Quickie: Grande Order @ Taco Bell
May 2, 2010
A long night at work last night called for a late fast food run. Thank god for the late night Taco Bell/KFC on 24th & Passyunk so Dre could tempt his health with the Double Down and I could calm a T-Bell craving. As usual, the line was long and slow. This time, however, I could actually excuse it thanks to the amazing sacks of fast-food Mexican that hit the counter soon after. $83.16 + tax later, these dudes walked away with 42 soft tacos & 42 beefy 5-layer burritos. Cheers, men, but I feel sorry for any women you’re going home to bed to!
42 Soft Tacos & 42 Beefy 5-layer Burritos @ Taco Bell
Thanks to @MealTicket – CityPaper’s Food & Drink Blog – for the retweet!
Seeing that I work 6 day weeks for 5 weeks straight, I had to make the most of my one & only day off this week. Once I peeled myself out of bed after a much needed sleep session (interrupted too often by allergy/cold induced coughing fits), I knew I needed some fuel to get through the chores on my list. I set out for the kitchen on a quest for Sunday Brunch for 1. 15 minutes later, I came out with a bowl of Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt topped with Cascadian Farm Oat & Honey Granola and fresh whole blackberries for the breakfast half of brunch.
Vanilla Yogurt & Granola w. Blackberries
A classic BLT with Sriracha mayo was a perfect match to complete my brunch couple. And so the rainy day laundry & cleaning & bloggin begins…
BLT w. Sriracha Mayo
Quickie: Grilled Somen Tuna Steak & Chili Oil Bok Chok
April 6, 2010
Waiting on the new external, so here’s a quick little treat to hold you over! I defrosted an individual tuna steak, marinated it in Somen dressing, & seared it on each side. While my grill marks set, I tossed baby bok choy in my wok with Somen dressing, chili-infused macadamia nut oil, minced garlic, chicken stock, & a splash of fish sauce until wilted and flavorful. In under 15 minutes, I had a perfect, healthy dinner for 1.
Grilled Somen Tuna & Chili Oil Bok Choy
I’m alive, I promise! I’ve had to take a temporary hiatus from blogging between computer issues & a much needed vacay. Thought I’d share some quick food love with you this great Friday in Spring. I fell in love with my chef’s veggie cream cheese at the Philly Mag Martini Madness event this past week at work. Man, I was thrilled there was some leftover to schmear on my toasted everything bagel this morn. I loved the ample cucumber & peppers (a few years ago you’d never hear that out of my mouth, or in my mouth for that matter) and it’s fresh veggie taste has me excited to start my garden this weekend.
Everything Bagel w/ Homemade Veggie Cream Cheese
Happy Spring, readers! I promise to be back in the swing soon with lots of amazing food love to share!
Quickie: Sauteed Pierogies & Brussels Sprouts
March 1, 2010
Tuesday night, I found myself with an empty house and a surplus of Brussels sprouts inching their way to the trash bin. My Polish heritage inspired me to rescue the mini cabbages by pairing them with pierogies. I followed my usual Sauteed Brussels Sprouts recipe. Lazy & hungry, I resorted to boiling some frozen Poppy’s Potato, Swiss, & Monterey Jack Pierogies and quickly browned them in butter. I think I just discovered a new comfort dinner!
Sauteed Pierogies & Brussels Sprouts
Quickie: Griddled Ham, Turkey, & Swiss Sandwich w/ Spicy Remoulade
February 9, 2010
The snow’s coming again! We got 28″ over the weekend and now, 3 days later, Philadelphia is putting the “Closed” sign back up as we expect 12-18″ more. I’m actually enjoying being stuck in the house as I’ve had more time to cook. For dinner tonight, I made a perfect belly-warming sandwich – Maple-Honey Ham, Roasted Turkey, & Lorraine Swiss w/ leftover Spicy Remoulade on Potato Bread, griddled with Garlic-Herb Butter.
So… effin’… good!
Griddled Ham, Turkey, & Swiss Sandwich w/ Spicy Remoulade
Quickie: Southern Catfish Burritos
February 8, 2010
With Dre getting done work at late, I have to think of quick, easy dinners for us. Last week, I whipped up what I call “Southern Burritos.” I seasoned Catfish Fillets with Minced Garlic, Tony Chachere’s seasoning, Sriracha, & Olive Oil and pan-fried them in bacon fat.
Burritos aren’t complete without rice & beans, so Dre made some Rice-a-Roni (read: quick) with sauteed Red Peppers & Onion to jazz it up a bit. Glory Foods Seasoned Blackeyed Peas are a favorite go-to side dish and were a perfect addition. After adding the Catfish, Rice, & Beans to a Whole Wheat Tortilla, we topped them off with Romaine & Sour Cream for delicious Southern Catfish Burritos!
Southern Catfish Burrito
Quickie: Eat Me!
February 3, 2010
Our Payroll & Benefits Director from the home office just sent me this ADORABLE magnet from Serious Eats, one of my regular g0-to food sites. LOVE IT! Thanks, Marianne!
Eat Me! magnet from Serious Eats
Quickie: Snacktime w/ PVT – Beer-Battered Pickles
January 12, 2010
Our Director of Operations just popped by with a pile of Blue Moon-battered Dill Pickle Spears he just whipped up. Hot pickles are all the rage and I love em! YUM!
Blue Moon-battered Pickle Spear
Quickie: Snacktime w/ Chef Brauny
December 1, 2009
I’m embarrassed to say, but we didn’t get Olivia a Birthday Cake today! She’s always the one on top of taking care of the rest of us coworkers on our birthdays, so thanks to Chef Brauny for whipping up a yummy Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake for her! YUM!
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Quickie: Reading Terminal Market
September 8, 2009
While my mom was in town, we made a trip to Reading Terminal Market to have lunch & cruise the amazing food & such you can find there! Iovine Brothers Produce had some amazing & fresh product to admire, which made me question why I’m not splitting my produce shopping between them & the cheap finds at the Italian Market.
Iovine Brother Produce @ Reading Terminal Market
And no Reading Terminal Market visit is complete for me without a Turkey Sandwich on Homemade Sourdough w/ Mayo from Bassett’s Original Turkey!
Turkey Sammie w/ Mayo on Homemade Sourdough - Bassett's Original Turkey in Reading Terminal Market
Quickie: Snacktime w/ Chef Derek III
September 2, 2009
I really think he’s trying to make us fat! Today, Chef Derek delivered some amazing homemade Macarons w/ Lemon-Chocolate Ganache. YUM!
Fresh Baked Macaroons w/ Lemon-Chocolate Ganache
UPDATE: Derek just brought a sample of Corn & Chive Spoonbread for us to try too! Got a quick pic before we devoured it.
Corn & Chive Spoonbread
Quickie: Lazaro’s Veggie Stromboli
September 1, 2009
Took a quick break from my speed blogging to order some delivery from Lazaro’s Pizza with Lex. We’ve popped in for slices & ordered delivery from the pizza shop on 18th & South since we moved to Grad Hospital/Point Breeze 3 years ago. Their in a close 2nd to my favorite Philly pizza (next to Lorenzo’s) and def my favorite cheesesteak. Tonight, we enjoyed their medium Vegetable Stromboli with a shared dozen of Hot Wings & our usual 2-liter of Sprite.
Lazaro's Veggie Stromboli w/ Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers, Brocolli, Sauce, & Mozzarella
Quickie: Whipped by Potatoes
September 1, 2009
I LOVE LOVE LOVE mashed potatoes, but not the starchy process of peeling, chopping, & boiling the tubers. The best parts are using my prized Cuisinart Stand Mixer and, of course, eating them!
Whipped Potatoes w/ Fresh Herbs via my Cuisinart Stand Mixer
I kept the rest of my dinner quick with the entree & side:
Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Breast – Marinated in Italian Salad Dressing & Balsamic Vinegar, Pan-fried
Fresh Snow Peas – Sauteed w/ S&P, Shallots, Garlic, EVOO, & Butter
Whipped Potatoes – White Potatoes, Whipped w/ S&P, Lemon-Thyme, Parsley, Basil, Garlic, Shallots, Milk, & BUTTER! in my Cuininart Stand Mixer
A tall glass of Dr. Dre-2O
Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Breast, Sauteed Snow Peas, & Whipped Potatoes
Quickie: Snacktime w/ Chef Derek II
August 19, 2009
Netarine & Granola Gallete
P.S. I have 4 meals in the queue waiting to be blogged about so you can continue to drool over their deliciousness! Between lots of wedding planning @ work and a visit from Mama, running low on blog time. Promise updates SOON!!
Quickie: Snacktime w/ Chef Derek I
August 12, 2009
As many of you know, I not only love cooking, eating, & sharing meals with friends & fam – I work in the food biz, too! This November I’ll celebrate 6 years with Max & Me Catering. I moved up the ranks from the greenest of banquet servers to my current title of Senior Sales Manager. I have the not always glamorous, but very rewarding, job of planning weddings, fundraisers, convention events, & corporate galas from the the menu & timeline to the look & “feel” of the events. But enough of all that… it’s really the food I care about!
Today, Sous Chef Derek made us an awesome summer afternoon snack! Possibly the best “shortcake” I’ve ever had & damn sure the best biscuits! Apparently some sort of process involving freezing & grating butter & sour cream is what makes them so scrumptious! Can’t wait until the next Max & Me snacktime…
Homemade Biscuits a la Derek w/ Strawberries, Peaches, & Fresh Whipped Cream - via Blackberry
Quickie: You Breakfast
August 3, 2009
Starting the week off right:
Vanilla Yogurt & Bear Naked Banana Almond Granola
Some positive vibes via SOJA always makes my Monday better, too!
Vanilla Yogurt & Bear Naked Banana Almond Granola
Quickie: Grilled Stuffed Peppers
July 27, 2009
Grilled Stuffed Peppers
red bell peppers, ground turkey, turkey bacon, brown rice
tomatoes, garlic, red onion
soy sauce, Worcestershire, Sriracha, olive oil, Italian spices, & Parmesan
Grilled Stuffed Peppers via Blackerry
Check out my Flickr for some better, non-BBerry shots of my Grilled Stuffed Peppers!
“Recipe” after the jump…
Erin
