STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons  olive oil 

1/2 cup diced onions 

 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 

1 large head Savoy or green cabbage, including outer leaves 

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 of parsley 
•   Hot and Spicy marinade and stir fry
• STUFFING
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of parsley 
• Hot and Spicy marinade and stir fry

First place one head of cabbage into a pot of boiling water. Make sure you remove the core prior. The cabbage leaves will slowly start to get soft and become easy to peel off the cabbage.

In a big mixing bowl place all of the stuffing ingredients and mix. Cabbage rolls are usually made with tomato sauce but I used Hot and Spicy marinade and stir fry. I used the brand Szechuan.

Make sure the cabbage is tender and then begin to place the stuffing mix into the cabbage leaf. Fold the top of the leaf down over the stuffing, fold the sides of the cabbage leaves toward the center and roll up to enclose the filling.

Pour some of the marinade sauce over the cabbage rolls before placing in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour. The rice and meat will cook inside the cabbage.

....then VOILA! NOM NOM NOM

PANCHOS: NOM NOM

I recently went out for Mexico at a spot called Pancho's in Teaneck NJ. It's a favorite of my friend who lives in the area. It has a cute atmosphere, pretty good service and they sell a drink that comes in a pineapple. What more can you ask for right? I'm usually not a salad person unless it is filled with a ton of things that aren't healthy for you at all. I got the Mexican salad which was pretty tasty. Could have been a bit bigger but it did the job.

SPAGHETTI W/ GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL

I was reading People Magazine on my way home from work and came across this recipe for Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil. Apparently this is Rihanna favorite meal to get at the Beverly Hills restaurant Scarpetta.


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound of spaghetti
3 garlic cloves, thinly slices
A pinch of red pepper flakes
2 table spoons of chopped fresh parsley


Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until it is aldente.

 As the pasta cooks heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes. continue sauteing until the edges of the garlic just begin to brown, about 2 more minutes. Add the reserve cup of pasta water and a pinch of salt. Continue to stir for 5 minutes.

 Turn heat down to medium-low and add the drained pasta with the oil, parsley and garlic mixture.  Toss until the pasta has absorbed most of the liquid, about 3 minutes

QUESADILLA CASSEROLE: NOM NOM NOM

I  CAME ACROSS THIS RECIPE FOR A QUESADILLA CASSEROLE WHILE I WAS BROWSING THE WEB FOR NEW RECIPES .  I WANTED TO MAKE SOMETHING QUICK AND TASTY AND THIS DID THE TRICK. THIS MEAL IS ALSO VERY CHEAP TO MAKE WHICH IS ALWAYS A PLUS.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 Pound of ground beef
  One 29-ounce can black beans, drained, 1/2 cup 
• liquid reserved3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Five 10-inch flour tortillas
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup store-bought enchilada sauce

                    In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onions. Cook until beef is brown.

Once beef is brown add corn, parsley, and beans to skillet. I added red pepper flakes and salt to the mixture.

                                                     Add 1 cup of Enchilada sauce            

                                    

In a greased pan add a thin layer of the beef/bean mixture

Place two tortillas in the pan and add cheese on top. Continue to layer more of the mixture then two more tortillas and cheese.

Heat oven at 400 F. Once you are done layering place pan in oven for 30 minutes. Transfer to the broiler for only 1 minute.

Feel free to serve with some left over enchilada sauce.

NOM NOM RECIPE: GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH RECIPE

I love Spinach! A few months ago I attended a dinner party and had the best spinach. I asked for the recipe and now it is one of my favorite side dishes to make.

Here are the ingredients:

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• 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons good olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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First rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. 

  Saute the garlic in oil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. 

Uncover the pot and turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted

NOM NOM T- SHIRT!

OMG I NEED THIS SHIRT IN MY LIFE!!!! "OH NOM NOM WHATS MY NAME?!"

NO.7 SUB : NOM NOM NOM

Today I finally tried the Curried Chicken Salad sub from No.7 Sub (1188 Broadway). When I first arrived the line was out the door but it did go by fast which was great since it was pouring outside. This sandwich was very flavorful and delicious! The basil leaves in the sandwich added the perfect amount of sweetness. The bread was perfectly fresh and crisp which made the sandwich even more enjoyable. I washed my sub down with some Pineapple chili soda. My friend and I both agreed that this drink would be amazing on a hot summer day. It tasted the way pop rocks would taste if they would in liquid form. lol  I couldn't finish my sub so I took the other half home for dinner. If your in the mood for a great sub and your near NO.7 Sub I highly recommend it. Just know this is really a order and go spot since there is ZERO seating inside. There is another location on Greene Ave in Brooklyn.