I meant to post this one before I left for Baltimore.
I LOVE this recipe and it takes no time at all.
The Quickest Greek Chicken EVER
* Chicken Breasts
* Oregano
* Majoram
* Basil
* 2 garlic cloves
* 1 bunch of basil (About 1/2 cup coarsely chopped)
* 1 container of Goat Cheese Feta crumbles (I really like the ones with onion/garlic/herbs)
* 1 container of cherry tomatoes or about 4 Roma tomatoes
* 1/3 (+/-) cup pitted black olives (from the can)
Preheat the oven to 425.
Season chicken breasts to taste with the oregano, majoram, basil, and garlic.
Bake the chicken for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
After putting the chicken in the oven, pour the container of goat cheese into a prep bowl. Add tomatoes, olives, and basil, titrating to taste. When the chicken has finished cooking, use this mixture as the topping.
Bon appetite!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Five Guys
There are a number of things that people miss about a gluten-containing life. I've started to find ways to make sure that my G-F life is not lacking anything. Pizza was my last kitchen achievement. Finding fast food at Five Guys is a fresh out-of-kitchen experience that I intend to repeat.
The rumor is that there were 5 guys somewhere around D.C. who wanted an awesome, fresh burger experience. So they started a burger joint, and award after award came in. Now they have tons of locations, with awards and quotes out of articles plastered all over their walls.
When I asked the guy about the fries, he told me he'd just finished cutting them. Does it get fresher than that? I felt like a "normal" American, sitting in a seat with my paper bag filled with quick deliciousness.
http://www.fiveguys.com/
The rumor is that there were 5 guys somewhere around D.C. who wanted an awesome, fresh burger experience. So they started a burger joint, and award after award came in. Now they have tons of locations, with awards and quotes out of articles plastered all over their walls.
When I asked the guy about the fries, he told me he'd just finished cutting them. Does it get fresher than that? I felt like a "normal" American, sitting in a seat with my paper bag filled with quick deliciousness.
http://www.fiveguys.com/
Attempted Sweet and Tangy Chicken Wings
"Ain't no thing like a chicken wing" ~ Lauryn Hill
I really wanted chicken wings. After this trial though, I've decided they might be better on the grill. I used the sauce recipe from a magazine I was "reading" while keeping both eyes on the toddler I was babysitting today. Here is the link: http://food.realsimple.com/realsimple/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1815633
I attempted to bake the wings at 450 degrees for 20 minutes, but they were missing the crispiness on the outside that I love, so I put all but two of them in the oven again on broil for another 5-ish minutes. Let me say that the picture of the website looks so much better than mine, that I am not posting a picture of my wings.
Sweet and Tangy Chicken Wings
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
3 1/2 pounds chicken wings (about 25)
In a large bowl, combine the jam, vinegar, ginger, cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture. Add the chicken wings to the large bowl and toss to coat.
Good luck!
I really wanted chicken wings. After this trial though, I've decided they might be better on the grill. I used the sauce recipe from a magazine I was "reading" while keeping both eyes on the toddler I was babysitting today. Here is the link: http://food.realsimple.com/realsimple/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1815633
I attempted to bake the wings at 450 degrees for 20 minutes, but they were missing the crispiness on the outside that I love, so I put all but two of them in the oven again on broil for another 5-ish minutes. Let me say that the picture of the website looks so much better than mine, that I am not posting a picture of my wings.
Sweet and Tangy Chicken Wings
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1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
3 1/2 pounds chicken wings (about 25)
In a large bowl, combine the jam, vinegar, ginger, cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture. Add the chicken wings to the large bowl and toss to coat.
Good luck!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Cruising Baltimore
This weekend my boyfriend and I are going to Baltimore to be part of a surprise for his parents' 40th anniversary. This will be my first time meeting his family- parents, sister, two brothers, and everyone's respective spouses and children. I am so excited! This will be a busy weekend, but very fun.
Saturday we are going on a luncheon cruise around the harbor. The cruise website for The Spirit of Baltimore reads: "With advance notice, we can accommodate requests for kosher meals, and we can arrange special meals for guests with allergies." I called the customer service line, and was left on hold for 20 minutes while the lady tried to (I guess) figure out the solution to my request. I was at work, and it was our second super-busy time of the day, so I hung up. I called back after the afternoon rush came to a close, and spoke to someone *gasp* helpful who was supposed to fax me a piece of paper for me to sign and fax back. The cruise line's "accommodation" turned out to be an unnamed percentage of my ticket price off and me bringing my own food aboard.
I don't feel like that is actually arranging a special meal to accommodate my needs, as stated in the FAQ part of the website. I've become accustomed to accommodating my G-F food needs. That is not the point. The point is that they false-advertise. I am glad we will be stying near a Whole Foods. How else are out-of-towners supposed to find G-F food? Obviously I am not going to boycott going, since this has been planned for weeks and weeks.
At work I teach my physically disabled patients to advocate for their needs in the community. I will be advocating for myself and writing them a letter.
And you know what? They never even faxed what they said they would.
Saturday we are going on a luncheon cruise around the harbor. The cruise website for The Spirit of Baltimore reads: "With advance notice, we can accommodate requests for kosher meals, and we can arrange special meals for guests with allergies." I called the customer service line, and was left on hold for 20 minutes while the lady tried to (I guess) figure out the solution to my request. I was at work, and it was our second super-busy time of the day, so I hung up. I called back after the afternoon rush came to a close, and spoke to someone *gasp* helpful who was supposed to fax me a piece of paper for me to sign and fax back. The cruise line's "accommodation" turned out to be an unnamed percentage of my ticket price off and me bringing my own food aboard.
I don't feel like that is actually arranging a special meal to accommodate my needs, as stated in the FAQ part of the website. I've become accustomed to accommodating my G-F food needs. That is not the point. The point is that they false-advertise. I am glad we will be stying near a Whole Foods. How else are out-of-towners supposed to find G-F food? Obviously I am not going to boycott going, since this has been planned for weeks and weeks.
At work I teach my physically disabled patients to advocate for their needs in the community. I will be advocating for myself and writing them a letter.
And you know what? They never even faxed what they said they would.
Go Green Chicken Sammies
Rachel Ray isn't my favorite television programs to watch, but the girl really can cook! I decided to give in and try one of her recipes. I've been playing with this recipe- the marinade is great for the chicken, baked afterward. The sauce I found to be too overpowering and spicy. Toning the sauce down would make a great salsa or sandwich topper. Find the recipe here:
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1853&r=1853,344,1774,1069,1538,340,1076,994,1482,1430,1125
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1853&r=1853,344,1774,1069,1538,340,1076,994,1482,1430,1125
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Wildfire
Wildfire has a high-class atmosphere that feels both comfortable and modern. Their gluten-free menu is a page long, with a selection of appetizers, entrees, and deserts.
I had a gluten-free roll before my salmon steak dinner. (Did you see that? I ate bread before dinner.) My salmon was very tender, moist, and somehow crispy on the edges. My broccoli was wonderful- just steamed to perfection, with butter herb sauce. I left full and happy, after good service and an enjoyable meal, with a piece of flourless chocolate cake in hand.
The cake? Rich, moist, delicious, and 2/3 left in the fridge for a treat...
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tap Gastropub
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What did I think about Tap? Our waitress was mostly a ditz, drink service was slow, and the food was lacking in the G-F food department. I ordered my burger to my G-F specifications, with a side salad, and asked for oil and vinegar on the side. I received a cheeseburger and no oil and vinegar. It took asking 3 people before I got oil (note: no vinegar).
Thumbs down for me.
| Main Entry: | gastropub |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a bar offering high-quality food |
| Example: | The non-fried foods and microbrews made the gastropub enormously popular. |
| Etymology: | 1996 |
| Usage: | British |
What did I think about Tap? Our waitress was mostly a ditz, drink service was slow, and the food was lacking in the G-F food department. I ordered my burger to my G-F specifications, with a side salad, and asked for oil and vinegar on the side. I received a cheeseburger and no oil and vinegar. It took asking 3 people before I got oil (note: no vinegar).
Thumbs down for me.
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