Week of 09-14-2009
Monday (09-14-2009)
Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Maple Brown Butter Frosting
The name of this recipe is a mouthful. The good news is, these cookies are a delicious mouthful!
Servings:
48
Prep Time:
25 min
Total Time:
40 min
Skill Level:
Rachael Ray Addict
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Tuesday (09-15-2009)
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
Shake up the status quo by baking these classic cookies in a muffin tin. You rebel, you!
Servings:
Makes 24-48
Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
33 min
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Wednesday (09-16-2009)
Cheddar Cookies
When the season's sweet treats get to be too much, give the kids a couple of these savory "cookies." They're a great switch from all the junk food--and for grownups, they go great with a nice glass of red, too!
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Thursday (09-17-2009)
Make-Ahead Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? With a batch of these flavorful, healthy treats on hand, you can say "yes"!
Servings:
24
Prep Time:
20 Mins
Total Time:
1 Hr
Skill Level:
I Know What I'm Doing
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Friday (09-18-2009)
Chocolate Candy Cookies
Chocolate. Candy. Cookies. Your kid's three favorite words combined in one fabulous dessert.
Servings:
20
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
33 mins
Skill Level:
I Know What I'm Doing
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Weekend (09-19-2009)
Layered Cookie Bars
This is one terrific "dump" recipe: Dump all the ingredients into a dish, bake and dig in!
Servings:
24
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Skill Level:
Where's the Kitchen?
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Week of 06-28-2009
Monday (06-28-2009)
Eggs in Tomato Basil Sauce
You'll want plenty of baguette slices to soak up the delicious sauce!
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 min
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Total Steal
Tuesday (06-29-2009)
Broiled Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches
Easy to eat, and a pleasing combination of flavors!
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Wednesday (06-30-2009)
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork
No need for take out when you let your slow cooker do the work for you!
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 10 mins
Skill Level:
Where's the Kitchen?
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Thursday (07-01-2009)
Turkey Burger Tacos
Lean turkey burgers hold their own in the crisp, crunchy tacos.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
21 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Friday (07-02-2009)
Grilled Pomegranate Ginger Flank Steak
This steak is packed with a powerful combination of flavors - Asian influences of soy and ginger and the sweet contrast of pomegranate juice.
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins + mar
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Weekend (07-03-2009)
Double Berry Muffins
Loaded with fresh blueberries and raspberries, these muffins are special, sweet treat.
Servings:
12
Prep Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
30-33 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Week of 06-22-2009
Monday (06-22-2009)
White Beans and Broccoli with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Quick, colorful, and fun to eat, this dish is extra tasty with some fresh, crusty bread.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
29 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Tuesday (06-23-2009)
Chicken BLT Pasta Salad
Your kid loves to dress up as a fireman. Your favorite sandwich loves to dress up as a bacon-y pasta salad. It's all good.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
24 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Wednesday (06-24-2009)
Ravioli & Zucchini Soup
Filled pasta added to a delicately flavored soup turns it into a filling meal.
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
21 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Thursday (06-25-2009)
Roast Beef Quesadillas
Crispy, flavorful fried onion rings add a new twist to a classic dish.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
18 mins
Skill Level:
Where's the Kitchen?
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Friday (06-26-2009)
Grilled Thai Shrimp Kabobs
Shrimp, pineapple and tomatoes are combined for a colorful barbecue treat.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Weekend (06-27-2009)
Creamsicle Pie
This recipe makes two pies. Serve one tonight, and save one for a taste of sunshine on a cloudy day.
Servings:
16
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins + freeze
Skill Level:
Where's the Kitchen?
Dish Cost:
Total Steal
Week of 06-15-2009
Monday (06-15-2009)
Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
The natural sweetness of red bell peppers adds great flavor and color to a creamy sauce that tops the pasta.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Total Steal
Tuesday (06-16-2009)
Grilled Maple-Dijon Pork Chops
Maple syrup adds a rich, sweet flavor while the mustard adds a tangy taste.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins + mar
Skill Level:
I Know What I'm Doing
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Wednesday (06-17-2009)
Meatball and Spinach Soup
A tasty meatball soup gets an added dose of flavor and nutrition with the addition of spinach.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
13 mins
Total Time:
33 mins
Skill Level:
I Know What I'm Doing
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Thursday (06-18-2009)
Chicken Piccata
The piccata part of this traditional Italian dish means it has a tart and zesty taste.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Friday (06-19-2009)
Mahi Mahi with Salsa Topping
Tangy salsa makes an ideal topping for this mild flavored, flaky fish.
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
30 min
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Weekend (06-20-2009)
Cherry Clafouti
Clafouti is just the fancy French word for this easy-as-apple-pie (or cherry) dessert!
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
40 min
Skill Level:
Where's the Kitchen?
Dish Cost:
Total Steal
Week of 06-08-2009
Monday (06-08-2009)
Asparagus Frittata
Frittata is basically a fancy word for an open-faced omelet. In this case, it's also parent code for "eat your vegetables."
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Skill Level:
I Know What I'm Doing
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Tuesday (06-09-2009)
Italian Sausage Hoagies
People may debate what this classic sandwich should be called depending on where they live - a hero, submarine, hoagie - but everyone will agree that it's a surefire family pleaser!
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Pretty Cheap
Wednesday (06-10-2009)
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Hot dinner, cool kitchen, and plenty of leftovers. Don't you just love that slow cooker?
Servings:
6-8
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 5 mins
Skill Level:
Where's the Kitchen?
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Thursday (06-11-2009)
Beef and Spinach with Ramen
A one-bowl dinner, and slurping is allowed!
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Friday (06-12-2009)
Chicken and Dumplings
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi give this a hearty main-dish soup an Italian twist!
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
25 min
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Budget Friendly
Weekend (06-13-2009)
Granola Fruit Cobbler
You are just three ingredients away from a delicious dessert!
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
35 min
Skill Level:
I Can Boil Eggs!
Dish Cost:
Total Steal