Basil Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise
Recently I discovered that my favorite local French-inspired bakery sells baked goods at our local grocer. I quickly picked up a pack of ciabatta rolls without a plan for how to use them. But who needs a plan when you have the Interweb? I found these Basil Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise, which were moist, flavorful, … Continue reading
Scones: The Hoity-Toitest Quick Bread
Scones seemed so hoity toity when I was young. Like it was only to be consumed on special occasions. The first time I made them I was surprised at how easy they are. Such a payoff – instant fancy. I’ve included two scone recipes: one sweet, one savory. Fast Raspberry Scones and Roasted Red Pepper Scones. They … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos
I love chicken tacos, so I was delighted to find a slow cooker version in Everyday Food. Although this dish has few ingredients it has a complex flavor because of the chipotle chilies, which come canned for less than $2 in the Mexican food section. Freeze leftover chilies in a zip top bag for later. This … Continue reading
The Mighty Black Bean: Black Bean Tostadas or Burritos
This protein-packed pantry item really comes in handy. If I am out of a protein options and want to stretch the budget, I keep these stocked, as well as, some tortillas just in case. Yesterday, thirty minutes before dinnertime, I made this quick “Mexican Pizza” for the kids & they enjoyed it. The beauty of … Continue reading
The Versatile Crepe
Crepes are so versatile — they can be sweet or savory, served for breakfast or for dinner. And depending on the filling, they can be a healthier alternative to syrup-heavy pancakes. Here’s the basic recipe and two options for serving. Basic Crepes Ingredients 1 cup flour (or whole wheat) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp … Continue reading
Italian Potpie from Everyday Food
This is a quick meal that my little ones loved. It’s from Everyday Food, Italian Potpies. It’s a “biscuit-topped Italian rendition of shepherd’s pie.” I doubled this recipe below; it makes great leftovers. It can be made as individual pies or one large one. Italian Potpie by Everyday Food Filling Ingredients 2 tbsps olive oil 2 medium onions, … Continue reading
