Category Archives: spinach

Greens Pasta

Date: August 11th, 2014 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/06/04/great-greens-pasta/ Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: We’ll get one dinner and 4 individual lunches out of this Modifications: Stuck to the recipe pretty closely, did not use whole wheat pasta because try as I might, it still … Continue reading

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Brie and Blackberry Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2014/03/17/brie-blackberry-grilled-chicken-sandwiches/ Time to table: 30 mintues Servings: However many you want to make 🙂 Modifications: Yeah didn’t really follow the directions here 🙂 Used pretzel buns from whole foods (were too tough, but delicious), didn’t butterfly the chicken. The brie we got was … Continue reading

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Chicken, Bacon, and Artichoke Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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

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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Shrimp Enchiladas with Roasted Poblano Sauce

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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Quinoa Cakes with Poached Eggs

Date: December 26th, 2012 Quinoa cakes recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/12/05/quinoa-cakes-with-poached-eggs/ Poached eggs recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/how-to-poach-an-egg-smitten-kitchen-style/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: These cakes were totally awesome. I made the first two a little … Continue reading

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“Witches Brew” Cheesy Spinach Soup and Monster Sandwiches

  Date: October 31, 2012 Recipes: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/10/10/open-monster-face-sandwiches/ – Sandwiches http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/10/04/witches-brew-cheesy-spinach-soup/ – Soup Modifications: Pretty much just followed the recipe – I think we used one more potato than the recipe called for in the soup. Time to table: 20 mins prep, 15 minutes … Continue reading

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Date: October 22, 2012 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/10/spinach-artichoke-pasta/ Modifications: I halved the recipe to fit in an 8×8 pan, and then did bake it for a bit because I wanted to. Time to table: 20 mins prep, 20 mins baking time Servings: 6 … Continue reading

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Egg Muffins

Date: September 25, 2012 Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/330179/bacon-egg-and-toast-cups Modifications:  I chopped the bacon up, rather than use whole strips, we also threw in some slightly sauteed spinach to add some veggies. Also, not wanting to waste pieces of bread, I used a half … Continue reading

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Corn Cakes with Tomato Avocado Relish

Date: July 30th, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2011/08/25/corn-cakes-with-tomato-avocado-relish/ Modifications:  Didn’t have white wine vinegar, so used red wine vinegar instead for the relish. Just now realized that I forgot the scallion in the relish. Didn’t notice. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: Hmm, … Continue reading

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