Author Archives: erin

Orange Beef and Broccoli

Posted on May 5, 2014 by erin

Date: May 1, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/04/21/lighter-orange-beef-and-broccoli/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: Probably 4 adults Modifications: None intentional, BUT Ben for SOME REASON did not get the orange so there was no orange zest in the sauce so it wasn’t very “orangey” – I was … Continue reading →

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Brie and Blackberry Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Posted on May 5, 2014 by erin

Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2014/03/17/brie-blackberry-grilled-chicken-sandwiches/ Time to table: 30 mintues Servings: However many you want to make 🙂 Modifications: Yeah didn’t really follow the directions here 🙂 Used pretzel buns from whole foods (were too tough, but delicious), didn’t butterfly the chicken. The brie we got was … Continue reading →

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Salmon Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Posted on April 12, 2014 by erin

Date: April 9th 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2014/03/24/salmon-salad-with-honey-mustard-vinaigrette/ Time to table: 1 hour (give or take – it’s mostly just chopping and assembling but the eggs have to be made, and salmon cooked) Servings: We just did 2 salads Modifications: We broiled the … Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken and One-Pot Pasta

Posted on March 30, 2014 by erin

Date: March 18th Recipe: Pasta: http://www.apronstringsblog.com/one-pot-wonder-tomato-basil-pasta-recipe/ Chicken: I can’t find the recipe anymore, but I coated it in melted butter, and then put in a mixture of panko and parmesan and baked until done. Pretty easy! Modifications: None really, but I … Continue reading →

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Squash, Sage and Hazelnut Risotto

Posted on January 27, 2014 by erin

Date: 1/18/2014 Recipe: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/butternut-squash–sage-and-hazelnut-risotto.html Modifications: I followed the recipe pretty exactly this time. Time to table: 60 minutes (with all the chopping) Servings: 6 adults Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Dislike (but had a few bites) Luke: Dislike Notes: I’ve made … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli-Rice Casserole

Posted on January 4, 2014 by erin

Date: December 30th, 2013 (last meal cooked in 2013!) Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2013/10/02/skinny-cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-rice-casserole/ Modifications:  I didn’t modify TOO much, but used regular sour cream and 2% milk, thus negating the “skinny” in the original recipe title. I also made it way earlier in … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Posted on November 13, 2013 by erin

Date: November 11th, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/11/05/broccoli-cheddar-soup/ Modifications:  No changes Time to table: 40 minutes or so (including simmering time) Servings: 6 adults Erin: Love Ben: Love Annie: Like Luke: Love (but couldn’t eat this so easily, a little too runny) Notes: … Continue reading →

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Chili in Bread Bowls

Posted on November 10, 2013 by erin

Date: November 10, 2013 Recipe: Bread bowls: http://www.annies-eats.com/2007/10/07/chili-in-bread-bowls/ Chili: http://weelicious.com/2011/02/01/four-bean-chili/ (previously made here) Modifications:  No modifications for the bread bowls, and for the chili we used the same modifications we typically do for that – subbed ground turkey and added a green pepper. … Continue reading →

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Veggie Tortellini Salad with Browned Butter

Posted on July 21, 2013 by erin

Date: July 16, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/06/27/summer-veggie-tortellini-salad-with-browned-butter/ Modifications:  Used frozen corn and peas, and did put them in boiling water just for a bit. Also used the big bag of frozen cheese tortellini from Whole Foods. Time to table: 30 minutes. The … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Tostadas

Posted on July 18, 2013 by erin

Date: July 11, 2013 Recipe: http://www.dinneralovestory.com/tag/quick-shrimp-tostadas/ Modifications:  None, but we did fry the corn tortillas for the tostadas. Time to table: Most prep was the night before, maybe 15 minutes that day. Servings: 4 adults Erin: Dislike Ben: Dislike Notes: This … Continue reading →

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