Author: Mike

Taco Salad

I was able to “build my own tacos” recently, however there were people in line, so I didn’t have time to open the shell to put the meat and other items in...

Seared Ahi Tuna

I’ve seen seared Ahi Tuna on the menu at restaurants before, but I’ve always been afraid to try it.  This was during the time when I was afraid to eat raw fish....

Hoisin Chicken Wings

I really love chicken wings.  I know they are not very healthy, but they really are delicious.  Therefore I sometimes buy them when they are on sale.  I try to avoid the...

Baked Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Mushrooms have a lot of nutritious value  I’m not sure why Mike hates them so much.  But, either way, he absolutely refuses to eat them.  I, on the other hand, am a...

Chocolate Chip Calzone

One of my all-time favorite desserts is the Chocolate Chip Calzone from Claim Jumper. This decadent treat tastes like a chocolately marshmallow pizza, but it is in fact composed of simply pizza...

Shaking Beef

I only had shaking beef (or bo luc lac) at restaurants a few times, growing up.  It’s not a dish that is commonly served at many restaurants.  This dish is also not...

Clam Chowder

I love clam chowder.  Well, I love New England style clam chowder.  I never knew that there were two types of clam chowder, until I ordered some at a restaurant, and it...

Baklava Oatmeal

I love baklava!  It’s this amazingly delicious Greek dessert.  I don’t know exactly what is in it, but it contains phyllo dough, is sweet and sticky.  I’ve heard that it contains honey,...

Spinach Sauced Chicken Thighs

Wow, when Kim told me she was making another dish out of spinach, honestly I didn’t exactly become exuberant. However, after quite a lot of prep work (which included cooking some amazing smelling bacon,...