My hubby Jason is a huge fan of Olive Oil! He uses it in all of his cooking and now I use it in so many more things as well! I was trying to find out what other things Olive Oil was good for and came accross this Dr.Oz video. One of the most important points he makes is that by having olive oil you are reducing your mortality rate by 50%! Wow pretty impressive! Check out the video and start using olive oil in your cooking…hair..and maybe even to shave?? ~Nadia ...
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Hey guys, I was trying to think of a recipe to put on here and instead I wanted to tell my story on how I got into cooking, hopefully inspiring some of the men out there to get in the kitchen or on the BBQ and cook! I had always been the guy on the grill, whenever we had a BBQ, it was my turn to cook but I was cooking the same old stuff…Finally it came to a point that I had to start preparing some of the dinners. Man, that’s when the fear kicked in! I started looking at cookbooks and searching for recipes online and I really...
Oregano is the one herb that I always have. This herb works so well in so many different situations. Oregano’s origin is from the Mediterranean and is used in many Greek, Italian and Spanish dishes. Oregano is a must in many Greek dishes, be it meat, fish or vegetables, oregano is perfect for a simple fast marinade. The herb can be used either fresh or dried but beware the fresh herb, the taste is very strong! I have had my Greek Oregano plant for about 3 years. It’s a perennial herb which means it can survive our winters....
Planning your dinner for the week is one action that will save both time, stress and help eliminate that “What’s for dinner” question! There are many things to consider when planning your meals for the week. Things to consider when planning your meals: Nights where someone is working late Going out to the parents, friends or restaurant for dinner Wild Card Night (one night during the week you order out) Nights when you have time to cook and those you don’t What we do is each Sunday night we plan our meals for...
Do you have parents, friends, family that always gives you fabulous leftovers? My hubby and I are so lucky to have great family that are always making lots of food and sending us leftovers. We constantly have food, sometimes too much. Jason and I love cooking and eating together but sometimes it feels like we shouldn’t cook because we would be wasting food since we have so much in the fridge already. What do you do? Graciously take the yummy leftovers and be thankful or do you say no thank you and get cooking by yourself? ...
Yasas! While in Florida this past January, I went to this Greek Restaurant called Greek Islands Taverna. I noticed something on the menu that I had never seen before, Greek Ribs. I asked my father if they were any good. He told me that they were the biggest thing down here. I observed how they prepared them and it seemed very easy. So when we came back I tried to make them and they were a big hit here at home. So here’s the simple recipe for Greek Ribs! How to make “Greek Ribs” for 2: One rack of Pork back ribs thawed Oregano Lemon...
We’ve all been there. Time to prepare supper, you open the fridge and you have very few ingredients to cook with….. Here is a simple, healthy, easy meal that looks as good as it tastes. How to make “Simple Fast Stir-fry” for 2: 1 Red Pepper 1 Onion 1 Broccoli Pre cooked and cut chicken – you can pick this up at Costco or any other grocery store. Great to have in the freezer! Package of Asian noodles and Sauce – you can pick this up at any grocery store Preparation: Cut the red pepper and onion...
“What’s for dinner?”, a question we have all come face to face with and have tried to avoid or just can’t answer. The end result is ordering out, eating out or preparing frozen meals. In my experience, this question can cause stress especially for those who can’t cook. My name is Kevin and I am here to help you answer the “What’s for dinner?” question. I will be discussing cooking on a budget, simple meals, setting up a weekly meal plan, entertainment food menus and how to pick that perfect...