Category Archives: green onions

Salmon Pesto Pasta Salad

Posted on June 28, 2019 by erin

Date: June 25, 2019 Recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/smoked_salmon_pasta_salad/ Modifications: Added pesto to the sauce – probably around 1/2 cup. Used baked salmon instead of smoked. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 5-6 adults – we had this for one dinner as a … Continue reading →

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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on January 21, 2019 by erin

Date: January 21, 2019 Recipe: Marginally based on this recipe, but here’s what I did: Ingredients: 3 cups prepared rice (I used basmati) 2 bell peppers, chopped 1-2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed … Continue reading →

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African Peanut Soup

Posted on February 22, 2016 by ben

Date: February 21st Recipe: http://relishingit.com/2011/10/20/african-peanut-soup/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: Two dinners and a couple lunches Modifications: I used kale instead of spinach because I had some I needed to use up. The recipe calls for 2 cups of crushed tomatoes, I just used … Continue reading →

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Thai Peanut Salad

Posted on February 8, 2016 by erin

Date: February 8th Recipe: https://onceamonthmeals.com/recipes/gluten-free-dairy-free-thai-peanut-salad/ Time to table: 30 minutes (?) Maybe less. I got interrupted a few times. Servings: 5 adult servings Modifications: I shredded my own cabbage and used probably more than it called for, also added 2 grated carrots. I … Continue reading →

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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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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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Chicken Taco Salad

Posted on May 5, 2014 by erin

Date: May 5th, 2014 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/07/chicken-taco-salad/ Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 4 salads Modifications: Lots – I knew the kids wouldn’t eat plain avocado and tomatoes, so I made guacamole instead (just avocado, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro). We used chicken thighs. Just sauteed … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli-Rice Casserole

Posted on January 4, 2014 by erin

Date: December 30th, 2013 (last meal cooked in 2013!) Recipe: http://iowagirleats.com/2013/10/02/skinny-cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-rice-casserole/ Modifications:  I didn’t modify TOO much, but used regular sour cream and 2% milk, thus negating the “skinny” in the original recipe title. I also made it way earlier in … 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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