Foodie Fridays

My relationship with food (yes, we all have a relationship with food), changed when I started to cook. For me, understanding the fundamentals of cooking, learning where food comes from and how it supplies nutritional value to our bodies, changed my life.

When I was looking for a job a couple of years ago, I needed to find something to fill my time between endless job interviews. So, I would watch Food Network shows and tried to replicated the recipes. At first, I was a mess, but I stayed with it until I become comfortable.

Five years later, and I have a much greater respect for food. Thus, Foodie Fridays was born. I wanted to dedicate a portion of the blog every week to the celebration of food. Each Friday, I will post about a certain kind of food – it’s qualities, etc. (more of an educational approach) or about a cooking technique, or about a familiar recipe I love or about recipes that I am trying for the first time. I will aslo probably throw in a gift idea and/or quick party foods because I love entertaining!

I hope you enjoy!

December 2013
Cajun Corn Poblano Queso with Naan Chips
Tomato Pumpkin Gratin with Spiced Breadcrumbs
Cajun Mac and Cheese Tart

November 2013
Leftover Thanksgiving Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
Mini Butternut Squash Pie Stacks with Marshmallow Frosting
Easy Buttermilk Bacon Biscuits with Harissa Butter
Spiced Spaghetti Squash Crostini with Chorizo and Chickpeas
Brussel Sprout, Bacon, and Apple Naan Stuffing

October 2013
Mini Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Crispy Bacon and Fresh Herbs
Ginger Muffins with Dark Chocolate Glaze
Bourbon Apple Sangria
Pumpkin Mousse with Candied Squash

September 2013
Peanut Butter Nutella Pie with Crispy Bacon and Crushed Golden Grahams
Pumpkin Brownies with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans
Orzo Stir-Fry with Garlic Soy Marinated Chicken Thighs
Greek Mac and Cheese Wonton Bites with Crumbled Feta + Mint

August 2013
Blueberry Waffles with Brown Sugar Streusel and Blueberry Syrup
Summer’s Not Quite Over Rum Punch
Mini Sloppy Joe Naan Pizzas
Double Chocolate Frozen Banana Tarts
Cool Cantaloupe Gazpacho with Goat Cheese & Crispy Bacon

July 2013
Soba Noodles with Ground Lamb and Mint Pesto
Mint Chocolate Monster Bars
Blackberry Fizz Martini
Mango Mules with Candied Ginger

June 2013
Grilled Veggie Caponata with Parmesan Shavings
Grilled Farro Salad with Chicken Andouille and Grilled Shrimp
Spiced Indian Pudding
Mini Cherry Limeade Tarts

May 2013
Grilled Chicken, Mango, and Avocado Quinoa Salad
French Onion Soup Wonton Bites
Mango Jalapeno Daiquiris
Mini Angel Food Cakes with White Russian Glaze
Enchilada Mexican Meatball Stacks

April 2013
Peanut Butter and Bacon Meatball Subs
Baked Halibut with Chorizo Butter
Sloppy Joe Quesadillas
Baked Eggocado

March 2013
Ground Lamb Pizza with Mint Pesto
Shrimp Scampi Wonton Bites
Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash
Fideous with Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, Saffron, and Peppers
Ratatouille Egg Sandwiches

February 2013
Fudge Brownies with Marshmallow Icing
Braised Beef with Pimiento Olives, Red Peppers, and Rice Noodles
Mini Chocolate Pop Rock Tarts
Mini Naan Pizzas with Chicken Chorizo