Simple Crawfish Etouffe
This recipe came straight from an experienced Cajun home cook. Simple to pull together and absolutely down home delicious! It was everything I expected to taste. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 large yellow onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 can tomatoes with green chilies 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning 1... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Red Bean Tortilla Soup
Eating Chicken Tortilla Soup with red beans and without the chicken was just as filling & delicious. It's more likely I'll make this bean version more often. This recipe is pretty much the same as the Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe. Only this recipe calls for a couple of cups of cooked red beans. Whether you cook the beans yourself or open up the can, it's totally up to you. I can't... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Brazilian Black Beans
Photo by Gina Homolka My father lived in Brazil for many years and I have some distant family there as well, so I grew up eating some great Brazilian dishes. Like all Latin countries, beans are a staple in every home. Each country has a unique way to prepare them, and in my opinion, are all delicious. Black beans are high in fiber, protein and rich in antioxidants. I always use my pressure cooker when... More...
By ginahomolka | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Dijon Lamb Shoulder Chops
Photo by Gina Homolka A simple way to prepare lamb, perfect for a weeknight meal. You can easily double this recipe. Great on the grill too! HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Prep Time: 2 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Servings: 2 2 Lamb Shoulder Chops 2 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt In a medium bowl whisk mustard, Worcestershire... More...
By ginahomolka | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Garlic Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
This recipe comes from a good friend, Susana R. Susana and I went to the same high school and her sister, Carmen, and I were running buddies. We found each other on Facebook; I love Facebook. One thing led to another and well, we're swappin' recipes now. Grilled Garlic Crusted Chilean Sea Bass by Susana R. Chilean Sea Bass is an oily fish, so the taste is very flaky and and buttery. This dish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Photo by Gina Homolka Zucchini and tomatoes tossed in olive oil and garlic over angel hair pasta with freshly grated cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano. This is wonderful & quick weeknight meal that's simple and healthy. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED Servings: 4 servings • Cook Time: 10 minutes 2 medium zucchinis, julienned 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 shallots, diced 3 tomatoes, diced 4 tsp olive oil salt... More...
By ginahomolka | 8 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Turkey Picadillo
Photo by Gina Homolka A delicious, lighter version of the traditional dish, typically made with ground beef. Picadillo is a latin dish usually served with rice and plantains or used as a filling for empanadas or tacos. HERE'S HOW EASY IT IS Servings: 6 servings • Cook Time: 35 minutes 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey 4 oz (1/2 can) tomato sauce kosher salt fresh ground pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 2 bay... More...
By ginahomolka | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Fettucini with Sundried Tomato Turkey
This is our new family favorite recipe! Creamier than the Creamy Fettucini with Ham that I made last week. The flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes coming from the turkey makes it VERY HARD to stop eating. Maybe I shouldn't post this recipe? With all the hub-bub of watching our waistlines and all, if you make this creamy carb creation, you're thoughts of dieting for the new year are OVER! Bwa Ha Ha... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Bean Soup with Salsa Verde
Photo by FranticHomecook.com Warn the kids and ask hubby to sleep in the spare room tonight. This simple, yet spicy soup is loaded with musical beans and takes no time at all to bring together. Serve it up with fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese & handful of tortilla chips and you're ready to chow down! If you have loved ones with sensitive taste buds, substitute the poblano pepper... More...
By frantichomecook | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple and Creamy Fettuccini with Ham
This is another EXTREMELY simple pasta meal that everyone can enjoy. The cream sauce comes together so quickly, you'll find yourself watching the pasta cook. The cream sauce is mild with a cooked onion flavor, my kids ATE IT UP! The original recipe comes from my favorite Italian cookbook. However, it called for a lot of butter and cooking fat from the ham, then it called for heavy cream. I couldn't... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Baked Spinach and Rice
This delicious recipe works as a side dish or as a main meal. The creamy spinach and rice tastes so good with the crumbly cracker crust. It's really hard to stop eating, even after you're full. HERE'S HOW TO PUT IT TOGETHER 1/2 cup parboiled rice 1 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 garlic clove, minced Place rice, broth and garlic in small pan, bring to a boil. REDUCE HEAT to low and simmer for 20 minutes,... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...REAL Chicken Chili For A Crowd
A friend and I were discussing how to recreate my chicken chili recipe to serve a crowd and still keep the same flavors. She said sometimes when preparing large batches of food, say for cook off competitions, the ingredients don't measure out the same nor do you get the same flavor as the small batch recipe produces. So I felt up to the challenge of remaking my original REAL Chicken Chili to serve... More...
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