Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Fruit Buckle

I found a great recipe for Blueberry-Nectarine Buckle in the July issue of Parents Magazine. I've been looking for a good buckle recipe and I've finally found it!

INGREDIENTS
2 cups biscuit mix
1 cup sugar, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced fat milk
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1 medium nectarine, pitted and chopped
1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom and 1/2" up the sides of a 1 1/2-2 quart baking dish (I used a deep dish pie plate). In a mediume bowl, combine biscuit mix, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, milk and lemon peel. Stir until moistened. Spoon batter into pan.

Top with fruit.

Mix flour and remaining sugar in a bowl. Using a fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbling, sprinkle over fruit.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for half an hour. Serve warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream! YUM!

The first time I made it I used 1 cup sliced strawberries and 2 cups of blueberries.

The second time, I used 3 peaches and 1 cup sliced strawberries. Both times it turned out great with all the added fruit!

Creamy Spinach Ravioli

So good, my daughter gobbled it up!

INGREDIENTS

2 pkg (9 oz each) refrigerated cheese ravioli (I used a 25 oz package of four cheese ravioli)
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8 oz tub) Philadelphia Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread (I used the reduced fat version)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
grated peel from 1 lemon
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered


DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package. Meanwhile, place cream cheese spread in a large skillet. Add milk; cook on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.


Add 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, spinach, dill and lemon peel. Mix well.


Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce and toss to coat. Serve topped with tomatoes and remaining parmesan cheese.


Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Baked Zucchini Squares

Zucchini is abundent right now and I never know what to make with it. This is super easy and so tasty!


INGREDIENTS
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, basil and salt. Combine eggs, oil and onion; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cut into squares.

I've finally decided to blog

Several of my friends have food blogs. I love cooking, especially baking, so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and create my own food blog.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Breakfast Foods

Banana Sunflower Smoothie
Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Blueberry Oatmeal Cakes
Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats
Breakfast Egg Cups
Breakfast Roll-ups
Broccoli, Ham and Cheddar Egg Bake
Buttermilk Oat Cakes with Raspberry Compote
Buttermilk Waffles
Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats
Egg and Cheese Breakfast Turnovers
French Toast Casserole
Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes
Mini Blackberry Cream Scones
Mini Veggie Frittatas
Potato Crusted Quiche
Pumpkin Pancakes
Spinach and Smoked Gouda Quiche
Sour Cream Pancakes
The Ultimate Puffy Pancakes

Vegetables

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Butter Braised Turnips
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
Cheesy Cauliflower Patties
Chickpea and Tomato Salad
Farmers Market Skillet
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Patty Pan Squash Supreme
Roasted Cauliflower and Onions
Roasted Roma Tomatoes
Savory Corn Casserole
Spinach Gratin
Sweet Roasted Acorn Squash

Salads and Side Dishes

BBQ Quinoa Salad
Beet and Orzo Salad
Cherry Tomato and Cannellini Bean Salad
Chickpea and Tomato Salad
Chickpea, Tomato and Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Creamy Coleslaw
Crunchy Quinoa Salad
Cucumber Salad
Dijon Balsamic Orzo Salad
Fattoush (Pita Bread Salad)
Fresh Mushroom and Parsley Salad
Herbed Coleslaw
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Lobster Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Dill
Mad Hatter Salad
Red Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic Dill Potato Salad
Spinach Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries, Walnuts and Bleu Cheese
Strawberry, Arugula and Quinoa Salad
Taco Pasta Salad

Baked Garlic Potato Wedges
Baked Zucchini Squares
Broccoli-Quinoa Casserole
Corn Fritters
Cranberry Wild Rice
Creamy Cheddar Polenta
Creamy Quinoa Primavera
Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Farmers Market Skillet
Green Bean and Artichoke Casserole
Green Onion Scalloped Red Potatoes
Mom's Baked Beans
Mini Potato Au Gratin
Pineapple Casserole
Quinoa Mac and Cheese
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Savory Corn Casserole
Smashed Red Potatoes with Scallions
Spinach Gratin
Tomato Mozzarella Tart

Main Dishes - Meatless

Baked Cheese, Spinach and Bean Burritos
Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
Black Bean Quesadillas
Broccoli, Tomato and Mozzarella Stromboli
Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Fig Pizza
Mushroom Chili
Peanut Sesame Noodles
Philly Mushroom and Cheese Subs
Portobella Mushroom Stroganoff
Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Quinoa-Mushroom Burgers
Roasted Veggie Enchilada Stack
Summer Corn Linguine
Two Bean Veggie Pizza

Main Dishes - Pasta

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Chicken Spaghetti
Creamy Spinach Ravioli
Creamy Taco Mac
Four Layer Lasagna
Greek Lasagna Toss with Tomatoes, Shrimp and Feta
Lobster Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Dill
Mediterranean Mac and Cheese
Meat Filled Jumbo Shells
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Mushroom, Tomato and Shrimp Pasta
Orzo with Meatballs
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta Pie
Peanut Sesame Noodles
Portbella Mushroom Stroganoff
Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese
Sausage and Tomato Rigatoni
Shrimp Orzo Skillet
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Skillet Ziti with Ground Pork
Spaghetti with Sweet Sausage and Cabbage
Spaghetti with Sausage and Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Spinach Artichoke and Chicken Casserole
Summer Corn Linguine
Taco Pasta Salad 
Tomato and Spinach Pasta Toss
Turkey Bolognese Over Rigatoni

Main Dishes - Beef

Balsamic Marinated Flat Iron Steak
Beef and Bleu Cheese Tart
Beef Empanadas
Braised Short Ribs
Chili Relleno Casserole
Cheesesteak Buns
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Comfort BBQ Meatballs
French Dip Sandwiches
Garlic Steak and Onions
Gooey Enchiladas 
London Broil Stroganoff
Meat Filled Jumbo Shells
Meatloaf Parmesan
Orange Teriyaki Beef with Noodles
Orzo with Meatballs
Salsa Pot Roast
Saucy Pepper Steak 
Sloppy Joes
Steak and Farfalle Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Stuffed Peppers
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Tangy Beef Roast with Vegetables
Thai Beef and Noodle Toss
Weeknight Beef Skillet
Wonton Taco Cups

Chili, Soups & Stews

Baked Potato Soup
Beef Stew
Butternut Squash Soup
Chicken Fajita Soup
Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash, Black Beans and Quinoa
Chunky Turkey Chili
Curried Summer Squash Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ham and String Beans
Hamburger Soup
Hunter's Delight
Italian Chard Soup
Italian Meatball Soup
Mushroom Barley Soup
Mushroom Chili
Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
Sausage Pizza Soup
Shrimp and Veggie Ramen
Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Stew
Slow Cooker London Broil Chili
Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Chili
Summer Squash and Corn Chowder
Steakhouse Chili
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Taco Soup
Tortellini Soup
Tortellini and Spinach Soup
Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup
Vegetable Cheddar Soup
White Chili with Chicken

Beverages

Beergaritas
Berry-Banana Smoothie
Mango Smoothie
Orange-Pineapple Julius
Thyme Infused Lemonade

Appetizers

Arugula and Edamame Crostini
Bacon-Cheddar Pinwheels
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites
Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
Brown Sugar Pecan Brie
Bruschetta
Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Cranberry Chutney
Cheese Pops
Cheesy Flatbread
Cinnamon Honey Roasted Chickpeas
Cream Cheese, Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels
Creamy Chicken Cups
Crispy Edamame
Devilish Eggs
Dried Beef Dip
Edmame Basil Hummus
Garlic Feta Dip
Ham and Cheese Pockets
Ham and Swiss Tarts
Hoisin Glazed Meatballs
Italian Appetizer Bites
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Popovers
Mini Pretzel Dogs
Olive Cheese Bread
Peanut Butter Dip
Quinoa Pizza Bites
Red Beet Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Salsa
Smoked Gouda Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach Balls
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Sweet Potato Hummus
Veggie Ranch Pizza
Wonton Taco Cups

Main Dishes - Poultry

Asian Broccoli Chicken with Cashews
Asian Glazed Drumsticks
Baked Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Casserole
Baked Turkey and Spinach Meatballs
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Buffalo Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Burgers
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Cashew Lime Chicken over Rice
Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Cheesy Rice, Broccoli and Chicken Casserole
Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Chicken Bacon Stuffed Pizza Rolls
Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Chicken Fajita Soup
Chicken Thighs with Quinoa and Kale
Chicken Orzo Skillet
Chicken Parm Burgers
Chicken Masala
Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken with Artichoke and Lemon
Chicken with Pesto Mushroom Cream Sauce
Chicken wrapped in Bacon
Chunky Turkey Chili
Cider Glazed Chicken
Citrus Soy Stir-Fry
Creamy Chicken Cups
Creamy Quinoa and Chicken Casserole
Creamy Taco Mac
Crunchy Whole Grain Chicken Bites
Easy Chicken Dijon
Family Sized Baked Burrito
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Garlic Cheddar Chicken
Green Meatballs
Grilled Chicken with Tangy Tomato Ragout with Melted Swiss
Hoisin Glazed Meatballs
Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Honey Chicken
Hot and Sweet Chicken Thighs
Italian Market Meatloaf
Lemon Thyme Turkey with Vegetables
Meatloaf Parmesan
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mini Turkey Parm Burgers
Orange Barbecue Cashew Chicken
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Pasta-Roll-ups with Spinach and Turkey
Perfect Roast Chicken
Pesto Ranch Chicken Thighs
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Pasta and Chicken
Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casserole
Sticky Chicken Rotisserie Style
Taco Chicken Pockets
Thai Chicken Broccoli Wraps
Turkey Bolognese Over Rigatoni
Turkey Gyro
Turkey Macaroni Skillet
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Breasts

Main Dishes - Pork

Apple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Baked Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Baked Sausage with Roasted Vegetables
Balsamic Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Chunky Pork Ragu
Easy Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Fig-Orange Glazed Ham
French Onion Pork Chop Skillet
Ham and Spinach Couscous
Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Maple-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
Pomegranate Glazed Pork Chops
Pork and Sauerkraut
Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops
Sausage & Pumpkin Pasta
Sausage and Tomato Rigatoni
Sausage Pizza Soup
Sausage Spinach Calzones
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Skillet Ziti with Ground Pork
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork
Spaghetti with Sweet Sausage and Cabbage
Spaghetti with Sausage and Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
Tomato and Spinach Pasta Toss
Upside Down Sausage and Mushroom Pizza