Vegetarian food sometimes gets a bad rap when it tries to imitate food that is usually eaten as meat. If you try to pretend something is something else it will never taste the same. Zucchini noodles are not wheat noodles, tofu is not chicken and black bean burgers are not hamburgers. Vegetarian burgers are good […]
For several weeks after first making these sweet potato wedges I became hooked and ate them several times a week. The prep work only takes a few minutes and the oven does all of the work. I love the distinct taste of the coriander with the sweetness of the potato. They are just thin enough […]
Running a food blog has taught me a few things that I was not entirely aware of before the birth of jackedkitchen.com. Let me share.Food photography is difficult.I mean, duh, right? Good photography is not easy. I knew that from trying to snap pictures of my scrumptious looking dinner on my phone only to realize it […]
Potato skins remind me of football season; a time for lazy grazing of snacks and appetizers. They are the best parts of a French fry and nachos merged into one personalized party all of its own. You get the crunchy outside of the potato skin with all of the tasty layers of ingredients on the inside.I hadn’t […]
Enchiladas are one of those dishes that have many different combinations, but regardless of the kind you eat there is a satisfying feeling of a plate full of tortillas bursting with flavor blended together by a saucy mix. You find yourself shoveling bite after bite of the comforting concoction that is enchilada bliss.In this recipe […]
Mmmm, Mmmm…breakfast….the only real reason I like to get up each day. This sweet potato hash brings a welcomed sweetness to breakfast without over indulging on breakfast pastries or donuts. Although, I wouldn’t be mad about eating a donut with this hash. Donuts are like a perfect pairing to any breakfast. Or lunch. Or dinner. […]
One of my favorite breakfast items to order at a restaurant are the crispy hash browns. With their salty crunch and comforting potato-y center I could eat a giant plate. Restaurants manage to master this simple dish better than any efforts I’ve been able to mimic. I end up with soggy centers, burnt edges, and […]