Our love for Middle Eastern food continues with this delicious tabbouleh made with millet berries. We’ve never had millet berries before but it’s kind of like bulgar and cous cous. The kiddos tried tabbouleh for the first time and devoured it! You can easily substitute bulgar or cous cous for the millet. Recipe adapted from [...]
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Millet Tabbouleh
Published by May 4th, 2013 in 5 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Kid Approved, Middle Eastern, Picnic/Potluck and Salad. 0 CommentsTaco Pizza
Published by April 24th, 2013 in 5 Stars, Easy Preparation, Kid Approved, Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Quick and Easy and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsThis taco pizza is quick to make and can be customized to your liking. It’s so tasty and so easy! The picture above has half with just beans, cheese and tomatoes, and the other half has beans, cheese, taco meat, and tomatoes. But the possibilities are endless….add jalapenos, avocado, sour cream salsa, etc. Be creative! [...]
Chicken and Biscuits Casserole
Published by April 3rd, 2013 in 4 Stars, Casserole, Easy Preparation, Heart Healthy, Kid Approved, Leftover chicken or Turkey and Poultry. 0 CommentsThis hearty and healthy dinner was enjoyed by everyone, and it’s easy to make which is always a plus. Adapted from Taste of Home Casseroles, 2011. Ingredients: 2 tsp. oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 1/2 c. skim [...]
Sweet and Sour Pot Roast
Published by April 3rd, 2013 in 5 Stars, Beef, Easy Preparation, Entertaining and Kid Approved. 0 CommentsThis pot roast recipe is so good! I’ve made quite a few pot roast recipes and they all seem to be missing something, but the sweetness from the cranberry sauce adds that missing element. Everyone enjoyed this dinner, and it will certainly become a favorite at our house. Definitely company worthy too! Recipe from Hot [...]
Lebanese Fatoush Salad
Published by April 1st, 2013 in 5 Stars, Easy Preparation, Kid Approved, Salad and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsWe love Middle Eastern food. Our love for Middle Eastern food really developed when we were living in Baton Rouge (who would’ve thunk it!), and then we moved to Houston, and there was a delicious restaurant down the street from our townhouse. This salad is so good, and even the kiddos loved it (and the [...]
Lemon Garlic Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Published by April 1st, 2013 in 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Poultry and Sides. 0 CommentsThis recipe is so delicious, and is very kiddo approved!! When I made this I made baked everything in one dish. Next time I’ll put the chicken and potatoes in separate dishes (because there was too much in the baking dish). Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil 3 TBSP garlic, minced 1/3 [...]
Spinach Pie
Published by April 1st, 2013 in 4 Stars, Family Recipe, Sides and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsIf you like spanikopita, you’ll love this spinach pie. My Grandma Boden used to make a spinach pie (it didn’t have the cheeses in it), and I loved it, and I really love this one too. Ingredients: 1 rolled 9 inch pie crust, room temperature Olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 lbs. frozen spinach, defrosted [...]
Honey Whole Wheat Pretzels
Published by March 25th, 2013 in 5 Stars, Bread, Kid Approved and Sides. 0 CommentsThis pretzel recipe comes from honestcooking.com, and they are sooooo good!!! They have soft chewy insides with a crisp outside. Great recipe to get kids involved in the kitchen. Enjoy hot out of the oven, with mustard, or sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet treat. Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. water 2 tsp. salt [...]
Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
Published by March 24th, 2013 in 5 Stars, Casserole, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Kid Approved, Sides and Thanksgiving. 0 CommentsNot the prettiest dish to photograph, but it is so delicious! Everyone LOVED this…even -s, who’s not too crazy about anything sweet potato. Both kiddos requested that I make this again, and it will definitely be made at Thanksgiving. Adapted from Tara McConnell’s Hot Recipes in Cool Dishes. Filling Ingredients: 3 lbs. sweet potatoes, [...]
3 Bean and Corn Salad
Published by February 20th, 2013 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Picnic/Potluck, Salad and Sides. 0 CommentsAunt Nancy’s 3 Bean and Corn Salad is a Clark family staple. It’s delicious and great for picnics, potlucks, summertime, and anytime! Ingredients: 1/4 c. vegetable oil or olive oil 2 T. white vinegar or rice wine vinegar 1 T. soy sauce 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. salt (I omit) 1 can (19 oz.) garbanzo [...]