I took a recipe I saw in the current issue of Cooking Light, did a number of changes and got a meal that I really enjoyed. Easy and quick as well! While butter lettuce isn't the norm choice it is a tasty lettuce, smooth on the tongue. Boston lettuce was the originals choice. Asian Inspired… Continue reading Asian Inspired Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Tag: Dinner
Black-Eyed Peas Two Ways
I had seen the basis for this recipe in Martha Stewart's Food Everday magazine. The original recipe had you cooking the peas in water, my thought was why not use lower sodium chicken broth for flavor instead (vegetable broth would also work)? The recipe made a filling for tacos and it made a LOT. Enough… Continue reading Black-Eyed Peas Two Ways
Homemade Pizza
I was feeling like I had the luxury of time and Kirk was craving pizza so we had these the other night for dinner (with plenty of leftovers!) Using a bread machine to make dough has to be one of the best reasons to own one - throw everything in, come back in 1 1/2… Continue reading Homemade Pizza
Lamb and Potato Stew
I have been trying more recipes with lamb and to be honest this is the first time I have gone "wow! I love it!". Why? Lamb has a pretty strong flavor overall. You don't get that in this stew. I served the stew with cheese biscuits for a cold dreary evening worthy dinner. Lamb and… Continue reading Lamb and Potato Stew