• Archive for the 'Dinner' Category

    Flank steak with chimichurri sauce*

    1 1/2 pounds trimmed flank steak
    1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    3 large garlic cloves
    1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro
    1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
    1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
    1/3 cup olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    This isn’t hard ladies! If you have a grill, use the grill but if not, use [...]

    Pork chops with onion apple chutney

    onion apple chutney-
    1/4 cup olive oil
    3 large sweet onions, cut in half, then sliced thinly
    1/4 cup apple jelly
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
    1 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoons sugar (or more if you’d like!)
    pork chops:
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
    1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    1 teaspoon [...]

    Summer pasta*

    1 pound penne pasta
    1/4 cup olive oil
    4 cloves minced garlic
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 pound small tomatoes (either plum, cherry, or grape) chopped
    8 ounces cold FRESH mozzarella, cut into small 1/2 inch cubes
    8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add [...]

    My Meatloaf*

    2 medium sized onions, chopped
    5 cloves minced garlic
    1 tsp dried basil
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 tsp dried oregano
    pinch salt
    2 pounds lean ground beef
    2 eggs
    2/3 cup dried bread crumbs
    3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
    1/4 cup ketchup
    glaze:
    1- 1/2 cups ketchup
    1/2 cup light brown sugar
    3 tablespoons dehydrated onions
    2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
    This is by far the best meatloaf recipe I think.First preheat [...]

    Girls night pasta*

    1/2 pound spaghetti
    2 chicken breasts, cut in strips
    2 tablespoons butter
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, and cut into pieces
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, cut in thin strips
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
    2 springs rosemary
    1/2 cup cream
    1/2 cup parmesam
    onion powder
    salt
    pepper
    This is perfect for Gossip Girl nights! So yummy! [...]

    The “In-law” roast chicken*

    1 5 pound chicken, giblets removed
    5 medium carrots, peeled, and cut at an angle
    3 large vidalia onions, cut in quarters
    1 lemon, cut in wedges
    1 head of garlic, cut in half
    3 sprigs rosemary
    1/2 stick softened butter
    This is a fool-proof recipe that is sure to impress! First thing you want to preheat you’re oven to 425*F. Get [...]

    Cuban Pork*

    4 small onions, sliced
    8 cloves garlic, rough chopped
    1 bay leaf
    1 tablespoon cumin
    1 tablespoon black pepper
    1 tablespoon adobo
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    4 cups water (or chicken broth!)
    4 pounds Boston Butt
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon adobo
    1 tablespoon cumin
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    1 tablespoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    Please make this recipe! So [...]

    Blackened Fish*

    4 fillets of white fish such as Tilapia, Grouper, Snapper, anything!
    Your favorite blackening spice
    salt
    pepper
    1 tablespoon butter
    lime wedges
    Ok, this is such a great meal for a weeknight when you want something different from the same old chicken. Blackened fish has so much flavor! So what you want to do first is heat up a saucepan or [...]

    Mama’s Spaghetti and Meatballs*

    Sauce:
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 large onion, chopped
    5 cloves garlic
    2 cans (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes
    1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
    2 sprigs rosemary
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1/4 cup parmesan
    salt
    pepper
    garlic powder
    Meatballs:
    1 pound ground chuck
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 sprig rosemary
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    1/3 cup bread crumbs
    1/3 cup parmesan
    2 eggs
    Ok, this is super easy, don’t get [...]

    Garlic Lobster*

    4 Lobster tails, cut in half
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 sticks butter
    salt
    pepper
    lemon wedges
    This is sooo good and trust me guys, if you ever get to cook lobster, use this recipe!!! Ok, first thing you need to do is preheat your oven to 350*F. To cut the lobsters, use sharp kitchen scissors and make an incision. [...]