tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30656802024-03-09T03:30:56.647-05:00My AfflationThat's not a typo. Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-68917132802157699102016-02-17T23:10:00.000-05:002019-02-12T20:53:19.678-05:00Recipe: Everything Free Beef StroganoffYum
Trust me. It tastes amazing. Even the picky teenager liked it.
Beef Stroganoff over Zoodles
I've been craving beef stroganoff the way a pregnant woman craves pickles and ice cream. But, it doesn't fit my current dietary needs and is a trigger for every one of my daughter's food intolerances. And then I had a dream. I've been doing substitutions long enough that it finally came to me, just Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-23838454451805119792016-01-03T22:01:00.000-05:002016-01-24T17:50:30.665-05:00Recipe: Broccoli Chicken SoupI should have taken pictures of the process, but I was really worried about getting it right since I have never made broccoli soup. Yes, minus the cheddar, but adding some chicken. OK, you can add cheddar for more protein for keto, but not paleo. I ate two servings and wouldn't have minded two or three more.
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup
Broccoli Chicken Soup
Recipe by Annette Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-73396096255470135952015-03-24T21:04:00.000-04:002015-09-06T22:13:17.973-04:00The Improv Kitchen: Gluten Free Asian Orange Chicken Tenders
Gluten Free Orange Chicken Tenders
By Annette Holland
Published: March 24, 2015
My daughter loves orange chicken. However, traditional orange chicken is breaded in wheat flour and the sauce contains soy. I modified my old recipe and came up with gluten and soy free orange chicken tenders. They were quite delicious despite not having coconut aminos as a soy sauce replacement.
Prep time: 5 Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-55949862065343582892014-06-10T01:11:00.000-04:002014-06-10T01:11:53.966-04:00Recipe: B.L.A.S.T.This was so tasty!
BLAST - Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Salmon, Tomato
Recipe by Annette Holland
Kicking up the standard BLT with salmon and avocado.
5 stars stars
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 pita sandwiches
Ingredients
1 lb
skinless salmon fillets
4 slices
(turkey) bacon, crumbled
1 cup
lettuce
2
Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-35233392905378998252014-03-25T16:42:00.000-04:002014-03-25T16:42:09.349-04:00The Improv Kitchen: Beef Short Rib Pot PieWhy can I never stick to the recipe? Doesn't matter, this came out amazingly well.
In the last few years I have become the queen of 30-minute or less meals (from scratch! unless it's a slow-cooker meal) because I just don't have the time in our busy schedules to do more. But, when someone bats his ridiculously long eyelashes at me coupled with puppy dog eyes and tells me how good my cooking is Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-57238478194269418342014-02-23T20:18:00.002-05:002021-09-28T10:56:28.705-04:00Recipe: Bacon Pear Grilled Cheese SandwichI'm allergic to pork, so I substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon. I think this would be pretty darn tasty with gouda cheese and less butter as well. That's my next experiment. The bread I used was from La Brea Bakery and conveniently sold in my local grocery store (their bread is to die for).
(Turkey) Bacon & Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Recipe by Annette Holland
Adapted from Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-67300248393431182262014-02-23T19:39:00.000-05:002014-02-23T19:39:44.741-05:00Recipe: Lemon Pepper Tilapia
Lemon Pepper Tilapia with Tomatoes and Spinach
Recipe by Annette Holland
Quick, easy, healthy, tilapia lunch or dinner.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1-2 servings
Ingredients
2 tbs
olive oil
2
tilapia fillets
2 cups
spinach
1
roma tomato chopped
2 tsp
lemon pepper seasoning (or to taste)
Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-60733014146312675022013-10-13T17:45:00.001-04:002013-10-13T19:21:05.693-04:0030 Minute Banana Bread MuffinsNo really. It truly only takes about 30 minutes to throw these together with a potato masher and hand-mixing. That might be why I used to make them every Sunday when my son was much younger. I would make a double batch and we would have breakfast and snack for the week. Very handy for an overworked student/single-mom. Some things never change.
Banana Bread Muffins
Recipe by Annette Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-36713538925831734882013-05-06T16:45:00.000-04:002013-05-06T16:45:09.555-04:00Disney Cruise Line Recipe: Grilled Tuna with Truffle-Infused Potato RisottoI loved dining at Palo, but did not try this particular meal. Now I need to go buy some tuna steaks and substitute in some Paleo friendly risotto. Don't forget steamed veggies on the side. And for mom, some Moscato :)
Grilled Tuna
Ingredients
4-6 tuna steaks
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
lime juice
Directions:
Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-71306925518322647102013-02-04T16:00:00.000-05:002013-02-04T16:00:31.054-05:00Menu Plan Monday: After the SuperbowlWell, this past weekend was a tossup. I had a great time at the first #LBCTweetup of 2013, but then ... the 49ers crushed my heart.
You are expected to tweet at a tweet-upand won't be shunned by others for doing so.
And so ... a bonus recipe.
Sing a song of sixpence,
A pocket full of rye.
Four and twenty blackbirds,
Baked in a pie.
Black Bird Pie
Recipe by Cajun Cooking Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-7309396855307335692012-12-05T20:11:00.000-05:002012-12-05T20:11:22.161-05:00Cajun Salmon
This is another one of those recipes where I just wing it but the results are incredible. It all comes down to the spices. I use Cajun's Choice Creole Seasoning, or you can make your own Cajun Spice.
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons salt (or adjust to taste if you want to use less)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-7791226765456110432012-11-22T23:22:00.002-05:002012-11-22T23:32:09.681-05:00Chef Mickey Parmesan Potatoes
My daughter declared these the absolute best mashed potatoes she has ever had. So of course I had to get the recipe. I think these will replace garlic mashed potatoes as the Thanksgiving staple.
Chef Mickey's Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Recipe from Chef Mickey's Official Photo folder
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8-12 servings
IngredientsAnnettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-36299861253558165932012-11-20T18:18:00.000-05:002012-11-20T18:18:06.066-05:00Pumpkin Cheesecake
Checking on sweet potato pies as
I work on the cheesecake
Not everyone in my immediate circle is a fan of sweet potatoes, though I am slowly wearing them down.
As a compromise, two years ago I made my first cheesecake -- pumpkin flavored! At the time, I took lots of pictures because I meant to blog it.
Well, I'm finally getting around to that.
Pumpkin Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-69336935487085298322012-11-20T16:22:00.001-05:002012-11-22T20:50:11.221-05:00Sweet Potato Pie
This isn't quite the recipe that I made growing up, but it's pretty darn close. And I get to use less sugar than the original.
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
1lb sweet potatoes (orange flesh not yellow, might be labeled yams)
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (or to taste)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (or to taste)
1 Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-15599212930560578992012-10-28T19:59:00.001-04:002012-10-28T20:00:57.381-04:00Better Than Subway Chocolate White Chip Cookies
Early last week I gave my daughter the option of regular chocolate chip cookies or Cranberry White Chocolate Chip cookies. In typical Joy fashion, she ignored the choices and created her own. Once she tasted these she exclaimed “These are better than the ones at Subway!” – which apparently was her inspiration for asking for chocolate cookies.
Chocolate White Chip Cookies
Recipe by Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-64390196934902271982012-10-28T02:52:00.001-04:002012-11-01T22:59:15.705-04:00Black and White Cranberry CookiesI made these from a recipe I modified from Allrecipes. My version has less sugar and a combination of chips.
Black and White Cranberry Cookies
Recipe by Annette Holland
Source: web.stagram.com via Annette on Pinterest
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 - 30 minutes
Yield: 2-3 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-2951371626790261832012-08-20T17:13:00.000-04:002012-08-20T17:13:40.808-04:00Ghetto Fabulous Chicken Cordon BleuSometimes you just don’t have “quality” (high-priced) ingredients on hand, but you have have the general idea for something.
A typical chicken cordon bleu recipe calls for the following ingredients:
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices ham
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chicken Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-11968938319920233202012-04-19T00:19:00.001-04:002012-04-25T19:55:49.288-04:005 Minute Zucchini ParmesanOk, it’s not really five minutes, but prep time is about 5 minutes and bake for 30 minutes, freeing you up to do something else, like knock out a blog post about 5-Minute Zucchini Parmesan (with salad).
5-minute Zucchini Parmesan
Ingredients
3 or 4 zucchinis
1 16 oz. jar pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cooking Directions
Heat ovenAnnettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-72666536711950726552012-03-21T15:20:00.000-04:002012-03-21T15:20:26.886-04:00Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
A bowl of chicken and dumplings with vegetables served at Nicoll's Cafe, 255 Main Street, Pine City, Minnesota (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 hours
Total time: 8 hours, 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Stew
2 lbs
chicken, chopped into 1" cubes
4
carrots, chopped
1 large
potato
1 cup
sliced Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-3622082236438298822012-03-05T15:07:00.000-05:002012-03-05T15:25:53.587-05:00Menu Plan Monday
Last night I discovered Pepperplate in the in Nook Color app market, I think I am in love. Menu planning may have just gotten enjoyable (along with cleaning the toilet, it's one of the chores I hate the most). It's much easier to use than BigOven or Allrecipes. I feel like I'm taking pictures to the grocery store.
I already have a bunch of recipes pinned on pinterest, and it's been a Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-91791119687300434872012-02-21T11:51:00.001-05:002012-02-22T15:11:05.411-05:00Chocolate Cake for a Flat Belly
Source: i.imgur.com via Annette on Pinterest
No, really, at least according to Dr. Oz. I don't have a trifle pan, but this works well on a plate too, considering how fast it disappeared!
5-Layer Flat Belly Dessert
Recipe by Gail Simmons
This was featured on the Dr. Oz show. We actually skipped the flax and walnuts mixture when I made it, but I will add it the next time. We Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-50306809585881862172012-02-16T13:41:00.000-05:002012-02-16T13:41:10.737-05:00Recipe: Whole Wheat Corn Bread
Modified from a classic cornbread recipe. It's not as bright yellow as traditional corn bread because of the whole wheat flour, but it's just as tasty with butter and honey.
Whole Wheat Corn Bread
Recipe by Annette Holland
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8-12 servings
Ingredients
2/3 cup
whole wheat flour
1/3 cup
all Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-73773109637928326632012-01-25T14:02:00.001-05:002012-01-25T14:59:06.176-05:00Wordless Wednesday: Bread of Life
Nothing like a fresh loaf out of the breadmaker, a photo by Nannerlady on Flickr.
Nothing like a fresh loaf out of the breadmaker.Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-8000626450896354072012-01-01T02:30:00.000-05:002012-02-14T14:05:02.272-05:00Turn this Mutha Out - Happy New Year!
Image from
http://www.duy.im/2011/10/happy-new-year-2012.html
This has been quite the year! Last year about this time I thought I was dying, but it was just a kidney infection. This New Year's Eve I am stuffed up and alternating between being a mouth-breather and imitating Niagra Falls. I can't remember the last time I had a good New Year's Eve. Probably back in Oregon when I threw Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065680.post-22781577142082333622011-08-22T14:07:00.000-04:002011-08-22T14:07:50.324-04:00Portobello Mushrooms with Summer Squash
We're back to almost vegetarian in my household and Sunday nights are either gourmet or leftovers. We're out of leftovers.
Tonight's dinner is Portobello mushrooms with a side of summer squash and baked potatoes. It took about 20 minutes - less if your grill doesn't run out of gas!
Portobello Mushrooms with Summer Squash
Recipe by Annette Holland
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time:Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01675918374775278239noreply@blogger.com0