Bring on those sides.
Rosemary Potatoes
Broccoli Lettuce Salad
Cucumber-Curry Dip
Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Reading's Recipe Exchange
I hope you will share with us some of your favorite recipes, and take some away as well. I started this site mostly out of selfishness, I'm looking to expand my collection. However, I hope that everyone will benefit and please share with your friends!
To start, our week will look like:
Monday: Main Dish Day (sometimes we'll have a theme, and it will be posted.)
Wednesday: Healthy Living (think whole grains, low sugar, less fat, etc.)
Friday: Soups, Sides, and Salads
Please offer comments and suggestions, I want this to be helpful and useful for everyone!
To start, our week will look like:
Monday: Main Dish Day (sometimes we'll have a theme, and it will be posted.)
Wednesday: Healthy Living (think whole grains, low sugar, less fat, etc.)
Friday: Soups, Sides, and Salads
Please offer comments and suggestions, I want this to be helpful and useful for everyone!
4 comments:
Rosemary Potatoes
8-10 Red Potatoes
Rosemary
Salt, Pepper
Olive Oil
Wash and cut potatoes into small pieces (quarters is good). Toss with Olive Oil to coat. Use Rosemary, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook in skillet on medium heat until potatoes are to your likeness (tender wise).
Broccoli Lettuce Salad
An Allen Family Favorite
1 head broccoli, cut into flowerettes
1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked & crumbled
4-6 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 onion, chopped
Dressing:
1/2 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 c. mayonnaisse
Mix dressing well and pour over salad just before serving.
This is a dip but can be paired with crackers or veggies for a side dish.
Cucumber-Curry Dip
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped fine
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Stir all the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. If you feel it necessary, you can season with additional lemon juice and some salt and pepper before serving.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized chunks1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 can green chilies
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 can diced tomatoes
2 c. chicken stock
1 small can tomato paste
shredded cheese
corn chip
ssour cream
Brown chicken breasts, onions, and garlic in oil. Add green chilies, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Stir well. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 25 minutes or until desired thickness. Serve with cheese, corn chips, and sour cream.* Could add beans, rice, or corn if desired. Would be yummy served with cornbread or corn muffins.
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