Showing posts with label cook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cook. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

10 Things to Eat When It's Too Hot to Eat

So we usually have a recipe on Wednesdays for the whole What's Cooking Wednesday theme. But let's be honest. It's too hot to cook! There's an intense heat wave passing through the east coast and in honor of that, we'd like to share with you 10 things to eat when it's just too hot (via The Kitchn)


1. Chilled hard-boiled eggs. Ok so you might have to fire up the stove for this one, but once they're prepared, you have a cold, quick, protein packed snack.


2. Smoothies. A smoothie is a great, cold treat that's full of good nutrients to keep your body energized. Check for a great recipe online or give it a go on your own.



3. Frozen grapes. So easy. Just toss a bunch into the freezer, and in turn you get a cold, flavorful, chewable treat that can't be beat.



4. Cold Noodle Dishes. The Kitchn recommends Soba or Buckwheat noodles, but check online for great cold noodle recipes and sauces to accompany.



5. Ice Cream. Could we skip it? It's shugary and milky, it's true. But ice cream is the go to snack for kids and adults alike. The famous cold treat is delicious and cools you down.





6. Water. Water does wonders. It's the source of life! And it will make you feel much better on a hot day, parched or not.



7. Spicy! Word on the street is that spicy foods are good when it's hot because it makes you sweat. I'm not sure how I feel about making my mouth feel hot when my whole body already does, but I might have to give it a try. I'll survive (I hope).



8. Jerky. One of my all time favorite snacks is jerky. It's salty, meaty, and full of protein, and you don't get all the sugar you get with fruit (I'm not knocking on fruit by any means).




9. Watermelon. It's possible that nothing screams summer more than watermelon (maybe ice cream). It's juicy, tasty, cheap, and fun to eat. You might get a little sticky, but it's worth it.



10. Spring Rolls. It's handy, wrapped up, and cool. The spring roll has a lot to offer when it's hot, without busting out any additional heat from the stove or oven. You might want to add a little protein, in which case firing up the stove might be helpful, but it's all up to you!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

What's Cooking Wednesday: Messy Moroccan Wings

The moment I saw these chicken wings on The Kitchn, I knew I'd have to post them on the blog and give them a try myself. I can't get enough chicken wings. Back in college the local joint Knute's would have 30 cent wing nights, and we would go every week. They always had at least 12 different sauces and rubs to pick from, but something I've never seen is a 'Moroccan' flavor.

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The Kitchn's got the goods over on their site, so give this flavor a try and let us know what you think! Hopefully your plate will end up like this...

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

What's Cooking Wednesday: Tangy Spiced Brisket

What's Cooking this week at Swell Dwellings? Only the best tangy spiced brisket.

brisket, ready to eat
Smitten Kitchen has a great recipe for a tangy spiced brisket that looks tantalizing.

This is something my mom has done a variation of recently. We never used to eat brisket but now we have it maybe once a month. And I'm not complaining at all. It's great with mashed potatoes (but what isn't) and a vegetable of your choice.

transferred to baking dish

Brisket is tender, lean beef that really holds in the flavor. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. If these photos did anything for you, follow the link at the bottom of the post to head on over to Smitten Kitchen, where full instructions and a satisfying dinner await!

slicing the brisket, cold