So after taking a long break from cooking and creating, i'm back. Something about summer and the first trimester of my fourth pregnancy, made me not want to cook at all. Thank god i'm feeling better, for a little while I thought I had lost my creativity, but it was just hormones. Also with school starting again, a schedule is necessary. It is stone fruit season so get out there and enjoy peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots!
Monday- BLT(bacon, leek, fire roasted tomato) Fettucini, green salad
Tuesday- Mushroom Chicken(crock pot), rice, green beans
Wednesday- Mexican Lasagna, corn
Thursday- Tahoe Joe's
Friday- Skillet Penne, broccoli
Saturday- Texas Chicken Hash
Sunday- Food Festival
Dessert of the Week: Mint Candy Ice Cream Sundae
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
California Cheeseburger
I love burgers! This version uses two cheeses and some yummy toppings.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef 80/20, divided into 4 patties
salt, pepper and granulated garlic
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices jalapeno jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, I prefer the harder ones but you can use whatever you like
1 small red onion sliced thin
1 avocado, divided into 8 sections
1 tomato, sliced into 8 pieces
other optional toppings mustard, ketchup, mayo
Make It:
Season hamburger patties with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Heat an iron skillet over medium high heat. Take cheese slices out of the fridge and set out, they melt better if they are at room temperature. Place hamburger patties in skillet and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook 4 minutes on the other side. Remove to a baking sheet. Place one piece of cheddar on each pattie. Place all buns on baking sheet cut side up. Place jalapeno jack slices on bottom bun. Turn broiler on high and place baking sheet under broiler. Cook for about 5 minutes until buns are toasty and cheese is melted. Remove from under broiler. Build burgers by placing pattie on bottom bun then onion, tomato, then avocado. Put on any other toppings you prefer. Put on top bun. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef 80/20, divided into 4 patties
salt, pepper and granulated garlic
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices jalapeno jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, I prefer the harder ones but you can use whatever you like
1 small red onion sliced thin
1 avocado, divided into 8 sections
1 tomato, sliced into 8 pieces
other optional toppings mustard, ketchup, mayo
Make It:
Season hamburger patties with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Heat an iron skillet over medium high heat. Take cheese slices out of the fridge and set out, they melt better if they are at room temperature. Place hamburger patties in skillet and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook 4 minutes on the other side. Remove to a baking sheet. Place one piece of cheddar on each pattie. Place all buns on baking sheet cut side up. Place jalapeno jack slices on bottom bun. Turn broiler on high and place baking sheet under broiler. Cook for about 5 minutes until buns are toasty and cheese is melted. Remove from under broiler. Build burgers by placing pattie on bottom bun then onion, tomato, then avocado. Put on any other toppings you prefer. Put on top bun. Enjoy!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Menu for June 7th - June 13th
My husband went away on business again, so i'm late with the menu posting. My wanting to cook lately just has not been there, but I know it will come back. It is finally sumer and it is warm and we can swim. The fruit is so good right now, Kili and I eat blueberries, cherries and strawberries everyday. The menu this week is simple, quick dinners with 3 new recipes.
Monday- Shake and Bake Chicken Fingers, Shells and Cheese, broccoli
Tuesday- Pizza
Wednesday- Skillet Penne, green salad
Thursday- Pork and Beans(crock pot), bread, green beans
Friday- BBQ Joe's, Deluxe Tater Tots, carrot sticks
Saturday- Spring Chicken, Rice Pilaf
Sunday- Tri-Tip, Twice Baked Potatoes, sauteed chard
Dessert of the Week: Blueberry Sweet Cakes
Monday- Shake and Bake Chicken Fingers, Shells and Cheese, broccoli
Tuesday- Pizza
Wednesday- Skillet Penne, green salad
Thursday- Pork and Beans(crock pot), bread, green beans
Friday- BBQ Joe's, Deluxe Tater Tots, carrot sticks
Saturday- Spring Chicken, Rice Pilaf
Sunday- Tri-Tip, Twice Baked Potatoes, sauteed chard
Dessert of the Week: Blueberry Sweet Cakes
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Yummy May Fruit Salad
I bought all the fruit for this at the farmers market. All local all in season and all so yummy. So I named this yummy fruit salad.
Ingredients:
1 bag cherries, halved and pitted
1 container strawberries, quartered
1 container blueberries
1 container blackberries
3 peaches, cut into bite size pieces
1 apple, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons champagne
a little lime zest
3 tablespoons honey, add more if you need to
Make It:
In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, ginger, champagne, lime zest and honey. Add all fruit to the bowl and toss to coat. Thats it, it is very simple and so good. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 bag cherries, halved and pitted
1 container strawberries, quartered
1 container blueberries
1 container blackberries
3 peaches, cut into bite size pieces
1 apple, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons champagne
a little lime zest
3 tablespoons honey, add more if you need to
Make It:
In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, ginger, champagne, lime zest and honey. Add all fruit to the bowl and toss to coat. Thats it, it is very simple and so good. Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Menu for May 31st - June 6th
Well last week ended up being all messed up. My hubby went out of town on business for the whole week and the kids left on thursday, so I did not follow the menu I had created. Then the holiday came and I totally forgot to post a menu for this week, plus my energy level is low. Still oh so yummy fruit in season right now, I have a fruit salad recipe I will be posting. It is officially the last week of school yay!
Monday- Pit Beef Sandwiches, salad
Tuesday- Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Verdes Sauce, carrot sticks, sliced tomato
Wednesday- Spicy Spaghetti, broccoli, garlic bread
Thursday- California Cheeseburgers, fries, blueberries
Friday- Steak tacos, refried beans, green salad
Saturday- Jambalaya, butter carrots
Sunday- Chicken and Biscuits, fresh berry toss
Dessert of the week: Dark Chocolate Brownie Sundaes
Monday- Pit Beef Sandwiches, salad
Tuesday- Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Verdes Sauce, carrot sticks, sliced tomato
Wednesday- Spicy Spaghetti, broccoli, garlic bread
Thursday- California Cheeseburgers, fries, blueberries
Friday- Steak tacos, refried beans, green salad
Saturday- Jambalaya, butter carrots
Sunday- Chicken and Biscuits, fresh berry toss
Dessert of the week: Dark Chocolate Brownie Sundaes
Monday, May 24, 2010
Menu for May 24th - May 30th
We have a mellow week this week. Just school and work, then a 3 day weekend. I'm hoping for nice weather. We got blackberries for the first time this season, sweet and yummy. Also enjoying nectarines, blueberries and strawberries. The menu this week is filled with quick and simple. With school heading to the end, i'm starting to get more relaxed.
Monday- Spaghetti with a veggie sauce, berry salad
Tuesday- Chicken Tacos, Red Rice
Wednesday- Ravioli Skillet, brocoli
Thursday- Pork and Beans(crock pot), green salad
Friday- California Cheeseburger, fries, carrot sticks
Saturday- Eat out
Sunday- BBQ with friends
Dessert of the Week: Fresh berry pizza cookies
Monday- Spaghetti with a veggie sauce, berry salad
Tuesday- Chicken Tacos, Red Rice
Wednesday- Ravioli Skillet, brocoli
Thursday- Pork and Beans(crock pot), green salad
Friday- California Cheeseburger, fries, carrot sticks
Saturday- Eat out
Sunday- BBQ with friends
Dessert of the Week: Fresh berry pizza cookies
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thai Stir Fry
So the idea for this one came out of my clean eating magazine. I have often considering making a peanut sauce but never did because i thought it would taste strange. Since i'm willing to try almost anything once and want the kids to also, I decided to give it a try. It was very tasty, very different from my usual soy based stir fry sauces but still very good. As with any stir fry feel free to use whatever protein and vegetable combination you and your family prefer. I have to admit that the children don't care for shrimp yet, but I will keep trying.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon thai chili paste(depends on how hot you like it)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons peanut butter
juice of 2 limes
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups broccoli, boiled for a minute so they are a little soft
2 cups snow peas
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
10 raw shrimp, tails removed, and cut into small pieces
1 pork loin chop, cut into bite size pieces
Make It:
In a bowl whisk together the coconut milk, chili paste, red pepper flakes, peanut butter, lime juice, garlic, ginger and tomato paste. Set aside. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add pork to pan, stir for 2 minutes until browned. Add shrimp, stir fry for 2 minutes until shrimp just start to change color. Add broccoli, snow peas and red pepper stir fry for 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium and pour in sauce, stir and let cook for about 3 minutes, until sauce thickens a little. Serve over rice. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon thai chili paste(depends on how hot you like it)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons peanut butter
juice of 2 limes
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups broccoli, boiled for a minute so they are a little soft
2 cups snow peas
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
10 raw shrimp, tails removed, and cut into small pieces
1 pork loin chop, cut into bite size pieces
Make It:
In a bowl whisk together the coconut milk, chili paste, red pepper flakes, peanut butter, lime juice, garlic, ginger and tomato paste. Set aside. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add pork to pan, stir for 2 minutes until browned. Add shrimp, stir fry for 2 minutes until shrimp just start to change color. Add broccoli, snow peas and red pepper stir fry for 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium and pour in sauce, stir and let cook for about 3 minutes, until sauce thickens a little. Serve over rice. Enjoy!
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