Recipes from the Archives on June 6, 2013

It’s hard to find original recipes.  Let’s face it… there’s only so many ingredients in the world and since I get 8 cooking magazines a month and about 30 cooking-related e-mails a day, I’ve seen a lot.  So when I see something different and interesting, I get a little excited.  Allrecipes had a Brandied Shrimp with Pasta.  White wine and brandy?  Hmmm… I’m curious.  Then there was Pillsbury’s Beer-Cheese Mac and Sausage that blends macaroni and cheese with cocktail sausages and popcorn.  Tell me that doesn’t sound delicious.

However, the recipe I kept going back to was from Kraft.  A basic Jalapeno Poppers recipe, but as I looked at the ingredients, it had bacon.  BACON!!!  Oh Kraft, you just get me.

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Food Network

Rachael’s Quick Spaghetti and Meatballs

Video!!!

Total Time: 35 min

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Spinach and Egg Sandwiches

Total Time: 30 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on June 5, 2013

Around this time of year, I start craving sandwiches.  Specifically, BLTs.  I have no idea why.  So color me excited when I saw Food Network’s recipe for BLTs with Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli.  It blends two of my favorite things – BLTs and Buffalo Wings.

As a side note, they also had a recipe for BLT Hot Dogs which upon inspection looked really GROSS.

I was very intrigued by Swedish Doughnuts recipe from Taste of Home.  These cinnamon and sugar sprinkled donuts have Mashed Potatoes in them.  Mashed Potatoes?  I don’t know how I feel about it, but if anyone either makes them or has tried them, let me know.

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Food Network

20-Minute BLTs with Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli

Total Time: 20 min

Prep: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on June 3, 2013

I always look for recipes that are easy to make and can feed a lot of different tastes.  That way, if someone stops by or I have a last minute guest, I have something to feed them.  That’s why my favorite recipe from this bunch is the Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs from Food Network.  Give them the protein and veggies and let them create their own combinations.

I also love Potato Chip Cookies.  Real Simple almost got me with their recipe.

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Food Network

Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs

Total Time: 2 hr 55 min

Prep: 40 min

Inactive: 2 hr

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on June 1, 2013

My poor grill has been stashed away far too long.  It is time to pull that baby out and try some of the delicious recipes I found hiding in my e-mail.  I can’t wait to try the Hamburquesas Mexicanas – pepper-jack stuffed burgers topped with guacamole and salsa – but I’m really excited about the Garlic Lover’s Grilled Corn and Garlic Steak with Garlic.  You may not be able to be around me for a couple of weeks afterward, but I’m not really a people person anyway. 

Just kidding!

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Food Network

White Sangria

Total Time: 10 min

Prep: 10 min

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on May 30, 2013

Yes, I am alive.  My business that brings me money has exploded, so between that and the Chicago Blackhawks… well I’ve been swamped.  One thing I know for sure is that it is grillin’ season!  I’m more than excited to pull out the grill, marinade some beef, chicken, pork and seafood, and do some outdoor cooking.  There are some intriguing recipes in this collection: some cute desserts from Betty Crocker and baby food recipes from Parents Magazine.  However, I was most attracted to the Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes from Food and Wine Magazine.  I used to live near Philadelphia and used to drive down to Baltimore only to eat crab.  When I visit the region, I try to eat my weight in crab (and usually succeed).

I hope you enjoy!

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Food Network

10-minute Individual No-Bake Cheesecakes

Video!

Total Time: 10 min

Prep: 10 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

Tex-Mex Salad

Total Time: 20 min

Prep: 20 min

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on May 2, 2013

This day my InBox was crammed full of fish taco recipes.  If you've ever had a good one (and frankly I haven’t found any that rival those I ate in Southern California) you’ll want to read this post.

Another note: According to Land o’ Lakes, they donate money to Feeding America each time you pin or re-pin a recipe from their site.  A good cause, no?  And all you have to do is PIN… and you know you want to pin.  Come on, do it!

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Food Network

Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream

Video!!!

Total Time: 47 min

Prep: 15 min

Inactive: 25 min

Cook: 7 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Bobby’s Grilled Fish Tacos

Video!!!

Total Time: 1 hr 45 min

Prep: 35 min

Inactive: 25 min

Cook: 45 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Intermediate

Mahi-Mahi Tacos

Video!!!

Total Time: 26 min

Prep: 5 min

Inactive: 15 min

Cook: 6 min

Yield: 6 servings

Alton’s Marinated Tilapia Tacos

Video!!!

Total Time: 38 min

Prep: 15 min

Inactive: 15 min

Cook: 8 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Intermediate

Frozen Mango Margarita

Video!!!

Total Time: 10 min

Prep: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings, serving size 1 cup

Level: Easy

Ina’s Grilled Salmon

Video!!!

Total Time: 34 min

Prep: 5 min

Inactive: 20 min

Cook: 9 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Total Time: 25 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on April 30, 2013

It’s finally warm in the Chicago area!  I think it’s time to bust out the grill and start some warm weather cooking… especially since last night I heated up the kitchen baking a casserole in my oven.

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Food Network

Chile-Rubbed Grilled Chicken

Total Time: 30 minutes

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on April 23, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as June of 2012.  I consider it perfect timing since we are approaching warmer weather, grilling and seasonal fruit and vegetables.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying!

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Food Network

35-Minute Grilled Shrimp Pizza

Total Time: 35 min

Prep: 22 min

Cook: 13 min

Yield: 4

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on April 1, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as June of 2012.  I consider it perfect timing since we are approaching warmer weather, grilling and seasonal fruit and vegetables.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying!

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Food Network

Bobby’s Turkey Burgers

Video!!!

Total Time: 24 hr 30 min

Prep: 20 min

Inactive: 24 hr

Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Marinated Pork Chop with Pineapple Salsa

Video!!!

Total Time: 3 hr 50 min

Prep: 10 min

Inactive: 3 hr 20 min

Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4

Level: Easy

Tuna Burgers

Video!!!

Total Time: 1 hr 50 min

Prep: 30 min

Inactive: 1 hr

Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4

Level: Intermediate

Dallas Burger with Spice Rub

Total Time: 37 min

Prep: 15 min

Inactive: 15 min

Cook: 7 min

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on March 31, 2013

Happy Easter everyone!  I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as May of 2012 and I just realized, they are perfect for this time of the year.  Spring is approaching as is warmer weather, grilling and seasonal fruit and vegetables.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying!

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Food Network

Giada’s Scampi on Couscous

Total Time: 40 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Intermediate

Recipes from the Archives on March 12, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as May of 2012.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying! 

The warm weather has returned to the Midwest, so grilling recipes are perfect for dinner!  Haul out the grill and take advantage of it.

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Food Network

Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame

Total Time: 28 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 8 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on March 5, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as May of 2012.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying! 

Some of these use the grill.  If you live in the Midwest, you may have to dig yours out from under, oh let’s say, 10-inches of snow.  Still, I know people who have grilled in snowstorms before, so I’ve decided to send these along anyway.

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Food Network

Sesame Noodles with Chicken

Total Time: 20 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on March 4, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as May of 2012.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying! 

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Food Network

Cornucopia Salad

Video!!!

Total Time: 3 hr 28 min

Prep: 20 min

Inactive: 3 hr

Cook: 8 min

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Level: Easy

Neelys’ Lemon Pasta Salad

Video!!!

Total Time: 30 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy

Chicken or Steak with BBQ Sauce

Video!!!

Total Time: 35 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Ina’s Fresh Lemonade

Total Time: 5 min

Prep: 5 min

Yield: 1-1/2 quarts

Level: Easy

Hoagie Dip

Total Time: 25 min

Prep: 25 min

Yield: 8 servings

Level: Easy

Recipes from the Archives on February 26, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as May of 2012.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying! 

Interesting enough, until today, the grill recipes could be useful since it was 60-degrees in the Chicagoland area.  As I get ready to post some of these yummy grill recipes, the temperature dropped and it is snowing like crazy.  Keep these in your archives for better weather and if you live in the Midwest, you know that better weather could be tomorrow.

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Betty Crocker

All-American BBQ Rubbed Chicken

Prep Time: 35 min

Total Time: 35 min

Servings: 4

Recipes from the Archives on January 8, 2013

I’ve got about 5000 recipes sitting in my InBox from as long ago as May of 2012.  As I clear out my e-mail, I’m posting the ones that I’m interested in trying!

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Food Network

Brownies with Coconut Frosting

Total Time: 1 hr 5 min

Prep: 30 min

Inactive: 5 min

Cook: 30 min

Yield: 9 large or 16 mini brownies

Level: Easy

Catch-up Recipe Round-up for May 24-25, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

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Food Network

Cherry Tomato Salad with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing

Total Time: 15 min

Prep: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Catch-up Daily Recipe Round-up for May 21-23, 2012

If anyone makes one of these recipes, I’d love for you to let me know, give me your thoughts and even take a picture or two.  I’d LOVE to start posting updates from other cooks, such as myself.  Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect.  That’s the point of this blog.

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Food Network

Ted Allen’s Primavera with Prosciutto, Asparagus and Carrots

Total Time: 35 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

What I Made: June 16 & 17, 2012

Ah, the weekend.  I often try to take it a little easy on the weekends since I cook a lot during the week.  For some reason this weekend, I was incredibly motivated to cook and bake.

Okay, well I wasn't motivated ALL weekend.  Saturday morning was spent running errands and I wasn't in the mood to make lunch, so we picked something up.  I kicked it into high gear for dinner.

© You Want Me to Cook?
Portobello Mushroom Burgers

I got the recipe for Portobello Mushroom Burgers from All You.  Initially, I was looking for a Mushroom-Quinoa Burger I found in January's issue, but for some reason it was nowhere to be found on their website.  Since I recycle my magazines as soon as I've read them, the recipe has been lost (to me at least) forever.

What I Made: June 15, 2012

Friday was one of those days that as I was running errands, I wanted to stop at every fast food place I could find.  I'm trying to recollect every place I squealed at when I passed, but here's a tentative list:

• Columbia Gyros
• Potbelly's
• Starbucks (which I did stop at and get a iced latte)
• Cold Stone Creamery
• Culvers
• Five Guys
• La Caretta (Mexican deliciousness)
• Subway
• Potbelly's
• Arby's
• The Bread Basket (some of the best homemade bread in the area)

Somehow, I managed to get home without over-indulging in anything other than a soy latte (with whip), but then my lunch seemed lacking.  I had planned a salad from the April 2012 issue of Food Network.

© You Want Me to Cook?
Warm Butter Lettuce Salad with Hazelnuts

What I'm making this week: June 11 through June 17

Well I did "okay" keeping up with posting my meals as I was making them.  I didn't do so great in making everything I said I would, but I've got an excuse... I'm lazy.

Not the excuse you were expecting?  Just keeping it real.

I've got the pictures from Friday that will be going up soon, but I wanted to share what I'll be making this week.

• Monday - all recipes from Vegan Diner
• Barbecued Ribz with Rough Rider Barbecue Sauce and salad with a baked potato
• Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
• And I'm finally going to get around to decorating my cupcakes
• Tuesday
• Breakfast: Chai Banana Bread (Cooking Light)
• Dinner: Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa (Cooking Light) and Spiced Peas with Cilantro and Lime (Real Simple)
• After-Dinner Drink: Watermelon Killer Chiller (Every Day with Rachael Ray)
• Dessert: Banana Cream Pie-in-a-Bowl (Betty Crocker)
• Wednesday
• Dinner: Pasta with Kale and Walnut Pesto (Real Simple) with Spring Lettuces and Avocado Dressing with Pistachios (Real Simple)
• Drink: Homemade Ginger Ale (All You)
• Thursday
• Breakfast: Strawberry Banana Smoothies (Food Network)
• Lunch: Garlic Ham and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Food Network)
• Dinner: Mustard Turkey Cutlets and Orzo with Peppers and Spinach (Simple and Delicious)
• Dessert: Gerbera Daisy Cupcakes (Wilton Design)
• Friday
• Lunch: Warm Butter Lettuce Salad with Hazelnuts (Food Network)
• Appetizer: Marmalade-Glazed Asian Meatball Cups (Pillsbury)
• Dinner: Soy Shrimp with Rice Noodles (Healthy Cooking)
• Dessert: Browned Butter Bananas with Toasted Pecans (myRecipes)
• Saturday
• Breakfast: Panko-Topped Curried Eggs Breakfast Pizza (Pillsbury)
• Appetizer: Quick Pizza Rolls (Simple and Delicious)
• Dinner: Portobello Mushroom Burgers (All You) with Scalloped Potatoes with Tomatoes and Bell Peppers (Food Network)
• Dessert: Chocolate-Hazelnut-Coconut Bars (Pillsbury)
• Sunday
• Breakfast: Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes (Every Day with Rachael Ray)
• Dinner: Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken  
• Dessert: Lemon Cheesecake Bars (myRecipes)

Wish me luck and I'll be checking in with you later to give you my progress.  Until then... happy cooking!