Copycat Suddenly Salad Bacon & Ranch Pasta Salad

September 16, 2009

I purchased a package of Betty Crockers “Suddenly Salad” once, but I did not understand what the craze was about.  While it tasted good, I couldn’t justify paying 3 bucks for what is really just some pasta and seasoning.  You can assemble three times as much pasta salad for the s…

Copycat Chili’s Spicy Garlic & Lime Shrimp

September 16, 2009

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lime
Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon onio…

Mexican Tostada

September 16, 2009

If there’s anything that comes close to a Mexican version of an open-faced sandwich, the tostada is it. Just when you thought nothing could get messier than taco night, along comes the tostada, which I dare you to eat daintily. It can’t be done. Strike that. Actually, you must attempt …

Easy Mexican Cornbread

September 15, 2009


Breaded Pork Chops

September 15, 2009


Black Bean and Spinach Burrito

September 13, 2009

This dish works for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It combines the high protein of eggs and beans with the antioxidant benefits of spinach and tomato.

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

Garden Fish Packets

September 13, 2009

Yields 4 servings

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

Zucchini Pasta Carbonara

September 11, 2009

There’s something magical about the combination of pasta, eggs, Parmesan, and cured pork. The flavor base is the salty, fatty pork (in that case prosciutto), noodle-y pasta makes it filling, and a creamy sauce is created with raw eggs, lemon zest, and Parmesan (the eggs getting suffic…

Hurry Up Alfredo - VYY Cookbook!

September 10, 2009


Alright, are you ready for the first recipe preview from the VYY cookbook?
This is one of my favorite recipes in the book. I manufacture it nearly once a week. It’s the perfect creamy pasta sauce when you’re feeling like alfredo. It’s additionally a great sauce for casseroles, …

Spaghetti and Meatballs for Two

September 10, 2009


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