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Food Network Inspired Food Vocab

Food Network Inspired Vocab

written by Parita 7 Comments

Something you may or may not know about me from reading MIS is that I’m obsessed with Food Network and have been for years.

I don’t know what it is but watching people talk about and make delicious dishes is so entertaining and fun!  I’ll pretty much watch whatever show happens to be on, but my top three favorites are Chopped, Spring Baking Championship, and The Kitchen.

A month ago, as I was watching Chopped and eating lunch, I realized that tuning into Food Network is a kind of culinary education in and of itself.  I mean, you obviously won’t become a great cook by watching other people cook, but there’s something to be said about listening to the way people describe food.  The dork in me came out that day because I pulled out a notebook, scribbled ‘Food Network inspired words’ on the top of the page, and started jotting down the different words I heard the Chopped judges use throughout the episode.  Over the following weeks, whenever Food Network was on, my notebook and I were there ready to capture as many terms as possible.

While I haven’t been posting a ton of recipes lately (hopefully that will change soon!), I do want to start reviewing more of the restaurants we try, especially as we eat our way through the amazing foodie city of Chicago.  The problem is that I often have a hard time coming up with the perfect words to describe my dining experiences.  And that’s why this list is perfect.  I used it when writing about Hawkers, so I can attest to the fact that it’s helpful!

And because I can’t keep anything to myself, I’m sharing my list.  I figure it may be helpful to those of you who write about food in some capacity!

Food Network Inspired Food Vocab

Are you a fan of Food Network?  What are your favorite shows?

P.S I won’t be blogging for the next 1.5 weeks or so because it’s WEDDING TIME!  Can’t wait to share more soon!  Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Snapchat (username – myinnershakti) for sneak peaks of all the fun. 🙂

Written on May 27, 2016 Related:Blogging, Food

Veggie and Bean Stoup

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Hello hello!  I hope everyone’s Monday was as good as Mondays can be. 😉

Ok, enough chit chat – get ready for an awesome recipe!  I don’t think I’ve professed my love for Food Network on my blog yet, and there’s no time like the present.  I am so fond of it that I watch it while I work out.  If you do too, raise your hand!  C’mon, I know I’m not the only one!  Ok, so my love with Food Network started with Rachael Ray and has grown exponentially since.  I know people find her annoying, but I personally like her cooking style – simple and fast.  One of the first recipes of hers that I made was stoup – “thicker than a soup but not quite a stew.”  Since then, I’ve experimented with my own stoup creations inspired by Ms. Ray.  The one I made tonight does not disappoint…promise!

Veggie and Bean Stoup

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves of garlic finely minced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 medium green zucchini, diced
5 small red potatoes, diced
1 medium sweet potato, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 14.5 ounce can petite cut diced tomatoes (no sodium added)
1 16 ounce can low sodium dark red kidney beans, drained
1 quart vegetable stock
Handful of crushed blue corn tortilla chips
Handful of reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Preheat large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and after a minute or so add garlic and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add onions, zucchini, and potatoes and cook another 3-5 minutes. Add salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili powder and mix well. Next, stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and veggie broth. Bring the stoup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Serve stoup in bowl and top with cheese, chips, and sour cream. Finally, DEVOUR!

NOTE: Please adjust the seasonings and spices according to your personal preferences.  Personally, I can’t handle too much spiciness, but I do like a little kick, so just do what I do and taste test along the way, listen to your taste buds, and adjust accordingly!

As Rachael would say, “YUM-O!”  This stoup does not disappoint – it’s hearty, filling, flavorful, and delicious!

Experience the progression…

Veggies and beans galore

Simmering away...

"YUM-O"

So many different colors, textures, and flavors in one bowl 🙂

Alright, well, I’m off to clean up my HUGE mess of a kitchen and get ready for tomorrow.  I know I say this all the time, but I really feel like time is flying by…I can’t keep up!  Goodnight, y’all!!

Written on April 4, 2011 Related:Recipe, Uncategorized

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