If you’re a beginner to intermediate level cook, you’ve probably found out by now that there are certain regional dishes that are best left up to the experts. Sure, there are a handful of international standards that are easy to replicate, or to add your personal touch to and call your own – a great [...]
For the Love of Food: Whole chicken on the grill with roasted asparagus and mushrooms
by Alycia on 06. Aug, 2010 in Recipe
Chicken is a great source of protein, it’s mild enough for picky eaters, it’s easy to tell when it’s done, and there are a ton of recipes for it. The problem with chicken, though, is that it’s pretty boring and it often dries out if you saute or bake it. Thankfully, I found a great [...]
For the Love of Food: Chicken with mushrooms and roasted eggplant with a side of parsnip fries
by Alycia on 16. Jul, 2010 in Recipe
This Just In: Parsnips are soooooo good! If you haven’t cooked them before, please try them in this recipe! Chicken with mushrooms and roasted eggplant with a side of parsnip fries Turn the oven onto 325 degrees and put one medium and one large pot of water on the stove to boil. Cut 3 chicken [...]
For the Love of Food: Eat This, Not That.
by Alycia on 28. Jun, 2010 in Article
So…we’re your personal trainers. You pay us to make you sweat a lot, lift heavy things, and push your body really hard. What you DON’T pay us for is our advice and suggestions for a healthy lifestyle outside of the gym. That part we give away for free. ( lucky you!) Why do we do [...]
For the Love of Food: Sun-dried tomato chicken with veggies over spaghetti squash
by Alycia on 23. Jun, 2010 in Recipe
Meat and veggies = good for you. Grains and legumes = bad for you. More on that in another post. A diet of only meats, vegetables, good fats, some fruit and some nuts is ideal. And that’s all that we eat, for the most part. However, every once in a while, the memory of a [...]
For the Love of Food: Quick Chicken and Veggies
by Alycia on 16. Jun, 2010 in Recipe
When I’m home alone and cooking for a party of one, my desire to cook a spectacular meal (and therefore produce a massive amount of dirty dishes) is usually non-existent. And some nights, my desire to cook ANYTHING, let alone a grand feast, is barely there either. What’s a girl to do?! Fast food? Gross. [...]



