Archive for September, 2009

Fish Po’Boys

Published by Rachel September 17th, 2009 in Fish, Quick and Easy, 4 Stars, Kid Approved, Easy Preparation, Sauce and Sandwich. Closed

These are really good and really easy sandwiches.  Perfect for a weeknight meal.  You can either use frozen breaded fish, make your own, or forgo the breading all together.  I used frozen breaded fish…my kiddos love this!
The spicy tartar sauce makes this dish.
This recipe is adapted from Great Food Fast.
Ingredients:

Frozen breaded fish fillets
1/2 c. mayo
3 […]

Spicy Chicken Tacos

Published by Rachel September 4th, 2009 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Poultry, Quick and Easy, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salsa and Leftover chicken or Turkey. Closed

I so love salsa fresca, and I thought it would taste really good with some chicken tacos.  And not just as a condiment, but as part of the flavor of the chicken.
I was right.  It was delicious!
Ingredients:

1 TBSP olive oil
3 1/2 c. cooked shredded chicken
3/4 c. salsa fresca
Tortillas and guacamole

Directions:

Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet […]

Arepas

Published by Rachel September 1st, 2009 in Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Vegetarian, 5 Stars, Entertaining, Sides and Latin. Closed

Arepas are a delicious Colombian treat.  Don’t know what an arepa is, then think gordita/chalupa with a Colombian flare.  Delicious with just about anything, and especially delicious topped with guacamole or an avocado salad.
This recipe comes Fiesta! A Celebration of Latin Hospitatlity by Anya von Bremzen.  The cookbook is out of print, and the cover […]

Rachel’s Famous Pasta Salad

Published by Rachel September 1st, 2009 in Italian, Vegetarian, 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Salad, Sides, Pasta and Picnic/Potluck. Closed

This is a very easy and very tasty pasta salad…even -s and TT ate it up.  I think next time I’ll do without the cheddar and jack cheese and instead try feta for an extra punch.
Adapted from a recipe by Rachel Griffith.
Ingredients:

2 bottles light Italian dressing
1 lb. pasta of your choice
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 […]

Tzatziki aka Grecian Sauce

Published by Rachel September 1st, 2009 in Fish, 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Entertaining, Easy Preparation, Middle Eastern and Sauce. Closed

A good tzatziki makes any kebab sandwich or schwarma sandwich even more delicious.  I first had tzatziki at Albasha (when we lived in Baton Rouge), except at Albasha it’s called Grecian Sauce.  Whatever you want to call it, it’s worth making.
We made chicken kebabs and served the chicken in a pita with some chopped tomatoes […]