BROIL instead
Happy Mid-week foodies. So let’s talk healthy eating habits. There is something undeniably tasty about fried meat, but can I suggest an alternative? BROILING. I know! :), who would have thought. Instead of frying your chicken and meat, try broiling it in the oven. I testily it’s just like frying even healthier. Been broiling for 5 years now. The chicken here was cooked for 10 minutes then broiled at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
official entry: January 25, 2012
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How to tell if you are a FOODIE!
Happy Friday Foodies. So in an effort to identify other foodies that DO NOT KNOW THEY Are foodies yet, here are tips to help you identify as a foodie. If you answer YES to any of these questions, then YOU ARE A FOODIE, and I welcome you to Afropolitan Chef officially 🙂 LOL! Happy Friday
You smell food even when there is no restaurant in sight
You sniff like a dog when you smell anything food-like
You already know what you are having for lunch tomorrow
You are genuinely happy when you eat good food
You close your eyes when that first sensational taste hits your tongue
You make dinner reservations before you make hotel reservations
You talk about food at least 3 times a day
A perfect day includes watching the cooking channel or food network
You cook even in other people’s homes
You’ve ever taken any cooking class
Thinking of a juicy steak makes you drool
if you know what De-glazing means
You have more than one pot in your cabinet
You grow your own tomatoes and herbs
WELCOME FOODIES, WELCOME!!!
official entry: January 20, 2012
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Rice and Plantain
Hello Everyone. Happy Friday. Fun food fact. DID YOU KNOW? that rice is a type of grass and belongs to a family of plants that includes other cereals such as wheat and corn?-OR Share with us what you’ll be having for lunch and let’s talk about it.
MEAL: Rice with green bell pepper sauce and diced plantains
official entry: January 6, 2012
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Quinoa? What?
Hello Foodies. Allow me to introduce you to Quinoa sp- kiːnwɑː I just discovered this oh! so fabulous grain last summer, and now I am hooked. I LOVE rice but, for my non- rice loving people, I will highly recommend Quinoa as a substitute.
I discovered Quinoa at a dinner party. I was beyond excited to go home and go try my own version. I found my way to the store the very next morning, and I HAD to make it for lunch it was so fluffy and yummy.
Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked, and its mild, slightly nutty flavor makes it an alternative to white rice or couscous.- WP
Quinoa, green peas and apple with pan seared chicken
official entry: December 5, 2011
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Food Photo Junkie
Oh my I am starting to take a picture of just about every meal in sight. Somewhat exhausting, because I keep thinking “I am so not a photographer. I have no clue what I am doing”. I am pretty critical of my own work, so chances are if I like it, it’s gonna work for most foodies.
Some of these recipes you would have to wait until the cookbook comes out.
Top left: Baked Salmon with veggies and garlic bread
Top right: Cous Cous with pan seared medium r/steak, with portobello mushroom, tomatoes and onions. garnished with Cilantro (cous cous) and The steak garnished with green onions.
Bottom left: Sunny side up eggs with sausage, whole wheat bun and peppers as garnish
Bottom right: Shrimp Gumbo with rice and green onions
official entry: August 23, 2011
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Food Snapping Begins
So as a gift, my mother decided I deserved a really awesome Camera. I have been “feeling like a food Photographer” a snapping the crazy out of any and every meal I prepare Here are a few of them.
Pounded Yam and Spinach Soup
Top: Jollof Rice with Baked Chicken | Bottom| Roasted Plantains with peanuts
official entry: July 24, 2011
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