Couple of months ago, I was having just a crap day and really needed some comfort and something to feed my soul. Pasta is a great comfort food and it doesn’t take much time or energy to make a huge serving. Within 30 or so minutes Dean and I were enjoying this cheesy, gooey, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Onions’
March 19, 2008
Pickled Mostaccioli
Pickled Mostaccioli
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Pasta salads are always a good go-to recipe for a barbecue, family reunion, or just a snack. Pickled mostaccioli is a freshing twist on traditional pasta salad. It has a wonderfully zesty taste and perfect for summer because it doesn’t have mayonnaise. Michelle, a friend of mine from Iowa, gave me [...]
February 18, 2008
Feta Cheese and Green Onion Dip
Grilled green onions
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Feta cheese is a cheese that I started cooking with about four years ago, and I have never been disappointed by it. I was watching Boy Meets Grill a couple of years ago and Bobby Flay was making this dip. I knew I was going to love it. The combination [...]
February 5, 2008
Mississippi Sin
Mississippi Sin
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Before Christmas I promised to post my sister-in-law Jackie’s recipe for Mississippi Sin. When she came to visit in July, we had some friends over for a little cookout. Jackie said she would make Mississippi Sin as an appetizer. Our friends devoured it in no time flat. I have made [...]
January 29, 2008
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Originally I made this salsa with a shrimp sate recipe. I have also paired it with grilled salmon. And this is the second time I have made it as a stand alone “dip.” The pineapple-cilantro combination is incredibly refreshing with just enough heat from the jalapeno pepper.
Normally I use fresh [...]
January 10, 2008
Balsamic-glazed chicken sandwiches with red onions and goat cheese
Balsamic glazed chicken sandwiches with red onions and goat cheese
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I decided to bring over some of my favorite recipes from Serendipitous Reflections. So here’s the first.
I made these chicken sandwiches on Saturday night and they were wonderful. Honestly they were some of the simplest sandwiches to make and so full of flavor, [...]
January 9, 2008
Turkey and Rice Soup with Andouille Sausage
Turkey and Rice Soup with Andouille Sausage
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I know I’m posting this a little late for the holidays, but here is a great recipe for leftover turkey. I think it would be great with leftover chicken also. And thanks to Clay’s great suggestion to make a second turkey just for stock, I [...]
November 27, 2007
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Caramelized Onion-Balsamic Gravy
Thanksgiving
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Clay and I started planning the Thanksgiving menu several weeks in advance. He sent me about 10 different turkey recipes and we finally settled on this one. Clay was the master behind the turkey and he did a fantastic job! The bird turned out beautifully and the gravy was to die [...]
June 17, 2007
One Pot Chicken over Cheesy Rice
one pot chicken with cheesy rice
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
One Pot Chicken Dish over Cheesy Rice
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006
6 bacon slices, roughly chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly [...]
