Mr. Bijoy Writes

A friend asked me if making the lettuce wraps from P.F. Chang's would be a difficult endeavor. I thought about it and decided that I would answer her in a blog post so that everyone can benefit from this **super-easy** and quite tasty recipe! These are also fairly good for you! What ya need: 16 leaves of butter or bibb lettuce leaves 1 pound of ground chicken 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup of sliced water chestnuts (canned is easiest) 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce 1/4 cup of thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons of grated or minced ginger 2 teaspoons of sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon of dried red pepper flakes Ok, so: Rinse the lettuce and set it aside. Be careful not to tear the leaves. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 4 minutes, stirring often to keep the meat broken apart. Add the onion, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar an...

I see a lot of healthy meals posted to blogs every day that just don't seem to appeal to the flavor-heavy foodie in a lot of my friends and peers. So, working with a few friends, we've created this *easy*slow-cooker recipe for something wonderful, sweet, tasty, and relatively guilt-free. Give it a shot and let me know what you think! What ya need: 3 Cornish hens, approximately 1.5 pounds each. 1/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground white pepper (optional) 4 tablespoons of light agave nectar 8 tablespoons of raw coconut sugar (substitute 3 tablespoons of dried stevia, if necessary) Ok, so: Set your slow cooker to low. If there is a timer, set it to 4:30 (four hours, 30 minutes). Mix all ingredients, except hens, in an over-sized bowl. Dip and coat each hen in the mixture and set it in the slow cooker. Once each hen is coated and in the cooker, pour the remaining mixture over the hens. Cover the sl...

Every year, I write a few blog posts about things that I think you should get the people in your life. Well, I'm tired of that. This year I'm only writing this one post with a handful of things that I think sound pretty nifty and that I probably wouldn't mind getting. So here it goes!!! Mission Workshop Zurich Hoodie - Literally the best damn zippered hoodie available. Expensive? Yes. Indestructible? Also, yes. Malin + Goetz Pill Towels - They hydraulically compress towels into pill size for your travel needs. It's basically a real-life Jetsons thing.  The Bushmills Grado Headphones - Whiskey. Music. Recycled Bushmills barrels fashioned into high-quality studio headsets. I really shouldn't have to elaborate. Brazuca Official Matchball - Can't go to the World Cup but really want a piece of it? Here's ADIDAS official ball for the games. Jack Spade Conway Watch - Know someone who neeeds a great everyday watch without breaking the bank? Simple, clean ...

A dear friend asked me if I could provide him a recipe for Thanksgiving for a turkey. This recipe is easy and simple, though it looks long. Read it first, gather what you'll need, and start on the afternoon of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving with a thawed turkey. Have fun and enjoy! What ya need: 12 lb turkey, thawed (if frozen) 1 gallon of vegetable broth  1 gallon of very cold tap water 1 cup of finely ground sea salt  1 tablespoon  of dried rosemary  1 tablespoon  of dried sage  1 tablespoon of dried thyme  1 tablespoon of dried poultry seasoning 1 stick (1/4 lb) of unsalted butter 1/2 cup of dry white wine Ok, so: Using a mortar & pestle or a spice grinder (coffee grinders work here too) finely grind and combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Then, in a large stockpot, combine the spice mix with the salt and vegetable broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to make sure everythin...

An omelet has eggs folded over stuff. A frittata has stuff folded into the eggs. A quiche is basically a frittata with a pie crust. So, I mean, you should make a quiche.     What ya need:  1/2 cup of finely chopped yellow onion 1 egg 2 egg whites 1/2 cup  of fat-free sour cream 6 ounces of diced lean ham 6 ounces of shredded low-fat Swiss cheese 1 ready-made 9-inch pie crust Ok, so: Set your oven rack to 1/3 off the bottom. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the onions for 1 minute on high. Discard any fluids that may have come out of the onions and set the onions aside. Grease a pie pan with cooking spray and fit the pie crust to it. In a large bowl, beat the egg, egg whites, and sour cream together. Now stir in the onions ham and cheese. Pour the egg mixture in to the pie crust and place it in the oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the eggs are firm and the top of the quiche has lightly browned. Serve while hot!

Tailgates are often places with nothing really all that healthy for people trying to eat right. So, I dug into my files and found this for those of you who are looking for a tasty change in pace at your next tailgate! Enjoy! What ya need: 2/3 lb of chicken 1 egg 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper 1/2 of a medium yellow onion 1 teaspoon of coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon of dried coriander 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt Ok, so: In a food processor, finely cut the chicken and set aside. Finely shop the onion and bell pepper. Mix the chicken with all of the other ingredients in a bowl until well-incorporated. Form this mixture into 2 patties. You can refrigerate these for about 2 days. When you're ready to cook, grill over medium coals or pan fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve hot!

There's chocolate and peanut butter in this recipe for brownies. So, I mean, that's pretty great. However, with the addition of whey protein, this brownie helps drive those heavy workouts! Give these a shot to help you reach your fitness goals in a really tasty way! What ya need: 8 teaspoons of creamy peanut butter 3/8 cup of egg whites 2 tablespoons of skim milk 1/2 lb of cooked, mashed sweet potato, with skin 1 tablespoon of unsweet cocoa powder 1 teaspoon of baking powder 2 scoops of premium 100% whey protein powder, chocolate flavor Ok, so- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Combine all of the ingredients until well incorporated.This is best achieved in a food processor or stand mixer.Pour this mixture out in to a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick, when inserted in the brownies, comes out fairly clean. Let cool, cut into squares, and enjoy!