Friday, July 31, 2015

Side Dish - Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Red potatoes are boiled with garlic and chicken bouillon, then mashed with sour cream and cream cheese. Then the potatoes are slow cooked for a couple of hours, allowing the flavors to meld.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken, vegetable and noodle soup pretty much from scratch, but still a quick and essential part of your repertoire.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Quick Chili Ii

This quick ground beef and bean chili features green chiles and Cajun seasoning.

Pasta - Broccoli Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

A shortcut sauce of cream of mushroom soup with Parmesan and milk over chicken and broccoli.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Cheese - Easy Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Sweet and cinnamony pecans make a delicious topping for this chocolate chip cake. Cream cheese makes it extra moist and fluffy.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Cheese - Oven Baked Garlic And Parmesan Fries

Parmesan cheese, parsley, and even more Parmesan cheese coat these delicious oven-baked fries.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Blueberry Bread Ii

Buttermilk makes an especially light batter for this yummy yeast bread. This recipe calls for dried blueberries, which may be found at larger or specialty grocery stores.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Yummy Applesauce Bread

Applesauce adds more flavor and moisture to this spiced pecan bread that's perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Savory Kale Cannellini Bean And Potato Soup

A savory kale, white bean, and potato soup, seasoned with fresh herbs, and one spicy red chile, is delicious and wholesome.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Zucchini Soup Ii

A puree of carrots, celery, zucchini and onions is combined with a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken bouillon, sour cream and white wine.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Seafood - Crab Fritters

Crab fritters are fried and served with a garlic and horseradish dipping sauce. Super simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Cheese - Sweet Potato Gnudi With Sage Butter

'Gnudi' (or 'naked' ravioli without a pasta jacket) are tender dumplings simmered like gnocchi and, when made with sweet potatoes and finished in sage butter, present beautifully for a delicious autumn dish.

Bread - Cheddar Chipotle Bread On A Pizza Stone

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This spicy, crusty bread is great served with a meal or used for sandwiches.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Pasta - Vietnamese Salad Rolls

A nice light appetizer. Delicate rice wrappers are filled with noodles, shrimp, carrots, lettuce and basil. Cooked chicken or beef may be substituted for shrimp.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Side Dish - Fasoliyyeh Bi Z Zayt Syrian Green Beans With Olive Oil

I learned how to make this while visiting my husband's family in Syria. It can be a healthy, fast, easy vegetarian/vegan main dish for lunch or dinner that is surprisingly filling when eaten with pita bread, or it can be a flavorful side dish.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Cajun Chicken Pasta 2

Serve up a spicy dinner for two with this hot and creamy linguini tossed with an eye-opening blend of chicken strips sauteed with Cajun seasoning, colorful bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Cream, basil, lemon pepper and garlic powder finish the sauce.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap

A fun dinner that lets the family make them how they want it. Meatballs are grilled then placed into a lettuce leaf with rice and vegetables. Then dip into the zippy Asian-style sauce.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Side Dish - Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

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Roasted butternut squash with garlic is a quick and easy side dish ready in less than an hour for a weeknight or a holiday gathering.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Mamas Asian Chicken And Rice

Chunks of boneless chicken breast simmer with an Asian-inspired sweet, tangy orange sauce, and are served over hot cooked rice with a sprinkling of green onions.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Salad - Ruby French Dressing

This tangy French dressing is made with ketchup, olive oil, onion, lemon juice, and a few seasonings. It's easy to keep a batch in the refrigerator ready for your favorite salad.