‘Fav Food & Recipes’ Articles

  Coconut palm sugar can be a healthier choice and a better sugar substitute for highly refined or processed sweeteners, it does NOT taste like coconut, but rather more like brown sugar with hints of caramel or molasses. Also known as Gula jawa, coconut palm sugar has been one of my better discoveries. Coconut tree [Continue]

Ham & Bean soup is one of my favorite cold weather cooking recipes. 1 1/2 lbs of smoked ham and one ham bone from previous festive meal. 6-9 slices of thick butcher cut hickory smoked bacon 1 20oz bag of dried beans for Hurt’s 15 bean soup (After soaking over night or several days should [Continue]

2 1/2 lbs of ground Turkey 14-28 oz hickory smoked Spicy Andouille Sausage ( Andouille Sausage is typically made with pork, but can also have turkey and beef combinations that has been seasoned with garlic and cajun seasoning. Cut the sausage into small bite-sized pieces 1/4 inch slice cut in half or quarters) 1 20oz [Continue]

(aka Ken’s Killer Ultimate Coconut & Cherry Brownies) Start with any brand or box of brownie mix, however, if possible I would prefer to use Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix because it contains real Dutch Coco and Chocolate Chips. Ignore the directions on the box In a large mixing bowl add: Brownie mix 1/2 [Continue]

I have found it best to just serve this Carrot Soup dish as an appetizer before the main and not tell people what it is made from. This carrot soup has slowly become a holiday tradition. Outrageous Orange Soup Recipe (aka Ken’s Killer Carrot Soup Recipe) Carrots 4 cups peeled and cut into chunks 1/2- [Continue]

Trader Ming’s (from Trader Joes) Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette is excellent on salads and for marinating. I often resort to using this product when I am feeling lazy and don’t want to make my own dressing, but typically it is because I don’t have enough: Sesame seeds to toast Fresh lemon Juice Soy sauce Sesame [Continue]

If you or anyone else you know likes the taste of black licorice or anise then this simple Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe is worth a try. 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or perhaps two 12 oz cans of chicken breast) 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped red onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup dried [Continue]

A freshly ground steaming cup of Trader Joe’s Organic Fair Trade Wake Up Blend Coffee beans is a great way to literally wake up and smell the coffee outside of opening your own coffee shop. Whilst you can find more information on JUST LOVE COFFEE CAFE, I haven’t personally got the time to run a [Continue]

The next time you are in Trader Joe’s do yourself a great flavor by picking up a 32 oz (1 Qt) box of “Trader Joe’s Latin Style Black Bean Soup”. It’s pretty awesome by itself and doesn’t have to be refrigerated until after it’s opened. The soup is a creamy blend of black beans and [Continue]

How to make an entire crockpot full of Southwest Chicken Chili. Also known as Ken’s Southwest Five C (5C) Chili: Chicken, Corn, Chipotle, Cumin & Chili Powder In a large skillet fry: 5 slices of thick butcher cut hickory smoked bacon, fry then cool, cut and/or crumble into bits. Also reserve some bacon grease and [Continue]