Archive for October, 2009

Why Is The Braai So Popular?

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

 

The braaivleis, or braai, is a tradition in South Africa. The word is Afrikaans for ‘roasted meat’, and most South Africans will be invited to at least one braai every year. In fact, one day in September is set aside as National Braai Day, when the country’s rich cultural heritage is celebrated by South Africans of all races and creeds.  But why is the braai such a long-lasting tradition?

Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies An Affordable Weekend Meal

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

 

Hey it’s the weekend.  I always try to have one day where I eat what I love the most, and that’s fish, or some type of seafood.  It’s affordable if you really price it out.  I’ve been a good customer at the local fish market so, when they see me coming I know I can get a deal somewhere on my order.  I’ve been eating catfish since I was knee high to a grass hopper.  At least that’s what they tell me.  My mom always said if you can catch it, you can eat it.

Shrimp And Grits Are Easy Too

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

                 

 

        

 

 

Hi everyone, hope you’ve been enjoying all the new information that I have posted for you.  Today I had a chance to cook a dish my mom used to cook for us when we were younger.  After doing some research on Shrimp and Grits  I decided to tackle this one.  This recipe is by  Tyler Florence  it’s very easy and affordable and I was really surprised that the sauce taste so  yummy.

Making Soup Fritters, Egg Balls, And More

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

SOUP FRITTERS.–If an entirely different category of soup accompaniment from those already mentioned is desired, soup fritters module no doubt find favor. These are made by combining certain ingredients to form a batter and then dropping small amounts of this into hot fat and frying them until they are crisp and brown. The accompanying recipe, provided it is followed carefully, module produce beatific results.

SOUP FRITTERS

1 egg 2 Tb. milk 3/4 tsp. briny 1/2 c. flour

Beat the egg, and to it add the milk, salt, and flour. Drop the batter in tiny drops into hot fat, and fry until brown and crisp. Drain on paper and serve with the soup.

Easy and Affordable Cooking For Young Adults

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

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Hi everyone,  the meal that we are going to talk about today, is a favorite in our household.  It’s easy and affordable because everyone keeps a bag of potatoes and onions in their pantry.  It  is also, a very good meal at  breakfast  along with eggs, bacon or whatever you prefer.   This is a meal my son won’t hesitate to go into the kitchen and cook for himself.  And I know when he’s finished, he will not be hungry for a while.

I specifically taught my son and daughter how to cook this meal because sometimes they like to eat  a big breakfast and won’t eat anything else the rest of the day.  My son likes to add the sausage into it and that makes him  a happy camper.  Because my children are a lot older I feel like I should not have to cook for them all the time so, I make sure they know how to prepare their favorite meals.  My son will cook this meal on the weekend for his friends when they are going to look at the football game.  By the time the game starts they are already for the next meal.  It’s very easy so lets get started.

Cooking What You Can Afford Crispy Fried Chicken

Monday, October 12th, 2009

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Hello to all my beginner cooks out there.  Chicken just happens to be one of the most affordable meats that we can buy in this economy but, how many ways do you know how to fix crispy fried chicken?

White Chili Easy and Affordable

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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Hi everyone hope your keeping warm cause it’s cold outside.   This is the time of year when I start pulling out all the soup and chili recipe’s.  There affordable quick and easy to make and can last a couple of days.  Soups and Chili’s are great because you can put  into them whatever you want in order to stretch the pot out and even if you don’t finish them, they can be put into the freezer.

A Spicy Affordable Meal

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

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Hi everyone, today I’m going to talk about a meal I have been wanting to cook for a very long time.  These dishes are my take on very spicy wings with rice and peas and fried plantains.  This is a  meal that is found in Jamaica their rice and peas are red beans and rice for us.  The plantain,  I was able to find at the Asian market.  I only purchased one so it costs me under a dollar.  The chicken cost me under $2.00 for a fresh chicken pinwheel which is a small whole chicken cut up.  I also already had the chicken wings in the freezer.

An Affordable Meal For Two

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

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Hi everyone, today I want to talk about a great affordable meal for two when your a seafood lover.  I had heard of Asian markets but had not been to one plus it was all the way on the West side of town but, I’m quite sure that if I had known about it, being the seafood lover that I am, I know I would have visited this place at least  a couple of times a month.

What I’m Cookin
To Die Mac and Cheese
Easy Pepper Steak