The Running Bug

Superbowl Bacon wrapped dates….the delicious after photo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:21:40 -0800

Superbowl Bacon wrapped dates….the delicious after photo

Bacon wrapped dates … the before photo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:19:45 -0800

Bacon wrapped dates … the before photo

Lunch. A bit of ground chicken stir fried with some mint, green...

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:25:27 -0800

Lunch. A bit of ground chicken stir fried with some mint, green onions, a yellow bell pepper, and an egg.served on a bed of spinach.

Trying to get back to my routine. Fried tofu with a sesame...

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:59:32 -0800

Trying to get back to my routine. Fried tofu with a sesame mustard dressing and grilled asparagus.

I want!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:48:18 -0800

I want!

Some heavenly carnitas tacos from a little place called Dos...

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:29:14 -0800

Some heavenly carnitas tacos from a little place called Dos Toros by Union square. One day I will attempt to make my very own carnitas. One day.

Roasted curried cauliflower

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:59:30 -0800

is the business.

Going With Your Gut First, Then Your Heart

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:49:28 -0800

Going With Your Gut First, Then Your Heart:

In marriage and relationships, even on first dates, someone’s diet has become like their clothes or religion, cluing partners in about their loved ones.

First time poaching eggs. Followed the smittenkitchen’s...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:33:35 -0700

First time poaching eggs. Followed the smittenkitchen’s tips and they turned out great. Yay!

Stewed yellow squash and zucchini with kale, garlic, thyme and...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:11:41 -0700

Stewed yellow squash and zucchini with kale, garlic, thyme and oregano (I was tired of baking my squash). Baked salmon seasoned with lime juice, salt and pepper. Also, some raw cabbage for a bit of crunch.

Ugh, I cannot have eggs for breakfast again! I think I’ve...

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:28:24 -0700

Ugh, I cannot have eggs for breakfast again! I think I’ve reached my weekly “egg quota.” Nevertheless, I still needed my morning protein, so I decided to open up a can of tuna and cook it on the stove top with mushrooms, some green onions, cumin, paprika and salt and pepper. Came out pretty good and was definitely filling. As a side, I had some left over cabbage salad and a tomato.

Today was one of those days where I woke up while it was still...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:07:49 -0700

Today was one of those days where I woke up while it was still dark outside and I knew I was going to get back home in the nighttime as well. So to give myself a little protein boost this morning I scrambled 2 eggs with one can of tuna, one green onion (chopped) with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Never have I scrambled tuna before but it really did “mild down” the taste and smell. Overall, it was a success and now my tummy is very very happy. Yay for discovering another protein-ful breakfast dish :)

Almond+coconut pancakes with strawberries.

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:17:24 -0700

Almond+coconut pancakes with strawberries.

My very colorful breakfast.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:13:55 -0700

My very colorful breakfast.

A spin on an old classic

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:15:04 -0700

Anyone that has lived with me (I’m lookin’ at you J.Tan) knows that all I need to survive are cucumber and tomato salads. Blame it on my Bulgarian heritage, but I eat these salads at least three times a week. At home, my mother makes the traditional shopska salata, which is pretty much a Greek salad and just an FYI, real Greek salads do not have lettuce in them, ever!

Even since college, I’ve been making my own tomato & cucumber salads, while trying to put my own spin on them. Whether it’s a bit of tofu or quinoa, I’ve been fairly adventurous.

Nevertheless, on a recent trip to the market I stumbled upon a new ingredient that I was certain would make a lovely addition to my salad; tomatillos. I had never handled this veg before, so as soon as I got home I began researching whether to use it raw or cooked. Finally I decided to roast ‘em and boy were they delicious.

Roasted Tomatillo Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Yellow Bell Peppers

Ingredients

3 medium tomatillos, husked

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 large cucumber, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

cilantro, chopped

salt, pepper, olive oil to taste

The only real prep here is roasting the tomatillos and chopping everything up. To roast, set oven to Broil and place tomatillos in a shallow bake pan, lined with foil. Place the pan right underneath the flame. Let tomatillos roast for about 7-10 minutes. Flip over and roast for another 5-10 minutes. Some of the delicious tomatillo sauce will escape and thus you don’t want them on a cookie sheet and the foil will prevent you from having to clean burnt juice off your pan.

After roasting, place the tomatillos in a bowl and mash with a fork (they should be soft enough at this point). Let them cool off for a bit, while you finish chopping everything up. Lastly, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Let the salad sit for about 15 to 20 minutes so that all the flavors mix properly. Then enjoy!!!

Next time, I will also roast the bell peppers. I also want to try this with avocados and maybe even some chicken mixed in. Nom Nom.

Friday night treat. A pretty good brew. Dark and smooth.

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:43:56 -0700

Friday night treat. A pretty good brew. Dark and smooth.

A little Thursday night treat.

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:28:08 -0700

A little Thursday night treat.

After dinner snack: Oven roasted beets with almonds.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:10:53 -0700

After dinner snack: Oven roasted beets with almonds.

You cannot beat these prices! I have no idea how I’m going to...

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:07:00 -0700

You cannot beat these prices! I have no idea how I’m going to prepare that Japanese eggplant but I’m excited.

Primanti brothers. Pastrami and cheese sandwich stuffed with...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:26:42 -0700

Primanti brothers. Pastrami and cheese sandwich stuffed with Cole slaw and French fries. Sooo much food.