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Herbed Chicken with Fresh Spinach

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I marinated chicken the other night and prepared it with a side of fresh spinach. It is amazing how flavorful chicken thighs can be when marinated properly and also healthy if you trim the fat. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and my wife and son both went back for seconds! Note: […]

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Pork Cutlets with Garlic Potaotes and Mushroom Sauce

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I made pork cutlets with mushroom sauce the other night and everyone in the house had an empty plate to put in the sink afterwards.  They were healthy but very flavorful and a huge hit. They may seem difficult by the number of ingredients, but in reality it all was done in a short time.  While […]

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Main Street Food Truck Festival

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com The Main Street Food Truck Festival is today from 11am to 7pm!  Head downtown to Main Street in Little Rock, AR and enjoy food from many food trucks.  While you are there expect to listen to local music and check out the arts and crafts. It’s bound to be a fun […]

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Panera Bread’s Tomato Mozzarella Panini

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com One of my son’s favorite places to eat “fast food” is from Panera Bread.  Specifically, he likes the one on Highway-10 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  I wanted something light and decided to stop by the other day for a quick bite. Although I enjoy eating heavy foods, my waistline can’t […]

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Thin and Crispy at U.S. Pizza

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com U.S. Pizza company has been in Arkansas since 1972 when Judy Waller opened their first store in Levy.  They serve huge chefs salads, sandwiches, and of course, pizza.  The pizza has a thin crust and is made “American” style with a lot of toppings, cheese, and a medium amount of […]

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Thanksgiving in August, Stuffed Turkey Breast

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com It’s close to the end of summer and it also happens to be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside.  My sister-in-law graduates from college (almost a 4.0 GPA!) this weekend and the family has asked me to cook a turkey.  They are cooking the green beans, stuffing, pies, and cakes, but […]

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Pea Puree, Healthy Sauce for Many Applications

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I made a Pea Puree the other day for dinner and used it as a base for scallops, which I topped with chopped pan-fried pancetta pieces. I was inspired for the dish from an Episode of Top Chef in Season 7. In the episode, chef Alex is accused of stealing a pea puree […]

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Calamari Steaks with Tomato Sauce

By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com I really enjoy cooking with calamari steaks.  They are listed as a Power Food by Weight Watchers and with good reason.  Calamari steaks are low in calories and have zero fat, and they contain many elements necessary in good, healthy food.  Not only are they low in calories and fat, […]