Saturday, March 31, 2012
Yummy black pepper sauce ribeye steak
Cut up black pepper sauced ribeye on a bed of mixed greens, broccoli, mushrooms, and tomatoes
Yummy black pepper sauce ribeye steak
My boos mama sent us off with 2 bottles of black pepper sauce so we can have a little piece of home from time to time. :) angus beef ribeye steak with black pepper sauce with rice
Whoopie Pie Fail... then Success!!! ;) (recipe included)
For those of you that know me, I am not a big baker. I don't have a ton of experience with making baked goods from scratch besides cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies. Making cakes from scratch is unknown territory to me, but I wanted to challenge myself.
I did a lot of research on a variety of recipes for Chocolate Whoopie Pies and decided to try Classic Whoopie Pie recipe I found on foodgawker. I followed the recipe to the T, but the results were really disappointing. My little cakes came out extremely dry and chalky tasting. I think the temperature was too high and the cooking time was too long. Oh well! Lesson learned! :)
I did not want to give up that easily, so I took an hour or so to look for another recipe. I ultimately found Epicurious's recipe and made some small alterations to the recipe. I watched the little cakes like a hawk and made sure to not overcook them. The results were amazing!!! They were spongey, a little gooey on the inside, and not overly sweet. Sandwich these babies with cream cheese frosting and your taste buds will thank you!
My version of Epicurious Whoopie Pie recipe:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cups of dutch-process cocoa powder or any kind of cocoa powder
1 cup of well-shaken buttermilk
1 package of dry chocolate pudding mix
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 stick or 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter
1 cup of packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
For the Cream Cheese Frosting, the recipe is linked above :)
Preheat oven to 350°F
Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and half of the dry pudding mix in a bowl until combined.
Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a standing mixer or 5 minutes with a handheld, then add egg, beating until combined well.
Mix 1 cup of buttermilk and vanilla with half a pack of dry pudding mix with a whisk until a smooth consistency. Reduce speed to low and alternately mix in flour mixture and pudding in batches, beginning and ending with flour, scraping down side of bowl occasionally, and mixing until smooth.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop up the dough and place on parchment paper about 2 inches away from one another on an inverted cookie sheet. Place in the center of the oven, one sheet at a time for about 3 minutes to 3 minutes and 30 seconds, before rotating the cookie sheet. Once rotated, bake for another 3 minutes to 3 minutes and 30 seconds before taking them out to cool on a wire rack.
I rolled my dough to form a circle and flatten the dough down before placing into the oven.
This was my first attempt at a whoopie pie. Dry and chalky... :(
My successful whoppie pie! Make sure to cool your little cakes on a wire rack completely before adding your frosting! The cakes can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature. Add chilled frosting when ready to serve. The pies can be assembled and placed in the refrigerator in an airtight container, but make sure to take them out of the fridge at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Now pour yourself a glass of milk and eat these babies!
Chicken Salad
Chicken chicken salad with raw broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, and mixed greens with crushed tomato dressing. 
Friday, March 30, 2012
Leftover yummmmys
We had leftover Peking duck and Char Sui so I steamed up some buns, fire roasted some green onions, and placed the yummy meats into the buns with hoisin sauce. Super Noms!
This one is the Peking duck
This one is the Peking duck
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Phoenix Inn Boutique in Arcadia
Sliced prime beef in Korean BBQ sauce with leeks. Super super yummers! 
Phoenix Inn Boutique in Arcadia
Phoenix's cold house chicken. Always a favorite and consistently reminds me of my childhood. 
Phoenix Inn Boutique in Arcadia
My boos fav drink: young coconut milk, tapioca, and red bean. A drink and dessert all mixed into one glorious drink! Yummmmmmy! 
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Soupie dinner with rice
For my boos I needed to add rice to the dish or he wouldn't eat it :/ the rice was a nice addition and made the soup very hearty. 
Soupie dinner
Soup for dinner for the rainy and cold weather! Spicy chicken soup: chicken thighs, roasted tomatoes, quinoa, jalapeños, baby potatoes, onion, cilantro, green onion, and garlic. 
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sweetness
A sweet treat for my boo! Same dessert from last night but I added homemade whipped cream. The creaminess definitely added another level of yummy! 
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Strawberry and Peach Crumble
Strawberry and Peach Crumble made by me, but recipe from Giada De Laurentis!
Salmon Dinner
Baked salmon marinated in Ponzu sauce and garlic. Served with quinoa and roasted asparagus. 
Friday, March 23, 2012
Soy Sauce Chicken for dinner
Mix it all with rice! The rice is a nice way to soak up all those yummy juices and sauce! 
Soy Sauce Chicken for dinner
I made soy sauce chicken and hard boiled eggs with ginger for dinner! Super yummy, easy to make, and reminded me of home. :)
Here is the link to the recipe that inspired me to make this! I made my dish a little different, meaning I didn't measure anything.. but it is similar to the recipe that has been linked. Enjoy!
Soy Sauce Chicken
Here is the link to the recipe that inspired me to make this! I made my dish a little different, meaning I didn't measure anything.. but it is similar to the recipe that has been linked. Enjoy!
Soy Sauce Chicken
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Breakfast with my boos at Black Cow Cafe in Montrose
Banana Bread French Toast with bananas and strawberries 
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Chicken Pot Pie
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie: chicken breast, rosemary, corn, chicken stock, cream simmered for 1 hour then topped with puff pastry. Very happy belly! 
Green smoothie day 2
Day two: same green smoothie as the day before but without so much pulp. Much better! :)
Here is the recipe I used! Cheers to a healthy breakfast!
Pear, Mint, and Ginger Smoothie
Here is the recipe I used! Cheers to a healthy breakfast!
Pear, Mint, and Ginger Smoothie
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Steak sandwich for dinner
Grilled Steak marinated in soy sauce, white wine vinegar, cumin, garlic, and Thai chilies. All sandwiched between a grilled hoagie, grilled tomatillos, and watercress. Very yummy in my tummy! 
Green Smoothie
My first attempt at a green smoothie. Not the consistency I wanted but it wasn't super awful either. I can have this for breakfast on a daily. Excited to try different variations of this. ;) green smoothie: spinach, pear, ginger, mint, and water. 
Saturday, March 17, 2012
I love braising beef
3 hour braised angus beef with egg noodles and asparagus… super super yummy in my tummy 
Friday, March 16, 2012
Breakfast
First day of spring break… I am happy. Breakfast: toasted bread, mashed avocado, a few sprigs of arugula, prosciutto, and poached egg… nooooms
Thursday, March 15, 2012
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