Mr. Bijoy Writes

A healthy side-dish is always a good choice. Here's a healthy and delicious side dish for you to enjoy. It's a perfect addition to any lean protein, but also tastes great on its own as a snack. Let me know what you think of it! What ya need: 1 pound of fresh asparagus   1 tablespoon of quality olive oil (you don't need extra virgin, unless you prefer it)   1 tablespoon of high-quality balsamic vinegar   1/2 teaspoon of fresh, minced garlic   1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt   1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper Ok, so: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Cut off the tough lower ends (about lower 1/6) of the asparagus and throw those away. Rinse what's left of the stalk and pat dry. Place these stalks on a cookie sheet, in a single layer, and drizzle with the oil and vinegar. After the stalks are coated, sprinkle the garlic, salt, and pepper over them.  Now bake at 425ºF for 5 minutes. Turn, or toss, the stalks and bake for another 5 minutes. Remo...

Sometimes, you just need a super-easy recipe around the holidays. Big food holidays and all the prep required to put on such a show makes for delicious, easy meals like this to be truly appreciated, both by the people eating, and the people making the meal. I hope you enjoy! What ya need: 1 pound of quality orzo 1/2 pound of coarsely chopped sliced Serrano ham (2 cups) 1/2 pound of mild goat cheese, crumbled 5 scallions, thinly sliced Ok, so: Preheat your oven to the broiler setting. Grab a 3-quart oven-safe, preferably flameproof, baking dish. Most of these are about 2 inches deep. That's what you want. In a pot, cook orzo in salted water until al dente. Drain the water, reserving about 3/4 cup for later. In a bowl, toss the hot orzo with the remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and any salt and pepper you may want to add until the cheese is melted.Transfer this to your greased baking dish and broil until lightly browned. Thi...

*Guest Post by J. Palmer of Cetta* Chocolate chip cookies have always been the comfort food of the American childhood. My mother made them for me have when I came home after a test or a gloomy day. As I've now grown older and have kids of my own, I try to keep some cookies around for my kids. This recipe is a little different. It's an autumn cookie, but I like it any time of year. Try it! The stuff: 1 cup of whole wheat flour 1 cup of all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of fine kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 2/3 cup of butter, at room temperature 1 cup of brown sugar 1 cup unsalted canned pumpkin 2 large eggs l teaspoon of vanilla extract 2/3 cup of mini dark chocolate chips What to do with the stuff- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, whisk both flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. In another bowl, ...

I like shrimp. Fresh, well prepared shrimp are always welcome at my table! If you're like me, and have a limited amount of time but want to create a nice shrimp preparation for you and a few friends, I have something for you! What ya need: 3 pounds of fresh, unpeeled shrimp 1 stick of butter 3 tablespoons of chopped garlic 4-5 tablespoons of freshly ground black pepper (I like Tellicherry myself) Ok, so: Preheat your oven to 450. While the oven is heating up, wash and drain your shrimp, as to free all the sea debris from the food. Place the shrimp in a shallow baking pan and set aside. Now, in a small saucepan on medium-low heat, melt your butter. once the butter is melted, saute your garlic for about 3 minutes. When the garlic is nice and soft, pour it over your shrimp and toss to evenly coat the shrimp. Use 1/2 of your pepper to coat the shrimp and bake the shrimp for about 5 minutes. Then turn the shrimp, and use the rest of the pepper to coat that side of the shrimp....