Category Archives: cheese

Stromboli

Date: February 5, 2013 Recipe: http://www.dinneralovestory.com/stromboli/ Modifications: I wouldn’t call this a recipe, more of an idea, just like regular pizza. I liked this more than homemade pizza for some reason. I didn’t have ricotta, or fresh basil. I used onions, … Continue reading

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Date: January 28th, 2013 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2009/11/16/a-few-of-my-favorite-things/ Modifications: None, actually. Time to table: 15 minutes prep, 6 hours cook time Servings: 5 adults Ben: Like Erin: Love Annie: Like Notes: This was made way easier by the fact that we had shredded … Continue reading

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Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Poblano Sauce

Date: December 28th, 2012 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/12/05/shrimp-enchiladas-with-roasted-poblano-sauce/ Tortillas: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/11/01/diy-flour-tortillas/ Modifications: I only used one adobo pepper in the sauce because I didn’t want it as spicy for the toddlers. Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 7 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like … Continue reading

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Quinoa Cakes with Poached Eggs

Date: December 26th, 2012 Quinoa cakes recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/12/05/quinoa-cakes-with-poached-eggs/ Poached eggs recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/how-to-poach-an-egg-smitten-kitchen-style/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: These cakes were totally awesome. I made the first two a little … Continue reading

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Baked Potato Soup

Date: December 18th, 2012 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2012/10/15/slowcooker-loaded-potato-soup/ Modifications:  I didn’t peel the potatoes, duh. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 4-6 hours in crock pot Servings: Roughly 6 adults Ben: Love Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: This soup was a great weekday … Continue reading

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Squash and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Date: December 16, 2012 Recipe: http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2012/10/09/butternut-squash-bacon-mac-n-cheese/ Modifications:  None Time to table: About an hour prep, 20 minutes baking time Servings: At least 6 adult servings – it fills a 13×9 pan Ben: Love (leftovers just “like”) Erin: Love (and I loved … Continue reading

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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Date: November 20, 2012 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/09/pasta-with-tomato-cream-sauce/ Modifications: I sort of halved the recipe because we didn’t need that much (just used half an onion, one can of tomato sauce, etc) Time to table: 20 minutes Servings: 2 adults, 1 toddler Ben: … Continue reading

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Cream of garlic soup

Date: November 11, 2012 Recipes: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2006/08/a-44-clove-ticket-to-a-happier-place/ Modifications: I knew I wanted a thicker soup, so in addition to the onion, I added: 3 carrots 3 celery stalks 2 small potatoes an extra 2 TB butter We also topped the soup with … Continue reading

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Broccoli Nuggets

Recipe: http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyfingerfood.htm#.UJqx3G_A_5w (scroll down a bit to get to this particular recipe)   1 16-oz  Package frozen broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped 1 cup whole wheat plain breadcrumbs 1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese 3  Large eggs Preheat oven to 375 1. Lightly coat … Continue reading

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“Witches Brew” Cheesy Spinach Soup and Monster Sandwiches

  Date: October 31, 2012 Recipes: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/10/10/open-monster-face-sandwiches/ – Sandwiches http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/10/04/witches-brew-cheesy-spinach-soup/ – Soup Modifications: Pretty much just followed the recipe – I think we used one more potato than the recipe called for in the soup. Time to table: 20 mins prep, 15 minutes … Continue reading

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