I’m cross-posting this on my food log blog as well.
(I just LOVE “food log blog” and “run log blog” because they remind me of Bob Loblaw!)
Focus, Krissie. Focus.
So I am a planner. I plan my menus every week, and I try to have a theme. We had a “Martha Stewart FOOD” week, and a “Throwback Week” and a “Cooking Light Week.” This coming week will come from a magazine I bought at Fresh Market.
And I’m asking you for help for the week after (the week I will plan next weekend). I want to have a “Readers Suggest” week.
So what should I cook?
I’m interested in what some of your favorite recipes are. I’m looking for recipes you have already tried – that you know are tasty. I’d prefer they be healthy (of course), but I’ll do my best to make a healthier version of any favorites. I also prefer recipes that don’t require a lot of hands-on time. I’m fine with baking time or cooking time, but prefer not more than 30 minutes of hands-on time. Nutritional info isn’t necessary because I always figure it out myself. I don’t always follow recipes closely, so I figure it out based on the ingredients I actually use. (And if you’re sending me a recipe based on a recipe from somewhere else, let me know so I can give credit there.)
And my promise if I choose your recipe? I’ll shoot you a link (if you have one) and I’ll show step-by-step process photos on the food log blog.
Shoot me what you would like to see as a comment here or on the food log blog or in an email. I’ll make a few next week and I’ll keep the others bookmarked in case of another readers suggests week!
I can’t wait to hear your favorites!
What a great idea!
I love to cook as well and am always looking for new, simple recipes.
Here’s a couple that I love…
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
http://kayevs.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/black-bean-and-sweet-potato-chili/
Creamy Tortellini Casserole
http://kayevs.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/week-1-creamy-tortellini-casserole/
Alfredo Vegetable Lasagna
http://kayevs.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/alfredo-vegetable-lasagna/
Spanish Rice Bake
http://kayevs.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/spanish-rice-bake/
I hope those links work…if not, my blog is Okay, Kaye? and there are links on the sidebar.
I’ll be interested to see what you decide for your week. Have fun :)
LOVE your blog and you are looking awesome.
Kaye
Hey Krissie how about a meatless week? I just started reading your website so I dont know if you are are vegeterian or not but if not it may be a good way to be creative. Keep up the good work!! You look great and are a big inspiration!
Comfort foods! Spring is too too far away!
I would pick one ingredient and see the different ways you can incorporate it into the meals!
As for a favorite recipe–this is my go-to. It came on a recipe card my friend gave away. “Easy Everyday Cooking” It’s says to serve with white rice, but I actually like it better with brown rice. (I also leave out the allspice and thyme–only because I didn’t have it the first time I made it and decided it didn’t need it!!!)
Sweet and Sour Chicken.
6 T olive oil
6 T soy sauce
6 T honey
3 T white vinegar
1 1/2 t. dried thyme
1 1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. ground allspice.
1/2 t. pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cups hot cooked white rice.
*Preheat oven to 375. combine all ingredients (except chicken and rice) in a shallow baking dish. mix well. Pierce both sides of each chicken breast and place in baking dish, turning several times to coat chicken.
*Bake chicken for 30 minutes. Serve chicken over rice and use remaining sauce!
I just made the Chicken and Spinach Tortilla Bake from November’s Rachael magazine this week. Here’s the link:
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/dinner-recipes/Chicken-and-Spinach-Tortilla-Bake
It was really good, makes four servings ( I love that about RR’s recipes) and reheats well. My chicken was a little tough though, I think I overcooked it. I will use cooked chicken or try the vegetarian alternative the next time. I also used part-skim ricotta.
Here are a couple of recipes I have dared to make for others.
Thai-Style Ground Beef
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1141966
Straw and Hay Alfredo with Roasted Asparagus
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1160674
Enjoy!