Tuesday, April 22, 2014

green dinner!?

Q. i need a recipe that includes green vegetables, normally i eat squash and broccoli but i need to get more green leafy vegetables and beens; cheese, milk, and eggs are also applicable. currently i have so cabbage and spinach in my fridge, as well as 1/3 lb portabela caps (sliced), eggs, milk chedder chesse(no rennet from animals), about half an onion, and cellery.

please no salads, im not a fan.


Answer
omelets for dinner aren't bad... just chop and stir-fry your cabbage and onion and portabela in a bit of olive oil, then set a side. crack open a few eggs and beat in a bowl with a bit of half and half ( the sweet flavor is good. mix in some red pepper like what you put on pizza if you like it spicy and some salt. fry this up for a little while until the bottom is browned. lift the sides of it with a fork to cook the rest of the egg and then flip. now pile on the veggies and the spinach (it'll cook in the omelet.) add in some cheese and set a pan lid on top the steam the spinach. after about two minutes uncover and fold in half. enjoy!

Pasta for dinner....?

Q. I'm planning on making some kind of pasta dish for dinner for me and my bf but I'm not sure what to make. Anyone have any ideas? I have Roasted Garlic pasta sauce,mushrooms, tomatoe slices and onions but I have to stop and get noodles. Any ideas on what type of noodles and what dish? No spaghetti or lasagna. Thanks!
The more details, the better.


Answer
pasta with prosciutto, peppers, and herbs

1 small red onion, chopped fine
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped fine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
a 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped fine
3/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto or other ham (about 3 ounces)
1/2 pound gigi del gargano (ruffle-edged, cone-shaped pasta) or rotini (spiral pasta)
1 cup packed mixed fresh herbs such as basil, mint, and parsley leaves, chopped fine
lemon wedges as an accompaniment
freshly grated Parmesan cheese as an accompaniment
Preparation
In a heavy skillet cook onion and yellow pepper in 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and stir in red peppers and ham. In a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until al dente and drain well. In a bowl toss pasta with pepper mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve pasta with lemon and Parmesan.
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pasta with sausage, tomatoes, and mushrooms
2 1/2 pounds Italian sweet sausages, casings removed, crumbled
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, thickly sliced
3 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
5 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree
2 cups diced tomatoes (about 4 medium-large tomatoes)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1 1/4 pounds pappardelle or mafaldine pasta (or any wide, flat noodles)
1 1/2 cups grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)
Preparation
Sauté sausage in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until brown, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Add oil to drippings in pot. Add mushrooms and onions; sauté until tender and brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped basil, oregano, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add wine; cook until almost absorbed, about 4 minutes. Add sausage and crushed tomatoes; cover and simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 25 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and butter; simmer until tomatoes are soft, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well; return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup basil; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to serving dish. Serve, passing remaining cheese separately.
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pasta with summer vegetables

1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup)
2 zucchini (about 1 pound) scrubbed, the skin and 1/4 inch of the flesh removed with a knife in wide strips and cut into 2-inch julienne strips, reserving the core for another use
2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if strong
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch julienne strips
3/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound gemellini (small pasta twists, available at some specialty foods shops) or other small tubular pasta
freshly grated Parmesan as an accompaniment if desired
Preparation
In a saucepan of boiling water boil the fava beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the beans, let them cool until they can be handled, and peel off and discard the tough outer skins. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the zucchini, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until it is just tender. In a large bowl combine the beans, the zucchini, the tomatoes, the onion, drained well if soaked, the garlic, the bell pepper, the parsley, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste and toss the mixture until it is combined well. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the gemellini until it is al dente>, drain it, and while it is still hot add it to the vegetable mixture, tossing the mixture until it is combined well. Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature with the Parmesan.




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Monday, April 21, 2014

I need christmas ideas!! Its time to go shopping already!!?




Greyt


12 Year old girl who is interested in clothing, computers, watching tv. What games are out that interest girls this age?

Grandmother enjoys cooking, nick nacks

Uncle enjoys gardening and birds

Mother enjoys cooking, cozy clothing(to stay at home in), likes fancy platters/plates

Father enjoys gardening, books, comfy clothing, fishing, building, playing lottery.

Ok, Just let me know what you think of what I've got so far and are they good gift ideas.

-Mother: Buying her a nice set of silverware, couple pairs of comfy socks, maybe a kohls giftcard?
-Father : Book him two nights in a hotel near the beach and buy him a fishing boat ride? Gift card to a sporting goods or fishing store?

- 12 year old :Gift card to aeropostale? Gift card to target for computer games? Whats something I can actually give to her?

- Grandmother: Maybe some baking pans? What kind though?

-Uncle???
Oh yes some of you may think its too early to celebrate and buy things . But, since I live so far away and can only take certain days off. We get together in October.
Oh yes some of you may think its too early to celebrate and buy things . But, since I live so far away and can only take certain days off. We get together in October.



Answer
12 year old - Most 12 year old's love Hannah Montana, if this is the case for your 12 year old, why not buy here the Hannah Montana CD. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8466595 Most 12 year old also have a huge crush on the Jonas Brothers, again why not buy there CD if that is the case http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7957849 12 year old love purses why not buy her a nice little bag to carry her stuff in. Here is a nice purse that is resonably priced: http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3163801
12 year old's also adore playing games. Some great games are any one of these http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=24_0&ref=125871.128793+500552.501073&catNavId=4191 How about some toiletries like fancy bubble bath, body sprays, lotions, nail polish, they are cheap yet she will love them. http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catalog/cat_item_pg.asp?G=600&P=42&Rec=1&Ntt=nail+care+kits&N=37&Nao=0&R=443065-8DK4HSM1

Uncle- He loves birds and gardening? Well how about a nice bird bath. Again anyone of these bird baths will do just fine. Some are better than other, but it depend on what they like: http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=bird+bath&ic=48_0
If you want something else how about this gardeing stoarage center/seat so when he is gardeing he will be comfy and have everything he needs http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2132501

Mother- Something cozy- how about this robe http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2790971&cp=&kw=robe&origkw=robe&sr=1
She fancy platers? Then her is the perfect ones http://www.pier1.com/TopMenu/Products/tabid/260/Default.aspx?task=viewproduct&id=1083&urlname=white-divided-serving-dish or http://www.pier1.com/TopMenu/Products/tabid/260/Default.aspx?task=viewproduct&id=1090&urlname=white-scalloped-serving-bowl
How about this nice bath set http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catalog/cat_item_pg.asp?G=565&P=116&Rec=30&N=37+15&Nao=0&R=437193-6O6MHON1

Father- Fishing, that's fun! How about some gear from Gander Mountian (sorry there site is being fixed so no links) they have nice poles and gear. A nice sweater from there is a good idea too. He likes gardening, so how about this solar wind chim http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catalog/cat_item_pg.asp?G=594&P=21&Rec=29&N=37+10&Nao=0&R=441032-0WM3---1
How about this it's usefull http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/catalog/cat_item_pg3.asp?G=600&P=346&Rec=10&N=37+15&Nao=0&R=443439-5M4I---1

Grandma- Baking pans are a great idea why not some from Pamper Chef thoes are great quality http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/overview.jsp?categoryCode=KW
or any one for Pier 1 looks great http://www.pier1.com/catalog/browse/0401.dinnerware/




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