Recipe blog by Adrianna Adarme

Eggs

12

Jan

Eggs on Potato Chips

Hi! How was has your week been so far? Snow? Food?

Yesterday was a weird day.

I woke up, tried to brush my hair, gave up, went to the coffee shop, worked a whole lot. Had one cup of coffee, one vanilla latte…

then came home and had an espresso.

I was downright crazy come 3pm, which is when I decided to make this fine looking thing for lunch.

All this craziness lead to a super good idea, which is mixing potato chips and eggs. I know, sounds sort of weird, which it is. But after I tasted it, I kinda realized this taste a lot like hash browns with eggs on top. Neato!

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05

Jan

Cute Five Minute Snacks!

in appetizers, Breakfast, Snacks

Let’s talk snacks!

You know how all those diets say “eat four-five small meals a day.” Umm…I can’t cook that often. I have a job. I like to see my friends. I don’t have a dishwasher. I have to curl my hair. These are all reasons why I can’t cook five times a day. Sorry, diets.

BUT I do love snacks, especially ones that take five minutes to put together.

WARNING: I have no idea if theses are “healthy,” but I do know they taste good, and are sorta healthy. Or at least I think so.

The first one is Avocado on Toast. Super easy and delicious.

All you’ll need is a half of an avocado, bread lightly toasted, a little crushed red pepper, salt and pepper, dash of olive oil and a squirt of lemon. Done. Delicious.

Second awesome snack of the day. Perfectly boiled egg on a buttered whole wheat english muffin topped with a little salt and pepper. Easy! Fast! Cute!

This is my favorite. I love protein shakes, but I also love my morning coffee. This is hybrid of the two.

I present to you: Coffee Banana Protein Shake.

Some cooled coffee, scoop of whey protein powder, couple ice cubes, dash of vanilla extract and a half of a banana. That simple!

This isn’t a snack, but more of a way to force myself to drink more water. We all need to do this, right?

Just some filtered water with the latest winter citrus: sliced meyer lemon and a tangelo. And cucumber for some added freshness. It’s like the water you get at a spa.

What are you snacking on?

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03

Jan

“Healthy” Lemony Angel Food Cake

in Cakes, Desserts

I have a confession.

I gained weight during the holiday season. Like, can’t-fit-in-pretty-dresses type weight gain. This is not okay. I’m determined to be a girl who can fit into pretty dresses. Or maybe I should just wear bigger dresses? Whatever. You get what I mean, right?

So now I’m on a cliché “bad” food break. It’s gonna be hard. To ease myself into this tough transition, I figured baking a cake would be an awesome idea.

Before you flip out and call me crazy, let me explain. This cake is “healthy.” It has NO butter. My normal self would typically have nothing to do with a cake without butter, but tight zippers and waistbands made me give this cake a chance.

And guess what? Best idea #1 of 2011.

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29

Nov

Portobello Eggs Benedict

in Breakfast

I learned a few things this weekend.

1.) Eggs Benedict should be against the law. I’m convinced of it. I mean, the whole dish is just butter, eggs and bread. Amazing.

2.) Making Hollandaise sauce the “right way” will make you whisk to the point where your arm might fall off.

3.) Losing an arm is worth it.

For three consecutive Saturdays I went to my favorite brunch spot and got this dish; Eggs Benedict with Portobello Mushrooms. But, this past Saturday I was 3,000 miles away, so I tried to make it.

Can I be honest?

Making hollandaise sauce made me kinda angry. I tried (and then failed), my dad tried (and then failed) and since my dad refuses to give up, he watched four youtube videos about hollandaise, read three different cookbooks and then finally reached amazing, buttery success..

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20

Sep

Cheddar Chive Spoon Bread

in appetizers, Breakfast, Dinner, Sides

Whenever I think of good hybrids, the first thing that comes to mind are designer dogs, bred purely to fill the high standards of cuteness our society currently has. They are:

Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever + Poodle = ridiculously cute genius type)

Labradoodles (Labrador + Poodle = super friendly genius type)

Puggles (Beagle + Pug = the smallest pile of cuteness ever)

Maltipoos (Maltese + Poodle = super smart small animal)

My recent hybrid obsession isn’t dog related at all. Surprisingly, I know. It’s a food hybrid and it’s been around for a really long time, and is about as American as baseball and Bruce Springsteen. Word on the street is that it was actually served morning, day and night at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Home. Fancy. It’s called:

Spoon Bread (Grits + Cornbread = homey, comforting, awesomeness)

Since I love both grits and cornbread, it’s sort of an ideal dish for me. And because I would never dream of having grits without cheese, I thought it’d be a smart move to add cheddar and bit of chives for a punch of color and texture.

You start with pretty much making grits. Pouring your milk into your saucepan with few tablespoons of butter.

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20

Aug

Spanglish Sandwich

in Sandwiches, Snacks

You guys have seen the movie Spanglish, right? Came out a few years ago, about a maid who sort of falls in love with her married boss, who coincidentally happens to be the “best” chef in America. The movie isn’t terrible; Tea Leoni is kinda funny in it. And the relationship between Adam Sandler and Paz Vega is interesting, but the most unforgettable part of the movie is this sandwich.

One evening after a late night at the restaurant, Adam Sandler’s character comes home and makes a sandwich. Not just any sandwich. But the best sandwich ever created.

The sandwich is actually pretty simple and relies heavily on good quality ingredients. It’s on a white, rustic bread. One slice has melted cheese (monterey jack, to be specific), the other slice has a swipe of mayonnaise, butter lettuce, fresh tomato slices and bacon. Oh and a fried egg over easy, which makes it a tad bit messy, but really just results in it being totally awesome.

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09

Jul

Grilled Breakfast Pizza

in Breakfast, Pizza

A few things I will gladly admit I’m not good at:

Cutting my own bangs. It’s true. I tried it a few days ago because I was too lazy to drive 5 minutes to my hairdresser for a trim….aaaand now I’m grateful bobbi pins were invented. Not good at cutting bangs/fringe. Check.

I’m not good at moving furniture, lifting heavy boxes, using a drill, etc. Last week I tried to hang curtains and broke out in a sweat which lead to lots of cursing. I’m convinced that this is why boys were invented.

Lastly (because I’m just about perfect at everything else), grilling stuff. There are so many variables with a charcoal grill. Where is the hottest part of the grill? When are the coals hot enough? Why is there so much stupid smoke? Dangit, there isn’t a thermometer on the cover…blah blah blah. So basically what I’m saying is that this Grilled Breakfast Pizza stressed me out. But I did it. And it was totally worth it. And since I lived to tell about it, I can tell you exactly what you’re not supposed to do and everything you should do so you end up with an amazing pizza. Ready? Annnnd let’s begin….

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10

May

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

in Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts

I firmly believe that the human population is broken up into two types: people who adore mayonnaise, or those that vehemently despise the stuff. I, on the other hand, am a bit of a hybrid of those two people, like, if they had a kid, you would have me. I love mayonnaise, but only if I don’t have to make it. The minute I throw egg yolks and some oil in a blender and see the emulsification process, my stomach tightens and I’m coughing on my knees, and am physically unable to spread the stuff on a slice of bread. But if it comes pre-made, in a jar, with the label Hellman’s or Duke’s, I’m all about it.

For mayonnaise fans, it has the ability to make things taste exponentially better. It adds awesome flavor and moisture to all sorts of things. Got a Chick-fil-A sandwich that’s a little dry? Add mayo! Need a sweet dipping sauce for French fries? Take a cue from the French, and use some mayo! Wanna make the lightest, most moist chocolate cake ever? Yes, that’s right, add mayo!

The mayonnaise in this cake actually replaces the vegetable oil that’s typically called for. And it sorta makes sense if you think about it, since all mayo really is is egg, a little vinegar and oil. And since this chocolate cake is so unusually light, I didn’t think twice about pairing it with chocolate frosting, which I typically would never do.

So to all you mayo haters, give mayo one more chance and make this cake. I think it deserves it.

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14

Apr

Potato Frittata

in Breakfast, Dinner

There are times when I get bummed out. Like seriously just bummed. Whether it be with careers, relationships, friendships, etc., we all make plans for those things, and when those said plans don’t work out, disappointment can surely set in. So the other day when I was bumming around and loathing in my own bummed-outness, I decided to take a cue from Erin over at Reading My Tea Leaves. Each week she posts a few pictures of simple, little objects that made her week. Sometimes when bigger stuff is out of your control, you have to look to the little stuff that makes you happy.

So here are a list of a few things that made my week:

1. A vintage post card that hangs on my fridge. It’s from my uncle that was accompanied with an old Marcela Hazan cookbook.

2. Even though it’s Spring in LA, the chilly nights still make me grab for this cashmere scarf. And plus, it was a gift from my brother (probably picked out by my mom).

3. These daffodils because they’re $1.79 at Trader Joe’s, and that means I can buy a bunch and spread them around my apartment. They’re sunny.

And lastly, this freakin’ frittata. It was super easy, super amazing and tasted like Spring. And also, it has potatoes in it! And the carmelized onions are amazing..and this is coming from someone that quivers at the thought of eating a cooked onion. Seriously. You must try this. If you do, I guarantee that it’ll be one of those little things that make your week.

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02

Apr

Sour Cream and Chive Scrambled Eggs

in Breakfast

On my tiny little back porch in my apartment I have 3 little planters, and every summer I plant an assortment of herbs that flourish for those first few warm months. Then winter comes and it is survival of the fittest to see who can make it to springtime. The basil always dies first. Basil is an amazing herb but is sort of a wimp when it comes to cold weather. Mint is my prize fighter. Every year it shrinks up and sheds brown leaves and I think it’s totally dead until spring comes and then it regrows with a vengeance.

However, this year the new winner is my chive plant. This little guy hung on with green stalks all through the winter, but now that it’s spring it’s really starting to take over it’s little planter home. I can feel it reaching out over the box like it wants to go play somewhere. Somewhere like…my scrambled eggs?

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