January 14th 2008
Here are some interesting articles I though you might find useful. Enjoy :)
January 8th 2008
While I was at the grocery store yesterday, I began contemplating what to make for dinner. My husband and I really love Italian cuisine, particularly pasta, so I went to the pasta isle and picked up a box of penne. On the back of the box I found this primavera recipe (though here it’s a little tweaked) and it turned out to be quite tasty. The next time I make this, I’ll have to try it out on company.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 large green peppers, medium diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, medium diced
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water from cooking the pasta
- 3/4-1 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and save 1/2 cup pasta water
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the vegetables and cook for two minutes.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, pasta water, and cooked pasta.
- Blend and simmer until hot.
- Stir in the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
January 4th 2008
In the event of trying to eat healthier, my husband and I are trying out some new recipes. I saw some pink, healthy looking salmon fillets at Costco the other day. Of course fatty fish, like salmon, is quite good for you because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which is supposed to help protect against heart disease. Make sure to try and purchase farm-raised salmon for the best quality. The flesh should be a bright pink and have a good smell (as in, not fishy smelling).
I found this chili rub recipe on a little index card at the grocery store, which I think is quite a good idea. They’ve started putting out these cards at stores such as Wal-Mart and Target, and most of the time they actually turn out pretty well, at least this one was pretty tasty.Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15-25 minutes Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2-2 pounds salmon fillet
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt
Steps
- Drizzle oil over salmon. Stir together chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and salt. Rub into the fillet.
- Coat grill (either outdoor or George Foreman) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place fish on grill. For outdoor grill, cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side. For the George Foreman grill (or indoor grill), cook for approximately 7 to 10 minutes total. You can also bake the fillet in oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes depending on the thickness. Meat is done when it flakes by a fork.
- Cut into fur steaks and serve with a healthy side, such as asparagus or a side salad.
January 2nd 2008
One of my favourite places to go out for drinks and appetizers is Rock Bottom Brewery, which is conveniently located next to my local movie theater. They have a delicious spicy spinach cheese dip that’s served with vegetables, focaccia, and tortilla chips, or beer basted ballpark pretzels. After having this dip for the first time, I searched around on the Internet for a mock recipe. While this recipe isn’t perfect, it’s pretty close and quite tasty regardless. Thanks to Food Down Under for this recipe.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Yields: approx. 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup drained diced tomatoes
- 4 oz frozen spinach thawed, dried off
- 1/2 cup diced sweet red peppers
- 1 1/2 cup minced yellow onions
- 1 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 3 3/4 cup grated pepper jack cheese (I use the brand Tillamook)
- Snacks to serve with the dip, such as: carrots, celery, chips, breads, and crackers
Steps
- Place minced sweat onions in a medium saucepan.
- Add half-and-half and bring to a boil.
- Slowly add grated cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Blend in spinach.
- Mix in tomatoes and peppers, stirring to remove lumps.
- Refrigerate until needed.
Change it up! Try this dip as a sauce, pouring over something like nachos and chicken, or over shrimp.
I’m sure there’s other possibilities. Any ideas? Let me know what you come up with!
December 31st 2007
Aloha and happy new year! One year ago today, on New Year’s Eve, Eatables was born! I can’t believe it’s already been a year. It’s amazing how much time flies. Eatables has developed a lot over the last year, moving from Blogger to Wordpress. And now I’m even thinking of moving to my own domain.Speaking of which, I need your help readers. Unfortunately, www.eatables.com is taken so I have to pick something else. I can’t really decide what to make the web address that’s easy to spell and remember, and of course, still has “eatables” in the address.Have any ideas or suggestions? Let me know in the comments.Anyway, back to reminiscing… Here is a round up of some of my favourite recipes from this year are:
Have any favourites from this year’s archives? What worked for you? What didn’t? Share your thoughts in the comments.I hope you have a wonderful safe and happy New Years!
Eatables is the food blog of Delilah Hinman. On here, I compile and share recipes I’ve tried and tested among my family and friends. Feel free to try out the recipes for yourself and let me know what you think!
