Turkey Lasagna

This recipe is from Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) and it is delicious!  I made it last night and was very happy with it.  I thought Annie would like the shout out to goat cheese…a yummy addition.  I used ground turkey instead of the sausage called for, but thought it was still super.  Salud mi amigas!
Turkey [...]

Corrie’s Beef Stew

Posted by Corrie.
Here is my second offering for the week.  This stew was absolutely DELICIOUS!  It pairs well with a Malbec (yes, Annie, you’ve converted me…to goat cheese as well) and sourdough bread.  This recipe is from Martha Stewart.com, but I have adapted it a bit to enhance the flavor. I also halved the recipe, which turned out delicious, [...]

Corrie’s Operation Bread 2009: Whole Wheat

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As part of my Operation Bread 2009, here is one of my favorite,
seriously no fail, whole wheat breads.
NOTE:  This bread takes 24 hours all steps included, so be sure to plan ahead.  It is well worth it.  I know you are thinking “I don’t
have time for this…”, but you can prepare this bread for [...]

From Real Simple Magazine: Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Onions

Posted by Corrie.
I made this last night and it was so easy and so good.  I’m always looking for ways to get more healthy protein into my diet…going to the meat counter helped because the chicken was already cut up and I just selected the bone-in pieces.  It was also cheaper than buying a whole chicken and also less [...]

Corrie’s Yellow Cake

This is the recipe I used for Clint’s groom cake.  I iced it with a milk chocolate cream cheese icing (equal parts cream cheese and butter…totally decadent).  Anyway, it is a classic and delicious recipe, good for cupcakes or cakes and challenges any boxed yellow cake mix.  It is from Martha Stewart:
Yellow Cake Recipe

1 cup (2 [...]

Oatmeal Bread

Seriously, this bread is super easy and so delicious.  Make sure your measurements are exact…a little too much flour or not warm enough milk will prevent the dough from rising.  I’ve added a tsp. of cinnamon and it makes a delicious breakfast bread with cream cheese and honey…so yummy.  I have never added the currants, [...]

Corrie’s Granola

4 cups rolled oats
2 cups dried, flaked coconut
2 cups dried cranberries
2 cups almonds, hazelnuts, and/or walnuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tsp. cinnamon
 
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine all in large bowl until well coated.  Spread on rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes.  Watch closely during last 10 minutes of baking [...]

Great Salsa

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Great Salsa 
 
6 roma tomatoes
1/3 white onion
3 jalapenos (seeded for a milder salsa)
salt to taste
 
Blend all in food processor/blender.  You can also add lime juice, cilantro and garlic for variation and to brighten the salsa.  If looking for pico de gallo, use the same ingredients, but chop instead of blend and add cilantro (roma [...]

Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup

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Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup (really quick and delicious!)
 
I usually stir in some fresh spinach at the end for some extra vitamins and greenery.  Serve with parmesan cheese, crusty bread, and a good red wine.
 
Enjoy!

3 tablespoons olive oil 
2 carrots, peeled and chopped 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 clove garlic, minced 
1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (recommended: [...]

Chicken and Dumplings

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Chicken and Dumplings
(recipe found here)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Serves 4

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 medium carrots, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 [...]