According to the tabloids, celebrities are just like us. They run errands, they wait in lines and they also know which strains of cannabis they love best. In the past few years, many of the world’s most iconic stoners have embraced the legalized industry by launching branded pot products. Willie Nelson has Willie’s Reserve, Snoop Dogg has Leafs By Snoop, and more famous faces are getting in on the action every day. But what is Nelson smoking when he hangs up his guitar after a long day? What’s in the blunts that Snoop allegedly smokes up to 80 of a day? With so many different strains now available — bred to highlight various terpenes and capable of inducing a wide array of physical and mental sensations — what are celebrities reaching for when it’s time to toke up?
In the case of the most famous pothead on the planet, country legend Willie Nelson claims he has no preference. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Nelson suggested that cannabis was like sex — “It’s all good, some is great.” Later in the same article, Nelson’s wife, Annie D’Angelo, did note that Nelson prefers sativas (“He’s already funny, so it just makes him funnier.”) For the “On the Road Again” musician, a practice of smoking what you’ve got does feel rather fitting. Nelson recently made news for admitting he’s no longer smoking, but hasn’t stopped enjoying cannabis.
The superstar pop singer has made no secret of her love affair with weed — a stance that likely shocked some fans who best knew her as a squeaky-clean Disney star. Yes, even Hannah Montana is riding the green rush. During a 2013 trip to Amsterdam, a member of Cyrus’s entourage revealed that Miley’s strain of choice was Super Lemon Haze, a sativa-dominant hybrid known for sparking energy and joy. Given the sunny vibes of her most 2017 album, ‘Younger Now,’ it appears to have done the trick.
For some of us, the challenge of performing live comedy may seem daunting, but seasoned comic and podcaster Doug Benson is always at ease when he hits the stage. His secret? Being really, really high, of course. Like Nelson, Benson isn’t too picky when it comes to strains, but in a 2013 interview with Cannabis Now, he did express a fondness for the delightfully named Chocolope. A cross of Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze, this strain has notes of coffee and is recognized for its ability to induce a happier mindset.
The legendary West Coast rapper has been hyping cannabis since the day he first hit the studio. One could make the argument that Snoop has done more to bring weed to the mainstream than any other celebrity out there. When it comes to what he likes to burn, he’s given a number of different answers over the years. One that Snoop’s mentioned several times is Herijuana. According to Leafly, this hybrid of Petrolia Headstash (a variety of Humboldt County Afghan) and Killer New Haven “was worked by breeders for 15 generations.” The result is a powerful high that is likely best enjoyed by heavyweight consumers like the D-O-double-G.
While Seth Rogen has not officially confirmed his favorite strain, there’s reason to believe it might just be Pineapple Express. After all, the strain didn’t actually exist before he and co-writer Evan Goldberg invented the name for their 2008 stoner comedy. Borrowing the name from a weather phenomenon (an atmospheric river that begins in the islands of Hawaii and moves up towards the West Coast), Pineapple Express is now a bona fide strain the combines Trainwreck and Hawaiian for a sativa-forward blend that will get you up and moving if the afternoon starts to drag.
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A perfectly baked banana raisin loaf cake that’s so moist and speckled with raisins. Soft and moist banana cake sweeten up with brown sugar for a healthy and simple breakfast, snack, or dessert! This banana raisin cake recipe makes a sweet yet nourishing treat that is easy to put together and delicious to eat.
This soft and moist banana raisin loaf cake is insanely delicious and ridiculously easy to make with a few easy steps. This is one of my favourite cake style snacks. Serve fresh out of the oven with a cup of tea or coffee and even ideal for a light simple breakfast, dessert or as tasty snack!
The cake has a wonderful aroma as it bakes and even when you have a slice after a day. It’s a moist, soft, scrumptious cake with beautiful crumb which are to die for. The flavour of bananas is robust and the bits of the raisin you get in every bite takes it to another level.
Banana and raisin go very well together. This whole wheat banana raisin cake has a burst of flavor. The aroma from the banana and juicy bite of the raisin in each bite of the cake is drool worthy. This banana raisin loaf is insanely delicious that you can’t stop with just one slice! This scrumptious cake does not last more than 24 hours at my house.
Not a fan of raisins? You can try any other kind of dried fruit you enjoy. Or, skip them all together. You can even try it with your favourite nuts or chocolate chips!
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, by now you would have known that most of my cakes are eggless cakes. But this time I made this banana raisin cake with egg since my readers have requested for a egg based banana cake. I am happy to share this easy yet a no fail recipe. I am hoping you will love it as much as we!
But if you are looking for an eggless version of banana bread like cake then this banana nut bread is the closest one. Also I have couple of banana based cakes and muffins in my blog which I am sharing below. Do have a look at them I am sure you would.love to try some of them.
Banana Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Banana walnut cake
Banana Oats Loaf Cake
Chocolate Banana Cake
Multigrain Banana Cake
Banana Cranberry Oats Cake
Muesli Banana Cake
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Chocolate Banana Muffins
There are two main reasons why I like banana cake. One is taste, and the other is the simplicity of any banana cake recipe. And this banana raisin cake recipe is easy-to-make and tastes fantastic.
USE OVERRIPE BANANAS
When buying bananas, it is best to choose firm and unscarred bananas so you can monitor and figure out the best ways to use your bananas. I always let them over ripe at home when I want to use them kn my bakes. Over ripe bananas are perfect in recipes such as muffins, bread, and cakes. I always recommend to use overripe bananas in baking especially in cakes, muffins to make the very best banana cake with super moist, soft and flavorful outcome, The riper the bananas, the more moist your cakes will be and the more banana flavor it will have! The outcome of the cakes will be tender and packed with full of flavor.
HOW EASY IS THIS BANANA RAISIN LOAF CAKE?
This banana raisin cake recipe is super simple, easy and fuss-free. It doesn’t require a stand mixer or a hand mixer. There is no fancy equipment required. Just a bowl and a spatula or hand whisk does the work. The batter takes less than 15 minutes to throw together and gets perfectly baked in 35 minutes. This is one of the easiest banana cake recipe and the result is absolutely amazing. I am sure you’ll fall in love with it. Do watch the video tutorial below on how to make this moist banana raisin loaf cake. You will be surprised to see how easy it is to make at the comfort of your home with few easy steps.
● Mash the banana with fork. You can also use blender or mixie.
● In a mixing bowl beat the egg.
● Mix together the beaten egg, brown sugar, mash banana, essence, oil.
● Sieve in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mix.
● Add in the milk to loosen the batter.
● Add in the rasins and quick mix.
● Transfer the batter to prepared loaf pan and tap the pan for couple of times.
● Top up with rasins and bake as per the recipe.
I made a simple recipe video of this super easy banana raisin loaf cake recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch and SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. It will mean a lot to me and motivate me to come up with more videos for my readers. As always looking forward to your feedbacks!
BANANA RAISIN LOAF CAKE VIDEO TUTORIAL
LETS TALK INGREDIENTS
It is a very basic banana bread recipe. It uses ingredients most commonly found in our pantries.
● Whole Wheat Flour – For a healthier version used whole wheat flour.
● Banana – Used over ripe bananas. Over ripe bananas are best to use in baking.
● Brown Sugar – Brown sugar yields soft and moist cakes. It adds an awesome flavor and texture to the cake. No doubt a healthier option too as compared to refined sugar.
● Milk – Used whole milk. Recommend to use whole milk for extra richness, taste and texture.
● Oil – I have used refined sunflower oil. You can use any flavorless oil. I prefer using oil than butter for a soft and moist outcome.
● Leavening agents (Baking powder & baking soda) – There’s a combination of baking powder and baking soda in this banana raisin loaf cake to give it the perfect amount of lift.
● Egg – I have used only 1 large egg and that does the work as banana itself is a perfect substitute of egg.
● Vanilla Essence – Used vanilla essence. You can choose extract over essence.
● Salt – A dash of salt to balance out the sweetness.
● Raisins – The slightly sweet and tartness from the raisin in this banana cake is amazing. You can feel it in every bite of the cake.
INGREDIENTS SUBSTITUTION IN BANANA RAISIN LOAF CAKE
● Whole wheat flour can be substituted with all purpose flour (maida) or you can use 50-50 ratio.
● You can use white sugar instead of brown sugar.
● You may also use other healthier sweeteners are jaggery, cane sugar, honey etc.
● You may use butter instead of oil or any flavorless oil will work.
● To make it vegan use any dairy free milk or just even water for the liquid.
● To make an eggless version you may choose anyone of these
☆ Use 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice and use ½ cup milk altogether.
☆ Use ¼ cup curd/yogurt instead of egg.
● You may use black raisins instead of the regular rasins.
● You may use vanilla extract instead of essence.
BANANA RAISIN LOAF CAKE VARIATIONS
● If you want nutty taste and texture, add nut in the batter also once the batter is ready. Lightly coat the nuts with flour and just throw in the batter and give a quick gentle mix.
● Use nut of your choice like pecans or walnuts etc. You can also use mixed nuts as per your palate preference.
● You may also replace the raisins with chocolate chunks or chocolate chips to make it banana chocolate chips cake.
● You can spice up the cake by adding cinnamon powder. The sweet aroma of the cinnamon adds extra flavor to your cake which will make you drool.
● You can use rum soaked raisins which will take your loaf cake to a different level. Its yummilicious!
● You can also soak the raisin in fruit juice. Any juice you love.
● You can put this batter into muffin tins and make banana raisin muffins.
To make muffins, line a muffin tin with paper liners or just grease it with oil or butter and fill each cup to roughly ¾ full, and bake for 20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
HOW TO STORE BANANA RAISIN LOAF CAKE?
Let the cake cool down completely and store it in airtight container. Banana raisin cake can be kept for upto 2-3 days at room temperature depending upon the temperature of your place. If you need to store it a couple days longer then I suggest storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE BANANA RAISIN LOAF CAKE?
Cling wrap the cake and put it in a ziploc bag or airtight container then store in the freezer. I prefer to freeze sliced cake so it is much easier to take out the required servings and thaw them for breakfast or snacking. Freeze them for upto 3 months. It goes more than 3 months but best to use it within three months. To thaw the cake, remove from the freezer and allow it to come to room temperature and serve. You can also pop it in the microwave for few seconds and serve.
HERE ARE MORE AWESOME RECIPES TO INSPIRE YOUR NEXT BAKE:
■ Semolina Coconut Cake
■ Gluten Free Vanilla Cake
■ Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake
■ Apple Cinnamon Cake
■ Moist Orange Cake
■ Double Chocolate Coffee Cake
■ Chocolate Vanilla Cake
■ Vanilla Cake With Condensed Milk
■ Vegan Coconut Cake
■ Mango Semolina Cake
■ Protein Rich Nut & Seed Cake
■ Eggless Lamingtons
■ Chocolate Ganache Cake
■ Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
■ Whole Wheat Fruit And Nut Cake
■ Chocolate Sponge Cake
CONCLUSION
If you’re just starting to get into baking, or a novice, nothing could be easier than banana cake. It’s a real confidence booster! Especially when it seems almost too easy to make one that turns out this good.
So try my banana cake with raisins recipe and let me know what you think.
Let’s get started!
Preparation time – 15 minutes
Cooking time – 35 minutes
Serves – 8-10
☆ 1 cup = 240 ml
☆ 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
☆ 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
☆ Pan size = 7×4×3 inches
Ingredients to make banana raisin loaf cake:
1 cup whole wheat flour (125 gms)
2 ripe banana (½ cup mashed banana)
½ cup brown sugar (90 gms)
1 large egg
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup oil (60 ml)
¼ cup whole milk (60 ml)
1 tsp vanilla essence
50 gms raisins or more + some extra for garnish
Step by step pictorial instructions to make banana raisin cake:
PREPARING THE OVEN AND PAN
Preheat oven at 180° C for 10 minutes with both the filaments (rods) switch on.
Grease the loaf pan with oil or butter and place a parchment paper. You can grease the pan and dust it with little flour if you dont have parchment/butter paper. Also you can use any shape pan as per your availability and preference.
PREPARING THE WET INGREDIENTS
Peel the banana and mash them using a fork or masher. You can also use a mixie or blender to do the work. Preferably use over ripe banana for better outcome.
In a mixing bowl add in the egg and beat it well. Add in the brown sugar and mix well until combined. Add in vanilla essence and mash banana. Mix well to combine.
PREPARING THE BATTER
Sieve in the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt into the wet ingredients. Add in the oil. ( oil can be added while preparing the wet ingredients. I missed to add it before hence added at this stage). Mix to incorporate into a thick batter. Add milk in batches and make into a semi-thick smooth batter. Add in the raisins and give a gentle quick mix.
BAKING THE LOAF CAKE
Pour the batter onto the prepared pan. Tap the pan for couple of times to release any air bubbles trapped inside. Sprinkle some raisins on the top.
Place the cake pan in the middle rack with both filaments (rods) on. Bake the cake at preheated oven @180° C for 35 minutes. A toothpick or skewer inserted should come out clean. Baking time will differ depending upon your oven temperature and settings. Start checking the doneness of the cake before the above mentioned time.
Remove the cake from oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the cake pan and demould the cake. Transfer the cake onto a cooling rack and allow to cool down completely. Slice and enjoy!
NOTES:
● Always preheat oven before starting to bake.
● All ingredients should be at room temperature.
● Whole wheat flour can be substituted with all purpose flour or can bake with 50-50 of both.
● Brown sugar can be substituted with regular refined sugar.
● If you like more sweeter bread, increase the sugar quantity.
● Oil can be substituted with butter.
● Use whole milk for extra richness, taste and texture.
● Other healthier sweeteners like jaggery or cane sugar can be used.
● Every oven reacts differently so baking time may vary.
● Both rods to be switch on.
● If you wish to bake without egg use either of these mentioned below –
☆ Use 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice and use ½ cup milk altogether.
☆ Use ¼ cup curd yogurt instead of egg
Well, if you make this banana raisin loaf cake, please do leave a feedback in the comments box below or snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamir on Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.
Happy cooking!
Love Akum
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Since the beginning of his career in the early ’90s, when he arrived on the West Coast music scene as a smooth-talking gangsta-rap standout, Snoop Dogg has been more than open about how much he loves smoking weed.
From that “bubonic chronic” he bragged about on ‘Gin and Juice’ to his numerous successful forays into today’s legal cannabis industry, almost 25 years later, the D-O-double-G and marijuana are practically synonymous. That’s why we were initially a little disappointed when we found out Snoop’s first cookbook, “From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen,” wouldn’t include any recipes that incorporate cannabis.
It’s not as if cookbooks that combine marijuana and cooking are remotely taboo anymore — see “Bong Appetit” and “Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen” for two examples from late 2018 alone. And it seems unusual that one of the titular stars of “Mac & Devin Go to High School” would shy away from a chance to include pot in… anything. But, for whatever reason, “From Cook to Crook” declines to teach its readers how to dose their home-cooked munchies.
That’s not to say the plant is entirely absent in “From Crook to Cook,” either. The text is full of cheeky, wink-wink references to smoking pot. Snoop talks about “OG munchies” in three different sections interspersed throughout the book, where he ranks his favorite cereal, chips and candy. He tells readers to “go get baked!” in the introduction for a brownie sundae recipe. And one of the recipes, dubbed “The Lunch Briz-eak,” is literally just a plate of fruit with honey and peanut butter on it that you’re supposed to eat while you get high at work — though, for the record, it sounds tasty.
All we’re saying is, it’s kind of a weird branding choice to not even have a cannabutter recipe in the Snoop Dogg cookbook.
But enough about what “From Crook to Cook”doesn’t have, because at the end of the day, this cookbook is tons of fun, provided you’re a fan of Mr. Doggy Dogg and comprehensive recipes for some truly decadent home-cooked meals. It is undeniably engaging to read. Its pages are colorful, Snoop cracks jokes throughout the copy and there are beautiful photographs of many of the dishes described therein — plus, a great shot of Snoop smirking while he holds a lobster.
The whole thing starts off with a bite-sized opener from his TV co-host Martha Stewart, an introduction from Snoop and a visually delightful tour of Snoop’s cabinet and fridge, photographs absolutely included. From there, the book breaks down into chapters on breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks (again, booze but not pot? C’mon!) and parties.
In total, this book boasts dozens of different recipes. You could conceivably cook Thanksgiving dinner using “From Crook to Cook” alone, which is genuinely impressive. And there are lots of extras tucked away among the recipes, too. The last chapter, for instance, includes playlists to listen to while cooking. Snoop’s “Game Day Playlist” includes “Eye of the Tiger” and “Black & Yellow,” which we simply cannot argue with.
Sure, these recipes are not for those among us looking to count calories or exclude goodies like meat, dairy or gluten from our dietary intake. Biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, fried bologna sandwiches, chicken and waffles, lobster thermidor, chocolate chip cookies and s’mores pie all make appearances in Snoop’s cooking repertoire, for good reason — they’re all delicious. This is a cookbook for people who have tried putting chocolate on pizza at least once, just in case it’s actually really good. Even though this food doesn’t get you high, “From Crook to Cook” is tailor-made for indulging your cravings once you’ve done the hard work of getting yourself high without edible assistance.
In the spirit of accuracy, we tried one of Snoop’s dinner recipes, and overall, we approve. The Last Meal Shrimp Alfredo, apparently inspired by Snoop’s love of the Godfather (gangsta sh*t is another big motif in this cookbook), was intense and required a fair amount of prep and cleanup. But the recipe was easy to follow, the alfredo sauce was thick and creamy and it tasted even better a few hours later, eaten in bed while watching the newest season of the “Great British Baking Show,” if you catch our drift.
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Chickpea Pudding ... adding protein to desserts is often not very difficult if you just stretch your imagination a little! Dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert, these desserts made with chickpeas will win your heart.
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Crispy, flavorful & oh-so-summary, these panko crusted air fryer zucchini fries with Parmesan scream summer vibes like nothing else! Make these no-fuss zucchini fries in your air fryer and thank the little genie after falling for these crispy veggie bites!
I am amazed to see my social media feed flooded with one after another zucchini recipes! Yes I understand it’s summer and this humble summer veggie is currently in abundance.
So let’s take full advantage of it today! There are uncountable ways to make a mouthwatering recipe using zucchini which never fails to surprise me!
You can grate them to make zucchini breads and fritters, you can make zucchini noodles to make low-carb stir fries with a medley of other vegetables!
Or simply air fry the cubes of zucchini with seasoning & spices to add to the side of your favorite summer grills!
What are air fryer zucchini fries?
So what's my take today with this everyone's favorite summer vegetable?
A crispy and flavorful plate of parmesan crusted air fryer zucchini fries which are proven crowd-pleaser!
The toppings of these air fryer zucchini fries are Japanese style panko breadcrumbs infused with grated parm that become super crispy when baked or air fried.
And that's the USP of these zucchini sticks in my humble opinion! Plus the flavor of freshly grated Parmesan adds cherry on top!
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I may be late to share this viral egg cottage cheese wrap, but there is no way I can miss this incredibly innovative high protein recipe which is just so easy to make!
With the extreme rise in demand of high protein yet delicious recipes that are meatless, cooking enthusiasts around the world are innovating recipes that are taking the social media by storm!
This egg cottage cheese wrap is the end result of one such very successful experiment which had broken almost all records of virality!
Have you tried it yet? You must if you haven’t already!
Just follow the few tips I have shared and I can guarantee you will end up with beautifully vibrant protein-packed cottage cheese wrap for your healthy lunch and/or dinner!
What is cottage cheese wrap and what's all the hype about this?
I am also no exception when it comes to being a protein enthusiast while planning my weight loss meals!
I have already shared many high protein meals here on my blog - both meatless and meaty options.
So when I came across this viral cottage cheese wrap, it was instantly evident that I will be trying it! And thank God I did!
It not only tastes amazing but is extremely easy to make and customizable according to your own liking!
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If there is one recipe that I can blindly vouch for helping me stick to my healthy eating habit, then that has to be this avocado toast! Topped with eggs, this avocado toast is not only the healthiest breakfast (or lunch!), but also the tastiest among all my other options!
Avocado is my new found love and I make sure I include this superfood in my meals at least twice a week!
I savor my avocados in various ways but the most common one is this avocado toast! I am wondering why I took so long to share this go-to recipe of mine!
Even though the title says this avocado toast is for breakfast, I will share my secret with you! I love this avocado toast so much that I have it for lunch at least thrice a week!
It is best paired with eggs if you want to have it for breakfast. For lunch with avocado toast, I usually pair it up with grilled/air fried chicken and loads of salad.
What is avocado toast?
As the name suggests, avocado toast is the most humble yet most delicious and nutritious meal of crunchy toast with mashed avocado spread over it!
The creamy avocado complements the crusty bread so beautifully that it creates an unforgettable eating experience that will keep dragging you to it again and again.
That’s why I repeat this avocado toast in my weekly meals so many times yet never get bored of it. And when you top it up with an egg, it’s just ten on ten with the right amount of protein & healthy fat.
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If you think chicken breast can only give you dry and boring chicken kebabs, then here I am to prove you utterly wrong with these chicken keema kebabs of mine which are made in an air fryer with minimal oil and turn out super juicy & tender!
Air fryer has become my right hand which is handling most of my healthy cooking these days! If you own an air fryer but haven't yet checked my air fryer recipe collection, you are definitely missing out a lot!
I can assure you that you will get absolutely workable air fryer recipes there which you can make even on a hectic workday!
So predictably enough, I am back with another air fryer recipe for all of you who are looking for high protein yet low calorie tasty dishes that you can enjoy without messing up your healthy eating plans!
Hence air fryer chicken keema kebabs came into existence when I was trying to make something realistically quick & easy for my own lunch or dinner.
What are chicken keema kebabs?
Chicken keema kebabs are the Indian version of chicken patty or chicken cakes which are essentially of flat round shape.
I call them chicken keema kebabs as they are grilled in an air fryer and not deep or shallow fried in oil. These are also called chicken tikkis sometimes as they resemble the popular aloo (i.e. potato) tikkis.
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One of my high protein go-to weekday dinners is this easy & spicy grilled chicken tenders that are super quick to make and supremely satisfying on the taste buds with a serving of fresh salad!
Chicken being my go-to choice of protein, I keep looking for new yet easy recipes to include as part of my daily meals. That's how I arrived at this grilled chicken tenders recipe!
I get these chicken tenders from my online meat provider where they sell it under the name of chicken supreme and I have been using this portion for quite some time now.
After perfecting this recipe a few times, it's high time now to share this weeknight-ideal high protein meal idea with you all!
What are high protein grilled chicken tenders?
Chicken tender is that easy-to-cook portion of chicken that I frequently use for my quick & healthy dinners! I have described what exactly chicken tenders mean in detail below.
Grilling these chicken tenders is super easy and can be done using a stove-top grilling pan or an electric griller similar to what I have used.
Those stunning grill marks look so tempting that you will love to make these grilled chicken tenders on repeat; more so because it’s way too easy to make!
You can serve your grilled chicken tenders with a side of a quick & simple salad of cucumber, tomato & onion or make a sandwich filler using a Greek yogurt dip!
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Let's get the recipe out of the way first since people hate scrolling through the typical food blogger stuff to get to the recipe. This is a simple white sauce variation that is creamy, savory, and as the name implies - it has a peppery kick.
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| Mini-Surf and Turf - Petite fillet with creamy peppercorn sauce, snow crab legs, and asparagus. |
Creamy Garlic Peppercorn Sauce
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Published 03/30/2025
Yield: 2-4 Servings
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 5 mins.Cook time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.
Total time: 20 minutes
Tags: sauce
We weren't planning on cooking yesterday afternoon but when I saw a pair of Certified Angus Beef brand petite fillet at Food City, things changed.
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| Food City also had a pack of snow crabs for a low price so on the spur of the moment, we decided to make a mini-turf and surf for the afternoon's NCAA Elite 8 basketball games. |
We didn't have a lot of time because the skies were turning dark and Spring storms were popping up. I fired up one of our Big Green Eggs and got to prepping the food. I seasoned the steaks simply with Bourbon Barrel smoked salt and smoked black pepper. Did the same for the asparagus.
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| As you can see, one fillet was much more petite than the other. One was a heavy 5 ounces while the other barely weighed in at 3 ounces. |
While the crab legs heated up in our steamer, I raced against time to grill the steaks. My plan was to grill the smaller one about 3 min per side and the larger one about 4 min per side.
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| My set up for the Big Green Egg was a Kick Ash Basket full of Jealous Devil lump charcoal and a pre-heated cast iron grate from Craycort. Notice how the angle of the grates go in 3 directions? Each of those are inserts that you can lift out to add fuel or wood OR you can drop in an accessory insert like a griddle plate or veggie wok. |
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| Once the steaks were flipped, I added a bit of asparagus to the heat of the hot coals. |
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| Cooking away on the Big Green Egg. This was just before I pulled her smaller fillet off of the grill. |
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| Remember that plan to let the larger fillet go for a couple of minutes longer? The weather had other ideas about that and I'm fine with a rare fillet so I pulled it early. |
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| Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies to pair with steaks because prep is literally a snap and they cook quickly. |
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| Surf and turf for the games! My filet was rare due to the cooking time being cut short but like I said, I was fine with that. |
Every bite was delicious! Since we normally opt for ribeye or strip, Alexis couldn't get over how tender the steak was. Not a bad meal for an afternoon when we weren't planning on cooking in the first place.
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| I've been using cast iron grates from Craycort for about 14 years. In addition to being a fantastic cast-iron grate, the modular design lets you add other components like this griddle, a vegetable wok, or a chicken throne. Craycort |
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Published 03/17/2023
Six-ounce burgers topped with pepper jack cheese, avocado, and chorizo on a brioche bun.
Yield: 3 burgers
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.Cook time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 20 mins.
Tags: burger, cheeseburger |
| Getting everything in place. |
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| Make sure you give your cast-iron time to pre-heat. I THOUGHT this was ready to go but when I temp-checked it using my Thermapen IR, it wasn't quite 450°f yet. My sister got me this combo food and surface thermometer and I love it. No more guessing. Thermapen IR [Affiliate Link] |
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| Cooking the chorizo in a skillet that's over 80 years old - a Griswold #5. |
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| Don't you just love the sizzle when you put food onto the griddle and/or grill? |
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| Options are always a nice thing, right? |
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| I like using the Mini-Max over a large Egg because it's often just the two of us and the Mini-Max saves fuel. |
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| The Classic is one of my go-to SPG-type seasonings for the kitchen or grill. Keep an eye out for Mikey and Cowboy Kev on the Eggfest circuit or you can mail order their seasonings: Fire and Smoke The Classic |
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| Mmmmm a pepper jack cheese blanket! |
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| I always look forward to a cheese-draped burger. |
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| These burgers were FANTASTIC. I wouldn't change a thing. |
When dosa got a fancy makeover… Dosa is a type of thin, crisp, crepe-like pancake that is popular in South Indian cuisine. It is typically made from a batter of fermented rice and black lentils, and is often served with a variety of accompaniments, such as chutney, sambar, and coconut chutney. Dosa is a staple […]
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| Deep fried chapli kababs |
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| Shallow fried Chapli Kebab |
Eggs ? are a very good source of inexpensive, high-quality protein and are considered to be one of the most nutritious foods in the world. Eggs are such a versatile food, goes well with any vegetable and enhances the taste of any dish with it. If you are bored of normal egg bhurji try it with an add-on veggie to it, for a more healthy and tasty version.
Broccoli Egg Bhurji is nothing but a combination of scrambled eggs and broccoli. Broccoli with egg is an awesome combination, makes a drool-worthy side-dish, filling and protein-rich food, good to go with steamed rice and rasam or chapatis/roti/bread. As broccoli needs less cook time, this side dish can be prepared in mins. This could be a quick breakfast recipe and also a perfect dish for the lunch box.
Broccoli ? is an edible green plant from the cabbage family whose large flowering head and stalk are eaten as a vegetable. Every part of broccoli, the stalk, small leaves, and florets are edible. Usually, broccoli is sautéed, steamed, roasted, or grilled. Broccoli is a healthy addition to your diet whether cooked or raw.
Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. We all automatically think of citrus fruits when it comes to vitamin C, but did you know that broccoli provides an excellent source of vitamin C, a nutrient known to support healthy immune response. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin k and calcium, two vital nutrients for maintaining strong and healthy bones. Broccoli is definitely a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in a variety of ways.
Like all vegetables, broccoli has many different varieties. Regular Broccoli has a slightly bitter flavor compared to baby broccoli(Broccolini), which has more mild, with a sweet, earthy taste. And while regular Broccoli can be eaten raw, Broccolini is best when cooked. Today I am using regular Broccoli for making this bhurji.
My kids are not a big fan of broccoli. I somehow wanted to incorporate more broccoli in our diet. Luckily this method worked for me. Kids loved this combination of broccoli ? egg ?and I have no hard time giving broccoli to my kids. They even love it for their lunch box. It a great way to add this nutritious veggie to our diet, by making it more healthy, tasty and delicious. We like this bhurji as simple as in the recipe. But you could add spices like garam masala, crushed garlic, and chili powder to enhance the flavor.
Do give a try. Broccoli Bhurji is Egg-stremely delicious!!!!
1.Cut the broccoli florets as small possible, to tiny florets(4 cups) and set aside.
2. Finely chop 1 onion and slit 5-6 green chilis.
3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan/kadai, add in 1 tsp chana dal and ½ tsp jeera/cumin. Sauté until chana is light brown.
4. Next, add the chopped onion, slit green chili and 1 spring curry leaves. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
5. Add 4 cups broccoli florets and salt as needed, give a stir and add ¼ cup water. Close lid and cook on med-high flame for about 3 mins.
6. Once broccoli is cooked, yet crispy(do not overcook), push broccoli to sides of the pan, break 4 eggs in between and sprinkle salt and pepper.
7. Continuously stir the egg mixture until thickens. Once the egg is almost cooked, mix with the whole broccoli mixture and sauté for a min.
8. Once done, switch off the flame and serve hot with roti/chapathi or as a side dish for steamed rice and rasam.
Healthy & Tasty Broccoli stir-fry is Ready to Relish!!
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