Category Archives: garlic

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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Beef Stew

Posted on December 29, 2013 by ben

Date: December 21st, 2013 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2013/12/16/beef-stew/ Modifications:  I used a few more vegetables and a little less salt than the original recipe called for. Also left out the mushrooms, cause yeah. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 2 hours simmer time … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Bacon, and Artichoke Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ben

Date: November 7th, 2013 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2013/10/28/chicken-bacon-and-artichoke-pasta-with-creamy-garlic-sauce/ Modifications:  We used ziti instead of penne, so effectively no changes. Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: About six adult dinners, we had Liz and Jono over for this meal and there was a solid … Continue reading →

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Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Posted on June 12, 2013 by erin

Date: June 12, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/05/30/coconut-shrimp-cakes-with-mango-pineapple-salsa/ Modifications:  Forgot to get a red onion, so just put in more red pepper (not the same, I know, but whatever). I didn’t put sriracha in the cakes, and I forgot cilantro in the cakes. … Continue reading →

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Skillet Lasagna

Posted on May 1, 2013 by erin

Date: May 1, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/11/28/skillet-lasagna/ Modifications: We only had one can of whole tomatoes by mistake, so I used half a can of crushed tomatoes in addition. I added frozen chopped spinach to the tomato/sausage mix. Didn’t have any basil. … Continue reading →

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Roasted brussel sprout carbonara

Posted on April 14, 2013 by ben

Date: April 2nd, 2013 Recipe: http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/03/roasted-brussels-sprout-carbonara.html Modifications: None Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 2 adults Ben: Love Erin: Like Notes: We had this after the kids went to bed for a stay-at-home date dinner. We’re nothing if not consistent, since … Continue reading →

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Tilapia in foil packets

Posted on April 4, 2013 by ben

Date: March 28th, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/09/07/halibut-with-chipotle-compound-butter-in-foil-packets/ Modifications: Let’s see, we used tilapia instead of halibut because it was way cheaper. I didn’t use the chipotle chilies because Erin is not a spice fan. Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 3 adults … Continue reading →

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Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on March 25, 2013 by ben

Date: March 18th, 2013 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2013/02/01/skillet-shepherds-pie/ Modifications: I used a couple more carrots and celery stalks than it called for because we had extra. I also cooked the ground beef separately because I wanted to drain the fat. Time to table: … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on February 5, 2013 by ben

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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Burrito Soup

Posted on January 10, 2013 by ben

Date: January 1st, 2013 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2008/12/15/crockpot-burrito-soup/ Modifications: We used ground turkey instead of beef, just a personal preference. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, couple hours cook time Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: This soup is … Continue reading →

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