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I am not a formally trained chef or cook, I just love to cook for my family and friends. I will post new or old recipes that we love on my blog and hope that you will love them too! Please tell me what you think.......

Monday, April 1, 2013

Tilapia with Pesto


2 Tilapia Fillets
2 tbsp Pesto
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 Roma Tomatoes diced up
1 tsp Fresh Lemon Zest
Salt and Pepper to taste



Pour Olive Oil in a pan then place Tilapia fillets. Brush the tops of the Tilapia fillets with the Pesto, also place some around the pan. Then add Tomatoes and Lemon zest to the mixture.  Salt and Pepper to taste. Cook on medium heat and stir Tomatoes around and gently turning Tilapia over twice.  When done. Enjoy!



Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Hoisin Salmon

Salmon Filets or Steaks
2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
1tbsp Leeks sliced thinly ( Green part)
Aluminum Foil



Preheat oven at 350. Tear off a very long strip of Aluminum Foil to pocket your Salmon, put the AF on a baking sheet. Place Salmon on AF Spread Hoisin Sauce all over Salmon until it is lightly covered. Then sprinkle Leeks over the top of Salmon.  Fold Edges of AF to pocket the Salmon. Cook for 30 minute or until Salmon is done. Enjoy!!





Friday, February 8, 2013

Breakfast Taco

1 Egg
1 Egg White
1tbsp Mexican Cheese
1tsp Salsa
1tsp Bacon chopped
1tbsp Avocado
1 soft Corn Tortilla


Microwave Eggs and Cheese in microwavable egg cup until cooked. Place Egg/ Cheese mixture cooked, Bacon, Salsa, Avocado on Corn Tortilla. Eat and enjoy!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Easy Baked Salmon

The Recipe of the Day: Easy Baked Salmon: Preheat oven to 350 Large enough strip of Tin Foil to enclose Salmon in. Salmon Steaks or Salmon Fillet 1Tbsp Olive Oil 1Tbsp White Cook...

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Lemon Green Beans

1lb bag of whole frozen Green Beans or you could use fresh.
Zest of half of a large Lemon
Salt and Pepper to taste
1tbsp Butter
1pinch of Garlic Salt



In a pan place Butter, Green Beans, Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt. Then Zest Lemon over other ingredients and sauté on medium low heat. Do not burn butter.  When Green Beans are al dente, serve.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Pesto Shrimp and Farfalle Pasta

1/2 bag of Kirkland cooked tail on Shrimp 31-40
1 1/2 tbsp Pesto
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 clove crushed Garlic
 Farfalle Pasta cooked
1 cup frozen Artichoke Hearts
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese to use for a topping



Pour Olive Oil into a pan on medium to low heat. Then add Garlic, Pesto, Artichoke Hearts, Salt, Pepper, and Shrimp.  Sauté all ingredients until al dente. Do not over cook Shrimp. Add Farfalle and toss on low heat. Once plated then top with Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy this easy dish! This dish served 2 adults and 3 children.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Tilapia with Tomatoes & Artichokes

2 Tilapia Loins
1 can of diced Tomatoes
1 clove of Garlic crushed
1 cup frozen Artichoke Hearts
1/4 cup Leek slices
1tbsp Lemon Zest
1 tsp Basil
1 tbsp Parsley
Pinch of Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Olive Oil


In a pan pour Olive Oil and can of Tomatoes with juice then place Tilapia Loins in pan. Add Basil,Garlic,Leeks, Parsley, Lemon Zest, Artichoke Hearts, Sugar, Salt, and Pepper. Cook on medium to low heat until fish is well done . Enjoy!