tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52828743733502288012024-02-07T21:24:45.677-08:00The Lazy Wife Book… Easy recipes, tips and useless knowledge for women with good intentions.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-88824634895694204852012-07-31T19:58:00.001-07:002012-07-31T20:03:56.529-07:0050 Shades of Summer<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>cuz that's just funny!</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So it seems like forever since I've had some time to sit long enough to put any blog-worthy thoughts together. OK, so that's not entirely true. I've had plenty of time, I've just lacked the energy for the follow-through. I'd like to be able to impart some newly acquired wisdom since my 50 Shades of Grey blackout AND the start of summer, but it's really much of the same:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>50 Shades...</i></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Christian Grey can (wishfully) pretzel you into positions your mother never knew the words for.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">50 Shades of Grey is full of shit. Penis + vagina + endless amounts of of sex = UTI... no matter how you hash it (or in what position...)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It IS possible to read the 50 Shades trilogy 4 (or more) times WITHOUT getting sick of it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You never, I repeat NEVER, have to clean the bathroom if you are married to Christian Grey. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You would never have 2 kids if you were Mrs. Grey. Don't be ridiculous. (Kids just ruin shit like that.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Women everywhere, married or not, are looking at the hot guy at the next table wondering if he likes to dole out a good spanking.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">More and more men are driving Audis. Wishful thinking, fellas..</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">More and more women are walking around randomly biting their bottom lip. Wishful thinking, ladies... (Ouch! I think I'm bleeding...)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Many home equity loans were taken for the construction of "Playrooms". </span></li>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Of Summer.</i></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Beach sand can be found in parts of your body your mother never taught you the words for.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Those commercials with the bitches bragging about their super-duper tampons are full of shit. Period + tampon + bikini + beach = Shark Bait... no matter how many times you hash it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It IS possible to go to the beach 4 (or more) times WITHOUT getting sick of it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You never have to clean the bathroom if you make everyone pee outside and bathe in the pool.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Getting to the beach with 2 kids in tow would be easier with a U-Haul.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Women everywhere, married or not, are looking at the hot lifeguard wondering if he likes to dole out a good spanking. (OK, so maybe this isn't just a summer thing...)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">More and more men are wishing they drove Audis instead of their minivans full of sand and moldy cheerios.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">More and more women are walking around randomly biting their bottom lip... wondering if that piece of cheesecake they just wolfed down is directly relevant to the bikini triangle holding their private parts in.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Playroom = just another room to clean.</span></li>
</ul>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-13364826086918729322012-05-16T07:09:00.000-07:002012-05-16T07:09:56.901-07:0050 Shades of.... what the f@#$ was that???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, I did it. I broke down and read it. I bought the book, actually, because the thought of someone else's hands on something so sexy disturbed me; the last thing I wanted was a "used" copy. Of course I'm talking about E L Jame's book <b>50 Shades of Grey</b>. I mean, this book has, supposedly, saved marriages. Created babies. Or, in my case, caused me to ignore my children. Even my husband (though, that was temporary... if you know what I mean). I spilled supper on the floor. Dropped an egg. I even dropped a knife on my foot, I was so distracted. I sat in the tub until the water went cold. Ice cold. I knocked over a candle, spewing hot wax everywhere. I even forgot a load of laundry in the dryer. I NEVER do that. Ever. I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning (4:46a.m. to be exact) transfixed, not caring what kind of shape I would be in to parent with just a couple of hours sleep. I never even got off the couch to pee. And based on the kink in my neck, I probably didn't move much at all. I tried to put it down. I really did. Many times. I just couldn't... But why? <br />
It wasn't just the sex. It couldn't be. Or could it? I mean, the sex was good. Very good. I even caught sight of myself in the mirror a few times, blushed (<i>flushed</i>?) when no one was around. I giggled like a school girl every time my husband asked "How's your book?". But it wasn't just the sex that kept me reading. I kept asking myself why I couldn't put it down. This was totally not my type of read... Or was it? I like psychological books. You know: what makes a sociopath tick. Books that explain why people do what they do; why we turn out the way we do. Those kinds of reads. Oh, wait a minute... I get it now. This is totally <i>THAT</i> kind of book. (I'm slightly relieved to realize that it's not just about the sex. The hot, passionate, deviant sex. I was starting to feel like a dirty,dirty girl. But I digress...) <br />
Christian Grey is hot, demanding. And broken. (And yes, I know:<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> fictional</b></span>). Yet, I still want to "fix" him. Cradle him. Touch him. Typical woman: "Here, let me find out what makes you tick... " and mend it. Change it. Quite possibly, ruin it. I went from one chapter to the next to the next wanting to find out WHY? Sure, the sex was great. Mind-blowing. But WHY was he this way? Mommy issues? Did he hate women? Even Anastasia couldn't help herself. She wanted to break him... which we all know would lead to a lot of nose blowing and tear drying. The next thing you know, they'd be getting married and making babies... and who the hell wants to read about<i> that</i>?? And let's face it, if she had succeeded, there would be no book two. Or three. (Which is what I'm off to buy next: Even<i> I</i> need my fix.) <br />
I hear there is talk of a movie. I'm not looking forward to it. I don't want anyone type-casting Mr. Grey. (And realistically speaking, who, on this earth, could do him justice? I mean,<i> really</i>??) <br />
We all have a Mr. Grey hiding somewhere. Someone broken. Mysterious. Deviant. Tangible. And NOT in need of repair. <br />
<br />thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-89105481463808157912012-03-26T09:18:00.000-07:002012-03-26T09:18:04.915-07:00What's for lunch?Not that this is the best example of what I should be eating, but here's what I threw together for lunch today:<br />
(<i>I would have taken a picture to post, but I was so hungry I just couldn't take the time to do it!</i>)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgTCb6cy5fQWTX6X4ipmou8yGQFRh-xljKCjomzW9KcR7LE9ql5rN_p2lYjeKiKaNV1KlWi1Ad1uouiXc_x5sskmzbwXLUa1YTTNHSG7Cw2JlTpIlL0Yqji3GRQBqP6Bd8DOgDf0KKA/s1600/cartoon-chicken.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgTCb6cy5fQWTX6X4ipmou8yGQFRh-xljKCjomzW9KcR7LE9ql5rN_p2lYjeKiKaNV1KlWi1Ad1uouiXc_x5sskmzbwXLUa1YTTNHSG7Cw2JlTpIlL0Yqji3GRQBqP6Bd8DOgDf0KKA/s200/cartoon-chicken.png" width="160" /></a></div><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Grilled Chicken with Baby Spinach & Swiss </i></b></span><br />
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6 oz Baby Spinach<br />
Sesame Seeds<br />
1 leftover Grilled Chicken Breast (<i>I had filleted it and pounded it thin, sprinkled w/olive oil and salt & pepper before grilling on medium/high heat for a few minutes on each side</i>).<br />
1 wedge Creamy Swiss Cheese (I use Laughing Cow)<br />
Olive Oil & Balsamic Salad Dressing<br />
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Saute spinach in 1 Tbsp of Coconut Oil (or Butter) over medium heat. Sprinkle with garlic salt, ground pepper and 1 tsp +/- Sesame seeds.<br />
While the spinach is wilting, reheat chicken (I do it in the same pan alongside the spinach). <br />
When everything is heated through, slice the cheese wedge thin and place on the chicken breast. Serve alongside the spinach. Drizzle both with some dressing and ENJOY!<br />
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Seriously, I think this took me all of 5 minutes. <br />
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<i>Now, ordinarily I would have sauteed some garlic and onion along with the spinach but I'm not supposed to use either of them. Since I haven't been following my new "lifestyle" too well lately, I decided not to chance it today. </i>Have some for me, will ya?thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-73369612260728488742012-03-13T11:58:00.002-07:002012-03-13T17:26:33.278-07:00Is that a MilkyWay in your pocket?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_PXzY70xhk7ChsHpcGfjBrmp7tQSC1G2N7ibUWEIwEFL3Jo1u5BTuyIqPYMxrTmWW_xqUcW5bTuAZf9vThoLXZ9yb0xxskbrk73pg-wNX2BdpOT-onNw_xA8qQA0hcBwueYbKWfTwA/s1600/9054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_PXzY70xhk7ChsHpcGfjBrmp7tQSC1G2N7ibUWEIwEFL3Jo1u5BTuyIqPYMxrTmWW_xqUcW5bTuAZf9vThoLXZ9yb0xxskbrk73pg-wNX2BdpOT-onNw_xA8qQA0hcBwueYbKWfTwA/s200/9054.jpg" width="157" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's been a while; I know. I blog hard-core for a while and them... BAM! Nothing. Nada. Zip. No recipes. No insight. No awe-inspiring nuggets of much needed wisdom. Wait... what were we talking about? Anyway, I'm still here. Lazy, as usual. But... I have a good reason. I think. I was recently (and <em>finally</em>!) diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO, for short). It's also known as Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome. Sounds sexy, no? I'm not really going to try to educate you on this snooze-fest of a "condition". It's a lot of bowel talk... you know: gas, bloating, diarrhea. Plus, I'm still learning about it myself so I don't want to risk dishing out any misinformation. In simple terms: I have a shit-load (pun intended) of unnecessary bacteria in my small intestine which wreaks havoc on my body causing a host of symptoms like the ones I mentioned earlier. Now don't go telling me to "just fart" like my husband tells me to. It's not that simple. First of all, I don't fart (I mean, really, what lady does??? hehehe) and secondly, it's not really the same kind of gas issue. The nasty little bacteria (<em>those fuckers!)</em> feast on things like lactose, carbohydrates and sugar and produce gas in an isolated part of the intestine. The bacteria have a party and blow up my abdomen so much that I can't even wear old maternity clothes. It also produces side effects like brain-fog, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome as well as a shit load of other fun things. So after a heavy round of antibiotics, I'm now trying my best to live lactose free, sugar free, low-carb and, as of recently, gluten free. Yeah, I'm a boat load of fun these days...BUT. I. FEEL. GREAT! Seriously. I've been struggling with this (undiagnosed) for 16 years and I finally (<em>finally!)</em> have a diagnosis that I can work with. Yes, it sucks. Yes, I complain sometimes. Yes, I'll stab you in the face for a fucking candy bar. BUT... it could always be worse. I'm learning to really enjoy the foods I can eat. I've even turned into one of those assholes who makes her own yogurt. My apologies to any other assholes who also do such things... It's just a little ironic. I've always believed in "everything in moderation" (IE: Happy Meals do not kill kids. Pepperoni is OK. Sure, you can have a lollipop before breakfast... ) Now, I'm one petticoat away from milking my own cow. But I love it. I need it. And, I'm in control. Why am I telling you all this? Certainly not because I want any sympathy. I don't handle that well. I appreciate it; but it's not necessary. I just want you all to be prepared when I start posting delicious, easy recipes that include VEGETABLES (<em>eek!)</em> and FISH (<em>what, no sausage</em>?). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My family still enjoys bread, cake, cookies, etc. without incurring any bodily harm from me. I will never force them to embrace my new way of eating (unless they HAVE to or CHOOSE to), but I do expect them to respect it. No "<em>ewww, that's</em> <em>gross</em>" talk when I'm eating something they wouldn't choose to experience. It has opened the doors to some experimentation and I'm proud of that. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm not sure where this new way of life will take me, but I'm enjoying the relief I'm experiencing and praying that I maintain the willpower to continue. In the meantime, don't be alarmed if you see recipes for things like "Kale Chips" and "Lactose-free Homemade Yogurt". Aliens did not inhabit my brain. I haven't gone off the deep end (yet). I'm just enjoying life... without having to unzip my pants at the dinner table. And for that, I am thankful. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Be well, my friends. And if you see me, you better hide the fuckin' cheesecake.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">PS: At some point, you may see posts like <em><strong>Fuck my life, I want toast!</strong></em> or <strong><em>Slip me a Twizzler and no one gets hurt</em></strong>. Ignore those. I'm just venting...</span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-25511169442994841442011-04-15T10:20:00.000-07:002011-12-21T20:04:00.703-08:00Spicy Fish Stew<div style="border: currentColor;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKO3ICQue6YhLSN8bEdtIaRKLWAPxSzyQ20Zbs-c7JffLp0NZPjL3JR7KJKb8Ju3zFldAsEbNHYgx3Gpg6cnrHs0SVu6ZKVvFr6bBGeVeYUsuTh8Oa2KVr0kBkiPKl8CxcblhDdMaIkg/s1600/DSCN1238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKO3ICQue6YhLSN8bEdtIaRKLWAPxSzyQ20Zbs-c7JffLp0NZPjL3JR7KJKb8Ju3zFldAsEbNHYgx3Gpg6cnrHs0SVu6ZKVvFr6bBGeVeYUsuTh8Oa2KVr0kBkiPKl8CxcblhDdMaIkg/s320/DSCN1238.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>1 small onion</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">3 cloves garlic</div></div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">3 celery hearts</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">1 Tbsp. butter</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;">1 beer</div>4 c. water<br />
<div style="border: currentColor;">4 chicken bouillon cubes</div>3 large red potatoes w/skins on, cut into 1" pcs.<br />
1 14.5oz. can Italian diced tomatoes<br />
1 Tbsp. parsley<br />
1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper<br />
1 tsp. +/- salt<br />
1/2 c. corn kernels, frozen<br />
1 lb. Cod fish fillet<br />
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</div>Chop fine (mince) onion, garlic, and celery.<br />
In a large pot, melt butter. Saute onion, garlic, and celery 5 minutes. <br />
Add beer, water, bouillon and potatoes. Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.<br />
Add tomatoes (with juices), parsley, red pepper, salt, corn, and whole fish fillet.<br />
Simmer over medium/low heat until fish is cooked through and breaks apart easily with a wooden spoon. Stir until all fish is broken up into bite-size pieces. Remove from heat.<br />
Serve with crusty Italian bread or Portuguese rolls.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-25126279968568849982011-04-12T19:53:00.000-07:002011-10-02T19:46:29.047-07:00Panko Crusted Turkey Burgers w/Caramelized Onions<div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>OK, so this recipe came about in an attempt to get my family to eat healthier. Honestly,</em> <strong>they</strong><em> won't even try it, but my friends and I </em><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LOVE</span><em> this recipe! I </em>KNOW<em> you will too...</em></span></div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
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1 Lb. Ground Turkey</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">1 Egg</div><div style="border: currentColor;">3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs (plus more for coating)</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">2 Tbsp. Real Maple Syrup</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">1/2 tsp. Salt</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">Cheddar Cheese (shredded or sliced)</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;">6 Whole Wheat Rolls</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">Combine all ingredients, (except cheese and rolls). Roll into 6 even-sized balls. Coat with additional Panko crumbs & flatten into patties.</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">(Refrigerate while making Caramelized Onions.)</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To caramelize onions</span></em>:</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><div style="border: currentColor;">Slice 1 large onion into thin rings. Saute in 2 Tbsp. butter until deep brown, stirring often to prevent burning. Set aside.</div></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;">Drizzle patties generously with olive oil and grill on medium heat until cooked through (burgers will be firm when you press on the center). Top with cheddar cheese.</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To serve: </span></strong></em></div><div style="border: currentColor;">Lightly grill buns. Spread maple butter (recipe below) generously over each bun (top & bottom). </div><div style="border: currentColor;">Place pattie on bun and top with caramelized onions. </div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor;"><em><strong>Maple Butter:</strong></em></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><em>Combine 2 Tbsp. softened butter, 2 Tbsp. Real Maple Syrup and 1 Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper.</em> </div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div><div style="border: currentColor; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV9j4sHVJhCy5R9je0-LKUs9HTiQGDf8LaenJmLYhb9gwIA8RaAP6oVhxRUkX6K8dss5WVLo4u1BUe93iEkKp6PZyaZC7vmYZYbg4SB53Ml0UqavWIQvv7TEeJWCQ2wDHT4jfs93i0w/s1600/funny_order_a_pizza_thanksgiving_turkey_card-d137332563508518900vdun_325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; height: 318px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 261px;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpV9j4sHVJhCy5R9je0-LKUs9HTiQGDf8LaenJmLYhb9gwIA8RaAP6oVhxRUkX6K8dss5WVLo4u1BUe93iEkKp6PZyaZC7vmYZYbg4SB53Ml0UqavWIQvv7TEeJWCQ2wDHT4jfs93i0w/s320/funny_order_a_pizza_thanksgiving_turkey_card-d137332563508518900vdun_325.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Happy (<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Healthy</span></em>!?!) Eating!</span></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><br />
</div>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-1804151764723489072011-04-08T18:34:00.000-07:002011-04-08T18:45:57.182-07:00Chowda<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">New England's finest... and easiest.</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kN83biT2NVLMwS4jXw_5p91d7MazmHrTp88nGl66pqVdaPb09Y_kHSKYVKzLs7NIt8x8j6l92v5zwK-V8ZI7lFXlkLSPUEWhELObJcHBdUAYhnsbMWJJZ39dWIDRq6KdPY4ln1CSPA/s1600/clam1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kN83biT2NVLMwS4jXw_5p91d7MazmHrTp88nGl66pqVdaPb09Y_kHSKYVKzLs7NIt8x8j6l92v5zwK-V8ZI7lFXlkLSPUEWhELObJcHBdUAYhnsbMWJJZ39dWIDRq6KdPY4ln1CSPA/s1600/clam1.gif" /></a></div>3 Tbsp. butter<br />
1 medium onion<br />
2 celery ribs<br />
2 large garlic cloves<br />
2 Tbsp. flour<br />
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bit-sized pieces<br />
3 chicken bouillon cubes<br />
2 Bay leaves<br />
2 cans chopped clams<br />
1 cup half & half (or heavy cream)<br />
salt and freshly ground pepper<br />
1 Tbsp. dried dill weed<br />
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Boil 5 cups of water. Add potatoes, bouillon, clams (with juices) and Bay leaves. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender. Once cooked, strain broth into a large measuring cup or bowl, reserving potatoes and clams (remove bay leaves).<br />
In the meantime, chop fine the onion, celery and garlic (I pulse all 3 together in a food processor until minced). <br />
Melt butter in stock pot. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, approximately 3 - 5 minutes.<br />
Add flour and stir, making a <em><strong>roux</strong>...<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>(Listen to me... all fancy & shit!!)</strong></span></span></em><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong> </strong> </span><br />
Slowly add approximately 1 cup of broth, stirring constantly, allowing mixture to thicken slightly. Continue adding remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, thickening in between.<br />
Carefully add potatoes and clams, dill, and half & half. Heat through, but do no boil.<br />
Add salt and pepper to taste.<br />
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Want to really impress 'em?<br />
Serve in little edible bread <em><strong>boules<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"> (I know! I'm just so fancy now!)</span></strong></em><br />
Simply cut off the top. Hollow out the center and fill with chowder. <br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dinner is served!</span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-62222043022334892102011-03-24T09:56:00.000-07:002011-03-24T09:58:14.267-07:00Gahhhlic Rigatoni with Kielbasa1 lb. Rigatoni, cooked al dente & drained<br />
2 Tbsp. butter<br />
1 link Kielbasa, sliced to 1/8" thickness<br />
1 medium onion, chopped <br />
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped<br />
3 large garlic cloves, minced<br />
handful of grape tomatoes (pierce each one w/a fork before cooking)<br />
1 tsp. red pepper, the wet kind<br />
3/4 cup half & half or milk<br />
salt<br />
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)<br />
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In a large skillet, melt butter. Saute vegetables and garlic over medium/high heat for 5 - 7 minutes or until tender, yet crisp. Add kielbasa and cook additional 10 minutes. Add milk, red pepper, and a dash or two of salt. Heat on low until milk begins to bubble. Remove from heat and add to rigatoni. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-85120390745646654632011-02-22T17:42:00.000-08:002011-02-22T17:45:27.177-08:00Hamburg Pot-Pie<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 lb. ground beef</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 small onion, chopped</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 small potatoes, diced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 large carrot, diced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 10.5 oz can turkey gravy</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 pkg. refrigerated roll-out puff pastry</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Salt &</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pepper to taste</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Boil carrots and potatoes until fork tender.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Brown ground beef with onion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Add gravy to beef mixture and simmer for 3 minutes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Add potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper to taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pour mixture into a 9 x 11 casserole dish.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Top with pastry dough (cut and arrange to cover mixture).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bake at 425’ until brown and bubbling.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u><em>Variations:</em></u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Out of Turkey gravy?</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Use any creamed soup. I use Cream of Chicken soup for just about everything! Just thin it out with a little milk (approx. 1/4 cup).</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Don’t have any puff pastry handy?</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Top with any refrigerated dough product:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>biscuits, refrigerated pie crust, pizza dough, crescent </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">rolls, etc.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Not in the mood to peel and chop onions, carrots and potatoes?</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Add 2 cups of your favorite frozen veggies and call it a day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(We all know this is how I get dinner on the table...)</span><br />
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</div>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-21951629071365768332011-02-19T07:37:00.000-08:002011-02-19T07:37:56.473-08:00Classic Beef Stew<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 lb. Stew Beef, cut into 1” pieces</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 Tbsp. flour</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 Tbsp. olive oil</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 medium onions</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">4 cups water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">4 beef bouillon cubes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 large carrots, cut into ¼” pieces</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 large russet potatoes, cut into 1” pieces</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 celery stalks, cut into ¼” pieces</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">¾ cup frozen green beans, cut</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 Tbsp. water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 Tbsp. cornstarch</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 Tbsp. parsley flakes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pat beef dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coat with flour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Heat oil in large pot. </span>Brown beef for approximately 5 minutes, or until no longer pink on the outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Add water and bouillon to pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring to a boil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ - 2 hours, until meat is tender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Add remaining vegetables and parsley and simmer until vegetables are tender.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add to stew and bring to a boil for 1 minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Serve with crusty French bread for dipping.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 4.5pt solid; border-left: windowtext 4.5pt solid; border-right: windowtext 4.5pt solid; border-top: windowtext 4.5pt solid; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 4pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 1pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext 4.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Want the more realistic Lazy Wife way??</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext 4.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext 4.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Throw everything, except the 3 Tbsp. cornstarch and water, into the pot and simmer on low for 3 hours, or until tender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Add cornstarch mixture, boil 1 minute & serve. </span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext 4.5pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Or put it all in a crock pot before leaving for work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set it on low for approximately 6 – 8 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time you get home, the meal is ready to enjoy!</span></i></div></div>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-42015923889379410822011-02-02T10:28:00.000-08:002011-02-02T10:30:21.190-08:00Fiery-Hole Turkey Chili<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Ok, I didn't name this dish; my darling family did, and it is one of their favorites...</em> Enjoy!</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6T1Ws4Z5MHF9JzBLzRdqC00fKgovpDcW4-YyPS886ujyZJNVXZVTZRJ_VOu7lFvjI4IEln0KIP895pqG_nN2tGlQ_CnzK0xzYa_UyeG-FaU22SncaoMu37v1eCpmcCgsrg41uOzrAA/s1600/franks-hot-sauce-app-splash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6T1Ws4Z5MHF9JzBLzRdqC00fKgovpDcW4-YyPS886ujyZJNVXZVTZRJ_VOu7lFvjI4IEln0KIP895pqG_nN2tGlQ_CnzK0xzYa_UyeG-FaU22SncaoMu37v1eCpmcCgsrg41uOzrAA/s320/franks-hot-sauce-app-splash.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 lb. ground turkey</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Tbsp. dehydrated onion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Tbsp. +/- salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Tbsp. parsley flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 tsp. Allspice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/2 c. +/- hot sauce </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(I like <em>Frank's</em>)*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In a 3 qt. saucepan brown turkey; add diced tomatoes, dehydrated onion, salt, parsley, and allspice. Simmer 10 minutes. Add hot sauce; simmer additional 5 - 10 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To serve: Ladle into soup bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Start off slow with the hot sauce. We like things hot n'spicy here. Start with 1/4 cup and add from there. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Remember: <strong>A little goes a long way.</strong></span></span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-65799588784783302642011-01-31T11:57:00.000-08:002011-01-31T11:57:51.040-08:00Tortellini & Tomato Soup1 Tbsp. butter or margarine<br />
1/2 lb. ground beef or ground sausage<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
8 cups water<br />
1 Tbsp. Salt +/-<br />
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper +/-<br />
1 lb. frozen cheese tortellini<br />
1 6 oz. can tomato paste<br />
1 Tbsp. sugar<br />
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes<br />
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Melt butter in large pot. Saute onion 3 - 5 minutes. Add beef; brown. Drain. Add water; bring to boil. Add pasta and return to boil. Cook approximately 7 - 10 minutes or until tortellini rise to the surface. Reduce heat to low. Add salt, pepper, and parsley flakes. Stir in tomato paste and sugar. Stir gently until well blended. Remove from heat.<br />
Ladle into soup bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with bread sticks.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-25903269184954570222011-01-31T10:24:00.000-08:002011-01-31T10:31:23.574-08:00Chourico & Peppers Stuffed Peppers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaW_3XdoLy4aIGbHRWQgwiEucaQNFsqvqNNJafZDzR8O-c0IOT-3etSMqwSjnAJU1L431ir_93OzjQqrqR4ySTqVSAZ2lb38JGdCrhNLc69w9wVMWb3gZ4ESF3lBGqIleGjCjHHLABA/s1600/DSCN1132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaW_3XdoLy4aIGbHRWQgwiEucaQNFsqvqNNJafZDzR8O-c0IOT-3etSMqwSjnAJU1L431ir_93OzjQqrqR4ySTqVSAZ2lb38JGdCrhNLc69w9wVMWb3gZ4ESF3lBGqIleGjCjHHLABA/s200/DSCN1132.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>4 large green peppers (or red, or yellow, or orange...)<br />
1/2 lb. ground beef<br />
1/2 lb. ground chourico<br />
1/2 c. white rice, uncooked<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
1 tsp. minced garlic<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper<br />
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes<br />
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Cut tops off of peppers; put tops aside. Clean out inside of peppers, removing seeds. Remove stems from pepper tops; dice remaining green pepper.<br />
In a large bowl combine ground beef, chourico, rice, garlic, salt, pepper, onion and green pepper until blended. Do not over-mix.<br />
Stuff each pepper with mixture. Stand peppers in a large pot. Pour can of diced tomatoes, including juice, over the top of each pepper. Add 1 - 2 cans of water (depth of water in pan should be about 1"). Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.<br />
<span style="color: #4c1130;">To serve: Place one pepper in a soup bowl; spoon broth over top. Serve with some crusty, homemade French bread. Yeah, that's right... I said <em>homemade</em>. Hey, some days are lazier than others...</span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-20183399647832082002011-01-14T07:20:00.000-08:002011-01-14T07:27:19.096-08:00Baked Penne with Meat Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmlXZmH8mxeYu6nNOmY5bj-PvxzI_4itbcbXfx4A1UhBWE9B3TX0xcIlVcNnC0T7pv0sDdWHOuAxIkxS4KqJuZuJpMrocITg26f5prZa8VlgHoZO0-MHG6JkPFBht-_CeXpawcodwzg/s1600/DSCN1086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmlXZmH8mxeYu6nNOmY5bj-PvxzI_4itbcbXfx4A1UhBWE9B3TX0xcIlVcNnC0T7pv0sDdWHOuAxIkxS4KqJuZuJpMrocITg26f5prZa8VlgHoZO0-MHG6JkPFBht-_CeXpawcodwzg/s320/DSCN1086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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1 tsp. Salt<br />
1 tsp. Black Pepper<br />
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese <br />
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Cook pasta al dente; drain.<br />
Pour pasta into a 10 x 14 baking dish. Pour in pasta sauce; stir to coat pasta.<br />
In a large skillet, brown beef; drain fat. Add diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. of each salt and pepper; remove from heat.<br />
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</div>Place chicken in a baking dish and add enough milk to cover. Soak for 1 hour in the refrigerator. <br />
In a large (gallon size) sealable bag, add flour, salt, cayenne and black pepper, and baking powder. Shake vigorously to be sure that all of the chicken gets coated. (<em>Depending on the size of the chicken wings, you may need to do this in two batches</em>). Place chicken on a plate, shaking off any excess flour.<br />
In a large cast-iron skillet, pour enough oil so that it is approx. 1/2" deep. Heat on high until ready for frying. (<em>To test this, drop one small cube of bread into pan. If the oil is ready, the bread should brown immediately</em>). Carefully place one piece of chicken at a time in skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry until nice and brown on one side; turn and brown other side. You may need to turn the chicken a few times to get it nice and dark. Transfer to plate; blot with paper towels. Serve with some Ranch dipping sauce.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-67102879354610046032011-01-13T09:21:00.000-08:002011-01-13T09:21:00.076-08:00TEQUILA! Lime Shrimp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNv48raT3KmSge2b8QvT-qvIQMc6wF2kQ2u0CM-w0sczn21dmboSazY0tmPycML0obl1LQRi5p7OjIrGnkc_gT5EYr4853Xz6L76wDUc_u4pBz4tZN81yedDLAuC8tW9GebnJF6KDlw/s1600/DSCN1072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNv48raT3KmSge2b8QvT-qvIQMc6wF2kQ2u0CM-w0sczn21dmboSazY0tmPycML0obl1LQRi5p7OjIrGnkc_gT5EYr4853Xz6L76wDUc_u4pBz4tZN81yedDLAuC8tW9GebnJF6KDlw/s320/DSCN1072.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Serve as an appetizer or over rice. Hey, <em><span style="color: #4c1130;">Tequila</span></em>!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-75088695882685859932011-01-10T19:21:00.000-08:002011-01-13T09:07:54.876-08:00For my friend Erin...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 tsp. +/- salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">fresh, ground pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1/2 cup vegetable oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Using a (small) ladle <em>carefully</em> pour mixture into skillet (approx. 1/4 cup of egg mixture at a time) . Fry until set on one side; turn and fry until golden brown. Continue with remaining mixture. Blot on paper towels and serve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>* Whenever I brown ground beef for another recipe, I always put some aside and freeze in 1/4 cup measurements so it is ready when I need it. </em></span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-88918215753230463772011-01-10T18:01:00.000-08:002011-01-10T18:02:28.527-08:00No Leftovers Left OverSo, in my attempt to get rid of any leftovers that were taking up space in my refrigerator this weekend, I came up with, <em>and thoroughly enjoyed</em>, the following:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Soup</strong></span></em></div><br />
Using whatever chicken that is left over from the Roasted Chicken and Veggies recipe: place chicken in large pot and add enough water to cover. Simmer chicken for approximately 1.5 hours until chicken is tender. Turn off heat. Remove chicken from pot and let cool. Cut up leftover roasted potatoes, onions, garlic, etc. (I do not use the sweet potatoes because I do not usually have any left over and I feel that they are too soft in texture for soup... but hey, if you like that sort of thing <em>go nuts</em>!) Add to chicken stock. Remove bone from chicken and cut into bite size pieces (including the skin). Add to stock. Cook until hot... DO NOT BOIL. Toss in a tablespoon +/- of dried parsley flakes, a cube of chicken bouillon, some fresh ground pepper and 1/4 cup of milk and <strong><em>Enjoy</em></strong>!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Boiled Dinner Casserole</strong></em></span></div><br />
<em>This is for my New England fans who know what a "boiled</em> <em>dinner" is....</em><br />
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Take any leftovers from a traditional boiled dinner (cabbage, corned beef or pork, chourico, potatoes, onions, carrots) and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a buttered casserole dish. In a (2 qt.) saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 Tbsp. flour. When the butter and flour are incorporated, slowly add 1 cup of milk, whisking constantly. (You will need enough sauce to cover the casserole. Add a little more milk if you feel you need more sauce). When mixture has thickened to the consistency of cream, remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and some fresh, ground pepper. Pour over cabbage, potatoes, etc. In a separate pan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole and bake at 400' for approximately 30 minutes or until the crumbs are nice and brown and the casserole is bubbling. <br />
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Using 3 left over boiled potatoes: Mash in a large pot. In a large skillet, heat 1 lb. ground chourico, 1 small onion, chopped, and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat. Cook until water is almost evaporated. Add to mashed potatoes, along with 1/2 tsp. salt and some fresh, ground pepper. Pour mixture into one roll-out pie crust. Add top crust; crimp edges. Cut slits in the top of the crust. Bake at 425' for approximately 30 minutes or until pie-crust is golden brown.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-54064106146290255052011-01-07T19:36:00.000-08:002011-01-07T19:37:56.311-08:00Roasted Chicken & Veggies... Seriously???<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(OK... the veggies were for me and the cherubs... we all know the big guy is "allergic".) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This recipe probably doesn't even need to be posted because it's such a no-brainer, but I figured it may be a good reminder for those crazy days when you need a nice, easy meal... <em>and it makes the house smell<strong> soooo</strong> good</em>!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Honestly, this is so easy, even hubby could do it... (<em>but he won't</em>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Use whatever quantities you wish:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chicken Breasts, bone-in, skin on</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Assorted Veggies: I use white potatoes, peeled and cut; sweet potatoes, peeled and cut; onions, cut in half; large garlic cloves, whole; carrots, peeled; rib celery; cherry tomatoes, whole.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Place everything on shallow baking pan (DO NOT use one without an edge... you'll set your damn house on fire!) Sprinkle GENEROUSLY with salt and ground, black pepper (and/or any other seasoning blend you enjoy). Drizzle with olive oil. Place in pre-heated 400' oven. Roast for approx. 45 minutes (until chicken is dark brown and crisp). Remove chicken from pan. Increase oven temperature to 450'. Carefully turn over vegetables and cook for additional 15 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I am convinced that there is nothing yummier than beautifully caramelized sweet potatoes.... <em><strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">absolute heaven</span></strong></em>!</span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-16357512534790664842011-01-03T19:22:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:22:40.297-08:00Yummy Mega MeatBalls Parmesan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1WdRyNvmkQbkIQE7wz68q_JMDNHiHJG9svEUz2oz2bYAUzR7dRn1XKMuGgfo3MYDQha3TsNWzm6ZUS_PQukvj22vie2vZOiVBTRW4hFVlzwh-BKNi7eGSmbVctxszGHORBHKjo5tlg/s1600/DSCN1060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1WdRyNvmkQbkIQE7wz68q_JMDNHiHJG9svEUz2oz2bYAUzR7dRn1XKMuGgfo3MYDQha3TsNWzm6ZUS_PQukvj22vie2vZOiVBTRW4hFVlzwh-BKNi7eGSmbVctxszGHORBHKjo5tlg/s320/DSCN1060.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 lbs. ground beef</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/4 cup ketchup</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Tbsp. dehydrated onion</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Tsp. minced garlic (from a jar)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 Tbsp. parsley flakes</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup bread crumbs</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Salt</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fresh ground pepper</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup Panko crumbs</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(or 6 slices of American)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 jar/can of your favorite Spaghetti Sauce (I use Hunts)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pre-heat oven to 350'</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Combine ground beef, egg, ketchup, onion, garlic, parsley flakes, bread crumbs, salt & pepper. Do not over-mix. </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shape into 6 baseball-sized meatballs. (Ladies: resist the urge to play with the balls... over-stimulating them will cause them to get mushy). </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In a shallow dish, combine Panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese. </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Roll each meatball in mixture to coat and place on large baking sheet.</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Bake for 45 - 60 minutes (or until cooked through.) </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Top with cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted and bubbly. </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spoon sauce over the top and serve with pasta.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia;">* <em><strong>While I'm not knocking the deliciousness of Mozzarella cheese, I prefer to use a slice of American cheese on each meatball. It's smoother to the taste and melts nicely.</strong></em></span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-7970788819797015512011-01-03T09:37:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:37:53.629-08:00Back to "work"...<em><strong>Now that the holidays are over, I think I will get back to blogging.</strong></em><br />
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Here is a super simple recipe that I made for the New Year...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">Baked Stuffed Shrimp</span></div><br />
12 Jumbo Shrimp<br />
1 can minced clams<br />
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed<br />
1/2 stick butter, melted<br />
few dashes of crushed red pepper<br />
dash of salt<br />
unflavored bread crumbs<br />
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Heat oven to 350'<br />
Spray or grease a 12 spot muffin tin.<br />
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Peel shrimp leaving the tail in tact. Slit the underside so that the shrimp "sits-up". <br />
Place one shrimp in each muffin cup.<br />
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Combine butter, crackers, can of clams (including the juice), crushed red pepper, and salt. If mixture seems too wet, add enough bread crumbs to firm it up. Place a heaping tablespoon of stuffing on top of each shrimp. Bake for approximately 20 - 30 minutes (or until shrimp is bright pink and stuffing is golden brown.) Enjoy!!<br />
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Serve as an appetizer or with mashed potatoes and steamed greens for a quick, elegant meal.thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-20365788483862694692010-12-21T14:02:00.000-08:002010-12-21T14:07:15.444-08:00Kitchen Sink Rigatoni<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><span style="color: #4c1130;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can make this dish substituting just about anything to adjust to your family’s liking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be afraid… you really can’t screw this up.</strong></span></em></span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #4c1130;"></span></em></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 lb. Mini Rigatoni</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 Tbsp. butter</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 medium onion, diced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 cloves garlic (or 1tsp. minced garlic from a jar)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 med. Yellow (or green, or red) pepper, diced </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 lb. ground chourico (or Italian sausage)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">8 oz can tomato sauce</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">½ c. Marsala wine or water (I use wine... <em><strong>obviously</strong></em>!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 Tbsp. parsley flakes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">½ c. Ricotta cheese</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Salt & Pepper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cook pasta while preparing sauce:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Melt butter in large skillet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add onion, garlic and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook until onion is translucent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add chourico, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Marsala wine, parsley flakes and salt & pepper<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(to taste).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook until hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in ricotta cheese until blended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour over pasta and toss to coat.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">* </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If sauce is too thick, just add a little water (or more Marsala) to thin it out.</span></span></em></div><br />
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1 Lb. Stew meat, or any preferred beef, cut into 1" cubes<br />
1 c. +/- red wine (I use Merlot)<br />
1 can beef gravy (I've also used cream of chicken soup... very yummy!)<br />
1 med. onion, sliced thin<br />
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp. minced garlic from a jar)<br />
1 tsp. Allspice<br />
1 tsp. Parsley flakes<br />
1 large Bay Leaf<br />
Salt & Pepper (as always, I use a generous amount)<br />
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Mix everything together in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.<br />
Serve over creamy mashed potatoes with a side of crisp sugarsnap peas.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #4c1130;"><em>Many people like their Beef Burgundy with mushrooms. Unfortunately, my family won't go near them. If you love mushrooms,</em> like I do<em>, substitute the can of beef gravy with a can of cream of mushroom soup and add a can of sliced mushrooms. Or better yet, add a cup of your favorite fresh mushroom.</em></span> </strong>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-15185652220363116182010-12-07T07:53:00.000-08:002010-12-07T16:00:22.749-08:00Chicken, Broccoli, and Ziti in a Garlic Cream Sauce1 Lb. Ziti, cooked<br />
2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boiled and cut into 1" pieces<br />
1 10-12 oz bag frozen broccoli flowerettes*<br />
1 Red bell pepper, cut into strips<br />
3 Tbsp Butter<br />
6 garlic cloves, chopped (or 1 Tbsp. jarred, minced garlic)<br />
3 chicken bouillon cubes<br />
1 1/2 c water<br />
1 c half & half**<br />
1/2 c Parmesan cheese<br />
Fresh ground pepper<br />
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Steam broccoli and red pepper until cooked, but crisp.<br />
Saute garlic in butter in a large skillet. Add water and bouillon cubes and fresh ground pepper, to taste (I like a lot!) Add half & half and Parmesan cheese. Heat through, but do not boil. Remove from heat. Combine all ingredients. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Substitute any frozen vegetable. Chopped spinach is especially yummy!</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">** Heavy cream will work, too, making the sauce thicker. Whole milk is fine in a pinch, but the sauce will be thinner.</span> </span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282874373350228801.post-72173593220821320522010-12-02T12:16:00.000-08:002011-05-06T10:59:06.762-07:00Yummy snack...<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Spinach & Mozzarella Muffins... (aka: <em>mini Quiche)</em></span><br />
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6 eggs<br />
2/3 c. half & half (or 3/4 c. heavy cream if you have it)<br />
2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
dash or two of cayenne pepper<br />
*10 - 12 oz. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed<br />
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Beat eggs. Add other ingredients.<br />
Pour into <em><strong>well greased</strong></em> mini muffin tins.<br />
Bake at 350' for 25 -30 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.<br />
Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully remove from pan.<br />
Serve warm or at room temperature.<br />
Makes approximately 24 mini muffins.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* <em><span style="color: #4c1130;">other suggestions:</span></em></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">3/4 c. chourico and peppers</div><div style="text-align: left;">10 oz. frozen broccoli, thawed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 lb. crisp, crumbled bacon</div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 c. diced ham</div><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><em><strong>These are great to make for parties!</strong></em></span>thelazywifebookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12824253381318916620noreply@blogger.com0