This recipe is adapted from a recipe in Great Food Fast. It was really good, and -s really liked. He’s not a fan of stir fry usually, but he liked this one. I made it spicy, because we like spicy food, but if you don’t leave out the crushed red pepper. […]
Archive for January, 2008
Spicy Beef, Broccoli and Orange Stir Fry
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Asian, Beef, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Easy Preparation and Martha Stewart. 0 CommentsAndy and Jen’s Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Published by January 26th, 2008 in Italian, Fish, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Entertaining, Easy Preparation and Heart Healthy. 1 CommentMy brother-in-law and sister-in-law prepared the most scrumptious dinner for the family’s Christmas Eve festivities. Tonight we made the dish, and it was delicious! So delicious that our oldest, TT, had 3 helpings of the fish and he said to our youngest, LE, “LE you should eat the fish. It’s delicious!” […]
Green Bean and Potato Salad
Published by January 26th, 2008 in Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad and Sides. 1 CommentAndy and Jen made this potato salad to accompany the Fish with Roasted Grape Tomatoes. This potato salad was also very tasty.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. purple and/or white fingerling potatoes, scrubbed (I just used Yukon gold, but the fingerlings are definitely worth using)
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 c. chopped mixed fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, […]
Stuffed Shells Florentine
Published by January 23rd, 2008 in Italian, Vegetarian, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Freezeable and Pasta. 0 CommentsI love stuffed shells. They are so easy to make and are such a crowd pleaser. They are also great to bring to a potluck. The original recipe comes from my Aunt Nancy, but I’ve changed it up a bit, and it is a winner! My kiddos loved them, and it’s […]
Curry Tofu with Peanuts and Noodles
Published by January 22nd, 2008 in Asian, Poultry, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Family Recipe and Easy Preparation. 0 CommentsWith -s out of town that means I can make something with tofu. Of course -s sent me an email during the day saying they went to a Thai place for lunch and guess what he had? Yes, tofu! Go figure. Anyway, I whipped up this curry tofu over noodles, and it […]
White Bean and Chicken Rajas Soup
Published by January 21st, 2008 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Poultry, Vegetarian, Soups and Chilis, One Pot, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Cooking Light, Easy Preparation and Heart Healthy. 0 CommentsCooking Light sends me a dinner recipe everyday, and a few months ago the dinner recipe of the day was White Bean and Rajas soup, originally published in the December 2003 issue. I bookmarked the recipe, and tonight I used that recipe as a base to create my own version. It was really […]
Pineapple Sesame Chicken
Published by January 20th, 2008 in Asian, Poultry, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Kid Approved, Easy Preparation and Heart Healthy. 0 CommentsI saw this recipe on the Picky Palate blog, and I knew this one one was right up my alley. I added pineapple to my dish, and it was a very tasty addition. The recipe calls for grated ginger, and I highly recommend buying a ginger grater (they sell them at Asian food […]
Chicken Barley Chili
Published by January 17th, 2008 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Poultry, Soups and Chilis, One Pot, Quick and Easy, 3 Stars, Easy Preparation and Heart Healthy. 0 CommentsThis recipe comes from the box of Quaker Quick Barley in my pantry. It was pretty good, and a good way to use up the barley. Not superb, but warming and filling on a very cold winter day.
Ingredients:
1 14.5 oz. can tomatoes, diced, undrained
1 16 oz. jar of salsa
1 14 oz. can chicken […]
Bean and Chicken Ranchero Chili
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Poultry, Vegetarian, Soups and Chilis, 4 Stars, Easy Preparation and Heart Healthy. 0 CommentsI found the most delicious sounding recipe on the Picky Palate food blog, and I just knew we had to give it a try. I fully intended on roasting the Anaheim chilies, but I ran out of time. Next time I will definitely roast the Anaheims or I may try Poblano peppers. […]
Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Italian, Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Sauce and Pasta. 0 CommentsI’ve never made vodka cream sauce before. It was super easy and super tasty. This version is adapted from The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles-I didn’t vary the ingredients so much as I changed up the preparation for a more rustic sauce.
Ingredients:
1 28 oz. can of whole tomatoes packed in juice
2 […]
