September 23, 2010: Schine Student Center’s Cheese Quesadilla

Sometimes a cheese quesadilla is the perfect meal to satisfy a craving after a long day of studying.  I had three exams this week so quick and easy meals were the best way to go for me.

I liked the crunch and flavor of this quesadilla. It was filled with cheese, tomatoes, green and red peppers as well as onions.   It was served with a side of salsa and was a great combination.  I do admit that I wish they provided me with sour cream and guacamole to make this meal complete.  Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

September 9, 2010: Ingredient of the WEEK

Jalapenos!

I am in love with spicy food and I love what a jalapeno does to the dishes I make. Spice is something I live for! As far as I have read people who eat spicy food tend to burn more calories (faster metabolisms).  I can’t live without my spice.   I am still waiting for my hot sauce from my mom.  This hot sauce was unlike any other and actually made me tear, which is a rare occasion because I have a high tolerance for spice.  I think it has to do with the fact that the sauce was made with Habanero chiles rather than jalapenos.

Here is a link to some Food Network recipes that include Jalapenos! I am considering trying the Jalapeno Margharitas!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/delegate.do?fnSearchString=jalapeno&fnSearchType=site

I’ll let you know how that works out!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

P.S. Wash your hands with warm water and soap after handling these hot babies.  I touched my nose and it was not a pretty site.

September 9, 2010: My Take on a Mexican Casserole

Hello world! I am finally able to access the internet at a decent speed.  I was so excited that I got my digital cable installed and my internet that I decided to cook a quick but delicious meal.  I have been super busy lately so it is really hard to find time to cook anything.

For breakfast I stick to my bowl of cereal with soy milk/almond milk and some veggie bacon.  Today for lunch I went for some stir fry which I picked up at Food.com in Newhouse.  My stir fry consisted of tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, snow peas and baby corn in teriyaki sauce with some lo mein noodles.  It was delicious minus the fact that the tofu was undercooked.  Just an FYI to people cooking tofu, don’t steam it with the vegetables.  It actually comes out really gooey and gross.  I prefer my tofu to have a crisp outside with a firm inside.

Tonight I made some guacamole as I usually do but now I served it with my easy casserole.  I took a can of black beans, a cup of frozen corn, a diced jalapeno (seeded if you like), 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves of garlic smashed and tossed it together with a packet of Sazon.  I took this mixture and put it on top of tortilla chips, added cheddar cheese then more tortilla chips, mixture and topped with more cheese.  I baked this for about 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

At the end of the school week, trust me, this meal is comforting especially with a nice Corona (or whatever beer/beverage of choice).

It is just smooth sailing for the rest of the weekend for me readers!

Try this recipe out when you get the chance and I know you will be satisfied.

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit

September 8, 2010: Delightful Veggie Pasta

Today I decided to make spinach & cheese tortellini with sautéed zucchini and yellow squash in garlic along with Boca Crumbles.  I sautéed the zucchini and yellow squash together then added the crumbles to it and once everything was cooked I added marinara sauce.  I then tossed the sauce with the tortellini and voila, instant delicious dinner.

I hope you enjoy this! I know I sure did!

Peace, love and no beef!

Guramrit