Author Archives: erin

Chicken Spaghetti

Posted on March 28, 2012 by erin

Date: 3/26/2012 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/chicken_spaghet/ Modifications: We used an entire chopped red pepper and a whole onion too. This was split into 2 portions, each in a 8×8 pan. Time to table: 1 hour prep (including cooking chicken and shredding it), 30+ … Continue reading →

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Cornmeal Chive Waffles with salsa and fried eggs

Posted on March 26, 2012 by erin

Date: 3/25/2012 Recipe: I followed the waffle recipe from here: http://www.eating-for-england.com/savoury-cheddar-chive-waffles/ and got the meal idea from here: http://annies-eats.com/2012/02/29/cornmeal-chive-waffles-with-salsa-and-eggs/ Modifications: No modifications – I went with Eating for England’s waffle recipe because it included cheese, and why wouldn’t I want that?! I forgot … Continue reading →

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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on March 23, 2012 by erin

Date: 3/20/2012 Recipe: 1/2 lb of ground turkey 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes 1 14 oz can of black beans 1 14oz can of kidney beans 1 14oz can of pinto beans 1 diced sweet potato 1/2 packets of taco … Continue reading →

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Smokey Mac and Cheese with Squash and Spinach

Posted on February 8, 2012 by erin

Date: 2/6/2012 Recipe: http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/01/smoky-mac-and-cheese-with-squash-and-spinach/ Modifications: I ended up having a ton of gouda, so did not add any additional cheddar. This probably just made it even better, and certainly helped the “smokiness”. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 4 adults … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Pie

Posted on February 6, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/26/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2010/08/31/spaghetti-pie/ Modifications: We used ground beef, and added chopped spinach to the sauce mixture. I also baked this in a cake pan instead of a pie pan and it was FULL. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 30 … Continue reading →

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Tortilla and Black Bean Pie

Posted on January 18, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/17/2012 Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/336692/tortilla-and-black-bean-pie (I also made this before WAY back in the day right after I’d started my blog) Modifications: Used whole wheat tortillas – and the ones we got (Mission 100% whole wheat “soft taco”) were EXACTLY the perfect size … Continue reading →

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Chicken wild rice soup and honey yeast rolls

Posted on January 17, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/15/2012 Recipe: Soup: Ingredients: Approximately 7 cups water, 2 tablespoons of “better than bouillion” vegetable broth mix 2 cups finely chopped celery (when we have extra celery, we chop and blanch and freeze in 2 cup portions to have on … Continue reading →

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Classic Pizza

Posted on January 15, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/13/2012 Recipe: Pizza sauce:  http://lizscookingblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/prosciutto-and-arugula-pizza.html Pizza dough: http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/29/perfect-homemade-pizza-crust-tips-and-tricks/ Toppings: sauteed onions, green peppers (I sauteed them because I prefer them that way and it’s easier for Annie to eat but some prefer them raw and crunchier), mozzarella cheese and pepperoni … Continue reading →

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Tortellini Salad

Posted on December 29, 2011 by erin

Date: 12/25/2011 Recipe: http://www.newmansown.com/recipes/balsamic-chicken-spinach-and-tomato-pasta-salad/ Time to table: 30 minutes Modifications: Since this was a side dish, we left out the chicken. We also doubled this. I didn’t use Newman’s Own dressing, just some generic balsamic. Servings: I think there were around … … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Posted on December 10, 2011 by erin

Date: 12/6/2011 Recipe: http://www.forkknifeandspoon.com/blog/2009/12/12/emulsifying-worlds.html Time to table: 45 minutes prep, 30 minutes bake time Modifications: I steamed the broccoli just using a steamer basket and then chopped it even more because I like tiny pieces of broccoli and it appears Annie … Continue reading →

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