CEREAL SALMON

Currently Digging: Deli ham sandwhich + tostitos & salsa

Something crunchy and fishy! I know when i cooked this, i was craving for CAPTAIN D's, but the thing is that's deep fried in vegetable oil. :( Instead i curved my craving with this pseudo-gourmetish meal. Presentation helps take the edge off that craving!

SALMON:
--I used about 4oz salmon piece seasoned with Mrs Dash and garlic powder. Using what i have in here, i used Go Lean cereals (plain no flavor not sweet at all) & press it on the salmon.
--In a baking sheet lightly greased with oil, baked this piece for <8mins.
--Beside it roast some broccoli, onions, mushrooms and green bell pepper. Season with salt & pepper.

SERVE WITH:
--simple garlicky yummy broth and home made croutons.

grilled chicken & spinach which

Currently Digging: luigi's italian ice cream + grilled garlic cheese sandwhich + bacon

Rescue the left over grilled chicken!!!
For my everyday proteinish craving, meaty-craving, this simple and LIGHT
lunch satisfies it all!

NEED:
^2 wheat bread
^left over grilled chicken
^spinach
^onions
^tomatoes
^cheesy goodness :)
^condiments: ketchup? mustard? mayo? hotsauce? salt pepper
^small saucepan
^oven or toaster oven

ENSEMBLE:
***heat saucepan, spray with olive oil or butter.
***add onions cook until slightly tender
***add spinach until somewhat wilted.

***toast bread with 1 side filled with cheesy goodness!
***heat left over grilled chicken

***layer bread +condiment +chicken +spinach +tomatoes +tiny salt +pepper +cheese +bread
***cut in half... SERVE IT WARM BABY!

I ate it with shrimp cocktails for more meaty goodness!!!

slow cooked pork loin with mixed grain rice

Currently Digging: beef teriyaki lettuce wrap

Not the usual "STEWISH" crockpot recipe. Actually, i have been using the 'crockpot' or slow cooker to cook in bulk. Before we use to boil our meat, so that it is semi-cooked for weeknights meal...
Now what i have been doing is using the crockpot instead of boiling meats... i used it with chicken, beef, pork and fish!!! IT IS REALLY VERY HANDY!

PORK LOIN:
*1 pkg of whole pork loin (size that will fit in the crockpot)
*salt
*pepper
*garlic powder
*any kinds of dry herbs and dry spices
+++rub all ingredients to the porkloin. let it rest for a few minutes.
+++place it in a crockpot
+++plug it, set on 'SLOW' and cook for 8-12 hours depending on pork loin size.
+++let it rest
+++slice and serve OR
+++put in ref! can be reheated in oven, toaster oven or convection oven. microwave will do the trick too! hehe

-+-+-+ OPTION: about 5hours meat can be turned over...
Sometimes i drain the juices coz it is fatty....
OR after the 12hours, drain the meat, place the drippings and juices in a freezer proof container, let it freeze until the fat rises on top (about 1-2hours). remove the fat and use the drippings for gravy!

GRAVY:
in a saucepan, heat some butter. Once melted, add garlic give it a minute to cook. Then add flour. Let it cook and brown a little. add the drippings and juices from the crockpot! mix until slightly thick! AWESOME!
healthier option: use Can't believe it's not butter (or olive oil) instead of butter.
use pork or chicken broth instead of fatty drippings.

SERVE WITH:
+roasted mushrooms and asparagus or any veggies in season!
+mix together cooked wild rice + brown rice + jasmine rice!

SAUCeeeeee!

cheap & ez grilled chicken

Currently Digging: home made chilli-flavored vegetable soup!

Last time i went to HY-VEE, on their deli section/restaurant, they have this grilled chicken breast along with rotisserie chix, ribs etc. Iniisip ko pa if i will buy it or not, since i don't know what and how it was cooked. BUT:
I went ahead and try it. It's good for easy fix meals and for my pack lunch for work. The best part of it is that it's only $3.99 and the breast were portion into about 3oz each, there's 4 pcs in a package.

I ate this one night after i came home from work! I WAS SOOOOOOO TIRED! SOOOOOO TIRED to cook for dinner. So I:
cut up and used 1/2 tomato = $0.25
1 slice whole wheat bread = $0.20
1 pc (3oz) grilled chicken breast = $1.00

Served it with:
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, with home made honey-mustard-asian dressing. = $2.50 (?)

simple and satisfying!

waffles en bacon da healthy way!

Currently Digging: egg beaters-bacon-Kashi waffles

BREAKFAST! BREAKFAST! I Loooooooooooooooooooooove breakfast! It is my favorite meal in a day!

So lately, i have been experimenting with different foods i'm not used to.
Usually: for breakfast i would eat egg, another breakfast meat, then rice or bread.

With me trying to be healthier and at the same time enjoy my food, i thought well maybe i should try different stuffs too. Once in a while i eat rolled oats, sometimes cereals and soymilk.

And this is the first time i ever ate waffles... ever! Would you believe that?!?!

Oh it's the pinoy in me talking! haha.. Growing up NOT liking pancakes, i thought well I should take a shot with waffles---since it is crispier and crunchier!

here's what I had one morning:1 serving (2pcs) Kashi waffles original = $1.00
squirt of sugar-free syrup = $0.50
blueberries = $1.00
2 slices turkey bacon = $0.25
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total: $2.75

total PROTEIN: 14.2g
total CARBS: 38.1g
total FAT: 10.6g
total CALORIES: 280.2cal

*pretty cheap for a healthy meal huh?!?!* and it's goooood too! IT's a treat!

warning: this is not an advertisement for kashi waffles! I JUST LOVE KASHI brand... and of course whitewave's SILK SOY MILK!

no sweat baked salmon

Just digged into: raw green mango, tuna and white/brown rice!

Lately, i've been so much into fish. I can't find quality ones in the local grocery store, but I found a good one at costco-- well it is farm-raised but what the heck, it is still fish! I would love to go to KC city market but it's a bit far to my place to just buy a piece of fish.

I got that from costco at $4.99/lb (this is a 1.6lb. fish usually divided into 6 portions)...

Don't you just love a sophisticated-pseudo-gourmet-style-meal in about 15mins cooking time or about 30mins with prep time?

DRY RUB: all suited based on my preference!
-mrs. dash original with citrus zest
-dried basil
-dried parsley
-salt
-pepper
-minced or pressed garlic
-garlic powder
-ginger root sliced
-*any other herb, or spices!

INTO THE OVEN:
-Preheat oven to 375*F (or 350 kung malakas ang oven)
-Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly (LIGHTLY) grease foil with can't believe its not butter spraY (0 calories!)
-Rub ingredients over salmon, sprinkle garlic on top and place ginger slices. Few more spritz of Can't believe it's not butter spray.
-***If baking entire salmon fillet with skin on: bake for about 12-17minutes (but keep an eye on it after 10mins!---salmon is crappy when it is too tough or overcooked. IT still has to be orangy/pinkish but flaky!) TRY poking it with finger if it is bouncing and sort of semi-firm to touch and flakes... it is done...
*** If baking salmon fillet cut up into 4-5oz slices, bake it for 8-10minutes!

SUPER EASY huh?!?! quite oricey than regular meals but A WHOLE LOTTA CHEAPER than eating out!!!

SERVE with: mixed brown and white rice + stir fried or roasted veggies

Condiments: Freshly ground black pepper or chili garlic sauce or salt or butter or NOTHING!

ANNIVERSARY loaded PASTA!

Currently Digging: 2 fried eggs, 1 toast, orange

She loves pizza. checked! (delivered at her place during our online "DATE CHAT")
She loves my pasta. ... ... ... ... ...

Another year apart. Another year of not celebrating anniv together.

Here's what I cooked for myself to celebrate for our 5 years anniv...

IN d MIX:

• spaghetti (cooked al dente per package instructions)
• 2-3 slices bacon
• chicken breast
• onions
• garlic *tons*
• broccoli
• green onions chopped
• cream of mushroom condensed
• chicken stock or water or skim milk or pasta water
• salt and pepper and garlic powder
• favorite cheese -cut into small cubes

TOMAKE:

~heat skillet, wok, pan whatever... i used the wok coz its big..

~fry bacon in its own fat. remove. drain.

~remove most of bacon fat, until about 1tbsp is left, brown chicken breast. Season.

~add onions, wait until almost browned, then push to side allowing each ingredient to touch bottom of wok

~add garlic- toast until golden brown
~add broccoli, then immediately add about 1/4-1/2 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup.

~add chicken stock (or water and skim milk) or pasta water *tanchahan lang kung gaano karami!*

~let simmer and reduce until sauce is creamy

~mix in the pasta

~garnish with green onions, chopped crispy bacon and of course cheeeeeeeeeeeeeese!

SERVE WITH HOT SAUCE or chili garlic sauce!
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!!!!

I LOVE YOU HOU!
>miss u<