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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, May 20, 2013

Lamb Casserole

Ground Lamb
1 Clove of Garlic Crushed
1/8 tsp of Cinnamon
1/8 tsp of All Spice
1 Yellow Squash sliced
1 Zucchini sliced
3 medium Potatoes sliced
2 Roma Tomatoes sliced
1tsp Pine Nuts
1/2 tsp Parsley
1/2 tsp Basil
1Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper


In dutch oven pot saute Lamb,  Olive Oil, Salt , Pepper, All Spice, Garlic, and Cinnamon together until Lamb is cooked. Then layer Potatoes on top of the Lamb. Then layer Yellow Squash on top of the Potatoes. Layer the Zucchini on top of the Yellow Squash. Lastly layer the Roma Tomatoes on top of the Zucchini. Sprinkle Parsley, Basil, Salt, Pepper, and Pine Nuts on top of the casserole. Cook this covered on the stove top for 1 hour. You must use the juices from the Lamb to baste the layered vegetables every 15 minutes during cooking. This is a Grayeb family recipe that I have modified and love.  Just serve with bread and enjoy!



Sunday, May 12, 2013

Yummy Pie

1 Pie Crust
1 1/2 cup Sugar
1 1/2 cup ground up Pecans
1 1/2 cup ground up Graham Crackers
1 1/2 cup shredded Coconut
7 Egg Whites


Preheat oven to 325. Place Egg Whites in a bowl and mix in all ingredients. Stir well. Then pour all of the mix into unbaked pie shell. Place in oven. Bake for 38 minutes or until done. So yummy!!!



Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Baked Portobellos

2 Portobello Mushrooms with stem removed and cleaned
2 tbsp Gertrude's Artichoke Tapenade
1/2 cup shredded Colby and Sharp Cheddar Cheese


 Preheat oven to 425. Place Portobello Mushrooms in a baking dish.  Stuff Mushrooms with  the Tapenade and cover with the Colby/Sharp Cheddar cheeses. Then bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted on top. Enjoy!


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...