Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Dinner ideas!

I've been so bord. Business has been slow these last weeks and so to occupy my time I've been cooking, also to save money. Rick I think loves coming home to a nice home cooked meal. Here are some recipes to try out, enjoy!

Pizza

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This pizza was so yummy!
The crust is a 100% whole wheat crust
Parmesan cheese
cheddar cheese
Feta cheese
Olives
Tomato sauce
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
I just piled all the toppings on and cooked it for 20 min, so good!



Salad
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Recipe
Romain lettuce
Peppers
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
carrots
Parmesan cheese


Ham and cheese puffs
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Recipe-
Puff pastry's
Eggs
Cheese
ham
Roll out the dough and add the filling put in a 375 oven for around 20 min
I made these for Rick's breakfast's. I just rolled them in foil and stuck then in the fridge so he can just pull them out and pop them in the microwave.

Another salad
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Recipe-
Romain lettuce
Almonds
Carrots
Cucumbers
Peppers
I love this dressing, oh so yummy!

Shrimp pasta
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I used whole wheat past which does take some getting used to.
The shrimp I love this but I only buy it when its on sale since its about $7.99

Recipe-
Whole wheat pasta
Mushrooms
Peppers
Shrimp temptations



Home made mac and cheese, yum!
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Recipe -
1 pkg (16)ounce elbow mac
3 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic salt
3 cups half and half
1 cup milk
4 cups shredded cheese

Cook macaroni
Mean while in a large saucepan stir in flour, salt, garlic salt until smooth over medium heat. Add Cream and milk. Bring to a boil stir until thickened. Add cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, melt till thick. Add over drained mac and walla!
This was so good! The kids loved it and even wanted more. I made tons so we could have it at least for 2 meals and as a side dish. Try it, you'll love it!

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2 comments:

MOM SUE said...

Jenny...all of you food looks sooo good! I wish you would cook for me! Did Rick like the ham and cheese and egg roll up things? the the pastry come out ok? Your so cool.

pballard said...

Wow you just made me so hungry. It all looks so good. I hope Katie continues on with the potty training. How exciting. Talk to you soon.