Lime Scented Orange Roughy and Spinach

September 22, 2009

Quick and easy meal. Great way to get more fish in your diet. Prepared en papillote (in parchment). You can use heavy duty aluminum foil instead of parchment.

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Hearty Tomato Soup

September 22, 2009

8 (1 cup) servings

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Copycat Starbucks Tazo Chai Tea

September 21, 2009

2-1/2 cups water
6-8 green cardamom pods
2 whole black peppercorns
1-2 slices fresh ginger, peeled and diced
2 sticks cinnamon
1-2 cloves
2/3 cup (175 ml) milk
4 tsp honey
2-3 tsp loose black tea
Put the water in a saucepan, add the spices, and bring to a boil.   Turn down the heat and let simmer…

Tomatillo Chicken Stew

September 21, 2009

September is tomatillo season around here. Little green lanterns hang from our tomatillo plants like ornaments on a well decorated Xmas tree. Do you ever cook with tomatillos? They look like little green tomatoes, and are even called “tomate verde” in Mexico, and are used for making …

Balsamic Yogurt Grilled Vegetables

September 20, 2009


Chicken Squares

September 20, 2009

It’s quick, easy and hearty!

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Copycat Chipotle Marinated Chicken

September 18, 2009

Chipotle has become one of my favorite take-out restaurants.  I love how they use fresh, organic ingredients–and the portions are HUGE!  I love the chicken and that is how you can prepare it at home…
1 (2 ounce) package dried ancho chiles
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powde…

Cranberry Pork Roast

September 17, 2009

I love to serve guests that moist flavorful pork. You don’t have to slave away in the kitchen to prepare it, yet it tastes lika a gourmet meal.

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Cheesy Egg Scrambler

September 17, 2009

Kick up the flavor with zesty Jalapeño or Monterey Jack cheese or add chopped mushrooms, onions or green peppers to egg whites before scrambling.

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Copycat Macaroni Grill Chick l’Orange

September 16, 2009

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again.  I really miss my local Macaroni Grill.  However, since they closed the location near me, I’ve been getting my fix by recreating their dishes at home.  Most times it comes out even better!
8 to 10 ounces sliced thin boneless, skinless …

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