Happy Cinco De Mayo! Being that Cinco De Mayo is this Coming Monday, the 5th, I imagine that everyone will be celebrating this weekend. And, in honor of this Holiday and Mexican Tradition, I’ve put together a playlist of Poor Man’s Gourmet Kitchen Mexican Recipes. Everything from Salsa and Guacamole, to Carne Asada, Chili Rellenos,…
The Best Coconut Shrimp This Coconut Shrimp recipe is based on the basic Aussie recipe you can find on the menu at just about any Outback Steak and Grill Restaurant. I wouldn’t dare say that it is their exact recipe but I would definitely argue that it is just as good, if not better because the…
Who loves Homemade Salsa? Everyone loves Homemade Salsa. Without a doubt, it’s kept my marriage together! My wife loves Homemade Salsa and my ability to crank it out in a matter of minutes. That’s what I want to share with you today. After you flip through this quick tutorial you’ll be able to throw together Restaurant…
Introducing My Spaghetti with Meatballs! Making Spaghetti with Meatballs from scratch is about the best thing you can do for your pallet. I mean the flavor is so much more luxurious than a simple can of sauce. Though my children do love those spaghetti O’s, even my year old son couldn’t get enough of this recipe…
North Americans Call it Soy Sauce Chicken! Soy Sauce Chicken is what the Hawaiian’s call Shoyu Chicken. Obviously a Soy based recipe involving chicken. Not too complicated, but it does take a good hour and a half to get to the finished product. Reduction is your friend when it comes to cooking this recipe, so…
Winner Winner Chicken Chow Mein Dinner! Cash in on this Chicken Chow Mein dinner Fo’ Show! It’s got everything you want in this recipe; vegetables, chicken, rice and Crispy noodles. Yep, that’s what I’m talking about. Now, if you’re wondering why I’m referencing “Eastern” Chicken Chow Mein for this recipe and you missed my other…
Bold and Spicy Bloody Mary Linguine! Bloody Mary Linguine can be done from absolute scratch using Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, or, you can buy an already perfect blend of Bold and Spicy Bloody Mary mix from your local grocery or Liquor store. I’m using Zing Zang’s award winning Bloody Mary Mix because it’s fantastic! Their…
Oriental Salad made with Leftovers! There’s nothing that top secret about an Oriental Salad. But I’m going to make one using leftovers. I can walk into almost any kitchen, open the refrigerator and turn out a gourmet dish. Obviously a salad is a weak example, but it is an example none the less. Lomo Saltado…
Lomo Saltado for breakfast? If you’re like me, you probably wouldn’t mind Lomo Saltado for breakfast, it’s that good. But could you substitute those French fries for hash browns? It wasn’t even a question for me. I got home with a grocery bag of ingredients for this recipe when I soon realize I forgot to…
A Cold Cucumber is Hot! There really isn’t a lot to be said about making a Cold Cucumber. It’s simple. I have yet to find anyone that doesn’t think it’s refreshing. It’s normally an appetizer or side dish but I often find myself eating an entire bowl of this recipe for lunch. So that being…