Meal

7 Layer Salad

By Lena / November 29, 2010 / Comments Off on 7 Layer Salad

1 head of lettuce (cut into bite size pieces) Mayonnaise 2 cans of dark kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 1 batch of guacamolé (3 avocados, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4-5 cherry tomatoes) 1/4 cup of diced onions (rinsed and drained) 1 container of cherry tomatoes (halved) Pepper to taste 6 strips of…

“Sweet and Spicy”, Crispy Chicken Wings

By Kevin Pettway / May 9, 2010 / Comments Off on “Sweet and Spicy”, Crispy Chicken Wings

While Lena and I have been making an effort to eat better recently, if you’re hosting a party or a full day of watching LotR with friends, there’s very little that’s better or more appropriate than a giant pile of chicken wings and a case of beer. Frozen chicken wings 1/2 a stick of butter…

Friggin’ Amazing Veggie Lasagne

By Kevin Pettway / April 17, 2010 / Comments Off on Friggin’ Amazing Veggie Lasagne

Do not be thrown off by the fact that this is a vegetarian dish. It is absolutely delicious, and would be welcome on anyone’s plate. I have never had anything like it, and it so completely stomps the piss out of store bought veggie lasagnes as to not even be in the same category. It…

Hot Chicken Salad

By Lena / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Hot Chicken Salad

This isn’t the slightest bit healthy, but we had this at a caterer close to us and it was so amazing. You could feel your arteries clogging as you ate it. My sister-in-law and I went crazy for it. I believe this to be the recipe: 1 c. mayonnaise (not salad dressing) 2 tsp. lemon…

Fettucine Walnut Alfredo

By Lena / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Fettucine Walnut Alfredo

1 cup of walnuts (or 1/4 pinenuts and 3/4 cup of walnuts) Two small cloves of garlic 1-2 tablespoons of fresh parsley (or basil) Salt to taste 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup hot water Place nuts into food processor with garlic until it’s chopped well Add parsley, salt, and olive oil Process again…

Hummus and Tabouli

By Kevin Pettway / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Hummus and Tabouli

Hummus Can of garbonzo beans 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 clove of fresh garlic, crushed (if desired) 1 teaspoon cumin Salt to taste (optional) 2-3 tablespoons of tahini (like peanut butter made from sesame seeds) Drain garbonzo beans and reserve liquid. Put drained beans into a blender with olive oil Peel clove of garlic and…

Spanish Chicken (Crock Pot)

By Lena / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Spanish Chicken (Crock Pot)

Ingredients 3 -4 lb chicken, cut up (Or pieces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed 6 ounce can of tomato paste 3/4 cup of beer (6 ounces) 1 – 10 oz. jar stuffed olives, drained (reserve liquid) 1 Tablespoon of reserved liquid from olives Instructions Place chicken,…

Nanney’s Crockpot Stroganoff

By Lena / March 3, 2010 / Comments Off on Nanney’s Crockpot Stroganoff

This was Kevin’s granddad’s recipe as shared by sisser Kristy. 2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey) 4 onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, drained 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 cup bouillon 3 tblsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 cups sour cream mixed with 4 tblsp. flour 1/3…

Paella – Sausage and Shrimp

By Lena / February 21, 2010 / Comments Off on Paella – Sausage and Shrimp

3 poblano peppers Olive oil (4 Tablespoons total) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika Salt to taste 1 button of garlic, crushed/minced 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 pinch saffron threads, crushed 8 large green olives, sliced 1 bay leaf 1/2 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1…

Grilled Fresh Tuna Carnitas and Crunchy Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

By Lena / January 5, 2010 / Comments Off on Grilled Fresh Tuna Carnitas and Crunchy Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

This recipe was one I adapted from Rickbayless.com and holy cow is it simple and amazing to eat. The salsa was so good that I ended up eating the leftovers with a spoon. I couldn’t wait to find another use for the leftovers. It’s so fresh and green and full of wonderful flavor. Caramelized onions are…