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Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole

Posted on December 2, 2014 by ben

Date: November 17th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/11/03/salsa-verde-chicken-and-rice-casserole/ Time to table: 1 hour Servings: Dinner + lunch leftovers Modifications: I used two cups of dry rice, the recipe didn’t specify if you should start with two cups, or end up with two cups, but I had way … Continue reading →

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Thai Peanut Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Posted on September 22, 2014 by ben

Date: September 9th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2014/01/06/thai-peanut-chicken-quinoa-bowls/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: One dinner and an adult lunch Modifications: Substituted peas for the edamame because it was easier and used cashews instead of peanuts because we already had some. Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: … Continue reading →

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Tortellini with kale pesto and peas

Posted on August 10, 2014 by ben

Date: August 6th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2014/06/09/tortellini-with-kale-pesto-and-peas/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: Two dinners worth Modifications: I used more kale and more peas than it called for, I just used an entire bunch of kale because I didn’t want any leftover. Ben: Like Erin: Like … Continue reading →

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jalapeño cheddar chicken burgers with guacamole

Posted on August 9, 2014 by ben

Date: August 5th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/07/10/jalapeno-cheddar-chicken-burgers-with-guacamole/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: Four burgers Modifications: Nothing, actually, I followed the recipe rather closely for once. Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like, eventually Luke: Dislike Notes: Once Annie actually tried these, she liked them, but both kids were … Continue reading →

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Corn Chowder

Posted on July 28, 2014 by ben

Date: July 14th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/corn_chowder/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: Dinner for four, with some lunch leftovers Modifications: I used more bacon and I didn’t take it out as the recipe indicates. I cooked the bacon first, and then used the bacon … Continue reading →

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Pork Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Posted on June 23, 2014 by ben

Date: June 19th, 2014 Recipe: http://addapinch.com/cooking/2013/08/20/pulled-pork-stuffed-poblano-peppers-recipe/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: three stuffed poblano peppers, halved Modifications: I wanted the stuffing to be a little creamier, so I mashed up a can of cannellini beans and then added the remaining ingredients. After mixing … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Egg Muffins

Posted on June 22, 2014 by ben

Date: June 18th, 2014 Recipe: http://adventurepaleo.blogspot.com/2013/08/whole-30-day-2.html Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 7 muffins Modifications: I only used one bell pepper, and added onions, spinach, and cheese to ours. Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: I smoked two pork shoulders when my … Continue reading →

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Barbecued Chicken

Posted on June 10, 2014 by ben

Date: June 8th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/08/07/barbecued-chicken/ Time to table: 90 minutes Servings: two adults, two toddlers + left over chicken Modifications: I used a package of thighs and a package of  drum sticks, since they didn’t have a whole cut up chicken. Both … Continue reading →

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Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas

Posted on June 9, 2014 by ben

Date: June 2nd, 2014 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/10/beef-with-snow-peas/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: two adults, two toddlers + 1 lunch Modifications: Left out the red pepper, cause yeah. I had a large enough skillet and we cut the recipe back a bit, so I cooked … Continue reading →

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Key West Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice

Posted on June 2, 2014 by ben

Date: May 27th, 2014 Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2012/06/25/key-west-grilled-chicken-with-cilantro-lime-cauliflower-rice/ Time to table: 60 minutes Servings: two adults, two toddlers Modifications: None, actually Ben: Love Erin: Like Annie: Like Luke: Like Notes: A little time consuming for a weeknight meal, but I made the mango salsa a little earlier, … Continue reading →

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