When we had a child going to a distant Midwestern college, they made the decision to cook their own food, thus avoiding the more expensive meal plan and the likely quality of the food presented. Our student said the apartment-mates often complained about the smell of garlic. But that is not a surprise, for this… Continue reading Distant College Apartment Pink Beans
Author: greatgarlu
Turkey Noodle Soup
I really like soup. The smell of hot soup on a cold day, with some noodles, is one of my favorite welcomes. I have fond childhood memories of coming home from school and finding that my grandmother had cooked some pastina or acini di pepe pasta (and yes, I’m Italian) in chicken broth which I… Continue reading Turkey Noodle Soup
Turkey or Whatever Casserole
This is a recipe I made up from a million other recipes like it. It’s for when you really need to make something for supper, something that uses up leftover turkey. Something that is full of familiar tastes and textures that no one would object to. But I call it Turkey or Whatever casserole. Don’t… Continue reading Turkey or Whatever Casserole
Bowties Marinara with Meatballs
12 ounces bowtie pasta6-ounce bag baby spinach1 ½ cup marinara sauce2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar24-ounce package appetizer-sized turkey meatballs1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced Boil bowties, stirring the spinach in just before bowties are done. Meanwhile heat marinara sauce, vinegar and meatballs in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot. Toss with drained pasta and… Continue reading Bowties Marinara with Meatballs
Bourbon Chicken
This is a recipe I got from the web (the link will be here when I figure it out) meant to simulate the so-called “Bourbon Chicken” you might find at your local mall’s food court. (I have put the name in scare quotes because, alas, there is no bourbon in it. Maybe it’s named after… Continue reading Bourbon Chicken
Tuna-Rice Cakes
This is one of those recipes we got in the back of one of the parenting magazines (probably Parenting!), claiming that “your kids will love this”, isn’t a lock on it. So we tried it, and they ate it happily. And we parents liked it. That’s a win win! 2 cups cooked rice6 ounce canned… Continue reading Tuna-Rice Cakes
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (15-ounce) hominy, drained and rinsed2 cans (15-ounce) mild or medium red enchilada sauce, divided2 cans (10-ounce) diced fire roasted tomatoes and green chilies1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained¾ cup water4 ounces cream cheese2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon black pepper1 cup shredded… Continue reading Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
Buttermilk Pancakes II (allrecipes.com)
This is a very simple, tasty recipe, posted to allrecipes.com by user BURYGOLD, who says, “A very light and fluffy pancake that requires fresh buttermilk, but it’s the best I’ve ever made!” They have largely displaced the traditional, family recipe for pancakes, we like them so much. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24530/buttermilk-pancakes-ii 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons white sugar3… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes II (allrecipes.com)
Penne Greek Style
12 ounce box penne rigate1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained1 jar (7 ounces) roasted peppers, drained and sliced1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts quartered, undrained½ cup sliced scallions¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives1 cup crumbled feta cheeseblack pepper to taste Boil penne according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup cooking water. Meanwhile in… Continue reading Penne Greek Style
Antipasto Hoagies
One of the trio of tasty recipes suggesting that you buy roasted red peppers and marinated artichoke hearts, just like Roasted Pepper-Rice One Pot and Penne Greek Style. 4 Italian-style Hoagie Rolls1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, sliced, marinade reserved3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (1 tablespoon dried)¼ teaspoon black pepper2 jars (7 ounces… Continue reading Antipasto Hoagies
Recipes out of the Blond Box 