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Korean Bulgogi

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Take Me to the Waldorf Salad

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Roasted Salmon Steaks with Balsamic Broccoli

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Three-color Sausage and Rice Casserole

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Italian Meatball Soup

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Chicken Stuffing Casserole

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Cheesy Taco Pockets


This recipe is almost fool-proof for you “hate-to-cookers”. My family plowed right through this meal so it might be a good idea to double the recipe, especially if you have growing boys.

¾ lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 ½ cups chunky red salsa, mild or medium
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 can Whole Foods Refrigerator Biscuits (they have no hydrogenated fats)
1 cup shredded Mexican-Blend cheese
Cooking Spray

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Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown meat in a large skillet. When browned, add the half of the salsa, and all of the corn, water, cumin and garlic salt. Simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the moisture has evaporated.

Meanwhile, open the biscuit can and work each biscuit into a 6-inch wide circle. Place each circle on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

When the filling is done, place a scoop of the filling in the middle of each circle. You may want to use a slotted spoon to drain the meat. Add a sprinkle of cheese and fold over the circle to enclose the filling. Press the edges to make a closed half-circle.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve with remaining salsa and a side salad for a complete meal.

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Potato Alfredo

I tried this new recipe on my boys (9 and 11) and it got two thumbs up. You can use ham or turkey for the protein. Prep time is under 10 minutes.

1 ½ to 2 lbs. small yellow potatoes, diced with skins left on
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
¾ jar of Alfredo Sauce (I like Bertoli)
1 ½ cups cooked boneless turkey breast, cubed
2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 cups Italian-style shredded cheese (Parmesan/ mozzarella combo)
Pam butter-flavored cooking spray

Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe glass bowl and cover with cling wrap. Microwave for 7-8 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, combine peas, Alfredo, turkey, basil and 1 cup cheese in a large bowl until nicely coated with sauce. Add potatoes when they are done and mix to coat.

Spray a 9 x 11 baking dish with Pam and pour ingredients into pan. Sprinkle with the remainder of the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until nicely browned on the top.

Good sides or starters: A green salad is all you need for this or just serve it as a one-dish wonder.

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Trader Joe’s Sumptuous Indian Feast

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An easy-to-prepare, tasty alternative to an expensive Indian restaurant experience. If you use tofu, it’s a meatless meal, as well.

1 cup basmati rice (white or brown)
½ tablespoon of oil
1 package of firm tofu*, cut into cubes
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 bottle of Trader Joe’s Thai Yellow Curry Sauce
1 package of Trader Joe’s Indian Fare Palak Paneer
1 package of Trader Joe’s Indian Fare Punjab Eggplant
1 package of Trader Joe’s Whole Wheat or Garlic Naan

* Sliced chicken breast may be substituted for tofu

Cook rice according to package directions. Steam cauliflower for 6 minutes.Cook Palak Paneer and Punjab according to package directions. Heat oil; add tofu. Cook for two minutes. Add cauliflower. Stir in Thai Yellow Curry Sauce and simmer for five minutes. Serve with rice and warmed Naan.

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One-dish Herbed Chicken and Potatoes

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This dish is SO easy, you can have the kids prep it for you, and clean up is a one-dish wonder!

3 large chicken breasts, sliced into 1” x 4” pieces
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
10-12 peeled baby carrots, chopped
½ cup water
3 tbsp. plus 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried sage
1 package Herb Ox chicken bouillon
Fresh ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush bottom of a 13 x 9 casserole dish with the 1 tsp. olive oil. Layer potatoes like a gratin, slightly overlapping the slices. Top with the carrot and chicken slices.

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Spicy French Dip Panini

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Last year, I purchased a Panini press. It was a $100 investment, but my family loves the warm, toasty sandwiches on Burger/Panini night. If you don’t have a press, melt these sandwiches in a skillet brushed with olive oil, on the stove.

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
8 slices sourdough bread
8 thinly sliced pieces of Monterey Pepper Jack cheese
8-12 slices of deli roast beef
8 thin slices of tomato
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup boiling water

Place the bouillon cubes in the boiling water. Dissolve the cubes and stir. This will be the dip for your sandwiches. Place in four small “dip” bowls.

Heat your Panini press to at least 350 degrees. Brush the press on both sides with the olive oil. Place four slices of the bread on the lower press. Top with cheese, beef, tomato and cheese again, in that order. Close press and grill for 4-5 minutes or until the bread is nicely browned and the cheese is melted.

If you are grilling on the stove, make sure that you turn the sandwich over at 2 minutes. Enjoy!

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