Simply Spectacular Foodies: July 2013

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Sunday Dinner

Sunday dinner- Fried chicken, braised greens w/ smoked turkey, & Garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta.

Classic Southern Braised Collard Greens w/ Smoked Turkey

Classic Southern Style Collard Greens w/ Smoked Turkey

2 lbs washed, de-stemmed chopped collard greens

1 lb Smoked turkey necks (cut in 2 inch chunks)

1/8 cup Rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon minced garlic in oil

1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning blend (I use Adobo)

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 small finely minced onion

1 teaspoon capers

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 envelope sazon seasoning

In a large pot, bring 1 pint of water to boil. Add the smoked turkey necks, vinegar, minced garlic, adobo, pepper, onion, capers, paprika, and seasoning. Pretty much you are going to add everything but the collard greens. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let the smoked turkey simmer away at medium heat until the meat starts to fall away from the bone with a fork, about an hour. What we are making here is a concentrated smoked turkey stock to add the collard greens to. Make sure your collard greens are soaked well because they very often have little bits of sand in them. Add the greens to the simmering pot of stock in 3 batches. They may look like alot, but they really cook down. Keep an eye on the water level. You dont want the pot to dry out, you want to always have at least an inch of stock in the pot at all times. You may have to add more water throughout the cooking process. Cook the collard greens until they are tender and most of the smoked turkey has fallen from the bones and is studded throughout the pot. These greens are great as a side dish or add more smoked turkey and make it a meal. Enjoy. -Ashley

Friday, July 26, 2013

Whats up world!

Hello world. Whats everyone up to? Im always talking about me, tell me about you guys! -Ashley

Thursday, July 25, 2013

A change is coming.

I just have this feeling that something great is in the works. Im humbled yet anxious. -Ashley

Guess who's recipe just got pinned by @HassAvocados on Pinterest??? Mines that's who

Hmmm guess who has a recipe up on FOODILY? Me that's who :)

Hmmm guess who has a recipe up on FOODILY? Me that's who

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Taco Night!

Taco Night! Beef and Cheddar Soft Tacos, Spanish rice with olives, Refried beans, and Lemon Pepper Corn.

My version of "Surf & Turf"

Heres a different take on 'Surf & Turf'- Crab stuffed Macoma clams, Roasted Garlic Corn w/ fresh parm, Sliced tomatoes w/ Chili oil, and Miso glazed meatballs!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Personal Thoughts

I woke up today with so much on my mind. It's so crazy how everything we really want is a struggle to get. I work hard everyday actively perusing my dreams. I know all things come in their own time and season. I guess I'm just anxious. That's what happens when you want something as bad as I do. I wonder if everyone thinks I'm crazy when I tell them I just have this feeling in my heart that I'm gonna get to where I want to be. I just want the world to eat my food and love it! I want to be in grocery stores, I want an online mail order company, I want to start an cooking school for underprivileged kids so that the kids from my area can learn culinary arts and see that you can have a great career as a chef not always just want to be a rapper or ball player! I want to start a summer camp for overweight teens so they can gain self esteem and empowerment as well was learning to be confident at any size. I just want to change the world. I know this may sound crazy, but before I take my last breath, it will happen. -Ashley