quick amazing cheesy pasta

Update 2023: Sometimes the throw togethers are a hit. This is one of those times saute 1/2 vidalia onion over medium heat with salt and pepper add 3 cloves garlic once onion beings to caramelize, saute for one minute add 1 cup diced tomatoes and liquid, simmer for five minutes set aside tomato onion garlic…

Tomato Corn Relish

This is an easy way to get any summer dish looking like a pro did it.  1 Fresh Corn on Cob 2 Roma Tomatoes 1/8 tsp Onion Powder 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder Black Pepper Salt Wrap corn in foil and roast at 425°F for 10 minutes. Remove from foil and slice off kernels.Small dice tomatoes.In…

Cumin and Paprika Chicken Over Tomato Corn Relish

I was trying to find a way to use up ingredients I’ve had sitting around and I was getting sick of the same old routine. Smoky and creamy. 2 Chicken Breasts 2 tbsp Peanut Oil 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar 1/8 tsp Cumin 1/8 tsp Smoked Paprika 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder 1/8 tsp…

Killer Guac

Update 2023: Wow. this brought back some memories of a bad time. Sabbatical is code for incarceration for failure to comply with court orders. yeah. bad times. I don’t quite remember this specifically but I do remember being kinda numb and not quite sure of myself for like … the next year. Just made this…

Shitake Pomodoro Cream over Spiced Chicken

More bachelor food. This one is not so “heart healthy” but it’s damn tasty and kinda “in your face”. Sometimes brute force works well in the culinary world. 2 skinned / boned chicken breasts 1/4 tsp each of dried thyme, marjoram, oregano, red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 heavy pinch salt and pepper…

Artichoke Tomato Relish

An artichoke sauce (almost more of a hot relish) designed for the Ricotta Stuffed Chicken. 1 Tblsp. olive oil 1/2 pound roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/3 pound of artichoke bottoms (fresh), roughly chopped 1/3 cup green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp lemon juice 1 Tblsp butter kosher salt freshly ground black…

Pita Pizza

A relatively easy lunch / dinner for one or two. Lots of flavor and generally healthy. 1 large skinless boneless chicken breast, medium dice 1/2 vidalia onion, medium dice 2 vine tomatoes, de-seeded, medium dice 6 – 10 kalamata olives, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tblsp butter or olive oil 2 Tblsp roasted red…

Bacon Bleu Tomato Spinach Salad

Here’s one that appears simple but is ripe with flavor. Not to mention it’s healthy! (nevermind the BACON! reduce if neccessary) 1 cup water 1/2 cup brown jasmine rice 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Using a medium heavy sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, bring water to boil. Add rice, return to a…

Summer In Italy…

Ever since an extended vacation in Italy in 2001, I’ve been very much enamored by the glorious simplicity of Italian cuisine. This is something I make way too often when I’m feeling lazy and eating alone (both an all too common occurrence these days). BRUSCHETTA PER UNO! 2 ripe tomatoes 1 quarter vidalia onion 1…