hannahreed


Member Since: September 8th 2009
Number Of Recipes: 20



Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pesto, Sage, & Apples

Pesto mixture can be created up to one day ahead of time and refrigerated.



Stove-Top Mini Burgers

See stove-top cooking guide for the mini burgers for lots of add-in ideas.



Mashed Potatoes

An easy-to-follow recipe for a traditional American side dish, mashed potatoes.



Green Beans Almondine

Can also add fresh lemon juice (1 tsp).



Barbecue Pork Chops

Can pan-sear first to reduce cooking time! Also, one reviewer suggested melting butter over the top of pork chops for 3 minutes (in oven) before adding sauce and repeating on opposite side midway through cooking.



Spicy Tomato Sauce

Can omit crushed tomatoes or substitute with tomato puree or with diced plum tomatoes. Other addition options: cumin or hot turkey sausage. Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Can also simmer in a crock pot for up to 8 hours.



Quick & Simple Tomato Sauce

Rina/San Marzano canned-tomatoes recommended. Can also add garlic (2-3 cloves), basil (2 tsps), and oregano. Sauce may be made ahead. Cool completely before covering and storing. Will keep in a refrigerator for 2 days or in freezer for up to 1 month.



Chicken Parmesean

Add sage, marjoram, oregano, garlic, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, and/or crumbled saltine crackers to breadcrumb mixture. Also, can add a dab of honey to egg mixture. If chicken is frozen, run under cold water for 25 minutes first.



Sausage Balls

Can also add a little Tabasco sauce.



Apricot & Brie



Chocolate Chip Cookies

For fluffier cookies, add 3 more tablespoons of flour and < 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. Also, you may substitute the chocolate chips with a combination of 1/3 cup of chocolate chips, 1/3 cup of butterscotch chips, and 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.



Mom's Meatloaf

Add rosemary to potatoes.



Stir-Fried Green Beans and Peppers



Becky's Biscuits

You can also add in thyme or other spices.



Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a sour cream sauce with strips of beef and mushroom served over noodles or rice. According to the Wikipedia, Beef Stroganoff was invented by a chef working for a Russian general in the 1890s.



Fingerling Potatoes w/ Truffle Oil & Tarragon



Mediterrean Chicken

Serve on top of Spinach and Salsa.



Spinach and Salsa

Goes well with Mediterranean Chicken.



Lasagna



Spaghetti

Mom's!