Archive for June, 2009

Mediterranean Cous Cous Salad

Published by Rachel June 21st, 2009 in Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad, Sides, Pasta and Picnic/Potluck. Closed

We had short ribs for dinner tonight, and I needed a quick side dish to go with it.  This salad came out so delicious, and I will definitely make this one again!
Ingredients:

1 c. whole wheat cous cous
1 1/2 c. water
2 TBSP olive oil
salt
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. English cucumber, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 /2 […]

Pasta Salad

Published by Rachel June 20th, 2009 in Italian, Vegetarian, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad, Sides, Pasta and Picnic/Potluck. Closed

My mother-in-law started makes a delicious pasta salad during the summertime, and this is my version.  It’s super tasty, and it works well as a main dish or a side dish.
Ingredients:

1/8 to 1/4 c. olive oil
8 to 10 garlic cloves, minced
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
salt
1 lb. pasta
1 lb. fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/4 c. fresh basil, chiffonade
1 […]

Quick Steak Taco Dinner

Published by Rachel June 10th, 2009 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Beef, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Grill, Kid Approved, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Sides, Latin and Salsa. Closed

Here’s a tasty menu for a quick weeknight dinner.  Top tacos with Mango Salsa and serve with Los Tios Mexican Rice.
Ingredients:

1 flank steak
lime juice to marinate
salt
pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
ground ginger

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a dish or zip top bag and marinate for 30 minutes.  Grill until desired doneness.

Serve:

Slice steak and put in flour tortillas; top with […]

Grilled Salmon with Grilled Corn, Tomato, and Basil Relish

Published by Rachel June 1st, 2009 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, 5 Stars, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Sides, Latin and Salsa. Closed

Our plan was to grill the fish and the corn.  Then part way through grilling the corn, we ran out of gas…change of plans.  We ended up baking the salmon and finishing the corn in a skillet.  Regardless, this is a winner dish…so tasty and summery–especially if you use your grill.
You could easily use this […]

Flour Tortillas

Published by Rachel June 1st, 2009 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, 5 Stars, Kid Approved, Entertaining and Bread. Closed

These are the best homemade tortillas I have ever had!!!!  They are delicious, and the search for tasty homemade tortillas ended last night! *swoon*  The taste is so similar to Chuy’s tortillas, and Chuy’s flour tortillas are one of my favorite flour tortillas of all time!
Recipe courtesy of Homesick Texan
Ingredients:

2 c. of all-purpose flour (can […]