This week at Trader Joe’s I decided to try the marinated Pollo Asado, which translates to “flame-roasted chicken.” In the package, you get several pieces of thinly sliced chicken breast with an authentic Mexican blend of seasoning. The meat is meant for easy grilling, so I decided to make street tacos with it. I also bought some corn tortillas, a red onion, cilantro, mini avocados, a lemon and a Mexican blend of shredded ... Read more
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Toaster Oven Bacon
Next to my Ninja Foodie, my countertop toaster oven is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I probably never would have bought one but we started to notice whenever we used the oven our dog Trucker was nowhere in the house to be found. Trucker was a rescue and we’ve had him for quite a few years. I honestly don’t use the oven much so I’m not really surprised we never noticed he wasn’t around but it turns out, when the oven ... Read more
How To Cook Frozen Pasties: Cooking Pasty Instructions
If you have ever been to the heart of Cornwall, then chances are you have heard of pasties. If you have bought them premade and frozen, or if you gave simply stored ones that you have made yourself from home, you may be wondering how to cook frozen pasties. In this post I’ll guide you through. What are Cornish Pasties? The Cornish pasty is a baked pastry filled with a delicious combination of ingredients. The history of ... Read more
COOK in sign language
Printable Ya hungry? ASL sign for COOK How to sign "cook" in American Sign Language (ASL)? "Overcook", "undercook"? Cook like a pro or chef? Meaning: To prepare (food) by the use of heat, as by boiling, baking, or roasting. Pronunciation (sign description): Dominant flat hand (handshape) with the palm down (orientation) moves down on the non-dominant palm-up flat hand and then flip the dominant palm up and taps on the ... Read more
Microwave Eggplant
This Microwave Eggplant is tender and full of flavor. You’ll love how easy it is to cook eggplant in the microwave. Just chop, add seasonings, and cook! Microwave Eggplant Slices Ever thought about cooking eggplant super fast and easy? Well, you’re in for a treat! Microwaving eggplant is a quick way to make this veggie tasty without a lot of fuss. All you need is your trusty microwave and a bit of know-how. In just a few ... Read more
How To Bake Trader Joe’s Pollo Asado
Delicious and Easy Baked Trader Joe’s Pollo Asado Recipe If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, you’ve probably heard of Trader Joe’s Pollo Asado. This flavorful marinated chicken is a popular choice for a quick and delicious meal. While it’s commonly grilled, you can also bake it for a tender and juicy result. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to bake Trader Joe’s Pollo Asado to perfection. Ingredients: ... Read more
Baked Manicotti Freezer Meal
Baked pasta dishes are always a hit with the family, which means they’re great for adding to your weeknight meal plan. With the help of this easy baked manicotti recipe, you can prep your pasta dinner ahead of time and freeze it until you’re ready to start cooking. Your family will love these cheesy stuffed noodles covered in sauce, and you’ll love how simple this no boil dish is to prepare!To make this dish into individual ... Read more
6-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Pollo Asado Quinoa Bowls
Rate This Recipe These easy and healthy Trader Joe’s pollo asado quinoa bowls come together with just 6 simple ingredients. Using Trader Joe’s frozen quinoa as a kitchen shortcut, the recipe takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish, but feel free to cook it from scratch if you prefer. My quinoa bowls feature a base of quinoa, the pre-marinated pollo asado, black beans, shredded cabbage, peppers and onions, and a spicy ... Read more
Crispy Hot Butter Cuttlefish In 15 Minutes
Imagine cuttlefish or squid that is crispy on the outside (Hot Butter Cuttlefish), tossed with butter, spring onions and chilli for the extra punch of flavour. No party in Sri Lanka is complete without hot butter as a starter to have it with a glass of whisky. The origin of the dish is seriously unknown but if you didn’t know, Sri Lanka is very famous for its Chinese fried rice. Haven’t you tried my fried rice recipe? then ... Read more
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (Bone In)
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to share our family’s favorite oven roasted turkey breast recipe. This is my mom’s recipe, and she has used this method for many, many years. It is just tradition for us to make it this way! Note: This post may contain Amazon affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure policy here. This recipe uses a bone in turkey breast, which is all white ... Read more