I See, You See, We See

I was reading some of the "news" articles at Yahoo and came across this "supermarket guru article" on how to tell when meat is old and more. He has a lot of GREAT advice on how to avoid being tricked by the super sneaky markets. The only problem is, most of the stuff he said was wrong. Who declared this guy a supermarket expert? Someone needs to take that title back and give it to me! I'll show you some of the tips from the "expert" and then I'll show you what really to do in the supermarket. That's fair right?

Braised Chicken With Veggies

Best chicken ever. Do you have a problem making healthy food taste good? Some people just accept that chicken breast are typically dry and bland. Not this time, not with this recipe. Also, I have some tips to save some money on buying frozen instead of fresh.You can thank me later.
Savings: 5-10$
Ingredients:1 pound Chicken Breast or Thighs.
                   Assorted Vegetables/ any of these
                   works: Carrots, broccoli, potatoes,   
                   onions, mushrooms, potatoes, red 
                   peppers, asparagus, cauliflower,  
                   squash, green beans, ginger snaps.               
                   2-3 Strips Bacon.                                             
                   1 cup Water                                                    
                   1 can of Cream of Chicken
                   1 tbsp Garlic and 3 tbsp Butter
                   1 tsp Black Pepper and Thyme
                   1 tbsp Basil or 1 sprig (serves 2-3 adults) Cooking time about 60-130 minutes

London Broil

 "How come every time you come around My London Bridge wanna go down like LONDON LONDON wanna go down like LONDON LONDON be going down like. The drinks start pouring and my speech start slurring. Everybody start looking real good (OH SHIT!)

       Sorry, every time I buy a London Broil I think of that song by Fergie. It's actually a Top Round Roast but most places label it a London Broil. It's great for thin sliced roast beef. Try this marinade recipe for more flavor and tenderness. Keep reading to see the pictures of me dancing to Fergie. 

Savings: 5-10$

Ingredients: London Broil (thick cut)

                2 cup Beef Broth

                2 cup Mushrooms

                1 tbsp Salt

                1 tsp Pepper

                1 tbsp Garlic 

                1 sprig Rosemary

What's This? What's This?

In this series, "What's This? What's This? I will display various items to learn about and how to use them. In this post, I'll discuss cuts of meat and explain what it is, where it comes from and different ways to prepare it.
       These are called T-bone and Porterhouse steaks. A genius customer once asked me if they could purchase a boneless T-bone...No and never come back I replied. I didn't really say that, but keep reading so you don't make the same mistake of asking a foolish question when choosing steaks.

Name:Porterhouse/T-bone
Price: 10$ per pound (on average)
Prepare: 1 1/2" thick medium rare, On the grill! Make sure it is at least a grade of USDA Choice.

Hooters Style Buffalo Chicken

Wanna create the ultimate sports bar atmosphere for March madness? Well your gonna need some spicy buffalo chicken to perfect your upcoming game day party. This is one of my favorite recipes because the sauce can be used for chicken wings, tenders, or even shrimp.
Savings: $15+
Ingredients: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
                   3/4 stick unsalted butter        
                   1-2 cups All Purpose Flour
                   1 tsp Cayenne Pepper              
                   1 tbsp Garlic Powder
                   2 tbsp Salt               
                   1 tbsp Paprika
                   4 tbsp Hot Sauce, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, Vegetable Oil
                   1 1/2 pounds of chicken yields 3 servings.
                    

Garlic Pepper Tri-Tip Roast

 Looking for tender juicy steak on a budget? Tri-Tip is a relatively unheard of cut of beef in the south but is a big favorite in the western states like California. Also called the triangle roast, you won't find a better tasting steak for the price. Call now and I'll throw in my home made marinade recipe, for FREE!
Savings: 10-15$
Ingredients: Tri-Tip Roast
                    1 tbsp Garlic Powder
                    1 tbsp Salt
                    1 sprig Rosemary/ 3/4 tbsp dry
                    3/4 cup Olive Oil (EVOO)
                    1/4 cup Vinegar
                    2 tsp Black Pepper                  
                    2 pound roast yields 4 serving.

Grocery Style Fruit Bowl

Save money by making your own fruit bowl at home. The typical price of a fruit bowl this size  would be ridiculously high and its really easy. Personally I find it kind of fun and get the kids involved too, they will love it!
Savings: 15-20$
Ingredients: Pineapple
                     Cantaloupe
                     Strawberries
                     Grapes