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 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 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

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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

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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

Weekend Recipe Round-up for May 19 to May 20, 2012

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Food Network

Classic Fried Chicken

Total Time: 4 hr

Prep: 3 hr 9 min

Cook: 51 min

Yield: 4-6 servings

Level: Easy

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 18, 2012

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Food Network

Bacon Ravioli

Total Time: 2 hr 10 min

Prep: 1 hr 40 min

Cook: 30 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Intermediate

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 16, 2012

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Food Network

Wheat Berry Salad

Video!!!

Total Time: 1 hr 38 min

Prep: 15 min

Inactive: 20 min

Cook: 1 hr 3 min

Yield: 6 servingss, servings size 3/4-cup

Level: Easy

Giada’s Herbed Quinoa

Video!!!

Total Time: 23 min

Prep: 8 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Whole-Grain Herbed Garlic Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 15 min

Prep: 10 min

Inactive: 5 min

Cook: 1 hr

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 15, 2012

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Food Network

Alton’s All American Beef Taco

Video!!!

Total Time: 1 hr 15 min

Prep: 45 min

Cook: 30 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Intermediate

Five Layer Taco Dip

Total Time: 30 min

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy

Chicken Taco Salad

Total Time: 40 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 11, 2012

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Land o’ Lakes

Mediterranean Pasta

prep time: 15 min

total time: 35 min

4 servings

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 10, 2012

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Food Network

Ina’s Lemon Bars

Video!!!

Total Time: 1 hr 35 min

Prep: 10 min

Inactive: 30 min

Cook: 55 min

Yield: 20 squares or 40 triangles

Level: Intermediate

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Total Time: 51 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 31 min

Yield: 6 servings, serving size: 1 sandwich

Level: Easy

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 9, 2012

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Food Network

Potato and Zucchini Frittata

Total Time: 50 min

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 8, 2012

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Recipe.com

Chocolate Crepes with Nutmeg Vanilla Sauce

Servings: makes about 1 cup

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins

Daily Recipe Round-up for May 7, 2012

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Food Network

Chopped Iceberg Wedge with Bacon

Total Time: 20 min

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Weekend Recipe Round-up for May 5-6, 2012

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Food Network

Chocolate Waffles with Chocolate Syrup

Total Time: 30 min

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy