Am I the only person, who every time I hear the word “risotto” immediately pictures Gordon Ramsay yelling at somebody? “It’s RAW!” “You donkey!!” Just me? I am a big fan of all the reality tv cooking shows, and one thing that the contestants on those shows are always screwing up is risotto. So I… Continue reading Homemade Mushroom Risotto
This recipe, is one of the easiest things EVER to throw together. It takes only a few minutes, and it is fabulous as a main dish for a light and healthy lunch or dinner, or a side dish to set out at a BBQ or party. I personally whipped up a batch of it to… Continue reading Chinese Chicken Salad (Ten Dollar Dinners)
Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger-Peanut Dressing I love Asian slaw. First off, it is far less boring than your normal, run of the mill cole-slaw. And second, it is a colorful, and very healthy meal with such amazing flavors that even my two year old will eat it. With her hands, even. Exhibit A: I like to add shredded… Continue reading Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger-Peanut Dressing
Salmon Pasta Salad We had a BBQ at our house last night so my parents could meet my brother’s lovely new girlfriend, Katherine. My dad BBQ’d some amazing salmon and he left me all the leftovers so I decided to make a salmon pasta salad for dinner with it tonight. It. Was. Awesome. INGREDIENTS:1 lb… Continue reading Easy Salmon Pasta Salad
Greek-ish Pasta Salad I think this is probably my husband’s favorite thing I cook. It is a staple at our house in the summer. Tri-color rotini pasta is mixed with colored bell peppers, red onions, cucumber, chicken (or peperoni) and feta cheese. It keeps beautifully in the fridge for several days, and is great for… Continue reading Greek-ish Pasta Salad
My Dad’s Potato Salad My Dad makes the BEST potato salad anywhere. I absolutely hate sweet potato salad. This recipe is so simple and so good, and it is always a hit wherever I take it. My Dad hates onions, so his recipe doesn’t have onions in it, but I add them because I like… Continue reading Alan Kimball’s Famous Potato Salad
Perfectly Prepared Asparagus Yay! The farmer’s market near our house has finally opened! This means I can have asparagus whenever I want. This is my very favorite way to fix it. The asparagus is tender but still has a crunch to it. Seasoned lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, this is my go-to vegetable… Continue reading Perfectly Prepared Asparagus
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