Author Archives: erin

Chicken and Rice

Posted on June 17, 2013 by erin

Date: June 17, 2013 Recipe: http://www.dinneralovestory.com/chicken-and-rice-for-beginners/ Modifications:  Added a red pepper since we had some, and used one large onion. We did also have asparagus (as you can plainly see) but broiled it instead of mixing in as suggested in her … 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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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Broccoli and Feta

Posted on May 6, 2013 by erin

Date: May 6, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/03/20/lets-do-lunch-quinoa-salad-with-roasted-tomatoes-broccoli-and-feta/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 35 minutes (most is inactive roasting time) Servings: I hope to get 3-4 lunches out of this. Erin: Like Notes: I made this last night to bring for lunches this … 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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Tortellini and Garden Vegetable Bake

Posted on March 28, 2013 by erin

Date: March 20th, 2013 Recipe: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/poultry/tortellini-and-garden-vegetable-bake/ Modifications: We don’t like mushrooms, so I omitted those. I added more carrots, and used frozen peas instead of snap peas. We bought chicken, but on that night I didn’t feel like going through that … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Posted on March 18, 2013 by erin

  Date: March 11, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/03/07/broccoli-pesto-pasta/ Modifications: None, but I did use the greek yogurt instead of cream and that worked well. Time to table: 20 minutes prep Servings: 4 adults Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie & Luke: Like Notes: … Continue reading →

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Stromboli

Posted on February 5, 2013 by erin

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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Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Poblano Sauce

Posted on January 1, 2013 by erin

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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Squash and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on December 26, 2012 by erin

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

Posted on December 2, 2012 by erin

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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