I clipped this recipe from the Minneapolis Star Tribune on November 14, 2019 from Robin Asbell. I was pretty excited because I love shawarma and cauliflower! I thought this is a perfect match. I followed the recipe’s ingredients, but changed a few of the directions. The original directions said to roast in the oven for… Continue reading Sheet-Pan Cauliflower Chickpea Shawarma
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Asian-Style Fried Rice and Beans
My new favorite vegetarian recipe!!! I clipped this recipe from a Better Homes and Garden magazine. I’m not sure of the date, but I was able to locate the recipe on the Website http://www.bhg.com/recipe/asian-style-fried-rice-and-beans. This recipe is easy, fast and tasted great. All of the ingredients are easy to find and may already in your… Continue reading Asian-Style Fried Rice and Beans
Pantry Jumbo Pasta Shells and Meatballs
I put this recipe together from things in my pantry and freezer. Surprisingly, it turned out pretty good! My husband especially liked it and suggested to put it in the Favorite’s Binder. This recipe is so versatile that it could be different every time it’s made. Since the grocery stores have become unreliable, I decided… Continue reading Pantry Jumbo Pasta Shells and Meatballs
Creamy Sausage and Broccoli Pasta Skillet
This recipe was in the Minneapolis Star Tribune paper. I’m not sure of the date, but it originated from Meredith Deeds who is a regular writer in the Taste section. The Taste section is definitely my favorite section of the paper! I chose this recipe because I wanted to use some Stock from my freezer… Continue reading Creamy Sausage and Broccoli Pasta Skillet
Chicken, Wild Rice Broccoli Soup
Another Christmas gift! The Best of Wild Rice Recipes is written by Beatrice Ojakangas. She had a cooking show on PBS for a while that I really enjoyed. PBS Saturday mornings has a great line up of cooking shows. I chose the Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe because it still feels like soup weather. … Continue reading Chicken, Wild Rice Broccoli Soup
Thirty Bales Restaurant
http://www.thirtybales.com Thirty Bales restaurant is located in Hopkins, MN. The cuisine is advertised as “Spirited Midwestern flavors” using seasonal ingredients grown close to home. I was intrigued by this statement. I like the concept of ingredients that are seasonal and grown close to home. I’m a Midwesterner who thinks that Midwestern food is a good… Continue reading Thirty Bales Restaurant
RH Rooftop Restaurant
http://www.restorationhardware.com The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located above RH Hardware in Edina, MN. The RH Hardware Stores are located throughout the US and Canada. This is not the type of hardware store that I have been in! This store is very elegant full of high end furniture. The restaurant is on the top floor… Continue reading RH Rooftop Restaurant
Lat14 Restaurant
http://www.lat14.com Lat14 is an Asian restaurant with a focus on the 14th Parallel. The restaurant includes dishes from Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippians. The menu categories are Small plates, fried rice, noodles and Lat14 Signature dishes. I was able to visit this restaurant twice. On the first visit I ordered one of the Signature… Continue reading Lat14 Restaurant
Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Another cookbook gift! – Create A Stir! By Mingle & Studio M Interiors. A beautiful book filled with pictures of interior designs by very talented Staff at Mingle and Studio M in Plymouth MN. All of the recipes are favorites of the Staff who shared them with us and the Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi soup… Continue reading Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta
This recipe is from the “Thug Kitchen” cookbook- another gift! I’ve never seen a cookbook like this one! The language might be distracting for some people because the f… word is used a lot. My husband gave it to me because he thought it was funny but the joke was on “Mr. Meat-eater”- it is… Continue reading Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta
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