Busy Family Meal Planning

June 30th, 2008

Cheese, broccoli, and red bell pepper strata (OAMC)

Remember the Spinach Strata that we made? Well, how about substituting chopped broccoli florets and red bell peppers for the spinach? Add some parmesan cheese to the cheddar, and throw in a dollop of Dijon mustard…yum! :-)
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June 18th, 2008

Arugula salad with pears and prosciutto

This salad is fantastic! It’s a little bit fussy, because you need to prepare some of the ingredients separately before assembling, rather than just throwing everything together as you chop. But it’s worth it. If you’re planning on having a meal of left overs, this is the type of accompaniment that will make your family […]

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June 12th, 2008

Spinach strata (OAMC)

One of my very favorite egg and cheese dishes is any type of Strata. This one is delicious, with the addition of (preferably fresh) spinach. Using ricotta cheese instead of milk makes a heavier dish, but it also cooks up a lot faster and doesn’t have to be refrigerated overnight before baking like some recipes […]

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June 10th, 2008

Fettucini with blue cheese basil sauce

If you’re all concerned about fat content, then go ahead and use skim yogurt and ricotta…if you must. It will still be delicious, but it won’t match the creamy goodness of the original. Whatever you do, do serve this to your family, even if it’s not often! Add a salad and rolls, and you’re all […]

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May 12th, 2008

Introducing…

Gayla, of Dating Dames!

Gayla, who mostly answers to the title of Mom or HEY! has graciously shared one of her family’s favorite recipes with us. If you’re looking for advice on how to navigate the complicated world of modern dating, visit Gayla’s blog!
Mexican Pizza
Two pizza crust mixes
2 lbs. ground beef
2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 […]

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May 7th, 2008

Cranberry blue cheese salad

This is a an easy salad that is amazingly good. Make sure you get the pear vinaigrette dressing to serve with it…it makes the salad!
Cranberry Blue Cheese Salad
Herb and spring greens mix
Dried cranberries
Pecan halves
Blue cheese crumbles
Pear vinaigrette dressing
Combine, toss, dress, and eat. That’s it!
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May 6th, 2008

Dilled baked shrimp and feta

Pre-cook some rice to serve this on, or boil up some orzo or couscous while you’re preparing the shrimp, and you’ll have an extremely tasty thirty minute meal. If you use raw shrimp, the cooking time will be a bit longer than listed here, but you’ll still be ready to eat in half an hour!
Dilled […]

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May 5th, 2008

Introducing…

Arieanna, from Cooking Gadgets!!

Arieanna claims the title of Blogaholic, and was kind enough to share one of her favorite recipes with us.  For the best and latest in cooking tools and toys, visit Arieanna’s blog often!
Arieanna’s Mac and Cheese
2-4 cups pasta of your choice (macaroni, shells, etc)
2 cups grated cheese (use 2 varieties - I […]

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May 5th, 2008

Cheesy tostada bake for Cinco de Mayo

It’s still cold here in New England! It’s hard to believe that much of the country is not only warming up a lot, but that grills have long been in use. For our neighbors south of the border, it’s not only warm, but also a very festive time of year: Cinco de […]

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April 28th, 2008

La Sita chicken - a perfect OAMC dish

La Sita Chicken is a great example of a recipe that is made for Once a Month Cooking. It takes some pre-cooking before it’s ready to assemble, and the actual cooking time is low and slow. But it makes enough for a family of 4 to eat twice, varying the accompaniments! It’s worth the time, […]

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