r/Foodica

I was in the mood to fix one.

Chunks of pork confitted in 50/50 lard and bacon grease for a superior succulence and flavor.

Then deep fried for a crispy outside finish.

Arroz and frijoles, queso fresco, chopped chiles toreados and salsa.

Makes for a bowl of divine deliciousness.

Guys, thank you so much for all the support you’ve shown so far! 🥹 It really motivates me to keep experimenting, and I hope you’re enjoying these breakfast creations as much as I am!
Today’s experiment: Matcha Yogurt Bowl with Cherry Jam
Recipe:
Add yogurt to a bowl (I used 0% fat Greek yogurt) and mix in a little matcha tea until smooth.
In a separate pan, combine seedless cherries with a little honey. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries become sticky and reach a jam-like consistency.
Top the matcha yogurt with the cherry jam, chopped walnuts, and some dark chocolate.
And that’s it! Would you try this experiment? 😊

Today, something quick but with a hidden kick 😉
This breakfast gave me the energy boost I needed to keep going with my day. At the same time, a few Redditors have told me that this is quite a “harmful” breakfast style, and that I should stick to something more protein-heavy (like eggs). But they have also acknowledged that at least doesn’t have lots of added sugars.
Personally, I like that it only has whole ingredients, no added sugars, and I really enjoyed it. But what do you think? Is this actually a bad breakfast, or does it seem pretty reasonable to you?
Recipe: Coffee yogurt bowl with banana & granola
Mix yogurt (I used 0% fat Greek yogurt) with a shot of hot espresso.
Once the coffee yogurt is smooth and well mixed, top with chopped walnuts, diced banana, chocolate granola, and a drizzle of tahini.
Enjoy 😊

Lucille Ball's "Desilu Goulash" - There are two different recipes out in cookbooks. Maybe the recipe evolved over time and Lucy changed a few things here and there, but I sort of combined the two recipes, but mostly using the bones of the one called "Desilu Ghoulash" {1949}:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• bacon fat
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 small white onions, chopped
• 2 green peppers, chopped ^((I used jalapenos, seeds and pith removed))
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped (not 1/2 as listed, haha)
• 2 large cans tomatoes
• 1 lb egg noodles, cooked
• salt & pepper
• meat/onions simmered one hour, added tomatoes, simmered 1/2 hour, added noodles, ready to serve.

This dish was really good and much better than I expected. It was a great balance of noodles, sauce and meat. The whole family loved it, even though my son was questioning the lack of cheese, they still ate it and really liked it a lot. My husband even had some more after his hockey game and he said it reheated really well and was not dry at all.

For the garlic bread, I buttered some sliced French bread, toasted it and then rubbed 1/2 clove of garlic on each slice while still warm.

Stay tuned for a Lucy cake recipe that I also made. I'll be sharing that soon.

Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York. She passed away on April 26, 1989.

Guys, I need to get through this box of eggs sitting in my fridge. Same goes for the bananas and the dark chocolate. 😂
This experiment is pretty similar to #11, but with a few tweaks. And guess what? The next experiment will have banana in it too, because I still have one left that's definitely in the final stages of its fruity life.
Recipe: Egg and dark chocolate porridge with banana
In a pan, combine:
1 egg
½ cup milk of your choice
¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
⅓ cup oats
Cook over low-medium heat, stirring continuously until everything is well combined and creamy.
Serve with sliced banana, a dollop of yogurt (I used 0% Greek yogurt), and a drizzle of tahini.
Enjoy!