Nina's Cooking Journey — A journey to the most delicious meal one recipe at a time

Lime Marinated Grilled Shrimp Salad

April 10, 2013 By Nina 1 Comment

Now that winter is over and it's officially spring (for the most part) it's time to get "beach body ready"! Even if you're not trying to lose weight it's always a good idea to eat a healthy balanced diet and this recipe is perfect. When I made this dish I wanted something quick and easy to … [Read More...]

Southern Fried Hoecakes

January 28, 2013 By Nina Leave a Comment

I like to call myself a Southern girl that just happened to be born in the city. Since I was a child I've been making annual trips down to Mississippi to visit family and learn the history of my descendants that lived there. Don't tell anyone but I can fake a country accent better than those … [Read More...]

Lamb Meatballs with Cucumber Dill Sauce

January 21, 2013 By Nina

As my friend says, "It's not a party without meatballs!" So for my latest Girls Night In I made these deliciou Lamb Meatballs. I wanted to try something different from the standard BBQ meatballs, which are pretty darn good in their own right. However, if you're looking for something quick … [Read More...]

Eggplant Parmesan

January 9, 2013 By Nina 1 Comment

Hey NCJ Peeps, I took a little time off for the holidays but I'm back! It's a new year and time to start fulfilling those New Year's resolutions and eating healthy. After Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years I can't eat another bite of turkey, stuffing or (I can't believe I'm saying this) … [Read More...]

Mexican Drunken Shrimp with Guacamole

December 17, 2012 By Nina 3 Comments

Last week a few of my girlfriends and I went to dinner at Cooper's Hawk. If you've never been there, it's a winery that also serves some pretty good food. I will admit that my favorite part of the night, other than sharing some much needed laughs with my girls, was the wine tasting at the … [Read More...]

Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Onion Jam and Brie

December 5, 2012 By Nina Leave a Comment

By show of hands, who here loves onions? Ok I won't be able to see you but you know who you are! I have a love/love relationship with onions that goes way back. In my humble opion they are the best condiment and can be eaten with almost anything. Since we're sharing, here's a quick run … [Read More...]

Candied Yams

November 21, 2012 By Nina 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is finally here and me, my mom and dad are busy cooking, baking, sauteeing, boiling and grilling and I couldn't think of anything I'd rather be doing. Put two of my favorite things together, family and food, and I'm a happy girl :-) Candied yams are a classic soul food dish and I … [Read More...]

Roasted Turkey

November 20, 2012 By Nina 2 Comments

When you think of Thanksgiving one of the first images that come to mind is THE Thanksgiving turkey. Placed at the center of the table with all the trimmings, surrounded by the delicious side dishes and your family sitting around the table waiting expectantly for that first slice. This is … [Read More...]

Baked Mac n Cheese

November 18, 2012 By Nina 2 Comments

Every family has their holiday traditions and my family is no different. My mom makes the dressing, turkey and cakes while my Dad makes the greens, sweet potatoes, mac n cheese and sweet potato pie. The peach cobbler has become my specialty but this year I decided to help my parents … [Read More...]

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