Blog, Blogger and Blogging

I feel bad I had abandoned my blog for months and months but I know that I had reasons, good reasons. It was not enough to move to a new country with new language but I decided to get a Bachelor in Journalism, that sucks the time out of my life. Not only that, but this summer I was supposed to get a (mandatory) internship and around that time, when I wasn’t getting ANY offers, I really abandoned the blog and focused on getting that done.

I found an internship but then there was no time to do anything else, too much to learn and do. Not to mention it was  summer (still is), so I tried to enjoy it a bit. 

I still have photos to post, but I’m not even sure if I will do it here. I want to get a new blog and start my last year of school with everything fresh. A blog about a universitary girl who is finishing school and needs to find out about what she wants to do with it. Mundane posts about meals, activities, my city… everything I face next.

See you there

 

Chicken Souvlaki and Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)

Chicken Souvlaki and Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)

we had the best Greek dinner ever and I made it! to celebrate my first (week)day off of school I decided to get a recipe from the yummy blog Closet Cooking. The other time I used this blog the food turned out so good that ever since I have been dreaming about its mouth watering photos….  I totally recommend it!

Next time I will try this Caramelized Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich.  In my opinion, sweety and salty is the best mix you can have. Oh how I miss banana pizza with lots of cheese, cinnamon and sugar. Perfect! 

Chicken Souvlaki

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:
1 pound chicken breast (cut into strips)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1 tablespoon yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients and let meat marinate for 30 minutes to overnight.
2. Skewer the meat.
3. Cook on the grill or under a broiler for about 4-5 minutes per side.

Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 bunch spinach (roughly chopped)
1 cup long grained rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or water)
1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup dill (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1/4 cup feta (crumbled, optional)

Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a pan.
2. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the and spinach and cook until the spinach wilts.
5. Add the rice, chicken stock, parsley, dill and season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.

7. Hit with a splash lemon juice and garnish with feta.

 

Hot Dog Hash

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Pirao, rice and fish

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Julia Child’s Sauteed Beef and Mushrooms

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Baseball Steak and Baked Potato

Baseball Steak and Baked Potato

okay such a mistake… I had no idea “baseball steak” meant the whole cow in my plate :S Silly me, but I thought by picking the cheapeast steak on the menu I would get the smallest. Now I know it doesn’t work like that for meats It is quite the opposite, David said. Anyway, the food was yummy and I was with my friends from school celebrating the END of our third year at the university

 

Salami Creamy Pasta

Salami Creamy Pasta

 

Baked Potatos, Fried Chicken and Corn

Baked Potatos, Fried Chicken and Corn

 

Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon

 

Lemon and Hern Chicken, Mushroom Risotto and Corn

Lemon and Hern Chicken, Mushroom Risotto and Corn

 

Fried Ham, Macaroni and Asparagus

Fried Ham, Macaroni and Asparagus

 

Chicken Stroganoff

Chicken Stroganoff

 

Chicken Fajitas

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Pork Chops, Mac and Cheese and Green Beans

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Perogies with Bacon

Perogies with Bacon

 

Burger, Fries and JUICE

Burger, Fries and JUICE

focus on the orange juice, please

 

Teryiaki Chicken Steamed Noodles

Teryiaki Chicken Steamed Noodles

 

Gnocchi and Fried Chicken

Gnocchi and Fried Chicken

we didn’t make this gnocchi from scratch, which was good because the only time we tried it didn’t turn out very good. It seems gnocchi takes lots trial and error to get it right… For now I think we are sticking with the brand we bought at Superstore, Larosa Gnocchi Con Patate.

 

Salami Spaghetti

Salami Spaghetti

this is now our busy-nights dinner. We always have salami on the fridge that we use for sandwiches, then David chopped and cooked it with olive oil and served with spaghetti. Simple like that. Super fast and yummy. Perfect for those Mondays you can’t think about anything

 

Limon and Herb Chicken, Peri Fries and Spiced Rice

Limon and Herb Chicken, Peri Fries and Spiced Rice

yummy dinner from Nando’s Chicken! They have this full pack that is perfect for us, even though it is intended for two adults and one kid… Anyway, it comes with one bbq chicken, two large sides and three Portuguese buns mmmm  It was a lot of food (mainly chicken) so I had it again for lunch the next day.   

 

Roasted Beef and Vegetables

Roasted Beef and Vegetables

 

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Dinner at Senhor Frogs, the best Mexican fast-food place in town (this does’t mean anything)

 

Poutine and Burger

Poutine and Burger

so good………

 

Spinach Curry, Rice and Spicy Chicken

Spinach Curry, Rice and Spicy Chicken

 

Beef Teriyaki and Rice

Beef Teriyaki and Rice

 

Potatoes Pancakes, Meatballs and Broccolis

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Roasted Chicken, Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Chicken, Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes

 

Korean Hot Wings and Rice

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Bolognese Spaghetti

Bolognese Spaghetti

 

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Steamed Veggies and Chow Mein

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Steamed Veggies and Chow Mein