Archive for February, 2010

5 Recipes for $58

I went 8 dollars over this week, but I think the recipes are worth it! We have a great variety of ethnic dishes, 4 of the recipes are vegetarian, and one of them is vegan! My husband contributed to the cause with his very first shot at Chana Masala (I say bravo and encore!–hoping...
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Chana Masala and Rice

Chana Masala and Rice

My husband is perfecting the art of cooking Indian food. I love it. It gives me a night off from cooking and Indian food is my favorite! This week he made Chana Masala for the first time. So delicious! Chana Masala ***Vegetarian Recipe*** Serves 4 Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients:...
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Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Quinoa

Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Quinoa

The sauce for this recipe is so outstanding. It is really easy to make and consists of ingredients that I usually have on hand, so I can make it whenever I feel like it! Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Quinoa Serves 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 4 TB olive...
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Simple Nachos

Simple Nachos

We all have those nights where we walk around the kitchen opening and closing the cabinets and refrigerator; not knowing what to make for dinner. Those are the nights I make Nachos! Always good and super easy and quick to make. Here is a super simple Nacho Recipe: ***Vegetarian Recipe*** Serves 4 Prep. Time:...
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Creamed Potatoes, Onions, and Peas

This recipes title makes it sound buttery and dairy rich, but it isn’t. It is a lovely comfort food that happens to be Vegan. Creamed Potatoes, Onions, and Peas ***Vegetarian Recipe*** ***Vegan Recipe*** Serves 4 Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Creamed Potatoes, Onions, and Peas Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, sliced thinly...
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Flour Tortilla Enchiladas with Pepper and Tomato Salsa

Flour Tortilla Enchiladas with Pepper and Tomato Salsa

The variety of enchilada recipes out there make me so very happy. I love when recipes mix spicy and creamy together. That just makes my whole mouth happy with every bite! Flour Tortilla Enchiladas with Hot Tomato Salsa Serves 4 Prep. Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 oz. cream cheese 3...
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5 Recipes for $48

This week is pasta rich and comfort food full. As always, I do NOT include small staple items that I always have on hand in my shopping lists. So, shopper beware (: Here are this week’s recipes: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Cakes (This week’s favorite for me!) Zucchini and Lemon Pasta Chicken Corn...
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Cakes

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Cakes

This is a crazy yet delicious sounded dish. I found it in my Everyday Food: Great Food Fast book. Spicy Black Bean Cakes ***Vegetarian Recipe*** Prep. Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 TB olive oil 4 green onions, thinly sliced 6 cloves of garlic, pressed 2 jalepeno chilies, chopped...
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Zucchini Lemon Pasta

Sometimes I just love to have a simple dinner. This recipe is easy to make, doesn’t involve many items, but is one I find myself making quite often. Zucchini Lemon Pasta ***Vegetarian Recipe*** ***Vegan Recipe*** Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 oz. pasta or 3/4 inch bunch of...
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Chicken Corn Mac and Cheese

Chicken Corn Mac and Cheese

Almost every time I ask my husband what I should make for dinner his response it, “Mac and Cheese.” I am trying to come up with some unique ways to enjoy mac and cheese. This week I have decided to add Chicken and Corn to the mix. Chicken Corn Mac and Cheese Prep. Time:...
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