tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post7703363554334413307..comments2023-12-28T19:56:26.527-08:00Comments on Let's Get Real-About Life: Recipes For a Week From A Busy, Doesn't Like to Cook, Mom's KitchenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-6958261519207210802009-09-14T00:09:08.967-07:002009-09-14T00:09:08.967-07:00Thanks so much for sharing your recipes! I know th...Thanks so much for sharing your recipes! I know there are so many magazines, website, and other references on simple recipes, but isn't it great when you know somebody who really has tried them before and found that yes (1) it was simple and (2) it was good! Thanks for joining me on this post - even though I am not much of a cook - I think we all agree we want to instill healthy eating habits in our kids!Sharon M. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367612621429432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-84998600549691667962009-09-10T11:50:28.155-07:002009-09-10T11:50:28.155-07:00We revolve our meals around our BeWise Box of loca...We revolve our meals around our BeWise Box of local/organic veges and it's "barbeque, salads and stir fry" over and over and over.... :) But, I can't complain since I am "conveniently" always working during dinner prep. I'd much rather do dishes.Reece Rainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-7671336311995205782009-09-08T15:26:38.797-07:002009-09-08T15:26:38.797-07:00This is FUN! Menus help so much...but alas, I have...This is FUN! Menus help so much...but alas, I haven't done one in awhile. Likely because I no longer work. Sharon, thanks so much for your recipes and thanks to everyone else too. Here is a recipe my neighbor gave me and it's SIMPLE! Not sure what it's called so I just call it Green Salsa Chicken Soup<br /><br />Green Salsa Chicken Soup<br /><br />2 boxes chicken broth (32 oz. each)<br />1 jar La Victoria Thick and Chunky Salsa Verde<br /> - add as much as you want - it can be spicy <br /> so go slow and taste <br />1/2 to 1 tsp. cumin (to taste)<br />1 rotisserie chicken boned and cut into bite size pieces<br />1/2 to 1 c mini shell noodles ( I just dump, sorry)<br />Sour Cream as garnish<br /><br />Bring 2 boxes of chicken broth to boil, add noodles and cook till done. Add cumin, salsa and chicken. Heat through. Serve with dollop of sour cream in each bowl. It's delicious :-)<br /><br />Also, this has been a no fail recipe I've used for years, esp. when I forget to take something out of the freezer.<br /><br />Tuna Casserole <br /><br />* I usually double the ingredients <br />1 small can tuna (I use albacore)<br />1 can cream of chicken soup (lowfat, low salt)<br />1/4 cup mayonnaise (light)<br />1/2 soup can full of milk<br />1 cup shredded cheddar cheese <br />2 cups rotelle noodles, uncooked<br />1 small can Durkee onion rings (optional - my kids don't like them)<br />Mix everything together but onion rings. Bake in a casserole dish at 350* for 30 min. Stir, then sprinkle onions on top, if using. Put back in oven and bake 10 - 15 min. more until noodles are cooked through (here in high elevation this takes almost an hour to cook but in San Diego I used the times I typed out).SuzyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10525630590582815244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-46888913739325491172009-09-08T14:57:28.216-07:002009-09-08T14:57:28.216-07:00Thank you thank you thank you! I am so excited to...Thank you thank you thank you! I am so excited to try these recipies! I am totally impressed too, but inspired, because if you can do it I can too, right? I hope so. Thanks for sharing, and I think a recipe friday sounds great!Jessikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-8018989714647217112009-09-08T13:02:04.008-07:002009-09-08T13:02:04.008-07:00Well as the Father of two boys, my advice to them ...Well as the Father of two boys, my advice to them when they get a little older will be to learn how to cook three recipes well. Once they're in High School the'll each have a night of the week that will be their's to cook for the family. So after four years of that they should have three recipes that they can cook to impress. Because if you can't impress a girl by the third meal, then she's probably not the one for you.clify42noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-76294334571435303372009-09-08T12:48:10.961-07:002009-09-08T12:48:10.961-07:00Cooking isn't a priority for me either. I wou...Cooking isn't a priority for me either. I would rather just have a sandwich, cereal, eggs or tacos (something quick). However, I recently decided with a friend that we would try to expand the number of things we can cook and last week was our first kick-off recipe. We made Roasted Tomato Soup. It was fairly quick and really yummy. Here is the recipe: - Enjoy!<br />Roasted Tomato Soup<br />http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-tomato-soup-recipe/index.html<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br /> * 2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes (mix of fresh heirlooms, cherry, vine and plum tomatoes)<br /> * 6 cloves garlic, peeled<br /> * 2 small yellow onions, sliced<br /> * Vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, optional<br /> * 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil<br /> * Salt and freshly ground black pepper<br /> * 1 quart chicken stock<br /> * 2 bay leaves<br /> * 4 tablespoons butter<br /> * 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, optional<br /> * 3/4 cup heavy cream, optional<br /><br />Directions<br /><br />Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.<br /><br />Wash, core and cut the tomatoes into halves. Spread the tomatoes, garlic cloves and onions onto a baking tray. If using vine cherry tomatoes for garnish, add them as well, leaving them whole and on the vine. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until caramelized.<br /><br />Remove roasted tomatoes, garlic and onion from the oven and transfer to a large stock pot (set aside the roasted vine tomatoes for later). Add 3/4 of the chicken stock, bay leaves, and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid has reduced by a third.<br /><br />Wash and dry basil leaves, if using, and add to the pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return soup to low heat, add cream and adjust consistency with remaining chicken stock, if necessary. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish in bowl with 3 or 4 roasted vine cherry tomatoes and a splash of heavy cream.<br /> ********************************************************************JoAnn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342175087858382035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787381482400726509.post-87665538218549615792009-09-07T20:40:22.858-07:002009-09-07T20:40:22.858-07:00ooh, these sound delish! and not all that simple! ...ooh, these sound delish! and not all that simple! i was thinking you were going to write: Costco Rotisserie Chicken & pre-made salad bag. :)<br /><br />I'm going to def. try Friday's meal, and the Chicken Salsa soup!<br /><br />My cooking recipes def. need a re-vamping. You know when you kinda get in the same cycle?. :) <br /><br />Let's spice it up! :)<br />Happy 1st week of school!<br />xo.Tirahttp://wakayamamamma.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com