Meatless Monday Campaigns is kicking off its new campaign called "Kids Cook Mondays". Here is an introduction video created by Jesse Pomeroy of Genre Pictures with myself and debuting my baby girl, Maya (ok...not a baby as she is almost 5 years old!!! and starting Kindergarten in the… Continue
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Grilled Chicken Breasts with Country Ham and Swiss Cheese. These chicken breasts are grilled on an outdoor grill, and when done they are topped with a thin slice of country ham and a sprinkling of Swiss cheese. They are very tasty!
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices of country ham, trimmed of fat (You may use prosciutto or another type of cured ham.)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
rosemary… Continue
Added by Tony Pinto on June 5, 2010 at 11:08am —
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The good folks over at Santa Barbara Spice Company were kind enough to send us some of their "El Capitan" spices to try out. We've been enjoying it in different recipes (pictures to come!), and will be giving some away in an upcoming contest, so stay tuned.
Here's a recent Fish Taco recipe from their web site:
I’m in my kitchen a lot and I love it. Kitchens really are the heart… Continue
Added by Tony Pinto on June 4, 2010 at 12:30pm —
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Who doesn’t like baked beans? Preparing them may not be a difficult process, but it is time consuming. The following is a recipe for some great tasting baked beans that can be thrown together in a pinch. Let it be known that it’s a total cheat and is not meant to take the place of an authentic version made from scratch. But don’t be surprised if your fellow partygoers start hounding you for the recipe.
Crock pot recipes are always a hit. This white chicken chili recipe is a great way to prepare chicken in a crock pot. It's also super for tailgating or a potluck.
Following are the ingredients you will need to prepare this crock pot recipe. We are using a Rival crock pot, but any brand will do. To make a crock pot beef or pork crock pot recipe, just substitute those meats (cooked and shredded) for chicken in this recipe.
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Best-Ever Oven-Baked Tuna Casserole recipe. It is creamy and crusty and full of wonderful Parmesan cheese--the best tuna casserole around!
Ingredients:
6 oz. uncooked pasta (I used bow-tie pasta.)
1/2 medium, to large pot of water, salted with 1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups milk for cheese sauce (I use skim… Continue
Added by Tony Pinto on May 23, 2010 at 9:15am —
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1 Whole wheat wrap
2 tbs hummus-traditional or a flavor of your choice-I went with garlic this time...
1-2 handfuls of arugula
1/2 handful of sprouts-(I used a sprout salad mix which included Organic Alfalfa, Organic Radish, Organic Lentil, Organic Green Pea, Organic Azuno Bean, & Organic Garbanzo-this added extra yummy texture, crunch, and flavor)
2 white mushrooms chopped
salad dressing of your choice-I used a… Continue
Here is a quickie recipe to get dinner on the table that will also leave your children with smiles on their little adorable faces because they will LOVE it...promise.
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken (I usually grab a rotisserie chicken from Costco & shred it)
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz package of shredded cheese (I use the Mexican mix pack)
1 cup sour cream, divided
1 can olives, chopped
1 cup canned… Continue
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1/4 cup all purpose flour
salt and pepper
3 TBS butter
2 TBS olive oil
1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 TBS freshly squeezed lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
Place chicken between two sheets of waxed paper and flatten with a mallet.
In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge… Continue
For anyone looking for a baked fish recipe, look no further. This one's easy... and really good! Halibut and sole can be substituted for the sea bass.
AIOLI CRUSTED CHILEAN SEA BASS (serves 4)
4 6-oz. Chilean sea bass fillets
1/3 C mayonnaise
1 Tsp dry vermouth
1 Tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed or finely minced
1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black… Continue
A luau in a bowl...have a happy, healthy Hawaiian dish that satisfies the pickiest of eaters and nourishes your body from within. In less than 15 minutes, you can have this delicious, nutrient-packed meal that makes you feel like you are on vacation in Hawaii!
I'll bet that when you think of "comfort foods," many of the dishes that come to mind are ones associated with the down-home style of southern cooking. Meals such as chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, macaroni and cheese, and meatloaf are perfect examples.
But in my opinion, there is one southern comfort food that's at the head of the class. I'm talking about fried chicken. And if you're as big a fan as I am, you'll definitely want to read… Continue