Archive for the ‘Vegetables’ Category
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
This recipe is a wonderful veggie main course, rich in flavor, hearty enough to be dinner, and very healthy. I've been meaning to make a ratatouille like this for years (yes, ever since that Ratatouille came out), but I finally got around to it tonight. A Mandoline Slicer ...
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
This is a quick meal for a weeknight that I came up with on the fly. It turned out pretty well and I'm happy to share it here. I think brussels sprouts might work better as the vegetable, but the asparagus was quite alright too.
Chicken in Lemon and ...
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day! Or as a co-worker said, Happy 50%-Off-Candy Eve ;-)
Tonight's dinner was my nice and fast turkey meatballs, made a bit less fast due to the sudden inexplicable flight of whimsy that caused me to shape them into hearts. It was ...
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
This is an iteration of my chicken cacciatore. It has a bit less chicken and even more veggies, making it even more weight loss friendly. We really enjoy this meal - a big bowl of tasty Italian stew, warming and satisfying for a chilly January evening.
Chicken Cacciatore
Serves ...
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012
This easy, hearty, slow simmering soup can be made in a crock pot as well (still brown the meat, then dump everything in for 10 hours on low).
Beef Barley Soup
Makes 4 servings
1 tbsp canola oil
1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 large carrot, sliced
1 lb ...
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
This is a fast and easy one pan dinner. Skinless boneless chicken thighs and small brussels sprouts are seasoned with salt and pepper, browned in olive oil, then braised in a somewhat dry white wine. I used a moscato (Beringer), but a chardonnay would work well here too. ...
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
These outstanding burgers are inspired by one at Red Robin. The combination of flavors works very well together, though my version was not as good as the original. The subtle sweetness of the bourbon permeates the beef, caramelized onions, and barbecue sauce. The brioche roll keeps things ...
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
I love reuben sandwiches - the combination of salty, crunchy, melty goodness just makes me happy. :-) This is my version, an easy meal for an evening when I'm on my own for dinner. I served this with a couple dill pickle spears.
Reuben Sandwich
Serves 1
2 slices light ...
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Sunday, November 13th, 2011
This recipe comes from my mother - it's a healthier take on broccoli cheddar soup. This version doesn't have any cream or milk, just a flavorful broth, lots of broccoli, and a little bit of cheese, which could be eliminated if you wanted it to be entirely dairy-free.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Friday, October 21st, 2011
This is me winging it with my meatball recipe while feeling like soup on this foggy evening. Stracciatella is a classic Italian soup, traditionally made with just chicken broth, eggs, and some sort of green (spinach, arugula or kale). I added my meatballs and a little pasta to ...
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