Chimichurri Sauce is a traditional Argentinian sauce. It is the consistency of pesto and is usually served over grilled steak. But I serve it over everything I can because it is a great way to use up surplus parsley and cilantro. I dial down the heat on this sauce for my children, but you can make it hotter by substituting a hot pepper for the bell pepper. I love when the … [Read more...]
Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Clearin'. It. Out. We enjoyed this tilapia (on sale for $1.99/lb!) with Brussels sprouts from the freezer, and rolls from the freezer. Summertime Pantry Challenge continues... Breaded Tilapia with Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes A pantry and freezer clear out created this magical meal! 4 frozen tilapia fillets1 large egg (whisked)1/2 cup bread … [Read more...]
Summer Fruit Kebabs with Honey and Coconut
Talk about a healthy, sweet summer treat?! After all the chocolate and brownies as the past few desserts, I thought it might be time for some 'dessert of the month detox'! ;) And what better way than with fresh fruit, honey and unsweetened coconut! Or sweetened coconut flakes if you insist on having sugar in your dessert. Or if that's what you've got on … [Read more...]
Reuben Croissants
Have I ever mentioned that I have a love affair with melted cheese? Yummy, gooey and warm. It really goes well with any meal. This time our cheese makes its appearance in these easy to make Reuben Croissants. They can be a little messy to make, but they bake together nicely. If you're lucky, some of the cheese will melt onto the pan and get crispy so after you serve the … [Read more...]
Meal Planning During the Summer Months
It's tough making a meal plan during the summer months when you are at the mercy of your garden, or what you find at the farmer's market or CSA box! I'm sharing a few tips and tricks for meal planning during the summer months over at SCJohnson.com. … [Read more...]
Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach “Noodles”
Summer finally arrived and all of my cool weather crops reacted to the heat by bolting. One nice thing about spinach when it bolts is that the leaves along the flower stalk are flat making them a great substitute for noodles in lasagna: I overlap the spinach leaves to create a layer. If you only have curled spinach leaves you can flatten them out a bit by making small … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
The first pantry challenge recipe for this month...banana muffins. With whole wheat flour. Honey. Really, really brown bananas. And of course, chocolate chips! Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Banana muffins with whole wheat flour, honey, really ripe bananas and of course, chocolate chips! 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking … [Read more...]
Pasta with Kale, Lemon and Parmesan
The last couple Fridays, I've shared some grilling ideas and grilled pizza recipes. But this Friday, it's all about the light. the tasty. the refreshing. And simple too. It's a "boil the kale, boil the pasta, then toss with some lemon and Parmesan" kind of simple. Serve like this...or with some fresh fruit...or with a side of grilled chicken slices. Whatever … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
The simplest, tastiest, feed-a-crowd barbecue I know of. Warms your tummy in the winter. Helps you avoid turning on the oven or even the grill in the summer. A frugal fast food for slow Sundays year 'round. Pair it with corn on the cob, watermelon and a side of slaw and you have yourself an Independence Day meal. Of course, the children can mix up some Cookies and Cream … [Read more...]
How to Season Chicken for the Grill (When You Forget to Marinate It!)
When life is flying by faster than you can keep up with, something is bound to fall through the cracks. For me, it's often getting the chicken out of the freezer and thawed in time to get it marinating. While I usually freeze chicken in a marinade in a freezer baggie, but sometimes I can't even manage to get that done when I get home from the grocery store. So when … [Read more...]