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Busy Family Meal Planning

Archive for the ‘Main Dishes’ Category

July 1st, 2008

Mediterranean potato salad

Don’t dismiss this recipe if you’re not a fan of potato salad! This is a whole meal salad with potatoes, not a “potato salad”. It is incredibly delicious, and you can serve it warm or cold, so it will carry you over into the summer if you’d like. You can also serve it as a […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 5 comments

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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Tags: easy recipes, family meals, healthy cooking, healthy eating, healthy recipes, meal planning, quick recipes, […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

June 25th, 2008

Thyme and shallots marinade for lamb

Although you can cook this lamb dish in a hot skillet either on stove top or in the oven, I prefer it for grilling! This marinade has a lot of ingredients, but if you whip it up the night before, or first thing in the morning, and let the lamb soak in it all day […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 2 comments

June 24th, 2008

Red pepper pasta

My girlfriend Kathy shared this recipe with me a long time ago. I don’t know where she got it, and we’ve each made a few modifications, but it remains a wonderful dish, flavorful, colorful, and fun! Warning: this is not a diet dish!
Red Pepper Pasta
1/4 c butter
1/4 c olive oil
2 large sweet red […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Cajun-style spiced pork chops

Another lovely grilling recipe brought to us by the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association. Pork chops are naturally low in fat, and grilling them keeps them nice and juicy on the insides :-)
Cajun-Style Spiced Pork Chops
(Courtesy of the National Pork Board)
1 tablespoon paprika
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder, […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 1 comment

June 19th, 2008

3 Tasty versions of tilapia by Cooking Light

Beau Gustafson; Cindy Barr; Kathryn Conrad; Mike Wilson
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Citrus Vinaigrette
by Cooking Light
Cooking Light has provided three delicious-looking variations on your basic tilapia! All these delightful dishes are to be found at the link.
* Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta
* Pan-Seared Tilapia with Citrus Vinaigrette
* Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 1 comment

June 10th, 2008

Ham and spring vegetable salad with shallot vinaigrette

This delightful spring salad is a hearty whole meal, and is made available by Bon Appetit. One of the reviewers suggested making the salad without the ham to serve when you’re having ham…brilliant!  This salad meal can be made up ahead of time.
Ham and Spring Vegetable Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
1 1/2 pounds small […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

June 9th, 2008

Split pea soup with smoked turkey (OAMC)

Easy-peasy (sorry!) recipe for split pea soup that you can set up in a crock pot before you leave the house and have table-ready in an instant when you return! All you need to add is crusty bread or rolls. This is also an excellent OAMC recipe, freezing very well, and heating up again […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

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