Maki Sushi Rolls

Maki Sushi Rolls

I'm not feeling well today, so I ordered some maki rolls for my "feel good meal", aka treat today.

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child

Honey Apricot Glazed Pork Chop

This honey apricot glaze for these pan-seared pork chops is simple but delicious. The roasted zucchini is a refreshing vegetable that goes well with the pork. Great with steam rice or mashed potatoes.

“I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food” ― Erma Bombeck

Herb Cracker Crusted Baked Cod

I tried something new. I had some crackers that were about to expire, so before they did, I thought of using them. Crushed crackers make a great substitute for those store-bought bread crumbs. I will have to improve the recipe a little, but for now I am satisfied with the result.

“The food that enters the mind must be watched as closely as the food that enters the body.” – Pat Buchanan

Grilled Pork Chop with Vegetables and Rice

It's that time of the year when I often see my neighbors firing up their grill. I can't say I'm a grillmaster yet, but I don't think I do too badly.

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Crispy Pata

I remember fondly the times when my father and mother would visit me at the dorm during my college years. They traveled at least five hours round trip to bring me some change of clothes and some of my favorite dishes that my father cooked himself. Crispy Pata was always one of those dishes I always requested.

“The best thing you can do for someone is make them a beautiful plate of food.” – Padma Lakshmi

Meatloaf

A crowd-pleasing classic. This is always an easy dish to make. It's not a sexy dish, but it sure is a comforting one. And the very first dish I learned to cook, besides eggs.

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne