I am currently in the dating phase of my life, so far, here is what I've learned; Houston has a great dating scene. There is a sea of men who are both established and cultured. They are into designer fashion, and traveling the world, overall a bunch of great catches. They also have 1 thing in common, they want to know if you can cook.
Now I can cook, but something about skipping over my education, career, impeccable fashion sense, and reputation for being very poised at all times really annoys me. Y'all worried about cooking and cleaning but no one asked me if I can check my own oil (which I can... thanks to my dad) or if I can lift my left leg up to my face... which I also can do.
Anyway, I am bringing back the assumption that black millennial women can and do cook 1 black woman at a time. I will be making quick and delicious dishes that I enjoy and handing out the recipe while doing it. This first recipe is one of my favorites that I like for my mother to make me when I am in town. although I am only making about 2 servings, I think the more servings the better it taste.
Baked Chicken
Chicken Ingredients
4 Chicken Thighs
1.5 Table Spoons of Cooking Oil
.5 cup of whipping cream
.5 cup of whole milk
1/4 of an Onion (Chopped)
1/4-1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Chicken Seasonings:
Seasoning All
Garlic Powder
Instructions:
I start with washing the chicken in Lemon Juice, Vinegar works as well. Not too much of either and rinse when done. When I say rinse i mean like a drizzle of water... You know what if you don't usually wash your meat just skip this.
- Preheat oven to 350 Farenheit
- Season Chicken- Make sure the chicken is well seasoned
- Add Oil to baking dish- the oil should coat the bottom of the baking dish so if 1.5 TBSP is not enough to coat the bottom of your baking dish, use a little more.
- Add the chicken to the baking dish and cover with aluminum tightly.
- Bake for 20 mins then remove Aluminum
- Mix your Half of a cup of Whipping Cream with your Half of a cup of Whole Milk
- Add the Parmesan Cheese to the Mixture *I did not add Parmesan to my mixture because I forgot it but it does tastes great!*
- Stir then add to chicken
- Bake for another 15-20 mins until Golden Brown
- Remove and let it cool
Basil Mashed Potatoes:
Ingredients:
3 Medium Russet Potatoes (Any kind of potato will do)
2 TBSP of Butter
1/4 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
Basil Seasoning
Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Chop your potatoes into cubes
- Boil them until you can easily pierce them with a fork (About 12 mins)
- Drain the water and return potatoes to heat. Start breaking the potatoes up with a potato masher or a spatula ( I couldn't find my potato masher, it must have gotten lost during the move) *If the potatoes are mashing easily, you can remove them from the heat*
- Add Salt and Pepper to your liking
- Melt your butter while you are mashing your potatoes
- Add Butter and spread throughout the mashed potatoes
- In a Pan add the Heavy Whipping Cream and Basil Seasoning, Allow it to heat(not boil)
- Stir then add to Potatoes
- Fold mixture into potatoes until completely combined
Plate and enjoy!
Ladies, this is a simple meal! If you are trying to impress a new boo, or having some girlfriends over I would suggest adding a vegetable side, but really that's it! You can whip it up real quick and look like you cook all the time. Good-Will Cooking
-Mariyah
