Seared Lamb Chops with Asparagus
We’ve all been feeling the pain of rising grocery prices. One side effect though is that lamb has become the same price as pork or chicken. I love lamb and figured this price match would cause several people to explore the protein. This is what I’ve found to be my favorite way to prep it. To do this […]
Chicken Piccata
I’m not sure if this is a classic “Italian” dish or “Italian American.” I suspect the latter. Not that it’s an important issue to me; but, I know some people can be a little strict on what we call things. Either way, this is an absolutely delicious dish, that is easy to make and fast, making it an ideal […]
Quick Easy Tuna Salad Lunch
This is one of the first things I discovered when I started dieting. It’s quickly become a staple for me. It’s reminiscent of my favorite cuisine- sushi. No this is not a form of sushi, it just reminds me of it and helps me fulfill the craving a bit. The best part is that it is […]
Creamy Avocado and Cilantro Dressing
This one is short, sweet and delicious I’ve always enjoyed salad. Now that I’m trying to eat healthier and lose weight, I love salad even more. I’ve also always enjoyed making dressings and sauces. This dressing has been one of my favorites for a long time. I’ve tried buying similar dressings; but none offer flavor like this. It’s […]
Ramen Soup- some would say this is fancy ramen
This is really similar to Pho, with just a few slight differences incorporated. One of which is that I won’t be rinsing the noodle after they are cooked. I want that starch incorporated in the soup. The toppings will also be a bit different than in the case of pho. Additionally, we will be throwing that […]
Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
This is easily one of Americas Best Classic appetizers! Who doesn’t love bacon wrapped- anything? If the Pig is a magical animal and the shrimps is the fruit of the sea…. Put the two together and you have a marriage made in heaven between the 2 most magical proteins. It’s literally a magical fruit. Not only that but it’s […]
Mixed seafood in Butter and Wine Sauce over Angel Hair
This one is more about the sauce. You can put this sauce on a pair of old socks and it would taste good. I normally use this with shrimp or shrimp and scallops. This time; however, we came across a mix of shrimp, scallop, calamari and mussels at the aldi. I figured it was worth a shot, to use […]
Lower Calorie Chicken Tortellini Soup
This is a slight iteration of one of my favorite dishes that my mom makes. I actually prefer this made her way, without the cream; however, my wife and kids prefer it made with the cream. Let me also add that this is my cheat day soup; but, I still want to make it lower calorie. […]
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
~disclosure: I recorded most of this for video, however the clip when everything was being put together is missing. I will re-record this in the future~ Shrimp scampi is hands down my wife’s favorite meal. Because of that, I’ve been looking for alternatives to making her dish in a healthier way. I find using spaghetti squash achieves that […]
Pasta con Aglio Olio e Alici
This is a classic Italian dish with more renditions and customizations than a show car. It’s always delicious, easy and quick to make. The ingredients are cheap, readily available and shelf stable. I think of it as an Italian “pantry cleaner” dish. The key elements are to use “good” olive oil, freshly grated cheese and anchovies in oil. If […]