Cooking Method: Boiling
Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing
I love these Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing. The beans are blanched, quickly drained and then tossed with capers, golden raisins, whole-grain mustard and sherry vinegar. You could use this vinaigrette on other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc. It would also be delicious on salmon.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)
I was researching ways to use Fideo pasta (Vermicelli) and ran across this recipe. It was actually called Sopa de Fideo, though there is nothing "soupy" about this. It's more like a tomato mac & cheese. Regardless, this Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) (I renamed it!) was a huge hit with my husband. It only took 10 minutes to make. If you have kids at home, this is a must-try dish.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 2 - 3 Servings
Chopped Salad with Medjool Dates, Manchego & Farro
My husband had this Chopped Salad with Medjool Dates, Manchego & Farro salad at a restaurant called True Food Kitchen. You can add salmon to the top to make it more of a meal. I am in love with this salad, mainly because it has so many textures. It calls for Marcona almonds, but I used toasted slivered almonds instead.
Farro is a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species. Because it contains more fiber than other popular grains like rice or even quinoa, farro might have even more positive benefits when it comes to digestion and cardiovascular health. It's also exceptionally high in protein for a grain and supplies more than 10 different vitamins and minerals.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Chicken with Artichokes in Creamy Mustard Sauce
This Chicken with Artichokes in Creamy Mustard Sauce is all done in one skillet. It's a simple recipe that gets real depth of flavor by adding broth, white wine, Dijon mustard and a touch of cream. We had leftovers, so the next day I cut up the chicken and served it on spaghetti for lunch!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Spicy Garlic Butter Linguini
My brother David is an amazing cook. They just moved into a house in Connecticut that happens to have a Viking range with a griddle. It's killing me not to be able to see him and cook with him in his fabulous kitchen. Anyway, he has been raving about this Spicy Garlic Butter Linguini recipe, which I am dying to try.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut and Pasta Bake
This Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut and Pasta Bake had my husband's name all over it. Oddly enough, I had all the ingredients. It's actually quite delicious and I think the next time I make it, I will use diced par-boiled potatoes instead of pasta, but it was good, it's up to you.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Creamed Corn
I grew up in Indiana and the only Creamed Corn I had came out of a can. I suppose it is because it was the '60s when eating out of a can was the thing to do. Anyway, I decided to make my own version of Creamed Corn and it's super easy and WAY better!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Butternut Squash Soup with Cannellini Beans, Ham and Swiss Chard
I made this Butternut Squash Soup with Cannellini Beans, Ham and Swiss Chard with leftover ingredients I had In my fridge. Here are two ways to make it - on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. You could also purée a few cups of it to make it a creamy soup. Serve it with some good crusty bread and a salad. I love butternut squash, which has more potassium than a banana. Its benefits are too many to mention!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Broccoli
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Broccoli is a family-friendly meal. I have to say, it's my new favorite casserole. The combination of chicken, bacon, pasta ranch dressing and cheese is delicious.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Barley
I made this Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Barley for my Dad the other day. You can make it in an Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker or, I have also included the stovetop instructions. There are a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme in this stew which makes it very flavorful. I love the addition of pearl barley, which is one of the oldest grains. It is chewy, nutty, hearty and acts as the perfect thickener for soups and stews.
- Yields: 6 Servings
