The Perfect A.D.D. Meal: Braised Chicken
This is a simple meal that tastes great every single time. You can vary the ingredients – making it spicy, if you like – and it still comes out great. And you can work on other activities for thirty minutes at a time and this meal still comes out great. INGREDIENTS Approximately 3-4 lbs of [...]
Toccata and Fugue In The Keys of ADHDminor
- They’re back. – What’s back? – Those piles. I thought they were gone. (Bows head. Long pause) But now they’re back. (Walks away…stares down at his feet…curses sotto voce.) – Don’t walk away. Do something about it. – I can’t. I’m paralyzed. I wanna fucking scream. – You got rid of them before so [...]
Chicken Marsala
If there was ever an award to give out for the most pleasantly aromatic dish then Chicken Marsala would certainly deserve an award. While the Marsala wine lends a wonderful aroma and color to the chicken breast1 it also adds a delicate flavor. I’m so impressed with the way it transforms the ordinary into the [...]
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Rollatini Two years after I came out of the A.D.D. closet and began to earnestly grapple with that problem, I decided to take over the chore of the family dinner. I started with simple things like chicken fingers and french fries (turn on oven, put in stuff, take out 20 minutes later…tough, no?) then [...]
Let’s Make Pickles!!
Making pickles is a great way to use up your surplus cucumbers and green tomatoes. (You never had a pickled tomato? Well, this is your time to try it.). Here’s what you need to get started (in addition to cucumbers and tomatoes). Ingredients — 2 quarts of water —1 quart of vinegar —1 cup of [...]
Health Food Focus: Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If you grow your own zucchini you often find that you have more than than you can deal with. Zucchini bread is a great way to use up your surplus zucchini. From a nutrition standpoint, it’s a home run. It has zucchini – a known vegetable – and vegetables are good for you. It has [...]
Chicken Francese
When I took over cooking duties in my home this was one of the first recipes I tried. It is simple and the results are fantastic. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs, beaten 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups chicken broth (Two small cans (14.5 oz) of [...]
Making Pizza…The Video
Never Give Up, Never Surrender – Commander Peter Quincy Taggart Some anecdotal data suggests that ADHDers may exhibit a pig-headed determination to never give up until they feel they have mastered a particular skill. Whether that is an ADHD trait or not, nonetheless, after a few months of pizza making and a minimum five pound [...]
What The F*ck Should You Make For Dinner?
How the f*ck should I know? But, if you want some suggestions, visit What The F*ck Should I Make For Dinner.
Health Food Focus: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate chip pancakes are extraordinarily easy to make and healthy too. It’s the perfect food that combines the essential building blocks of life: pancakes, eggs, milk and chocolate. I start with a box of Aunt Jemima® Original Pancake Mix and Nestle’s® Chocolate Chips. The quantities of milk, eggs, etc. is dependent on the number of [...]
Sliced Chicken and Broccoli from “The Shun Lee Cookbook”
If you ever struggled to make Chinese food that tastes just like the food you eat in your local restaurant and failed at the attempt, then you MUST purchase The Shun Lee Cookbook by Michael Tong. So many of the dishes that we have come to know and love – Dry Sauted String Beans, Sliced [...]
Cuban Sandwich…Sort Of
I love glazed ham. It’s an easy meal to make and there are always plenty of leftovers. This Cuban Sandwich is one way to use up the leftovers. Though I cut a corner or two when making this sandwich (didn’t use Cuban bread), nonetheless, it still tastes great. INGREDIENTS 2 “Hoagie” Rolls 3 tbs Mayonnaise [...]
Cold Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar
This side dish requires a small amount of preparation time and several hours of “place in the refrigerator and forget about it” time. INGREDIENTS 2 bunchs of asparagus 2 cubanelles (sometimes referred to as Italian Frying Peppers)1 1 small onion 1 can water-packed artichoke hearts Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar DIRECTIONS Cut off about 2 inches [...]
Health Food Focus: Hot Dogs with Swiss Cheese
To add some more nutritional value to your hot dog (which should ALREADY be smothered in mustard and sauerkraut), add a slice or two of swiss cheese on top. Then place it in a preheated oven (250 degrees F. is fine) and keep an eye on it to make sure that the cheese melts.
Barbecue’n on the Internet
Here’s a great website for recipes and information on barbecuing, grilling, smoking and lots more. See: http://www.barbecuen.com/ And be sure to check out this one too: Amazing Ribs: the Zen of Barbecue, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking
