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Easy Grilled Pizza

May 16, 2013 by KateS

Grilled pizza is one of my favorite summer meals. It’s easy, involves almost no planning and it’s super quick. The first time I tried this I was thinking, there’s no way this is going to work! But it works and it works really well.

The ingredients for grilled pizza are the same as you’d use for a traditional pizza:

I like to prep everything inside and lay it out on a cutting board to take outside. This seems to keep things contained a little better, and it’s easier than carrying a million things back and forth to the kitchen. It’s also a great idea to have everything prepped before you start – these cook quickly!

In a nutshell, you plop your dough onto the preheated grill. When the bottom is firm and has grill lines (after about a minute on the grill), you flip it over. [Read more...]

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Beef Shwarma in the Slow Cooker

May 14, 2013 by Tiffany

We loved this meal! First, because it just tastes great. It’s a bit of a change from the normal fare. Tender beef cooked with mid-East flavors, stuffed in pocket bread. I served it with cucumber-yogurt sauce instead of the more traditional tahini sauce. Either way is delicious.

I also love that it cooks in the crockpot. And leftovers can easily be reheated for lunch or for those nights when we are eating in shifts due to work and soccer practices.

I adapted the recipe from Chicken Shwarma. Both are tasty, but I think I have a slight preference for this beef version.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it: [Read more...]

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General Tso’s Chicken and Broccoli

May 9, 2013 by KateS

In college, the dining hall had a made-to-order station featuring a different dish ever night. General Tso’s nights were one of my favorites – you could pick your protein, vegetables and type of rice for a customizable dinner. I always got chicken and broccoli with brown rice. When I moved off campus, it was one of the few things I missed about the dining hall.

I quickly learned to recreate it at home and it’s been one of our go-to dinners on busy nights since – it’s on the table in about twenty minutes. It’s also a really flexible recipe. Broccoli not your thing? You can sub in snap peas, green beans or another vegetable. Small meatballs or pork can be subbed for the chicken.

If you’re going for the classic, though, here’s what you’ll need. [Read more...]

Filed under: Chicken, Main Dish Tagged with Asian, Chicken, general tso's, popcorn chicken3 Comments

Tangy Sweet Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker – 2 Ingredients Plus the Pork

May 7, 2013 by Tiffany

I love assembly only recipes for the slow cooker, don’t you? Less than 5 minutes of prep and dinner is well on it’s way to being ready.

You may recognize the two ingredients that are paired up in this recipe from the popular meatball appetizers that get served at parties. I decided to try it over pork chops instead of meatballs. Really, I think you could use any type of meat for this. Use what you find in your freezer or what’s on sale.

I served this with Easy Smashed Sweet Potatoes and steamed broccoli. It tasted like I’d spent a long time cooking, but in total it probably only added up to about 15 minutes of hands on work. And that was spread out over the day. Perfect for a busy family!

Here’s what you’ll need for the pork chops: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, pork Tagged with chili sauce, cranberry sauce, Crockpot, pork chops, slow cooker3 Comments

Lemon Chicken Baked on a Bed of Sauerkraut – A Slow Cooker Recipe

April 30, 2013 by Tiffany

Please don’t let the sauerkraut deter you from trying this recipe. It is so good!

The chicken turns out moist and flavorful. And the sauerkraut is quite as kraut-y or sour as it can be in other dishes.

I used chicken thighs with bones. Bone-in chicken isn’t as convenient as boneless, but it pays off with much better flavor.

This recipe is adapted from an old cookbook I have called Country Gourmet. In that version, the chicken bakes in an oven. I like using the slow cooker though, so I can do all the prep early in the day and have it ready to eat later.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this: [Read more...]

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Teriyaki Pork Chops with Red Pepper and Pineapple in the Slow Cooker

April 24, 2013 by Tiffany

I love any recipe that only takes a couple of minutes to put in the crockpot. This one is a bit of a different take on boneless pork chops.

It makes use of store-bought teriyaki glaze/sauce. The peppers and pineapple get added at the end of the cooking time, while the rice is cooking. That helps keep them from overcooking.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

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Grilled vs Pan Fried New York Strip Steak

April 16, 2013 by Tiffany

I have never considered myself very good at making steak. But I’ve learned a few tips recently that I want to pass along to you.

When I was asked to participate in the Walmart Steak Grill-off, I knew exactly what I wanted to try. I’ve always wondered which is better – pan fried steak or grilled. I suspected that the grill would win out. Keep reading to see what our verdict was. You might be surprised.

But first, here are a few tips on steak making that I’ve learned.

First, buy a good quality steak with lots of marbling. You can see the marbling in the photo of the steak below.

Jim picked out the steaks and he chose New York Strip Steaks at Walmart. [Read more...]

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Spaghetti with Kale and Lemon

April 11, 2013 by KimM

I used to be strictly a red sauce and spaghetti noodle kinda girl. However, I would like to think my taste buds have matured over the years. (Maybe matured is not the right word, since I still prefer to hide my veggies in other foods so I don’t really taste them.) However, this dish helped me realize that kale really can taste good! Granted it gets a little help from olive oil, garlic, lemon and my favorite, cheese, but this was really good! It even made me give kale chips another try. I still say they taste like broccoli potato chips, but with some ranch, I’ve even learned to ~~enjoy~~ eat those too. If you are really a lover of greens, you could try this with collards, like they did in the December 2012 edition of Whole Living magazine, but…I’ll stick with kale!

Spaghetti with Kale and Lemon

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (depends on the level of heat you prefer)
1/2-1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted (or nut/seed of choice, sesame would be good)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
12 oz spaghetti noodles
1/4-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (Asiago or Romano)

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook garlic and pepper flakes until fragrant, stirring frequently, approx. 30-45 seconds.
Add kale, and stir until slightly wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, lemon zest and juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in well-salted water according to package directions.
Once done, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
Add pasta to skillet, tossing to coat.
Add reserved water as needed to reach desired consistency
Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

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My kids wouldn’t eat this since it contained a green vegetable other than lettuce or cucumbers, but I thought this was delicious! Light, yet filling, and healthy. The red pepper gives it a nice little kick too, but the amounts can be adjusted to suit your taste buds. It comes together quickly, and my kids just eat plain noodles with Parmesan (they don’t care for sauce) while I enjoy my greens like a big girl!

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Filed under: Main Dish, Pasta, Uncategorized, Vegetable, vegetarian Tagged with kale, lemon, Pasta3 Comments

Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Pulled Pork

April 5, 2013 by KateS

Slow cooker pulled pork is one of our staple dinners. It’s just so easy to throw it in the slow cooker before work in the morning. I regularly try to mix up the meal with slight variations to keep it from getting boring.

For this dish, I grabbed a jar of peach salsa from the international aisle of the grocery store to mix in. The sweetness of the peaches pair nicely against the tartness of the barbecue sauce. And, you only need three ingredients! You can’t beat that.

Serve this on buns with an easy side dish and you’re all set for dinner. Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, pork Tagged with Crockpot, pork, slow cooker4 Comments

Ranch Meatballs and Pasta – 15 Minute Meal

April 4, 2013 by Tiffany

We love Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. So when they asked if I’d like to create a new recipe using it, I jumped at the chance.

This time, I decided to give pasta and meatballs a little Western twist with tomatoes and green chilis and a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix.

This can be made in the time it takes to boil the pasta. That makes it a 15 minutes meal and you know I love those!

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]