tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186505402012-02-16T18:21:50.708-08:00Since I like to cook, and am always willing to try something new, I figured I'd see if I could blog it on a regular basis. So this blog can be used to give/get hints and info to others about cooking and particular recipes. There are links to recipe sites that I like too.Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-71742172256735039512009-09-28T15:53:00.002-07:002009-10-16T13:30:24.634-07:00

We've veered off our resolution a bit. We went on vacation in July and never quite got back into the swing of things. I've been good about making JT's foods, and have been throwing things together for us, but have not been doing the weekend prepping that we had been doing. Hopefully, we'll get some calmer weekends to get back to this.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-23713724129155630162009-09-28T15:53:00.001-07:002009-09-28T15:53:05.892-07:00

Pumpkin Pie OatmealShared via AddThis

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-74195753927561385682009-01-23T12:35:00.000-08:002009-02-09T13:52:00.058-08:00

1 pkg pizza crust6 slices bacon, divided6 oz fresh baby spinach2 cloves garlic1 oz grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 c)1 cup Alfredo sauce1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 c shredded mozzarella, dividedPress pizza dough into baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust begins to brown. Remove from oven; let cool.Slice bacon into 1/4 in pieces and cook until crisp; drain; set aside. Combine spinach and

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-62850282261063002332009-01-23T12:27:00.000-08:002009-02-09T13:50:33.874-08:00

1 lemon, divided1/4 ts[p salt3 tbsp olive oil, divided6 (6-in) flat pitas (no pockets)1 large red bell pepper2 c finely diced cooked chicken1/4 c finely chopped cilantro2 tsp curry powder3/4 tsp salt1/4 c water1 c shredded mozzarella cheesecrumbled feta (optional)Slice half of lemon; sprinkle with salt; drizzle with olive oil; microwave for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.Cut pitas in half

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-42391507496550342452009-01-23T12:19:00.000-08:002009-02-09T13:49:27.412-08:00

1c milk6 eggs2 pkg frozen plain French Toast, thawed4 oz deli ham, diced4 oz deli turkey, diced1c shredded Swiss1/4 c snipped parsleyMicrowave milk 2-3 minutes or until hot. Whisk eggs in small bowl; add milk; whisk until blended. Cut French Toast into cubes; place in large bowl. Pour egg mix over cubes; mix gently; set aside.Combine ham, turkey, cheese, and parsley in large bowl. Mix well.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-14261881164980557952009-01-23T12:00:00.000-08:002009-01-23T12:00:00.845-08:00

1 8-ounce carton plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt1/4 cup coarsely shredded unpeeled cucumber1 tablespoon finely chopped red or sweet onion1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint1/4 teaspoon sugarSalt and black pepper1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoningFresh mint leaves (optional)• Preheat broiler. For raita, in a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber,

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-72798016260213662182009-01-22T12:45:00.000-08:002009-01-22T13:04:08.895-08:00

1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet (1in thick)2 tbs sugar1 1/2 ts orange zest1 ts sea salt1/4 ts ground pepper1 ts fine shredded orange peel2 sectioned, peeled and chopped oranges1 cup chopped pineapple2tbs parsley / cilantro1 small chopped shallot1 chopped jalapeno pepperThaw fish, if frozen. Stir together sugar. orange zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture into the flesh of the salmon (not on

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-6505738479733967172009-01-22T12:34:00.000-08:002009-01-22T12:51:25.560-08:00

So my resolution for the year is to try and simplify my life and eat in more. So we've devised a plan (we'll see how well it works). Fridays are the only dine-out/take-out night. We make a list of what we want to make for the week (dishes and ingredients). Saturday, grocery shopping and preparing. Prep all of the entrees (cutting, mixing, etc); bag it; mark it (instructions); freeze it.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-16443156197244111902009-01-22T12:31:00.000-08:002009-01-22T13:15:44.775-08:00

1 lb chicken (I used tenders, stays moister)1/2 tsp. finely shredded lime peel1/4 c. lime juice1 tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. dried thyme or basil, crushed1/4 tsp. saltBroil or grill chicken. Mix lime peel, lime juice, oil, garlic, black pepper, thyme or basil and salt. Baste chicken with lime mixture. Cook until no longer pink.Very simple. Easy to prepare

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-78648831376009864392008-08-04T14:52:00.000-07:002008-08-04T14:54:25.916-07:00

Since I got knocked up in January, I've been really lazy in my cooking experiments. Pizza and chicken wings are the only things that have sounded good. That along with anything I don't have to actually cook. Now in my third trimester, some of my energy has come back and I want to start getting back into the kitchen. Don't expect miracles here, I may go for a long stretch again after the baby

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-11310876728274528042008-02-11T22:58:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:02:51.206-08:00

For a sweet peachy flavor, try this Georgia Chicken it has a mild flavor that is still good for leftovers. We used the rest of the peach juice to make a refreshing peach smoothie to have with dinner.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-55678887325530269742008-01-21T20:53:00.000-08:002008-01-21T20:53:49.376-08:00

This is technically the first new recipe of 2008. For a great vegetarian dish try this Indian Aloo Matar. Who knew that onions, peas, and potatoes could taste so good? I also tried this Naan recipe too. I made mine with a Gluten Free baking mix instead of flour. They would probably come out fluffier.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-36305799328513481992008-01-21T20:49:00.000-08:002008-01-21T20:49:19.141-08:00

This Princess Cake is true to it's namesake. It takes quite a bit of work and a lot of patience. Some things I learned: Don't mix the cake batter, it will not be as fluffy when baked; Follow the given directions for rolling and covering the cake with marzipan, it's definately easier; Take advantage of doing pieces several days in advance; It took me about an hour or so just to assemble the

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-72255524968420790902007-12-23T21:05:00.000-08:002007-12-23T21:05:22.094-08:00

This Baked Salmon with Coconut Crust is a great find. I substituted Italian bread crumbs and it came out fine. I thought the lime/lemon would over power the coconut flakes, but it complemented them quite well. There was a nice sweet flavor from the roasted coconuts. I added green beans, stir-fried with lemon juice and a pinch of dill. A good sweet & sour meal.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-74218652495656242342007-12-23T21:01:00.000-08:002007-12-23T21:01:36.661-08:00

Steak on your stovetop. This recipe is perfect for winter months when it's too cold to grill. Stovetop Steak over Spinach has a lovely cream sauce that is very light and flavorful. Pour some over the spinach and rice for nice tie-in to the rest of the meal.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-66988258250634225962007-12-23T20:57:00.000-08:002007-12-23T20:57:32.771-08:00

This rhubarb pie recipe was found in the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. With this recipe it's a great balance of sweet and tart. No other fruits required.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-7058930209300251252007-12-06T21:08:00.000-08:002007-12-06T21:08:25.876-08:00

The Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole is just the thing. I added some parsley to the cream and halved the recipe. It came out quite yummy.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-85190730593288279582007-12-06T21:04:00.000-08:002007-12-06T21:04:21.814-08:00

Another really good recipe from 29 minutes to dinner. The glaze is a mixture of apple jelly, mustard, brown sugar, olive oil and salt & pepper. The dressing for the apple salad is apple cider vinegar, apple jelly and mayo. It didn't sound very appetizing to me, but it's kind of like a waldorf salad typ of flavor. Quite sweet with a little bit of tart. I'd make the the salad again by itself

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-70383565398287123962007-12-06T20:58:00.000-08:002007-12-06T20:59:06.261-08:00

This Jerk Pork Tenderloin is from the 29 Minutes to dinner cookbook from Pampered Chef. It has a very good flavor. It's served atop a mango salad that has lime juice and bell peppers. The hint of sweet and spicy go very well together.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-2196196040027822452007-11-18T13:12:00.000-08:002007-11-18T13:12:11.873-08:00

Garam Masala Salmon from the 29 minutes to dinner cookbook from Pampered Chef. A very delicate sweet Indian flavor. I mixed up my own Garam Masala spices. Very simply, the salmon is dipped in a yogurt dip with lemon juice, garlic, and ginger. Then it's rolled in the garam masala spices and pan fried. It was served with a zucchini salad drizzled in the same yogurt dip from above (the part

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-82104922333023143252007-09-24T20:30:00.000-07:002007-09-24T20:30:41.825-07:00

This Chicken Piccata was done without the breading of normal piccata and still really delicious. The light lemony flavor makes it perfect with pasta. I added a bit of corn starch to thicken up the sauce and a dash of olive oil. To make a quicker cook, butterfly the chicken lengthwise, like you would a traditional piccata. That way you'll use less water to cover the chicken, thereby not

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-31694634500357703732007-09-24T20:21:00.000-07:002007-09-24T20:21:55.524-07:00

Chicken Merengo with onion rice an stir-fried cucumber. The tomato flavor is very light but bold. Makes great leftovers. And it scales down well.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-57613329510434105772007-09-09T19:55:00.000-07:002007-09-24T20:31:11.950-07:00

This Chicken a la Creme is very French. The cream is very yummy. I added some Herbs de Provence to the chicken prior to sauteeing. The round things were Escargot Brioche (frozen from Trader Joe's). Very tasty and tender for frozen, not grainy, like some I've tried.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-44357054367713376482007-08-26T13:01:00.000-07:002007-08-26T13:05:50.930-07:00

A whole meal. Parmesan Chicken Wings and Scalloped Corn make for a good combo. I used left over corn on the cob instead of frozen; it tasted great.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-3265937207442736092007-08-26T12:58:00.001-07:002007-08-26T13:01:21.247-07:00

This Chili-Spiced Chicken with some tortillas, salsa, and avocados made for some yummy eatin'. Slice it up, add some cheese and it's good to go.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-33479707860443102402007-07-30T17:35:00.000-07:002007-07-30T17:36:06.560-07:00

This California Chicken Roll was very simple and yummy. The goat cheese gave a smooth taste. The sun-dried tomatoes were sweet. I chopped the tomatoes up finely so that I didn't have huge chunks. I also mixed in a little mayo to help keep the meat moist while cooking.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-27062850635666099622007-07-30T17:32:00.000-07:002007-07-30T17:33:06.487-07:00

This Mediterranean Tuna Wreath was super easy to make. It's a Pampered Chef recipe, so I don't think I have a link online. Ingredients: 1 can tuna; chopped red pepper; Italian seasoning; salt; pepper; feta cheese; crescent rolls. Take crescent rolls and press large ends together to for wreath bottom. Mix filling and spread around the ring. Pull small ends of crescent rolls over the filling

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-59984597985015075332007-06-21T10:09:00.000-07:002007-06-21T10:12:55.002-07:00

This Updated Fish Fry isn't fish at all. It's a sea scallop recipe. The scallops weren't my favorite (but I'm not a big scallop person). My husband thought they were really good. I really liked the grit cakes, they tasted yummy. I made some home made bruschetta to go with them. MMMMMM!

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-74563666397935608182007-05-22T12:35:00.000-07:002007-06-21T10:08:28.815-07:00

This Cajun Chicken and Rice has some kick. Makes great leftovers. I used brown rice and ended up taking it out of the oven and just finished cooking it on the stovetop . Still came out great. (pic to post soon)

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-54909366080302227282007-05-06T19:37:00.000-07:002007-05-06T19:37:30.249-07:00

This Goat Cheese Salmon was pretty flavorful. We used a tomato basil feta instead and had brown rice and a pre-packaged Mediterranean salad. The feta did not melt as well as the goat cheese would have, but it still tasted great.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-33612351749667924572007-05-04T10:28:00.000-07:002007-05-04T10:30:01.850-07:00

This Baton Rouge Chicken is spicy to say the least. I used the same spices with some olive oil to coat the potatoes and baked them. There's a lot of scrubbing involved to clean your pans afterward, but I think it was worth it.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-22433306666692465902007-04-30T23:22:00.000-07:002007-04-30T23:26:25.426-07:00

I'm not a pepper or onion person, but the California Chicken was very good. The lime gave it a citrus kick and the peppers and onion were sweet. I used orange and yellow peppers. Served with cauliflower made for a light Californian fare.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-57034628677144435332007-04-30T23:20:00.000-07:002007-04-30T23:26:16.059-07:00

This Sirloin Tip Roast has lots of flavor. The garlic in the meat was very smooth.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-39332575896664576092007-04-28T08:50:00.000-07:002007-04-30T23:26:04.205-07:00

This Chicken Celery Casserole was super easy to make. It does take a long time, so I would recommend it when you have all day. I tried the suggestion of making it the night before. That didn't work out so well. When re-heated the chicken was dry and the celery wasn't as flavorful. Could have just been me. It smelled really good when I first took it out of the oven. We should have eaten it

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-86586792392478211242007-03-28T21:56:00.000-07:002007-03-28T21:59:58.088-07:00

This Halibut Weaver is CHEESY with a capital CHEESE. The mayo kept the fish moist and tender; the hint of dill gave it a kick; and cheese makes anything yummy.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-69169177824742250772007-03-24T12:24:00.000-07:002007-03-24T12:26:48.748-07:00

We've been on vaction, and now we're back. Look for new things to try this week. We definately ate too much on our trip, but it was worth it. We ate our way over 50% of the way around the world at Epot in Disney World. Now we definately have to do soem healthy cooking to lose some of that weight.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-69559173970264270542007-03-04T12:20:00.000-08:002007-03-04T12:24:42.234-08:00

This Ham & Hominy recipe is easy and yummy. The celery and onions give it a nice crunch and flavor. If you don't have evaporated milk on hand (or the last can you bought spoiled in your pantry), use half the amount of skim or non-fat milk. You can add a bit of cornstarch if you want it to thicken up faster.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-68964553215465762092007-02-28T16:31:00.001-08:002007-03-04T12:31:40.802-08:00

So I promised I would catch up with our Iron Chef: Lemon Battle.The battle consisted of several lemony dishes.Lemon Pasta Sauce was a nice creamy alfredo type sauce with a light lemon flavor. Someone suggested that I take the leftovers and make a cheesy pasta casserole. I thinkI'll add tuna to it and make a lemony tuna casserole.Lemon Chicken Paillard was a blackend chicken with secret herbs

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-27373858810291896632007-02-23T10:12:00.000-08:002007-02-23T10:18:37.283-08:00

I know, I know. I've been really bad about posting new things. That's only because I haven't had many new things to post. We've been eating the same ol' thing a lot. We did try some of those new Campbell's Chicken Bakes in a box. They are pretty good if you want something quick and easy from the store. We also tried Taco Bell's brand Nacho Taco Shells (they have Ranch too) the other night.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-24100700785142444552007-02-02T18:21:00.000-08:002007-02-03T22:05:58.634-08:00

These Sweet & Sour Pork Chops were surprisingly yummy. I did them with a cherry perserve instead of marmalade and served them with edamame. The sauce tasted nothing like I thought it would after knowing what I put into it. If you don't like it spicy, definately leave out the red pepper flakes. If the sauce ends up too watery, removed the pork when fully cooked, and reduce the sauce before

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-51657914113197024362007-01-18T10:08:00.000-08:002007-01-18T10:09:02.550-08:00

Sorry, no posts this week. My husband has been working late all week, and I don't feel like making something special for one. We'll definately get started again next week.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-57486457543257087862007-01-14T12:28:00.000-08:002007-01-14T12:31:52.629-08:00

This Tandoori Chicken is yummy. I used the tandoori paste recipe that's on the card. It has a sweet flavor. I cooked it on a George Foreman grill. It would probably have been better baked or grilled outside, but it was 29 degrees (in Las Vegas). We served this with lavish bread (from Trader Joe's) and green beans.Note: I only used 1 cup of yogurt and mixed the ingredients in. The recipe

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-75121125649279910402007-01-12T09:26:00.001-08:002007-01-12T09:26:38.199-08:00

Having some issues with posting photos. I'll try to fix them tonight.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-55858899687057343492007-01-11T21:07:00.000-08:002007-01-13T13:49:33.363-08:00

This was a very Tangy Orange Beef. It can also be done with chicken. The rice vinegar/orange juice mix gives it a good flavor. Add your favorite asian veggies. The recipe took less than 30 minutes to prepare. Very quick and easy for a speedy dinner. Serve with rice, potatoes, whatever. I think it will go with anything.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-27472891066183069292007-01-10T20:56:00.000-08:002007-01-14T12:35:25.504-08:00

Here's some pig with a little kick. These San Francisco Pork Chops are sweet and spicy. The red pepper flakes can be adjusted to your heat level. I served mine atop brown basmati rice (mmmm). The recipe serves them atop egg noodles for a stroganoff feel. Pair it with your favorite veggie and make it a complete meal.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-15797046061984718642007-01-07T11:30:00.000-08:002007-01-07T11:34:31.682-08:00

So we got a professional belgian waffle maker for Christmas and decided to try it out. However, with a wheat allergy, I wanted to do wheat-free version. So I tried this Deluxe Waffle that I found on AllRecipes.com and substituted brown-rice flour. It came out very very yummy. It's also full of whole-grained goodness. That justifies the extra syrup.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1167933518602198762007-01-04T09:58:00.000-08:002007-01-04T09:58:38.676-08:00

It's a new year, so my resolution is to try and cook more and post on this blog.The other day, I did make some tasty mini-turkey cheese burgers and put them atop a salad with tomatoes and avacados. It sounds weird, but top it with mayo, ketchup, and mustard for a tasty burger. Great for those on some sort of low-carb diet.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1154191764780853312006-07-29T09:46:00.001-07:002006-07-29T09:49:24.783-07:00

 I marinated the Lemon-Herbed Flank Steak for over 24 hours and that made it really juicy. It wasn't on purpose, I forgot we had another engagement when I prepared it. It did't hurt it thought, it made it that much better. It's very tasty. 

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1153240296272641552006-07-18T09:31:00.000-07:002006-07-29T09:51:57.936-07:00

This Cumberland-Sauced Pork dish was surprisingly good. I went mostly Rachel Ray with this dish, and it still came out edible. It was also very quick and easy. Serve with your favorite veggies and tada, you have a quick healthy meal.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1152429106635491272006-07-09T00:11:00.000-07:002006-07-09T00:14:50.536-07:00

We recently saw the movie SuperSize Me (yuck). I am definately going to try to start cooking at home more. Try this very simple Yellow Curry Chicken recipe; it is really yummy. Served atop Jasmine Rice is a Atkins dieter's nightmare, but oh, what a way to go! Make it, as is, for a smooth curry flavor or add a few drops of some hot chili oil to spice it up. Instead of a whole chicken, I

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1151038531935477242006-06-22T21:55:00.000-07:002006-06-22T21:59:24.000-07:00

Dan invited one of his co-workers over for dinner (very nice guy). So on the spot, I prepared a standard chinese dish and a wonderful custard dessert. The Chinese Pepper Steak tastes just like my mom makes (and now I have a recipe). The Floating Islands custard dessert (pictured here) was really good and pretty quick too. Dan's favorite part was the meringue.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1144011704740894312006-04-02T13:57:00.000-07:002006-04-11T11:10:21.706-07:00

 So we had a party last night and I made this Tahiti Grilled Chicken. It was very yummy with some brown rice. As you can tell, since half of it was already gone by the time I took a picture. I let it the chicken marinate over night and that gave it some really good flavor. The chicken was not as salty as you might expect it to be with the soy sauce. The pineapple juice gave it a very sweet

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1143493810830213242006-03-27T13:10:00.000-08:002006-03-27T13:10:10.873-08:00

So I am starting to get back into cooking, I promise. I tried this Hawaiian Fish with Pineapple the other day. Unfortunately, the grocery was out of Mahi Mahi so I bought Cod instead. It turned out pretty good. I wouldn't have thought that those particular seasonings would go together, but they were quite yummy.The 2 cups of lemon juice seemed a little overboard. I did mix lemon and

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1138727931022919952006-01-31T09:18:00.000-08:002006-01-31T09:18:51.116-08:00

Kat inspired me to cook ;). Last night I made Maryland Fish Fillets. Very nice. I used frozen Orange Roughy fillets as the fish. The sauce has a nice dilly-cheesy flavor with a hint of Dijon. I'm not a big Dijon fan, but it came out rather nice. All in all, with a side of veggies, very satisfying.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1138644877482085872006-01-30T10:09:00.000-08:002006-01-30T10:16:16.480-08:00

Chicken: 2 large breasts and 1 jar Patak's Jalfrezi (sweet pepper and coconut) sauce- Precook chicken in large chunks, then simmer in sauce for 20 minutes uncoveredCoucous: 1 package Near East Mediterranean Couscous- Follow instructions on packageBeans: Sautee fresh green beans in pan with butter, garlic, onion, pepper

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00809857352489091307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1138642818176027442006-01-30T09:40:00.000-08:002006-01-30T09:40:19.223-08:00

I've been bad and not cooking a lot at home lately. We're STILL recovering from pre-holiday, holiday, and post-holiday engagments. Dan's been out of town a lot. Hopefully I can get back to cooking soon so I can lose some weight.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1134444527333081232005-12-12T19:24:00.000-08:002006-01-31T09:22:58.016-08:00

Tonight we had Green Curry Chicken. It was yummy with bean sprouts and frozen stir-fry veggies. Add more green curry paste for more spice. Since we're still in the first two weeks of the South Beach Diet, we couldn't have rice with it. This is a definate re-make in the near future when we can have rice again. 

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1134001286012341602005-12-07T16:21:00.000-08:002005-12-07T16:24:30.006-08:00

So we're going on the South Beach Diet. We've mostly been having seafood and then veggies. This weekend I'm going to look at the recommended recipes and maybe put some of those together. The holidays are so crammed with stuff, it makes it hard to cook.(sigh)

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1132697980351809642005-11-22T14:19:00.000-08:002006-01-30T09:42:10.706-08:00

It's almost here. Turkey Day (aka Thanksgiving). We're prepping for the big day so we haven't tried too many new recipes. We will be deep frying a Turkey (I'll never go back to baking). I'll post pictures of that mouth-watering masterpiece.Leftover day will be on Friday so we'll see what goodies that brings.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1132121781027391152005-11-15T22:10:00.000-08:002005-11-21T17:51:07.333-08:00

Since mom cooked this week and gave us leftovers, we probably won't cook ourselves for the rest of the week. Gotta love Chinese take out :D

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1131936895023236742005-11-13T18:53:00.001-08:002005-11-15T13:27:19.503-08:00

It's getting chilly outside, so it's time for yummy soups to keep me warm. This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe, is pretty good. It's really quick and easy to make. If you don't want to make your own tortilla strips, you can buy them in the store. Instead of the 14oz tomatoes and 4oz chilies, I substituted just one 14oz can of the diced tomatoes flavored with chilies (or the Mexican style one). You

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1131591436661191992005-11-09T18:56:00.000-08:002005-11-14T09:39:52.693-08:00

This evening's special was Stuffed Green Cabbage. Unfortunately, trying to half the recipe is not easy. (You try to half an egg.) I would suggest trying this recipe when entertaining a dinner party so you can make the whole recipe. Definitely make sure that you don't add too much bread. It makes the stuffing too pasty and not very appetizing. So, after trying a couple things to salvage dinner, we

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1131422983951325392005-11-07T20:02:00.000-08:002005-11-14T09:40:16.893-08:00

Tonight's dinner was Ham & Cabbage Skillet served with red mash potatoes. Dan said this dish had an Irish taste and feel to it. With a cider vinegar aroma, I thought it had more of a German taste and feel to it. Since I really don't like the sauerkraut taste, I mixed it in the mashed potatoes and that sharp vinegar flavor was more subdued.

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1131422329008863452005-11-07T19:58:00.000-08:002005-11-16T15:58:16.033-08:00

So Dan says to me, "Let's make Cannoli Ice Cream". I thought, that sounds interesting. So we took a sweet cream base ice cream recipe for a 1 1/2 quart ice cream maker and halved it. We blended in 15 oz of ricotta cheese and froze the ice cream according to instructions. With about 10 min left we added some citron, candied fruit, and chocolate chips, to taste. This served in a sugar cone tasted

Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575498379494817793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18650540.post-1131307733529372522005-11-06T12:06:00.000-08:002005-11-14T09:42:23.836-08:00

Better than Sex Dessert I got this recipe from a friend of mine in high school. This dessert is really good. I don't know if it could really be classified as "better than sex", but you decide for yourself.

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