Chicken and Edamame Asian Noodles : Quick & E...

Although I love cooking from scratch, sometimes short-cuts help when making quick lunches.  In this recipe I use frozen breaded pop-corn chicken and edamame to cut down on prep and clean-up time.  The results are still tasty, and if you are like me and are fussy about raw chicken clean-up this recipe is a real time saver.  Easy Chicken & Edamame Asian Noodles 1 1/2 c. chicken thin spaghetti (1/3 of a box) or ramen...

Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe...

Pan-fried sweet potatoes make for quick, easy and flavorful snack or side dish.  They cook quickly and tend to be popular with kids.  The bonus is that sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, so you don’t have to feel so guilty about the frying. Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe  sweet potatoes  canola oil Mrs. Dash (table blend) Kosher salt brown sugar cayenne pepper Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into...

Chicken with Walnut Stuffing and Pomegranate Ginge...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I decided to create a dish appropriate for the occasion.  I felt the ”Day for Lover’s” called for a light and flavorful, yet non-odiferous meal (Steak a la Mama and a heaping pile of mashed potatoes, does not a Romeo make.).  In this dish, the boneless chicken breast has a walnut stuffing, is topped with a pomegranate ginger reduction and...

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit Recipe...

Homemade dog biscuits are quite easy to make, and your dog will probably like them better.  Mine does. Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits 2 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. milk 1/3 c. natural peanut butter 1 egg 2 tbs. olive oil 1/2 tsp. baking soda pinch of kosher salt Mix baking soda and salt into the flour. Add the remaining ingredients and mix with dough hook on med speed. When dough can be formed into a ball remove. Roll out the...

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe...

I make chicken enchiladas about twice a month.  Here is my personal recipe. Chicken Enchiladas  Recipe 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of boneless chicken (either use tenders or cut up other boneless chicken to roughly that size) 1 medium sweet onion (diced) 2 tbs. oil 1/2 tsp minced garlic (or one crushed/minced clove) 3 tbs chili powder 2 tbs dried cilantro 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/4 tsp. kosher salt large (29 oz)...

Spanish Rice Recipe...

This is the recipe I use to make Spanish rice in my home. I decided awhile back to stop buying  prepackaged rice dishes.  They are overpriced, over salted and nothing spectacular.  This recipe is the result of many batches of rice.  I purposely kept ingredients to pantry ready items.  I think you will be pleased with the results. Spanish Rice Recipe 1 1/2 cups converted/parboiled rice  (holds up well to simmering...

Rolled Pork Tenderloin with Moist Rub...

When I buy pork tenderloins, they usually come 2 to the pack.  I often prepare one in a moist rub like this.   I’ve found this to have good flavor throughout, and due to the slicing and fresh ingredients in the rub, the tenderloin tends to cook evenly and maintain moisture. I make the moist rub in a mini food processor.  Fresh herbs and sweet onion are the primary ingredients of this rub.  There aren’t...

Spinach & Goat Cheese Pastries: Recipe...

This recipe was developed because I had some thawed out frozen puff pastry on hand, when I was tasting some Alouette Crumble Goat cheese, for a review.  I only had about a half hour to spare, so I kept preparation simple.  Spinach Goat Cheese Pastries frozen puff pastry (pre-thawed) frozen loose leaf spinach Alouette Crumbled goat cheese garlic powdered chicken bouillon 2 eggs Mrs. Dash (table blend) tbs. milk salt &...

Pineapple Pie Recipe...

 Pineapple pie is a family favorite around here.  It has always been my mother’s favorite, and growing up we all loved it.  When I met my husband I was surprised to find it was one of his favorites, as well (along with blueberry and cherry).  Although my mother baked frequently, for this particular type of pie, we usually had Table Talk, store bought pies.  None of the better bakeries made this pie.  Although...

Peppery Swedish Meatballs Recipe...

My husband requested I make him Swedish Meatballs soon, so I dug out my recipe notes. This recipe is skewed specifically for his tastes, and is a bit heavy on the black pepper in my opinion. If you aren’t a black pepper nut like him, half of the quantity of pepper in this recipe would be more than sufficient. Peppery Swedish Meatballs Recipe The Meatballs: 1/2 cup minced sweet onion 1 tbs. butter/margarine 1/4 tsp....