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chicken fajita and guacamole taco

2012/03/28 at 01:00 · Filed under cooking, food, grill, healthy, lactose-intolerant, meat-chicken/turkey, mushroom, recipe, sandwiches/wraps, vegetable/fruit-savory

i used to love going to small taco places and my favorite concoction was chicken fajita and guacamole. so i decided to make it myself!

the combination of chicken fajita and guacamole is perfect – i love it!

Ingredients

  • 1 small avocado
  • 1 plum tomato
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 ounce chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 colored bell pepper, cut into long thin slices
  • 1/2 medium onion, cut into long thin slices
  • 5 crimini mushrooms, cut into thin slices
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese – or – other cheese of your preference
  • 4 medium whole wheat tortilla

Preparation

Prepare guacamole per preparation. Warm tortillas in a steamer or toaster.

Heat up the grill at medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Then grill the chicken until cooked, around 5 minutes. Remove from grill and slice into long thin slices.

On the grill, add remaining tablespoon olive oil and then add the vegetables and chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Place a tortilla on a plate. Add chicken and vegetables, top with guacamole and then add shredded cheese on top. Wrap and enjoy!

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healthy chicken quesadillas

2011/11/15 at 00:00 · Filed under cooking, food, healthy, lactose-intolerant, meat-chicken/turkey, recipe, retail, sandwiches/wraps, spices/herbs, tv/web, vegetable/fruit-savory

as i was reorganizing my spice drawer, i found a recipe on a new bottle of McCormick crushed red pepper for chicken quesadilla. it looked so simple that i just had to give it a try!

when i made the chicken quesadilla, i tried to give it a healthier kick by adding a few additional ingredients: an extra cup of veggies, 2 teaspoons of turmeric and 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed. in addition, i chose whole wheat flour tortillas.

these little changes didn’t add time or change the flavor of this yummy healthy chicken quesadilla. give it a try!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiled chicken, chopped
  • 2 cups soy cheese
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup additional vegetables (mix it up with onions, red bell pepper, broccoli, mushroom, or other favorite veggies!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 8 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, add chicken, cheese, tomatoes and vegetables and mix together. Then add spices and flaxseed.

Spread even on 4 8-inch tortillas. Top each with another tortilla. Toast in 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes on each side (for even crispness) or until cheese melts.

Cut into quarters. Enjoy with salsa and guacamole, if desired!

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original recipe from McCormick spice label

• try a different quesadilla recipe i made from an other post: southwest quesadilla

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hankering for hanco’s

2011/10/26 at 01:00 · Filed under beverage, food, location, restaurant, rice/noodles, sandwiches/wraps, Uncategorized, us: NY

if you’re on your way to stroll along the brooklyn promenade or check out newly expanded paths of piers 1-6 of the brooklyn bridge park, you can stop the new vietnamese place on montague street: hanco’s.

their vietnamese sandwiches are awesome – you can choose their traditional sandwich; specific meats: grilled pork or chicken; or vegetarian: tofu with a mild or spicy sauce. each sandwich is stuffed with cilantro, pickled radish, cucumber and carrots, and your chosen protein and wrapped inside a super crispy yummy bread – white or whole wheat.

i’ve tried several of them but my favorite is the spicy tofu in wheat bread – tho the grilled pork is a close second! if you’re not in the mood for sandwiches, you can also choose meat over rice or meat over salad as well as pho in chicken or beef broth. there is no pork broth so if you get pork, you choose between chicken or beef broth – i liked the chicken broth but to each their own!

now, you may not be hungry – just thirsty. hanco’s has a variety teas – from classic green and black tea – to – flavored teas such as jasmine green, lychee black or apple green. all teas can be decaf also. instead of tea, you can also have coffee, mocha or lattes. each of these choices can be turned into bubble tea (or coffee) by adding tapioca. wait – if you don’t like tapioca, you can substitute with three kinds of jelly: lychee, green tea or herbal jelly.

with all these choices, how can you go wrong? hanco’s definitely is a quick and yummy place to stop in for a bite or slurp. yum!

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eat at Hanco’s in brooklyn heights, ny

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5 foods that can trigger a stroke

2011/09/06 at 01:00 · Filed under bean/soy/tofu, beverage, bread/crackers/muffin, education, food, health, meat-beef, meat-chicken/turkey, s(t)oup/stew, sandwiches/wraps, seafood-fish, snacks/appetizers, tv/web

stroke is the number-three killer in the U.S. a stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or leading to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot, starving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. jere are five foods that cause the damage that leads to stroke.

1. Crackers, chips, and store-bought pastries and baked goods
Aim to limit trans fats to no more than 1 or 2 grams a day — and preferably none. Avoid fast-food French fries and other fried menu items and study packaged food labels closely. Bake your own cookies, cakes, and other snacks. Search out “health-food” alternative snacks, such as Terra brand potato chips and traditional whole grain crackers such as those made by Finn, Wasa, AkMak, Ryvita, and Lavasch.

2. Smoked and processed meats
Preserving processes are packed with sodium which damage blood vessels, causing arteries to harden and narrow. Switch from a smoked turkey or ham sandwich to tuna, peanut butter, or other choices several days a week. Or cook turkey and chicken yourself and slice it thin for sandwiches.

3. Diet soda
Substitute more water for soda in your daily diet. Alternatives are lemonade, iced tea, or juice.

4. Red meat
Aim to substitute more poultry – particularly white meat – and fish, which are low in heme iron, for red meat. Also, choose the heart-healthiest sources of protein whenever you can, especially beans, legumes, nuts, tofu, and nonfat dairy.

5. Canned soup and prepared foods
American Heart and Stroke Association recommends less than 1,500 mg of sodium daily. Salt, or sodium as it’s called on food labels, directly affects stroke risk. Sodium wears many tricky disguises – some common, safe-sounding ingredients that really mean salt: baking soda, baking powder, MSG (monosodium glutamate), disodium phosphate, sodium alginate. Make your own homemade soups and entrees, then freeze individual serving-sized portions. Buy low-sodium varieties, but read labels carefully, since not all products marked “low sodium” live up to that promise.

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read article on Yahoo! Health by Melanie Haiken, Caring.com: 5 Foods That Can Trigger a Stroke

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let ‘wichcraft cast a spell on you

2011/08/12 at 00:00 · Filed under food, location, restaurant, sandwiches/wraps, us: CA, us: NV, us: NY

after a wonderful meal at colicchio and sons – tap room, i was looking forward to visiting tom colicchio’s many other restaurants and happily, the opportunity came soon enough! after a late morning meeting with coworkers, we took off for the real reason we got together: good food! on the nice sunny day, we went a slightly extended walk to ‘wichcraft!

‘wichcraft is a casual dining place with over 10 locations in nyc that celebrates sandwiches! they have cool, warm and pressed sandwiches as well as breakfast sandwiches, salads, soups and sides. i love pressed sandwiches so i had the blackened flank steak with grilled scallion, romanesco and cheddar on country bread. LOVED IT!

the steak was so well flavored, bread was pressed to crispy perfection and the grilled scallion upped the tasted a notch. the sandwich was huge so i had half for lunch and the other half for supper. what a tasty way to celebrate a happy friday!

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eat at ‘wichcraft in various locations in ny, sf and lv

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chicken and arugula sandwich

2011/07/27 at 00:00 · Filed under cheese, cooking, food, lactose-intolerant, meat-chicken/turkey, recipe, sandwiches/wraps, tv/web, vegetable/fruit-savory

with ciabatta bread, a bag of arugula and extra grilled chicken from my caesar salad with brussels sprout, i thought i’d enjoy another sandwich!

the result is chicken breast, arugula, cheese and avocado inside ciabatta bread, then grilled to perfection. yummy!

Ingredients

  • 1 ciabatta bread
  • 1 slice of chicken breast
  • 1/2 slice of Trader Joe jalapeño yogurt cheese
  • 2-3 slices of avocado
  • handfull arugula

Preparation

Cut the bread in half. Layer a slice chicken, cheese, handful of arugula and avocado in the bread.

For extra texture, grill the sandwich in an indoor grill for crispier bread.

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must have avocado on all sandwiches

2011/04/16 at 00:00 · Filed under cheese, cooking, food, healthy, recipe, sandwiches/wraps, vegetable/fruit-savory, vegetarian

i almost always have avocados in the house. i don’t care if they’re rock hard in the store – i pick up a few and leave them in my kitchen. when they’re the perfect softness, i have an awesome sandwich.

so today, i had a slightly healthier version of my creamy cheesy turkey sandwich with fibrous bread, fresh veggies and leftover chicken. m made a vegetarian version. didn’t miss it – just kept raving about the avocado. yup. must have avocados.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of multigrain toast ~i like Trader Joes multigrain bread w 6g fiber
  • 1/3 avocado, sliced into thin slices
  • 2 thick slices of tomato
  • 1 persian cucumber, cut into 3 long slices
  • 2 slices of 2% milk pepper jack cheese
  • 2 chicken slices, optional

Preparation

Toast the bread lightly . Flip toasted sides and put one slice of cheese on each slice of toast. Toast again lightly and put on plate. Layer one slice of bread with the tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers and chicken. Top with the other slice of bread. Enjoy!

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grilled cheddar apple dippers

2010/11/26 at 01:00 · Filed under bread/crackers/muffin, cheese, cooking, food, fruit/vegetable-sweet, grill, recipe, sandwiches/wraps, vegetarian

while i think the maple cream sweet potato soup could work well on its own, i also wanted to try this dish as rachael ray created it!

the dippers are a nice compliment to the soup. since the soup is a little sweet, the cheesy flavor from the dippers give a nice sweet and savory mix to the dish. i really enjoyed it!

now, this sammie can stand on its own as a great grilled cheese sandwich. i have added tomatoes to my grilled cheese sandwiches but that was the extent of my creativity! it is fun to learn a new way to have grilled cheese – this time with fruit. enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese, white or yellow
  • 2 firm apples, such as Gala, Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced

Preparation

Lightly toast bread in toaster oven. Remove from the oven on a working surface.

Lay 4 slices of bread down, layer 1 slice of cheese, then a handful of sliced apples, then top with another slice of cheese. Cap off each sandwich with another slice of bread.

Put the sammies in the toaster oven until top and bottom are golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Cut the finished sammies into sticks. Serve as dippers with Rachael’s Maple Cream Sweet Potato Soup.

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original recipe from Rachael Ray Show: Grilled Cheddar Apple Dippers

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cerveza-battered fish tacos

2010/09/29 at 04:00 · Filed under cooking, deep fry, food, lactose-intolerant, recipe, sandwiches/wraps, seafood-fish, spices/herbs, tv/web

the first time i made a beer batter, it was for jamie oliver’s curried cauliflower fritters. it was awesome!

so i was excited to find this recipe that also uses a cerveza-batter and it doesn’t disappoint! this fish taco is ridiculously good!

the flavorful batter gives a nice crispiness to the fish. the pickled onion and cucumber topping lets the sweet and savory play in your mouth. both wrapped inside a flour tortilla … all i can say is you GOT to try it. i think you’ll love it!

Ingredients

  • canola oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3-ounces beer (make sure it is a flavor you like) – or -
    3-ounces water for a non-alcoholic version
  • 6-ounce tilapia fillet, cut into chunks
  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • pickled onion and cucumber

Preparation

Fill a large pot with oil halfway up the pot. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cumin and cayenne. Slowly whisk in beer until thick, but not runny. Dredge fish in remaining flour first, then dunk in the batter. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper-toweled lined plate.

Meanwhile, soften tortillas on grill or in a toaster.

Serve fish in tortillas topped with pickled onion and cucumber recipe.

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original recipe from Cooking for Real: Cerveza-Battered Fish Tacos with Quick-Pickled Onion and Cucumber

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press 195 for the best knish sandwiches

2010/09/26 at 00:00 · Filed under cooking, food, location, potato, restaurant, sandwiches/wraps, us: NY

when i was in high school, i used to have knishes as after-school snacks on my way home from school. since then, i have enjoyed then as a side to a meal. but after press 195, their way is the only way i want to eat a knish ever again.

press 195 is a neighborhood sandwich shop/wine bar that specializes in pressed sandwiches. as expected there are hot and cold pressed sandwiches. for variety, they also have salads as well as burgers. but to me, what makes this place stand out above all other places, is one spectacular kind of pressed sandwich: knish pressed sandwiches – the knish replaces the bread! the top and bottom of the sandwich is a knish and your middle ingredient is a few choices of cheese with roast beef, steak, pastrami, meatloaf, turkey or veggies. the complete package is pressed so the result is a warm sandwich with a crunchy potato-y outside. omg it is amazing!

even tho it was years ago, i remember ay introducing me to this place – fond memories bcuz i love pressed sandwiches, sad bcuz it was the last place we ate before ay moved out of town. but the food will always be a great memory. i had the hot turkey brie pressed sandwich which was great but what i rocked that dining experience in my memory was m’s order of the roast beef knish. i only had a few bites but i couldn’t get it out of my mind for weeks! i even tried going there again a few weeks later but that night they sold out of the knishes! i was soooo bummed. anyhoo, i’m glad to report that i was there again this weekend and yes, it still rocked my pressed sandwich world! … btw, the belgian fries with cool dipping sauces were pretty awesome too!

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eat at Press 195 in brooklyn, ny

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