This meal came together one night when I got home late and had no idea what to make for dinner (a week I had not done my menu planning). I looked to see what was in the refrigerator and what pantry staples I had on hand. This is what I came up with. Amazingly, my … Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Orzo
Category: Pasta
Braised Chicken in Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
My Mom emailed me this recipe excited for me to try it as it was a big hit with my stepdad. I was eager to try it and put it on the menu almost immediately - I LOVE sun dried tomatoes. Don't skip the whipping cream or use light - you can splurge every once … Continue reading Braised Chicken in Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Stuffed Eggplant
I couldn't resist the beautiful eggplants at the farm stand. This is a really versatile meal, you can add other vegetables to the stuffing or you could add meat. I have also made the stuffing with rice instead of couscous. You can serve the extra stuffing on the side if your family wants more stuffing, … Continue reading Stuffed Eggplant
Greek Couscous Salad
I have another version of couscous salad I have blogged about here. I love couscous because it is versatile. Couscous can be used as a main dish, a side dish, or as a dessert. In fact, my first experience with couscous was probably when I was a little girl and our friends from Africa made … Continue reading Greek Couscous Salad
Peanut Noodles
This dish is simple and a favorite in our house. I usually have all the ingredients on hand for a quick weeknight meal. You probably have most if not all the ingredients on hand. I use Udon noodles (I find them in our Asian section at the grocery store) but you could use other noodles … Continue reading Peanut Noodles