Quick and Easy Pasta with Beef Sauce is exactly how it sounds, quick and easy. It is also a go-to weeknight meal for my family. Happy September 1st and Labor Day! I am ready for some cooler weather and Fall season. Are you ready? I love read more
It is a long weekend over here, so Happy Labor Day everyone! Let us start on Friday with fried chicken. I love it, but I tend to stay away from it as much as possible. Well, I feel always so guilty after eating it, but read more
SCHOOOOOLLLL!!! Is starting tomorrow for us!!! Don’t know if I hate it, or like it…HA!!! Who am I kidding? I love it!!! Doing my happy dances all day…
I know I will miss our mornings soon, but as far as of right this moment, it is a happy day indeed for “moi”…
Like I said before I started planning and testing recipes with my kids. So far it’s been good, and they loved each of them. This one was a winner today, so I thought to post it.
My daughter, Anna loves when I make funny faces for her lunch boxes, and I’m planning to post soon something more for boys.
My oldest one loves these, but he would never ever take it to school. Instead, I mix rice and peas, with few sprinkles of toasted sesame seeds and drizzle of sesame oil and he is a happy camper.
That’s when they step into the teenage stage…nothing cute could be offered!!!
Again, I have to say that you DO NOT have to make the same exact lunch box. I started with this to inspire and motivate others to start, because school lunches are…ahhh~ how to put it, hm! Well, they are pretty disgusting
There, I said it again out loud! But it’s the truth, and I get so mad at myself when I don’t make a lunch box for them. Usually, I bring later to school and around
I guess I can say that I am lucky one that can work on her own pace, so I do always have time to enjoy lunchtime with kids at school.
Q: What Box is safe for me and my child?
A: Look for the boxes that have clear written label that they are BPA FREE just in case if they are plastic- BPA stands for bisphenol. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s.
Seeking out BPA-free products may not always be easy to do. Some manufacturers do label their products as BPA-free, but some do not. If a product isn’t labeled, keep in mind that most aluminum cans or bottles have linings that contain BPA, while steel bottles or can do not. Polycarbonate plastic is generally hard, clear, lightweight plastic. It often has the No. 7 recycling symbol on the bottom. (source Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.from Mayo-clinic)
◾ When you are making food at night for the next day lunch boxes make sure about the box like mentioned above. Always preheat food after taking it out of the fridge, let it cool down a bit then close the lid.
◾ IF you are using seasoned PANKO bread crumbs, be careful how much seasoning/salt you are using on chicken. If your breadcrumbs are plain to make sure to season it. TASTE and see!!!
◾ For this, I used long grain rice, but it is best if you use short grain premium rice. The best results.
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Did you ever make Baked Crepes with Mushrooms and Spinach? No? Well, let me tell you, this is so darn good that you won’t believe it. I made this one many, many times before and you have no idea what you are missing. When you read more
It’s that time of the week when the grocery store is calling, the fridge is getting empty and the daunting task of feeding a hungry family awaits, but you do not want to leave your house right now, so you pull out all the things you have in your pantry and fridge since you already decided to go the store tomorrow. We’ve all been there, right?
Those nights when the thought of conjuring up a creative meal feels overwhelming, and all you want is a simple dinner that will please everyone. Well, let me share my go-to solution for such moments: pasta and chicken.
Believe me, the decision-making process took longer than the actual cooking. I found myself standing in front of the fridge and then the pantry, contemplating various possibilities.
But in the end, I opted for the simplest and most reliable option. After all, who can resist the classic combination of tender pasta with succulent chicken? Plus, you can add any veggies you have, just saute or blanch.
The best part is, that this dish is so effortless that even your child could whip it up. In just fifteen minutes, I had a piping hot plate of pasta and chicken ready to be devoured.
Of course, I understand that each person has their own pace in the kitchen, so don’t worry if it takes you a bit longer. The important thing is that this recipe is foolproof and time-efficient.
Now, I must confess that my creative juices aren’t flowing as smoothly as I’d like, even when it comes to writing this blog post. These days, work consumes the majority of my time alongside motherhood, leaving little room for artistic inspiration.
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So, if you find yourself in a similar predicament, craving a quick and satisfying meal, try this tasty Chicken Pesto Pasta. Sometimes, simplicity is the key to a successful dinner, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: sharing a delicious meal with your loved ones.
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Pasta that I love, but you can probably find it much cheaper in your local store:
Chicken Pesto Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner
I used "TRI COLOR" pasta. You can use any of your choices.
You can use store-bought Basil Pesto. I love it and use it all the time. I just had all the ingredients to make homemade so that's what I did.
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When I looked through my kitchen window this morning as coffee was dripping down in my mug, I thought it’s going to rain. Gray clouds surrender the sky and it was rather dark but pretty enjoyable to just sit and look at the birds flying around and making beautiful noises. I usually go read more
When I have tough days, so-called my 5 minutes dedicated purely to myself, I typically make Spicy Gourmet Kimchi Ramyun or Ramen.
Oh, and if it is raining like these past two days, it became a must-have. Spicy makes me tingle, and relaxed and I instantly feel calmness going through my body.
I would totally like to add that this hits the spot!
What makes you calm and collected?
Nevertheless, I wanted to share this recipe for quite some time. I had more than several requests for somewhat healthier gourmet ramen.
However, I just could not post it before. My apologies for waiting for so long. When you think of ramen, it associates you to unhealthy fast instant noodle soup that most of the college students live off.
With that being said, It can be turned around when you include fresh ingredients, it is instantly more delicious and yes Lil’ bit healthier version. For all one knows it looks more like Jjigae (stew) but it’s not!
Well, it has been a very tough week, never-ending week and to tell you honestly this one already started to be not far off. Tough, I know, but I am a tough cookie. I get easily overwhelmed and then I drop a few floors down.
Yesterday’s rain was magical. I think I needed rainy, thundery rather a depressing Monday.
A day to completely relax and curl in a blanket read a book and let my mind get into a calming place of the state.
Now without taking too much of your time, let us get some food into those bellies. Shall we?
One thought, you have to do this because it is absolutely astonishing, especially if you love spicy.
Of course, it can be adjusted to your own taste. I love adding tofu because just like rice it suppresses a bit of the heat.
Oh, and I am so not “making it fancy” when there is no camera around! It is eaten from the pot in my kitchen without any reservations!!!
I hope you try this easy Spicy Gourmet Kimchi Ramyun, recipe because it is truly delicious.
Hey, and if you try this recipe or any other recipe from my blog please share it with me on Instagram.
Make sure to tag me @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandrasasycooking. I would love to see all your delicious creations and share them with my readers as well. Thanks!!! <3
If you love spicy ramen then you will love my Spicy Gourmet Kimchi Ramyun.
Meat is not as important if you don't want to use it, but I love it, it gives me more flavor. You can add canned/or in pack tuna, so well with it too.
Oh, of course, spam as well. IF you use beef, let it cook/boil over 6 minutes. Chicken Cooks faster.
Any meat that boils it's better when it cooks longer so I will let you decide. I used fresh shiitake because I had a whole pack. So what you need to do is just cut off the stems and slice them.
In case you would like to use dry, just soak them for 10-15 minutes prior to cooking, cut out the stems and slice, then boil with kelp in the first step. I like adding ripe kimchi, about 3-4 months old, cause that sourness gives so much flavor.
Let’s Talk About My Love… Noodles. If you haven’t tried sweet potato noodles—also known as glass noodles or dangmyeon—then my friend, you are seriously missing out! These slightly chewy noodles, paired with vibrant, crispy vegetables and tender meat, create a flavor bomb that’s hard to read more
