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Fried Apple ORZO with Bacon
Lately, I have fallen in love with ORZO. I have been experimenting with it and today I came up with this delicious style that you will simply adore. Fried apple on top of orzo, drizzled with olive oil and topped with bacon.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
Fried double sweet corn
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Sweet corn fried in butter and brown sugar. An old family favorite side dish with ham, pork or chicken
Lemon Cappellini with Grilled Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
A lemony pasta seasoned with Parmesan and fresh herbs topped with grilled chicken breast.
White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is a self created recipe. I wanted a special cookie that was easy to make and this was the result. It would be ideal for the Christmas season but it’s simple enough to be made at any time. There is a chill time so you’ll need to plan ahead just a…
Whole Wheat Pita
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| Prep Time: | 75 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Whole wheat pita can be expensive, but it's so easy to make that there's just no reason to pay more than you should.
Banh Mi
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This is a sandwich with a history, but I'm not going to go into that here. This is, I believe, my new favorite use for leftover pork roast, pulled pork and even chicken! It has all of the elements needed for a culinary delight: Crunchy, sweet, sour, sal…
Macaroni & Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.
Zucchini Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is my mother’s recipe that I recently found looking through a very old cook book. It gives me much comfort to share it with all of you. It comes to you with wonderful memories and love. Enjoy!
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
Tilapia with Peppers, Olives, and Capers
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This dish was inspired by one of my favorite dishes to order at one of my favorite restaurants- Cafe Mario in Green Bay. I am not sure how Mario makes his grouper, but I think I came pretty close with this recreation. I am a big fan of olives so anything…
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving anymore! Try these simple roasted sweet potatoes with any main course and you will be wishing the holidays would come a little sooner. These are sweet, like the gooey marshmallow covered kind, but not as bad…
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Lemon Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Bright with the flavor of lemon, this side dish made with Orzo, a classic Greek pasta, is very simple to make.
Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
Linguine with Baby Spinach and Almonds
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is very reminiscent of pesto and so good even the youngest of my kids loved it! Simple and delicious. This doubles and beyond very easily.
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Chicken Schnitzel
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My grandmother's recipe and one I practically grew up on. Schnitzel means cutlet in German and originally referred to a deep-fried, breaded veal cutlet.
Homemade Saltine Crackers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These are very simple to make crackers. They are a blank canvas that can take on many flavors. You can make these two ways crispy and crunchy. The only diffrence is how much butter you use. If you use 2 tablespoons they are crunch after they cool. If you…
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I love a good thick spicy gumbo. The restaurant I work at has the best gumbo ever. I wanted to recreate my own version to make and enjoy at home. In gumbo, roux is key and if burned or undercooked can result in not so good gumbo. Since my favorite gumbo f…
Mediterranean Shrimp Quesadilla
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I was asked to participate in the Red Gold Tomato Bowl 2011. I am on a team with 4 other Wisconsin bloggers trying to beat out Pitt in our own version of the big game! Ths was a recipe I came up with for the contest. I love quesadillas for a game time sna…
Salmon with Cilantro and Garlic over Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A wonderfully easy and fresh tasting dish, rich in omega 3's and so healthy.
JG's Grilled Sockeye Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
When the weather gets warm it is an invitation to use our outdoor grill. Grilled Sockeye Salmon is absolutely delicious! It does not need a fancy saucy topping, or any salty addition. Served with a microwaved “baked” potato and a veggie or fruit sa…
Green beans, marihuana potatoes and refrito sauce
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Boiled green beans, 2 kinds of potatoes( Fried, glased with marihuana butter and tandoori spices) and refrito sauce. Video-recipe in http://aitorevolution.blogspot.com/2009/08/vainas-con-gracia-y-gloria.html

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