Crepes Day!

Today is crepes day!!! I don't know why I had a craving for some super good crepes but I decided to make them and a lot of them!!!! The first ones were feta and spinach, then there is the strawberry and blueberry ones, then apples and cheddar cheese, then strawberries and nutella, then just nutella. I told you I made a ton of them!!! its crazy I know and I didn't even eat them all! I just took a few bites then threw them in a Tupperware and ate them later.

 I had problems finding a recipe that I really liked until I saw this youtube video. The guy who posted the video was awesome. I probably watched the video about like 100 times. haha. I know its a little weird but I just thought it was good and I had to try it. when it actually came down to making the recipe I used the same measurements that he said. I'll post the video so everyone can enjoy it as much as I did!

Chef Jon from foodwishes is amazing!

 All of the crepes I made turned out amazingly! My friends and parents loved them and so did I! If i could make them super fast i would before work, but sadly it takes a few try to get the perfect crepe! Don't worry if you burn a few or don't get them to flip. I had a few problems myself. I think it took me about 8 or 9 tries before I got them just right! I basically almost made my mom late for work because I wanted to make her one for lunch and I just couldn't get it. but I made her wait and she ended up really liking it and once I got the hang of it I was whipping them out left and right and I know that you guys can do the same! Sorry I didn't actually post the recipe. I think the video says it all! Oh and you should watch more of Chef Jon's videos! He's amazing!

Herbed Pearl CousCous

Hey Guys,
Today i have a fun couscous recipe. I found it on pinterest. I don't actually know who was the original person to post this but I did find a lady named Aubery S. of a website called kitchen ingredient. Okay anyway to get on with the goods!

This recipe was easy and I enjoyed it a lot. I didn't actually make it with anything. It seemed like it would be a good meal but was more of a side. I still enjoyed it! After working with couscous through my work I just wanted to make it at home so I looked up a recipe for it and found this one. Its easy and fast! I think it took me maybe 10 minutes!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low fat chicken broth
A dash of salt
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme



Directions

In a small saucepan over high heat add the oil. Add shallots and cook for 2 minutes or until tender.Stir in couscous and stir for 1 minute. Add broth and salt. Be careful to not burn the couscous. heat until boiling then remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add the fresh herbs! Enjoy! The first time I made this I burnt the couscous... I wasn't watching it so make sure to watch it!!! When I made it the second time I decided to add a yellow onion instead of the shallots just to add a little bit more flavor. I think it tasted better and added a little bit of texture. Please post pictures if you decide to try this!

Hey Guys!

Hey Guys,
My name is Lil' Char and I love food... that is why I have decided to start a blog. I like to believe I am adventurous in what I cook but sometime I enjoy the same few comfort foods. All the recipes I find i will tell you the source and give you the recipe. I don't want to step on any one's toes so to be on the safe side I will always mention them.   I work as a cook in a hospital so I might bring that up every so often. I love the menu there so I try and recreate some of the recipes and let me tell you its a hit or fail kind of things so when I do that I'll be sure to post them even if I fail miserably. This blog is purely for fun and I don't expect everyone to like the recipes so I'm sorry if you don't! Well I think that's all to be said right now!

For now,
Lil' Char