tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19752685130075193662024-03-13T18:03:19.712-04:00One Joyful KitchenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-65692569597583690312011-07-14T07:38:00.001-04:002011-07-14T07:40:49.310-04:00Make Your Own PizzaI have to admit, it is much easier to just use a tube of pizza crust when you want to make pizza at home. It is much cheaper and healthier though to make your own. (I've used <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-pizza-crust/detail.aspx">this recipe</a> a few times, sometimes adding in some Italian herbs.) I usually go in-between though, and buy pizza crust in a baggie at Trader Joe's. It lets me skip the prep, and it's healthier than what's in the tube! I have tried a few different pizza sauce recipes, and am still searching for "the one". Sometimes I use barbecue sauce in place of a tomato sauce, and sometimes I use pesto. Once or twice I've roasted a head of garlic, then spread the roasted cloves onto the crust. Oh my was that delicious! My daughter's favorite topping is pineapple. I like anything from caramelized onion or tomato and spinach with feta to ribbons of zucchini and squash. The point of this is this - Make it your own! You can use just about anything as your sauce, and anything you'd like as your topping. You can try different cheeses. Try something new - it could be your new favorite!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-25677216287849228602011-07-12T10:15:00.000-04:002011-07-12T10:15:32.050-04:00Menu Plan for this weekBack to the real world, I suppose.... :) Last night I enjoyed a veggie night with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/panzanella-recipe/index.html">Panzanella Salad</a>, lima beans, buttered corn, and applesauce. For the rest of this week:<br />
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Dinner out!<br />
<a href="http://onejoyfulkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/can-can-chicken.html">Can-Can Chicken</a><br />
Pizza<br />
Spaghetti<br />
Grilled kielbasa<br />
Beach picnic :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-47870868505517319202011-07-11T16:50:00.000-04:002011-07-11T16:50:47.108-04:00Back from VacationI went out of town for a while, and got back in yesterday. I have no menu plan, as I'm not wanting to be back in the "real world" yet! ;)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-52230362541525976292011-07-01T07:23:00.000-04:002011-07-01T07:23:06.522-04:00Tilapia in Mustard Cream SauceOur new recipe this week was Tilapia in Mustard Cream sauce from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Cooking-Light-Everyday-Favorites/dp/0848732618/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1309519089&sr=8-2">The Best of Cooking Light Everyday Favorites: Over 500 of Our All-Time Greatest Recipes</a>. I am going to post the link of their recipe on their site, but the picture is unappetizing, and looks nothing like mine did. No idea what's going on there, but really it looked good, and tasted even better! Plus, it took less than 15 minutes. I love that! Just remember not to judge a book by it's cover! <br />
<a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tilapia-mustard-cream-sauce-10000001065530/">Tilapia in Mustard Cream Sauce</a><br />
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Chick-fil-a<br />
Fried chicken wings, french fries, green beans, & celery with ranch dressing<br />
Sausage-rice casserole<br />
Tilapia with dijon mustard sauce - New recipe for the week!<br />
Veggie night<br />
Hot dogs & (veggie) burgers<br />
<a href="http://onejoyfulkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/06/no-fry-parmesan-chicken.html">Parmesan chicken</a>, served with spaghetti (We froze our leftover chicken, & it'll be put in the oven to reheat)<br />
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I'd like to say, it hasn't been as much as a challenge as I'd thought for me to be mostly meatless. Instead of Parmesan chicken & spaghetti, I eat spaghetti and broccoli. Instead of chicken wings, I eat the fries, green beans, celery & a roll. Not too tough to manage so far, and I'm glad of that!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-19322517127719188562011-06-26T07:48:00.002-04:002011-06-26T11:27:21.261-04:00This week's veggie nightWe happened upon a farmer's market at the beach yesterday, and they had a huge selection of delicious looking produce. This means that veggie night tonight is going to be quite the mix! We'll be having:<br />
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<a href="http://onejoyfulkitchen.blogspot.com/2009_06_28_archive.html">Roasted beets, potatoes and carrots</a><br />
Corn on the cob<br />
Cucumber salad<br />
Sliced tomatoes<br />
Peach & strawberry fruit salad<br />
<a href="http://onejoyfulkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/08/zucchini-bread-chocolate-zucchini-cake.html">Zucchini bread</a><br />
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I can't wait!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-27079317866396116692011-06-23T07:37:00.000-04:002011-06-23T07:37:02.419-04:00Pool PicnicWhat kinds of snacks & lunches do you take to the pool? This is a somewhat typical lineup for us:<br />
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Strawberries, blackberries, cantaloupe or watermelon<br />
Veggie pasta salad<br />
Roasted veggie or pb&j sandwiches<br />
Pretzels<br />
Lots of waterUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-38835342008424949602011-06-21T09:34:00.000-04:002011-06-21T09:34:51.631-04:00Baby Girl's Breakfast SandwichesMy baby girl is in charge of this week's "new" recipe for dinner. She chose breakfast sandwiches, after looking through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Williams-Sonoma-Cooking-Together-Having-Kitchen/dp/0848732731/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308663100&sr=8-2">Cooking Together</a>. For each sandwich you will need:<br />
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2 slices whole wheat bread<br />
1 large egg<br />
1 slice of tomato<br />
2 slices of bacon<br />
Cheddar cheese<br />
Avocado<br />
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Fry the bacon until crisp. Drain. Break in half.<br />
Toast the bread.<br />
Fry the egg.<br />
Mash the avocado, and spread half onto one slice of bread. Top with the egg, bacon halves, cheese, tomato, then the other slice of toast.<br />
Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-69098679041023116012011-06-20T05:00:00.001-04:002011-06-20T05:00:06.539-04:00Menu Plan MondayWelcome to summer!<br />
<br />
Chick-fil-a "date"<br />
Grits casserole<br />
Kielbasa dogs & sweet potato fries (a repeat from last week)<br />
Breakfast "BLT" sandwiches<br />
Spaghetti<br />
<a href="http://onejoyfulkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/10/creamy-potato-soup.html">Creamy Potato Soup</a><br />
Veggie night!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-23606654797660293762011-06-18T21:33:00.000-04:002011-06-18T21:33:59.373-04:00Happy Father's Day!Happy Father's Day! Today we'll be having Flank Steak Sandwiches, marinated tomatoes, cucumber salad, squash casserole, corn on the cob, and vanilla caramel cake. YUM! Enjoy your day, Dads!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-64227059252901938762011-06-16T16:31:00.000-04:002011-06-16T16:31:34.490-04:00Almond Flounder MeuniereThe new recipe this week comes from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Around-My-French-Table-Recipes/dp/0618875530/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308254803&sr=8-1">Around My French Table</a> by Dorie Greenspan. It was so good, and so easy! It's definitely a keeper!<br />
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<b>Almond Flounder Meuniere</b><br />
(Serves 4)<br />
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2/3 c ground almonds (I ground some sliced almonds up in the food processor)<br />
2 tbsp all-purpose flour<br />
Zest of 1 lemon<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
24 oz. baby flounder (4 pieces)<br />
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten<br />
3-4 tbsp cold butter (divided)<br />
Sliced almonds, toasted<br />
Chopped fresh parsley as a garnish (optional)<br />
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Whisk the ground almonds, flour, and zest together. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.<br />
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Pat the fish dry. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush one side of each fillet with the egg yolk. Dip the coated side in the almond mixture. <br />
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Put a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of the butter, and cook until it turns light brown, about three minutes. Slip the fillets into the skillet nut side down, without crowding. Lower the heat, and cook for 3 minutes or so, until the coating is golden and the fish is cooked halfway through. Season the exposed side of the fillet with salt and pepper. <br />
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Add another tbsp of butter to the pan, and gently flip the fillets over. Cook about two minutes more, until the fish is opaque, spooning some of the butter over the top once or twice. If the pan becomes dry, add more butter. <br />
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Give the fish a light squeeze of lemon juice, and garnish with parsley and toasted almonds. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-53967466399632800662011-06-14T07:23:00.000-04:002011-06-14T07:23:22.189-04:00No-Fry Parmesan ChickenAre you ready for a healthier version of Parmesan Chicken? Using a baking stone, you can still get crispy chicken, without frying in oil!<br />
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No-Fry Parmesan Chicken<br />
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1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />
3/4 c all-purpose flour<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp pepper<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs<br />
1 c grated Parmesan cheese, divided<br />
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Preheat oven to 350°. Place a chicken breast between pieces of wax paper, and pound or roll out with a rolling pin, until chicken is about 1/4" thick. Set aside.<br />
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Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat eggs. In a third, combine breadcrumbs with half of the Parmesan- cheese. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture. Place on a baking stone. Repeat with remaining breasts.<br />
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Bake chicken 25-35 minutes, until juices run clear.<br />
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Serve with spaghetti, sauce, steamed or roasted broccoli, and extra Parmesan.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-79141156024419832762011-06-12T11:25:00.000-04:002011-06-12T11:25:32.902-04:00Menu Plan for this weekWe're back to a "normal life" this week! Here's what's for dinner:<br />
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Chick-fil-a date<br />
Parmesan chicken, spaghetti, and broccoli<br />
Almond Flounder Meuniere & Cauliflower Bacon Gratin (new recipes for this week)<br />
Milkshakes & muffins to celebrate the munchkin's last day at school<br />
Kielbasa dogs & sweet potato fries<br />
A day at the beach!<br />
Father's day celebration - the men haven't decided yet what they'd like to feast onUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-55325962003017785162011-06-08T09:56:00.000-04:002011-06-08T09:56:25.298-04:00Roasted Red Pepper HummusSince I've got nothing new this week, due to a lack of cooking, why don't you try someone else's new find? <a href="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/roasted-red-pepper-hummus/">The Happy Housewife's Roasted Red Pepper Hummu</a>s looks delicious and easy! <br />
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<img alt="Roasted Red Pepper Hummus" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/red-pepper-hummus.jpg" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(The Happy Housewife's photo of her Roasted Red Pepper Hummus!)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-10262324240951198472011-06-06T06:55:00.000-04:002011-06-06T06:55:31.730-04:00Menu-less MondayThere really isn't much of a menu plan this week. It's a crazy week here! I didn't post much this past week due to family visiting from out of town. Sorry about that.<br />
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This week:<br />
Chick-fil-a date on Monday night<br />
Grandma's for dinner on Tuesday<br />
Out of town Wed-Fri<br />
Steamed shrimp on Thursday!<br />
Out to dinner on Sunday<br />
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Have a great week!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-59928804662400704522011-05-31T10:27:00.000-04:002011-05-31T10:27:00.443-04:00Asian Cabbage SaladThe new recipe for this week is <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/07/asian-cabbage-salad/">Asian Cabbage Salad</a> from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Our-Best-Bites-Mormon-Kitchen/dp/1606419315/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306851986&sr=8-1">Our Best Bites</a>.<br />
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<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gLGOsirSkHc/SpgwxcqdO4I/AAAAAAAAJwc/H5HDdET_1Tw/s400/cabbage+salad+final.jpg" /><br />
(Photo from ourbestbites.com)<br />
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This is a VERY quick and easy salad! Even better though, it's light, refreshing, and delicious. I didn't add cooked chicken, but I did add fresh edamame and cashews. I will definitely be making this again!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-77434760914614061682011-05-29T08:00:00.001-04:002011-05-29T09:36:36.577-04:00Menu Plan Monday - A Day Early<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Here's what's cookin' this week!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Italian sausages with peppers and onions</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Out to dinner with family (visiting from out of town)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Asian Cabbage Salad</span><br />
Potato-crusted fish<br />
Breakfast for dinner<br />
Veggie night :)<br />
Spaghetti<br />
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Have a wonderful, safe Memorial Day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-46860521001789656702011-05-25T18:23:00.000-04:002011-05-25T18:23:01.020-04:00Picnic Pasta SaladThis was my daughter's request for our picnic with her friend from school. It's fresh and pretty! It can be eaten as a side dish, or as a main dish, as we did today. Feel free to add chopped grilled chicken. It's also good with well-rinsed black beans tossed in!<br />
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Picnic Pasta Salad<br />
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1 lb. pasta (any shape will do)<br />
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered<br />
1 cucumber, peeled and diced<br />
2 carrots, peeled and diced<br />
1/2 c frozen sweet corn<br />
1 handful black olives, halved<br />
Salad dressing (I like Italian, my daughter prefers Ranch.)<br />
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain well.<br />
Mix vegetables and pasta together, then drizzle dressing over top. Stir to combine. Chill at least two hours. <br />
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*Before serving, stir the pasta salad. If the pasta isn't wet enough, add more dressing.<br />
*I like to add a handful or two of raisins or dried cranberries as well. Trust me, it's yummy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-6304783870379179162011-05-24T10:46:00.000-04:002011-05-24T10:46:23.824-04:00Authentic Fettuccine AlfredoStraight from my Italian friend. This Alfredo is rich, creamy, and delicious! Do not skimp on the cheese. You want really good quality cheese for this dish, as it's the star of the show! Add grilled chicken or shrimp, if desired. I usually serve steamed broccoli and garlic bread on the side.<br />
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<b>Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo</b><br />
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Serves 6-8<br />
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1/2 c butter<br />
2/3 c light cream (I use half and half)<br />
1 1/2 c freshly grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese<br />
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley<br />
1 lb. fettuccine<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
Pasta water<br />
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter over low heat. Gradually add in cream, stirring well. When pasta is nearly cooked, slowly add cheese into butter and cream, stirring continually until smooth. Remove from heat.<br />
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Drain pasta, reserving 2/3-3/4 cup of the water. Do not rinse pasta.<br />
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Return sauce to low heat, adding in pasta water until the sauce reaches desired consistency. (You want it thin enough to be "saucy", but you don't want it thin and runny.) Toss sauce and pasta together in a large bowl. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-10804523559458711902011-05-23T05:00:00.001-04:002011-05-23T05:00:07.626-04:00Menu Plan MondayHere's what's cooking this week:<br />
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Chick-fil-a date with friends<br />
Vegetable fried rice<br />
"Thanksgiving" dinner (Turkey, stuffing, etc.)<br />
Fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli<br />
Picnic with another child from preschool & her Mom<br />
Dinner at my sister-in-law's house<br />
Sandwiches and/or leftoversUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-54627401828685230592011-05-21T07:35:00.000-04:002011-05-21T07:35:14.191-04:00Healthy Grains with ShrimpI picked up a bag of Healthy Grains from Trader Joe's to try. The reviews were mixed. I liked the combination of pearly couscous and crunchy beans, while my Mom thought the texture was "different." My Dad liked them though, which is saying a lot!<br />
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Healthy Grains with Shrimp<br />
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1/2 pkg. Trader Joe's Healthy Grains<br />
2 tsp butter, divided<br />
1 1/4 c vegetable broth<br />
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
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Prepare grains with butter and broth according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute shrimp in remaining butter until pink and opaque. (Season as desired.) Stir shrimp into grains, and serve.<br />
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We enjoyed ours with steamed broccoli on the side.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-4718299160753554432011-05-19T12:10:00.000-04:002011-05-19T12:10:52.796-04:00Yellow Split Pea SoupThis is a combination of two different recipes. I couldn't leave well-enough alone. If desired, you could season this many different ways, using a variety of herbs. Don't be afraid to experiment! Also, you could puree the soup a little with an immersion blender, or mash it a bit with a potato masher, if you'd like a thicker soup.<br />
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Yellow Split Pea Soup<br />
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2 cups split yellow peas<br />
1 small onion, minced<br />
2 carrots, peeled and minced<br />
1 stalk celery, minced<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 large potato, peeled and minced<br />
8 cups vegetable stock<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 8-10 hours.<br />
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Stovetop method:<br />
Soak peas in water overnight. In the morning, drain the peas and set aside.<br />
In a large stockpot, cook the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in 2 tbsp butter until tender. Add potato, peas, and stock to stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cover; continue to boil for 20 minutes. Turn heat to low, and let simmer, covered, until peas are tender.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-67746939901887606502011-05-18T07:20:00.000-04:002011-05-18T07:20:15.972-04:00Trying New RecipesI have a lot of cookbooks. As in, I have two shelves full here at home, and two packing boxes full in my sister's basement. Beginning next week, I'd like to start making at least one new recipe per week from them. I'll just grab a book, flip to a page, and try what I find! Whether it be breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, etc. If it's good I'll post it. Hopefully you'll be getting that new recipe every week. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1975268513007519366.post-57375028854728699242011-05-17T07:34:00.000-04:002011-05-17T07:34:28.685-04:00Menu Plan for this weekYes, I'm late. Sorry about that!<br />
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Chick-fil-a<br />
Mixed grains with grilled shrimp and veggies<br />
Tacos<br />
<a href="http://onejoyfulkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/slow-cooker-whole-chicken-chicken-rice.html">Slow cooker whole chicken</a>, potatoes, cooked carrots, green beans<br />
Mexican skillet<br />
Bean soup and cornbread<br />
(Out one night)<br />
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The night that we make the slow cooker chicken, everyone but me will eat the chicken. I'll feast on a baked potato and the other veggies. <br />
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For the tacos, I use black beans, and add taco seasoning. After they're warmed, I eat the black beans in my tacos instead of beef.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0