• Archive for the 'Lunch' Category

    Summer salad with balsamic dressing

    1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoons honey
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
    1 bag fresh spring mix greens
    Strawberries, sliced
    Blueberries, whole
    1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
    Combine all ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat until syrupy and reduced, about 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
    In a [...]

    Texas burgers*

    4 pounds ground beef (makes enough for a crowd!)
    1 jalapeno, cut down half and all seeds and ribs removed, chopped fine
    1/2 red onion, diced small
    1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    3 tablespoons worchestershire sauce
    5 slabs bacon cut thin ( freeze 1 hour for easier cutting!)
    salt, pepper
    pepperjack sliced cheese (opional!)
    This burger is SO amazing and full of flavor. [...]

    Bistro Salad*

    2 tablespoon good olive oil
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    1 clove garlic minced finely
    1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil
    4 cups spring mix greens
    1/4 cup pine nuts
    1/2  small red onion, sliced in rings
    1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    handful shredded parmesan cheese
    In your super cute salad bowl, put the olive oil, balsamic, minced garlic, and sundried tomatoes. Mix it all [...]

    Omi’s pasta salad*

    1 pound tri color rotini, cooked and cooled
    4 cloves garlic minced
    1/2 red onion, chopped
    1/2 can artichoke hearts, chopped
    1/2 can hearts of palm, cut in half
    1/2 can black olives, rough chopped
    1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
    2 scallions, chopped
    1 cup favorite italian dressing
    1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan
    salt
    pepper
    garlic salt
    First things first ladies, cook the pasta, drain it, [...]

    Tuna Salad*

    4 cans Tuna in water, drained
    6 hard boiled eggs, cut in chunks
    1 small onions, cut small
    2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
    1/2 cup light mayonnaise
    2 tablespoons yellow mustard
    salt
    pepper
    garlic powder
    In a medium sized bowl,  put the drained tuna along with the chopped egg, chopped onion, and relish. Add the mayonnaise  and the mustard and toss to coat with [...]

    Corn Chowder*

    2 tablespoons butter
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    1 onion, chopped small
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    leaves from 5 stems thyme
    1/4 cup all purpose flour
    1 48oz box (6 cups) chicken stock
    2 potatoes, peeled and chopped medium
    2 cups milk
    Kernels from 6 ears of corn ( 2 cans corn drained)
    salt
    pepper
    garlic powder
    Alright ladies… don’t get scared!!!  I promise this is not [...]

    Brie and turkey croissant*

    4 croissants, sliced in half
    4 teaspoon raspberry preserves
    1/4 pound brie, sliced
    8 slices deli turkey
    Ok, this is the best sandwich, hands down! Trust me!!! So if you have a griddle use that but if not, just use a large skillet. So heat that up baby up over medium. Slice the croissants in half and put a [...]

    French Onion Soup*

    1 stick butter
    5 medium onions or 4 large onions, cut in 1/2 inch slices
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 bay leafs
    leaves from 5 sprigs fresh thyme
    2 cups white wine
    3 heaping tablespoons all purpose flour
    2 quarts beef broth (2 boxes)
    4 thick slices french bread
    1 tablespoon butter
    4 tablespoons grated parmesan
    salt
    pepper
    garlic powder
    1/2 pound grated or sliced Gruyere cheese
    This is better [...]