in the desert. I know, how funny right!!!! Anyway, I LOVE SOUP! Any kind from chicken noodle to Manhattan clam chowder (except split pea, yuck!). 

Using the crock pot to make soup is totally ingenious! One pot for everything, I LOVE IT!!! So here is to the first yummy soup of the season. Cheers!!! 

Rosemary & Pecan Crusted Salmon with Garlic Butter Asparagus

All too often I hear people tell me that they don't like fish or the they like it but they have no idea how to prepare it so therefore they do not eat it. I say hogswallow!!! (thank you Hagrid for that fantastic word) 

I say if you find the right fish then you will find the right recipe to go with it. I mean look on the bright side, its one of the best meats to try new flavors on. Check out the following recipe and you will see just what I mean.

Chili Fries with Shrimp

Cravings, craving, cravings...... What causes them? I don't really know, what I do know, whatever I'm craving needs to get in my belly.....quickly.

Last night I got one of those pesky cravings for chili fries....... as a result, I present the following recipe....

Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccini Alfredo

I have to say that I have always loved Alfredo sauce. It's rich and creamy and goes blissfully with chicken and pasta. So, I wanted to share with you one of my quick and easy Alfredo recipes that will take anyone to their food induced happy place.

Burgers & Fries with a Twist

I absolutely love the Food Network!! Being a foodie I am constantly inspired by the delicious sweet and savory dishes all of the chefs create. A few years back I was watching an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives Guy Fieri was at a restaurant where they made stuffed burgers. I liked the idea so much that I decided to try it, but added my own twist to it. Here is what I came up with...

Brie burgers with lemon-basil mayo:

Cheeseburger Pizza

I was standing around the kitchen the other day looking at the mish mash of stuff I had trying to decide what I should make for din din when low and behold my RAD mother called. Yep, I did indeed use the word rad. Anyway, she gave me an awesome idea for pizza, ta da.......

Turkey Chili Cups with Mango Pico de Gallo

Chili is awesome! But what if you could take this delicious hearty meal to the next level with just a few easy steps. Intrigued? Then give the following recipe a try, it's super simple.....

Avocado & Smoked Gouda BLT's w/ Wasabi Mayo

Next to baseball and apple pie what could be more American the a BLT? Nothing really. But how about a delicious BLT with a super surprising twist? Well, try this twist on for size... I'm pretty sure you will be pleasantly surprised.  

Lemon Tart with Fresh Berries

Lemons, can enough truly wonderful things really ever be said about these tart little beauties? I think not. Mix them with delicious fresh berries and magic begins to happen. With the tang of the lemon and the sweet of the berries, your mouth is happy and you do a little dance. I am superbly bonkers about this combination, so, I share with you this lovely lemony and fruity dessert.....

Beef Adobo Jaime’s Way

Ingredients

1½ tbsp soy sauce

1 cup vinegar

1 tsp pepper

1 tbsp minced garlic

3 small bay leaves

1 pkg beef for stir fry

   pepperoncinis

2 small sweet cherry peppers, diced

Beef Casserole

No fancy story to go with this post. Just a super yummy, warm in your tummy dish that will totally fill you up!

Triple B - Bailey's Beautiful Butter cream

Frosting is fine, but Butter cream is better! Butter cream frosting can be used to complete many delicious desserts. Everything from frosted graham crackers to devil food cupcakes, the possibilities are endless. The other beautiful thing about Butter cream is, you can make it any flavor you choose. Here is one of my favorites: