Memories and healthy recipes for your dinner table.
I made a few changes to this one. I am not a fan of green salsa so I leave it out. I also use a blend of shredded Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas 3 ounces (3/4 cup) shredded pepper jack cheese …
I cannot remember where I found this but it is a fun little treat to make with the kids. 1 packet of orange jello 4 oranges Make up orange jello according to the packet instructions. Set aside for 20 minutes to cool. Slice oranges in …
I had some left over rice from dinner that I wanted to use up rather than waste. This recipe comes from my sister-n-law Emily’s Grandpa Joe.
The recipe does not specify how much milk, sugar and vanilla to use so I guessed 3 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup sugar and I substituted 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for the nutmeg. Whole milk is preferred but all I had on hand was fat free and I used long grain Jasmine rice.
2 cups of cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp salt
Sugar, to sweeten
1/2 cup raisins
Vanilla
Nutmeg
Mix rice and milk in a baking dish. Add the beaten eggs, salt and sugar. Add raisins, vanilla and nutmeg to taste. Bake in low oven until the egg mixture is done. 325 degrees for 1 hour.
For the stove top version: Mix the eggs, milk, salt and sugar in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add rice, vanilla and cinnamon. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes until thick and creamy.
Variations:
Lemon zest
1/2 vanilla bean in the place of vanilla flavoring
Replace some of the milk with Coconut milk
I was in a shrimp mood this week. It started with the Island Shrimp and Fruit salad recipe. This is one of our favorite shrimp recipes. The couscous is a light alternative to pasta or rice. Source: Better Homes and Gardens magazine October 2005 24 …
Saturday Nights are designated as salad nights in our house. Salads are uncomplicated and after a long week it is nice to sit down to a lite fare. So I am always on the look out for appetizing dinner salad recipes. We skipped on the rice and cut the amount of cabbage in half then added some shredded romaine to the mix.
Source: Woman’s Day (July 2008)
1 3/4 cups cooked rice
1 jar (24oz) tropical mixed fruit in light syrup (reserve 1/2 cup syrup)
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp oil
1 tbsp rice-wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper, optional
1 head Napa Cabbage (about 1 lb), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled
1 tsp dry Caribbean jerk seasoning
Optional: Cashews and/or Macadamia nuts
In a large bowl, whisk reserved fruit syrup, 1 tbsp oil, the vinegar, salt and red pepper until blended. Add mixed fruit, cabbage, onion and cilantro.
Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sprinkle shrimp with jerk seasoning. Add to skillet and saute 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Add shrimp and rice to fruit and cabbage; toss to mix. Top with nuts.
I tend to avoid anything prepacked because of all the unknown and extra ingredients. However, sometimes it is nice to have a snack or lunch that is quick and ready to go. This recipe was sent to me by my sister Allison. These little ham …
Back when I was in college I worked at Rag Tops, a car dealership in West Palm Beach that specializes in convertibles, hence the name Ragtops, and classic cars. When the owners, Ty and Sheri were married they had a reception at Ragtops. The building is from the 1920’s, three stories high and packed with fun and amazing memorabilia from art deco to 50’s retro. I am thinking the same thing they must have thought, “who wouldn’t want to have a party here!” And so Party Perfect was born.
We hosted a myriad of parties centered around themes for fortune 500 companies to private individuals. We had The Great Gatsby, Sock Hop’n 50’s, The psychedelic 60’s, Bar Mitzvahs and Halloween to name a few. When I moved away I took my love of parties with me. Once a month I hosted a theme party for a few friends. Each month the list of invited guests changed. It was not long before friends and acquaintances who had heard about the parties were begging to be on the next months list of invited guests. The parties were simple. Just food and decorations. But, just like at Ragtops, my friends eyes lite up and their spirits danced at the site of good food and fun lovely decorations. It was something different and out of the ordinary.
I can’t think of a kid who does not get excited at the mention of the word party, a majority of adults included. Theme parties need not be confined to holidays and cultural cuisines. There are decades, seasons, special occassions, western, luau, sports, favorite movie, Hollywood, casino, music, everything made like a pie night, sing for your supper, mystery dinner, circus, royalty, alien, safari, pirate and the list goes on.
We like to keep the decorations and menu simple and inexpensive. Balloons and streamers, maybe a strand of lights, homemade hats or centerpieces. When Mason and Adelin hear the words party night they can’t wait to dive into the craft cabinet to make decorations. It is one way we have been able to add a little spice and excitement to dinner.
Scalloped potatoes were on the Christmas dinner menu but come last minute I did not want the same old dish of potato casserole. I turned to my Cooking with Shelburne Farms cookbook to see if they had anything exciting. I found Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms …