Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Oh goodness, I misplaced my camera for a little while so I was unable to capture the food I have been making. Unfortunately that included my blogversary party. I also seem to have a touch of spring fever and would rather be outside then in front of my computer. My blog isn't taking it very well, in fact I think we're fighting. Perhaps these Teriyaki Chicken Wings will cheer it up?

This is yet another recipe that I have acquired from my Mother. It's been around for quite a few years and happens to be one of my Father's favourite dishes. He frequently pulls the bowl, full of sticky delicious wings, in front of him plops one or two on my plate then announces that the rest are for him. With these wings there are never leftovers.

That Mother of mine, she seems to be the master of finding simple and yummy recipes that everyone loves. I've come to the decision that I want to be just like her when I grow up.


I have it on good authority that these wings will be making an appearance at my parents house for dinner this weekend...and I didn't even have to ask for them.

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

• 3 1/2 lbs Chicken Wings
• Oil
• 2 TBSP Water
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/2 cup Mild Soy Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 cup Sugar

Cut wings into 3 pieces, discarding the tip. Place into a large skillet and brown in oil.

Add water; cover and steam for 10 - 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine ginger, soy sauce, garlic and sugar. Pour over wings. Cook for 3/4 hour until tender and sauce is thickened.

Makes 6-8 servings (unless you have a very hungry father then you're lucky to get 4)

Winter Fruit Crisp...For Those Cold Sunday Mornings

I have been busy menu planning for an upcoming dinner party. My little blog is turning one this weekend and I am having some of my friends over to celebrate. I will fill all 7 of you readers in (most of which will be at the dinner but *shrug*) Next week. Meanwhile I wanted to share my fruit crisp with you.

Sometimes all you need is a really good crisp. I mean really, think about it...breakfast, afternoon snack, dessert? When you want something warm, comforting and little sweet that won't immediately make your thoughts stray to the gym to work it off. The answer is fruit crisp.

Well at least MY answer is fruit crisp. I still tell myself that it's completely healthy even if my brown sugar to oats ratio is a little ridiculous. Or the fact that I may occasionally add sugar to the fruit as well...

...or maybe that I add a healthy dollop or two of ice cream, whipped cream or whatever I have on hand to the top of the warm crisp.

Mmmmm....crisp. This particular crisp was just a simple mix of apples, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. I tossed them together in a bowl and put them in a oven proof dish sprinkles some oats, brown sugar and cinnamon on top and baked until warm and gooey. What's simpler then that?