Spicy Zucchini and Pasta
This is a quick and easy dinner that my husband and I scarfed down with pure glee. My kids wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole; my son takes his pasta with a traditional red sauce. And my daughter, well, let's not go there. This recipe was created only to bring two distinctly different pastas together. I'm talking about traditional semolina pasta and whole wheat pasta. If you haven't tried... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Roast, Sunday Lunch
This is a really easy, simple dinner recipe, we ate for Sunday lunch. It was a cold Sunday morning and we slept in. We decided to do what we always do on Sunday mornings; lounge around drinking lattes, reading our favorite blogs. The kids were already glued to the SpongeBob marathon. There was a nice roast in the frig, I got on sale, waiting to go in the slow cooker. But I realized,... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Barbecue Sandwiches
We had roast for Sunday lunch, yesterday. It was goood! I'll write about it tomorrow. Today, I simmered up my own barbecue sauce and chopped up the leftover roast to make tangy and sweet sandwiches for dinner tonight. I had to make a sandwich, so I could show you how yummy they look. (mouth full...I gan't wait fer thinner!) HERE'S WHAT I DID 3 cups of chopped roast, approx. 3/4 cup ketchup or... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Steak and Salad Dinner
This is a beautiful and delicious meal made on the fly. Let me tell you, I had no plans to put this together. I was at the grocery store and happened to see they had boneless sirloin steaks on sale. I picked up one small steak (.88 pounds for $4.83) to feed two adults and two small child. My kids didn't touch the salad or the guacamole. They enjoyed a side of black beans with a dollop of sour... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Holy Guacamole!
Oh yea, it's as good as it looks and zesty too! I found this delicious version of guacamole in one of my favorite children's books, Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds. Of course, I did alter it a bit to suit my fancy and it turned out beautifully and all the chicken's said, "Ole!" HERE'S ALL I DID 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped cilantro the juice... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
Have you ever tried Nature Valley Pecan Crunch granola bars with peanut butter spread on top? They're perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. My kiddos prefer eating granola bars this way and they have good time spreading on the peanut butter. Tastes even better with a glass of orange juice or milk. Now, THAT'S a Simple Daily Recipe! Read More →
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Bagels, Bananas & Honey
I love blogging about food. After slaving to get the right picture to make your mouth water, I get to eat the subject. I discovered this week the delightful combination of cinnamon raisin bagels, cream cheese and honey. Not too much honey, just a light drizzle. I use the banana slices to sop the honey left on the plate. The potassium boost is just extra points. This is a great breakfast! It's habit... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Grape Tomato Feta Salad
This grape tomato and feta salad is light, zesty and perfect next to roasted chicken. Heck, it's perfect right out of the container with a few crackers on the side. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 tablespoons finely chopped purple onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Chicken Salad
Oh yea? Well, pack THIS in your lunch box! I've just finished roasting up a batch of chicken breasts for the week ahead. I had a little red bell pepper and salad greens leftover from the Chicken Rollups dinner, so I put them together for lunch. I roasted the chicken breast my usual way, except I changed the salt and pepper. Doesn't that sound odd? "I changed... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken Rollups
Just to keep you in the know, Simple Daily Recipes is spreading like a wildfire and growing intensely every day. I have hired my first Intern to help me keep up, Anna L. You will see her name pop up at the end of emails and later show up in contributing posts. She and I cooked together for the first time and this recipe was the result. This recipe was inspired from another recipe found on the... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...World Nutella Day
I heard of Nutella for the first time, about a year ago. I had watched some program about International Chefs cooking in fancy restaurants, but still having to offer condiments that are below Foodie par. There was an Italian chef in California who offered Nutella on toasted baguette slices. He said, "Nutella to Italy is what Peanut Butter is to America." I was intrigued.... More...
By Jill | 13 comments | Full Recipe...Mini-Cupcakes Recipe
Yesterday, I shared a great way to pipe cake batter into a mini-muffin pan. Today is about the traditional yellow cake recipe and creamy frosting I used to make these Kid Friendly Delights. FOR THE YELLOW CAKE 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup milk 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 3 eggs Preheat oven to... More...
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