Category Archives: spinach

Greek Veggie Wrap

Date: 7/4/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2012/06/06/lets-do-lunch-greek-veggie-wraps/ Modifications: I used store bought hummus, and balsamic vinaigrette instead of making my own. Time to table: 10 minutes prep the night before, 5 minutes to prep the wrap that day. Servings: I just made one wrap, but with the … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Foil Packet Tacos

Date: 5/8/2012 Recipe: http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/sweet-potato-foil-packet-tacos/ Modifications: I used ground turkey, black beans, and did not peel the sweet potatoes. I didn’t have tomato sauce, so I just used some crushed tomatoes instead. We use this taco seasoning recipe. Time to table: 30 … Continue reading

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Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Date: 4/26/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2009/02/27/sausage-and-spinach-stuffed-shells/ Modifications: I got diced tomatoes for the “chopped tomatoes” called for in the recipe – I’m not sure if there is a different thing actually called chopped tomatoes, but if there is, I couldn’t find it. I … Continue reading

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Chicken chili verde

Date: 2/6/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/10/04/crock-pot-chicken-chili-verde/ Modifications: We basically turned this into a chili and didn’t serve it over rice. We added chopped spinach and white beans at the end. For the chicken we used a 1.6 lb package of boneless, skinless thighs. … Continue reading

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Smokey Mac and Cheese with Squash and Spinach

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

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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Tortellini Salad

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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Sour cream cod and cheesy spinach rice

Date: 12/11/2011 Fish recipe: http://lizscookingblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/sour-cream-halibut.html Rice recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2011/10/07/creamy-cheesy-garlicky-rice-with-spinach/ Time to table: 60 minutes Modifications: We used cod instead of halibut from the recipe because the halibut was over twice the price of cod and we just don’t care that much. Servings: 2 … Continue reading

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Stuffed shells

Date: 12/12/2011 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2009/11/02/baked-shells/ Modifications: We added a large handful of spinach, chopped up, to the shell filling. Time to table: 90 minutes Servings: 8 adult servings Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: The prep time is about an hour … Continue reading

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Crockpot lasagna

Date: 12/1/2011 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/09/14/crock-pot-veggie-lasagna/ Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 4 hours cook time Modifications: We used a head of cauliflower and a handful of spinach for our veggies. Servings: 6 adult meals Ben: Like Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: I … Continue reading

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