Pasta, Veggies and Sausage
2008-07-29 23:44:37
This one is such a simple comfort dinner for us. It's a classic, one I make frequently.I start out with some good chicken sausage from Trader Joe's (there are several different varieties), and slice it fairly thin. I saute that in a pan until it's browned a bit, then add in some chopped veggies - this batch had zucchini, green peppers (red are way too expensive right now!), and saute until they be
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Steak, Potatoes, and Eggplant
2008-07-27 13:41:33
Rubbing Steak
with an Herb Paste:Tis the season for grilling - and we just treated ourselves to a new compact charcoal grill. Which of course - calls for steak. For this particular dish, we used some fresh herbs from our garden - basil and thyme - and some finely chopped garlic. I made a paste of this with some salt and pepper and a bit of olive oil. (Side note: If I haven't said it before, I'll s
Bangers and Mash
2008-07-26 20:58:17
Josh loves Bangers & Mash at Elephant & Castle, so when we were at Central Market and saw English Bangers, I knew I had to try my hand at a dish at home. I did things a little differently with this dish. I felt like a casserole, so I cut the bangers (English sausages) into thick chunks and cooked them first. Meanwhile, I made some mashed potatoes (trying to leave out the butter and using chicken b
Quiche
2008-05-30 19:55:00
This was my first attempt at quiche. I have to admit, it was amazing. I dug around online and found some recipes, took favorite elements from some, added my own things, and used my mom's pie dough recipe. The result - brunch for both of our families that was a big hit! I can't wait to make it again and eat it all myself!The Best Quiche
Ever:Pie Crust:2 Cups of Flour3/4 - 1 Cup of Shortening (a lit
Chili
2008-02-17 18:43:37
We were given a crock pot for Christmas, and were so excited to try our hand at making some homemade chili. Some of the great things about homemade chili are it's so easy and inexpensive to make, it saves really well (and actually gets better as it saves), and it can be healthy as well. There's lots of variations, but the following is a sample of what we like to make at home.Chili
Ready to Cook
Macaroni and Cheese
2008-02-12 15:11:21
I came across a complicated - although delicious looking - recipe for macaroni and cheese and wondered if I could revise it to be a little simpler yet still taste amazing. I made this for my old roommate, who is the pickiest eater I know. She loved it! Enough said.Amazing Macaroni
and Cheese
in Cast Iron:6 tbsp Butter (almost a whole cube)2 tbsp Dry Bread Crumbs (I use either panko or I love cr
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
2008-02-12 14:59:24
I came across this recipe, and every time I've made it, it's been amazing. It's quick and easy, incredibly healthy, and makes plenty. It saves well too, so leftovers are a hit! Quinoa is a grain from South America, and I usually buy it at Trader Joe's. It's inexpensive, very nutritious, and cooks just like rice. It's a great alternative to rice or couscous.Dressing:1/4 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar
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French Toast
2008-02-12 14:47:59
Before I discovered this recipe for French
Toast
, I wasn't a huge fan of the dish. Now, I love it so much, we've made it for guests and have had lots of happy mouths in our home as a result! The trick is thick slices of good homemade bread, and the sweetened cinnamon batter. Yum!Whole loaf of good French Bread, sliced at least 1" thick (I suggest Pave bread - the Ciabatta works well for this to
Baklava
2008-02-12 10:29:32
I am not a baker. I enjoy cooking because of it's creativity and lack of rigidity. You'll notice most of my recipes are a bit vague and leave lots of room for play! This recipe, however, is so worth the "baking" precision I usually avoid. I found the original in a cookbook, and played with it, tweaking it a bit every time, until I came up with this final result. It's the most amazing baklava
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Spaghetti Squash
2008-02-12 10:21:58
This is another simple, comfort food that is wonderful in the winter.1 Spaghetti
Squash1/3 Cube of Butter (real butter!)1/3 Cup of Brown SugarWith a large knife, carefully slice the spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. This will be the trickiest part of the recipe - I usually cut the ends off to make it a bit easier, and score a "cut line" along the outside. Then I dig the knife in, and wriggle
Baked Chicken and Root Vegetables
2008-02-12 10:04:24
This is a favorite comfort food dish of ours - it's quick and easy and makes plenty to last for a couple of meals. You can easily substitute any vegetables with whatever you have on hand. We love it.2-3 Chicken
Breasts4 Medium Potatoes2 Sweet Potatoes or Yams3 Carrots1 Large Yellow Onion1 Zucchini1 Yellow Squash3-4 Large Cloves of GarlicWorcestershire SauceHerbs such as Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Sa
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, Baked Chicken
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Mediterranean Fried Rice
2008-02-12 10:03:10
This simple fried rice is so easy - I use Near East rice pilaf in curry, and add fun things to flavor it. I like the Near East brand because even though it's a simple packaged rice pilaf, you can pronounce all the ingredients - it's 100% natural, tastes great, and is incredibly easy to cook.1 box of "Near East" Curry Rice Pilaf1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped1 Zucchini, chopped1 Small Yellow Onion, cho
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Grilled Pork, Veggies and Wild Rice
2008-08-15 23:06:23
We're not usually big fans of pork, but while we were shopping one afternoon at Central Market, the sample that was being served was delicious. Inspired by both the taste (and the price - about $3 for a package of 4), I bought a package of pork tenderloin for the grill.We had some delicious simmer sauces from Elki (which can be found at Central Market as well), and tried the coconut mango curry w
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