Archive for July, 2008

Fresh Roasted Tomato Sauce

Published by Rachel July 28th, 2008 in Italian, Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Easy Preparation and Pasta. 0 Comments

With a bumper tomato crop this year, we’ve had to figure out more ways to use up the pounds and pounds of fresh tomatoes. This sauce is absolutely delicious. I didn’t strain the sauce, because the seeds don’t both us, but if you don’t want the seeds in your sauce, strain the sauce […]

Fusilli alla Caprese

Published by Rachel July 18th, 2008 in Italian, Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Giadia de Laurentiis, Kid Approved, Easy Preparation, Salad and Pasta. 0 Comments

My version of Fusilli Caprese is based on Giada’s recipe.  I added more tomatoes, basil, and cheese to my version, and Giada’s recipe recipe doesn’t have the crushed red pepper in it.  I think it needs that little bit of heat, otherwise the dish is lacking something.  I made the dish without the crushed red […]

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with Watermelon-Jalapeno Salsa

Published by Rachel July 18th, 2008 in Poultry, 5 Stars, Cooking Light, Grill, Kid Approved, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Heart Healthy, Latin and Salsa. 0 Comments

This recipe comes from the August 2007 issue of Cooking Light. It was delicious. The chicken tasted great, and the marinade would be great for a fajita marinade. The Watermelon-Jalapeno salsa was also delicious and the kiddos even ate it!  Excellent summer dish!
Ingredients:

1 TBSP chopped fresh oregano
1 TBSP olive oil
1 tsp. chili […]

Crockpot Thai Red Curry

Published by Rachel July 12th, 2008 in Asian, Poultry, Vegetarian, One Pot, 3 Stars, Crock Pot and Easy Preparation. 0 Comments

I found this recipe at A Year of CrockPotting. The Crockpot Lady got it from Rachael Ray. I thought this dish tasted really good, and it was really good the next day for lunch. It had really great flavor, and since I think so many crockpot recipes are light in flavor, I […]

Mango Salsa

Published by Rachel July 8th, 2008 in Poultry, Quick and Easy, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Grill, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Heart Healthy, Latin and Salsa. 0 Comments

This is one of our summertime go to dishes. The salsa is delicious over grilled chicken, and you can make it as spicy or mild as you like depending on how much hot peppers you add. It’s super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients:

2 mangoes, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. […]