CHICKEN CHOW MEIN - EASY WEEKNIGHT MEAL!

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

I wanted to make this meal for my Mom.  She loves this dish when we order from our local Chinese take out place.  I was even more inspired to try it when I took a cooking class at my local library and they used a wok.  Everything cooked so quickly!  I had to have one of these!  This was my first meal I tried with my new wok and it was amazing.  We will never order out again!  The part of the meal that took the longest was cutting up the chicken into tiny pieces.  If you are a fast slicer, this meal will be done in no time!

For the complete recipe, please visit: http://www.luvcooking.net/#!chicken-chow-mein/c1mb9

 

Pancake Bites

Pancake Bites

For the past 5 years, my Mom, 4 sisters and I have been doing a girls weekend once a year.  I remember back to the very first one.  My sister Judy made these pancake bites and filled them with raspberry jam, sprinkled confectioners sugar on them and served them to us.   Well, she couldn't make them fast enough!  Although this breakfast requires a special pan (Nordic Ware Ebelskiver Filled-Pancake Pan), I was lucky enough to receive one as a gift from my sister.  My children were not crazy about the raspberry jam, so I replaced it with fresh blueberries and chocolate chips!  That they loved!  If you are going to make this, I recommend making a few batches before you tell anyone they are ready!  They go fast!

For the complete recipe, please visit:

http://www.luvcooking.net/#!pancake-bites/cu4d

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

PHILLY CHEESE-STEAK

Looking for a quick easy weeknight meal?  This is it!  Instead of using the stove top, I decided to use my new wok!  It cooks so quickly and it was perfect for this recipe!   I put my steaks in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.  This makes it very easy to slice thin.  The most time you will spend on this meal is slicing 

the steak, pepper and onions.  It cooks so quickly.  When trying a new recipe, you never know how 

it is going to turn out.  My family is always my taste testers!  If they like it, I post it!  There was silence and I was looking around the dinner table and everyone was eating and enjoyin this!  This will be served again very soon!  

For the compete recipe, please visit:

http://www.luvcooking.net/#!philly-cheesesteak/c1yu3

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKE

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVE CAKE

This recipe is for all of the chocolate lovers out there!  I was a little intimidated to try this out.  I have tried it in the past and was not successful!  On this snowy cold Sunday afternoon, my 11 year old son is bored!  He said I want to make a chocolate molten lave cake and I said go for it!  He has been wanting to make this since he saw it on Master Chef Jr.  With very little help from me, he made this delicious dessert that is a chocolate lovers dream!

For the complete recipe, please visit
http://www.luvcooking.net/#!molten-lava-cake/c1p1i
 

BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES

BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES

 

In trying to get a little healthier this year, I came across a recipe for buckwheat pancakes.  I had to try them!  I made a batch, however I am the only one who liked them!  I think it has to do with the brown color.  They taste similar to regular pancakes, but you eat with your eyes first!  So, since I am the only one who is eating them, I made a batch and ate three, I froze the rest in separate packages with a few raspberries.  This way I did not waste any fresh fruit or mix.  Now when I need a quick, healthy breakfast, just pop them in the toaster and they are ready in minutes!

 

I used a metal cookie cutter to get the heart shape!  Just spray the cookie cutter while in the pan and pour the mix into the cookie cutter.  When ready flip and cook the other side. 

 

For the complete recipe, please visit:

http://www.luvcooking.net/#!buckwheat-pancakes/czjh



OUTRAGEOUS BROWNIES

OUTRAGEOUS BROWNIES

 

 

These were amazing.  I felt like I went to a fancy bakery and bought these.  While the ingredients were expensive, and this recipe is a little more time consuming than most.  It was well worth it! 

It is chocolatey goodness!  You have to try it!

 

This recipe and picture is courtsey of Ina Garten @ Foodnetwork. The link for the complete recipe is

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/outrageous-brownies-recipe3.html#comments

SAMOAS CUPCAKE

SAMOAS CUPCAKES

These cupcakes were inspired from my favorite Girl Scout cookie!  The cupcake is light and chocolaty!  The icing is just amazing!  When you take a bite the chocolate cupcake with the icing is so good, then you get the taste of the melted chocolate and the caramel sauce.  Then just a bit of crunch with the coconut flakes!  While this is a little time consuming, it is worth it!  Dazzle your friends with this easy recipe! 

For the complete recipe, please visit:

http://www.luvcooking.net/#!samoas-cupcke/c1v15

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

 

Recipe is courtesy of Ellie Krieger @Foodnetwork 

 

 

Sorry, I don't have a picture, it looked similar to the one on the foodnetwork site. 

 

While I thought this meal was tasty, it is not your typical Sloppy Joe. I liked the flavors and might make this again. My kids were not fans because when I said I was making Sloppy Joe's, that's what they were expecting.  I have made in the past using the seasoning from a packet and using the tomatoe paste.  That is what they were expecting. 

 

For the complete recipe, please visit:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/sloppy-joes-recipe/index.html

BEEF STEW

Beef Stew

The Ultimate Beef Stew recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence.  This is by far the BEST beef stew I have ever had!  The meat was flavorful and tender.  The sauce that the stew is in was incredibly delicious!  This meal took a little over 3 hours to cook.  If you have the time, it is definitely worth it!.  At first I thought I made too much and that we would have plenty of leftovers for another night.   Boy was I wrong!  My family went back for seconds and thirds!  There is NO leftovers!  When you family goes back for seconds, you know you have made something great!  I hope you try this recipe, it has become a family favorite for us!

For the complete recipe, please visit:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/the-ultimate-beef-stew-recipe2/index.html

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

This is a great recipe from Food Networks site courtesy of Tyler Florence.  I made this soup for dinner during the winter.  I added grilled cheese to go with it to make a complete meal for my family.  I have three hungry boys, so they need more than just soup for dinner!  I am going to try this over the summer when tomatoes are at their best, then freeze this so I have an even more flavorful dinner!  I find that in the winter, the tomatoes in the supermarket are just not the same as picking your own in the summertime!  I will be planting extra tomatoes this summer!

For complete recipe, please visit: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-tomato-soup-recipe/index.html

Giada's Feel Good Food Cookbook

 If you made a New Years resolution to start eating right, this is the cookbook for you! This cookbook offers many healthy recipes.  I have made several of them.  It is truly amazing how much better you feel when you eat right!  

Nonna's Artichokes were delicious!  My whole family loved them!  So this is definitely a family friendly recipe!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus in Cucumber Cups - This was a great appetizer for a family party!  It was a crowd pleaser!

Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Whole-Wheat Couscous and Avocado Sauce - The flavors in this meal were just amazing.  There were different textures, that made this dish simply delicious!  

Whole-wheat linguine with shrimp, asparagus, & cherry tomatoes - Great light dinner.  This was also a family favorite!

That is all I have tried so far.  I will be making the Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola today! 

For these recipes, click the link below to order the cookbook!  Enjoy healthy eating!


http://www.giadadelaurentiis.com/products/9/giadas-feel-good-food

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

 

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

On this snowy day, its a great time to make a quick batch of chocolate chip cookies.  With a house full of boys, these will go quickly!  Maybe I should make a double batch! Enjoy!