Recipes's IReallyLikeFood

Oven "Fried" Chicken Tenders

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:37:00 GMT

I'm like the Bubba (Forrest Gump anyone?) of chicken. Barbecue it, bake it, boil it, broil it, bake it, or saute it and I'll devour it. Seriously, my mom even told me one time that my favorite food when I was a baby was a jar of chicken and noodles.

I generally try to eat healthy and a great way to do that is to try to cut the calories in your favorite dishes. I love chicken tenders and a super easy way to prepare and make them healthier is to bake the chicken instead of frying it. Not to say that I don't love fried foods (nothing wrong with a little indulgence now and then) but frying has always intimidated me, not to mention the whole oil spattering thing. Ouch. Here is my go-to recipe that only requires a few ingredients (just three!) and only takes about 25 minutes to bake. More Here...

Oreo Cupcakes

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:30:00 GMT

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings.

I saw these Oreo cupcakes a few weeks ago on Bakergirl and knew I wanted to try making them soon. I love the cookies and cream frosting. It reminds me of cookies and cream ice cream.

It took me a while to get to trying these out. I always dread frosting cupcakes. I’m really pleased with how these turned out though.

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Recipe: Homemade Hummus

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:30:00 GMT

I’ve been slacking. Not just on blogging (that’s obvious), but also with being on my healthiest behavior. I’ve been eating out, which by default means worse than normal. so i am making a valiant effort for the rest of april to cook more.

Trying to cook more takes baby steps, so i figured I’d start small.

My first mission: Homemade Hummus.

The chickpeas in hummus are full of fiber and protein, and the olive oil provides a good source of healthy fats. You can use it as a dip for raw veggies or spread it on your sandwich — you’ll have plenty of options because this recipe makes plenty to go around.

This recipe is from clean food which focuses on healthy, seasonal recipes. It’s for traditional hummus so if you like yours fancy, add in some sun-dried tomatoes or chili powder.

For traditional hummus, you’ll need:

1 garlic clove, peeled
2 cups cooked chickpeas
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
water

Directions:

With food processor running, drop in garlic clove and process until minced.
Turn off processor, scrape down sides and add chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, cumin, lemon juice and salt.
Restart processor and slowly add water, making hummus slightly thinner than desired, as it will thicken when refridgerated.
Chill to combine flavors before serving.

servings: 1 1/3 cups

Do you like hummus? Do you prefer traditional or a variation?

Cadbury Creme Egg Treats

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:30:00 GMT

Spring has sprung and Easter has just passed! For me, besides seeing the Easter bunny, Easter means there will be Easter eggs galore! I was never really a fan of those Cadbury creme eggs though I think my favourite eggs are still the mini eggs. But behold and feast your eyes on some literal EYE CANDY (and check out the recipes too!)

Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies

Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes

Deep Fried Cadbury Creme Egg (do we really need to deep fry everything these days?...)

Cadbury Creme Egg Chocolate Tarts (Yum!Kudos to whoever thought of this one!)

Cadbury Creme Egg Deviled Eggs (Aren't these the cutest?)

Now if only I could get my hands on some of these yummy treats...

Which one is your favorite?

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"Yukhoe": Korean Raw Beef Tartar Dish

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:30:00 GMT

There is a Korean dish, Yukhoe, that my boyfriend introduced to me last year (pictured above).

It is basically raw beef marinated with sesame oil and topped with an egg yolk. At first, I was scared to try it, but it was so delicious!! More Here...

Rolled Oat Pancakes: The Story and The Recipe

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT

A few entries back, I mentioned stumbling across a binder containing some recipes that I had typed up. I was particularly glad to see this recipe for oat pancakes, because I thought it had been lost for good.

First, though, I need to give you a little background information. When I was in seventh grade, I took a class called "Boys Home Ec." As I recall, about the only thing that was ever covered in the class was cooking, but I enjoyed it. The Story and Recipe Here...

Recipe: Chicken Breasts Perigord

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:30:00 GMT

This is a guest post from Thibeault's Table.

This is one of our favorite chicken recipes that I have been making for over 20 years. The recipe is one of Lucy Waverman's from her "Seasonal Canadian Cookbook".

It is a relatively easy recipe that can be prepared early in the day and then cooked later, making it the perfect dinner party recipe.

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Brinner....Pancakes for Dinner!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:30:00 GMT

After a long week of cooking for a private party and for my own household, all I wanted was something simple for dinner. A comforting meal for me on a cold rainy night is breakfast for dinner or "Brinner" (as Turk from Scrubs would say to his wife Carla). A heaping warm pile of light as air pancakes, dripping with maple butter, and covered in sliced fruit is what does the trick for me. If your a breakfast food fan it should be a life goal for all of you to visit Clinton Street Baking Co. & Restaurant just to experience their pancakes or biscuits. However, if you can't get there just yet, consider trying this pancake recipe from their amazing cookbook in stores now. Read more for Neil's Pancake recipe.....

Recipe: Double Stuffed Potatoes

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:30:00 GMT

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings.

I wasn’t sure what to call these. They are similar to twice baked potatoes except that the entire potato isn’t baked a second time. Instead, creamy sour cream mashed potatoes with bacon and chives are stuffed into the roasted potato skins. I didn’t want to bake the whole thing a second time once they were stuffed because I wanted the the purple color to be vibrant and not browned by the oven.

I love working with blue potatoes. The purple/blue color is so pretty. I’ve made some deviled potatoes in the past and that is what inspired my idea for these mashed potatoes stuffed in potatoes. More Here...

In Honor of National Picnic Day: My Top 5 Favorite Picnic Recipes

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:30:00 GMT

Today is National Picnic Day, nothing screams spring and summer time more than a picnic outdoors! The food at a picnic should be simple, easily portable, and not too difficult to eat. Everyone knows the basics of picnics usually there is some ice tea/lemonade, a generic pasta or potato salad, and a sandwich that can be easily assembled, but what about something different for your next picnic? Ditch the mayo based salads and replace it with a light vinaigrette, make a more exciting open face sandwich than just bologna or PB&J, and finish it off with a chocolatey sweet treat! Here are some of my favorite picnic recipes to enjoy.....