gen on September 4th, 2011

thanksgiving_meatloaf

I know it’s been a VERY long time since I’ve posted, but my life has gotten very, very busy!  So far this year, I’ve been juggling my job, a new puppy (her name is Honey), planning and preparing for my brother’s wedding and I’m working on a new website called JotandGot.  Always on my grind! Making moves, son! But I digress.

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gen on March 29th, 2011

turkey_ala_king

 Turkey ala king is one of my favorite comfort foods.  My mom usually makes it after Thanksgiving with the leftover turkey, so it always reminds me of the holidays.  But you don’t have to wait until the holidays to make this hearty dish!  I had leftover turkey legs.

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gen on February 20th, 2011

emerils_chicken_marsala

I was completely amazed on how delicious and easy Emeril’s chicken marsala recipe was.  The chicken was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce melted flavor and was a creamy dream.

I made a few alterations and it turned out just as well.

  • I used beef broth because that’s what I had on hand.

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gen on February 18th, 2011

turkey_spinach_lasagna

This is a different twist on a very classic dish.  I wish I could say I planned it, but I came up with it with ingredients I had on hand.

The garlic and herb spread is definitely the star of this.  The spinach makes a colorful appearance, but doesn’t leave a strong taste — which is great if you have vegetable-resistant eaters!

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gen on February 17th, 2011

chicken_ring

Years ago, I had one of the most delicious appetizer I’ve ever tasted.  But to be fair, almost anything in a cresent roll tastes amazing! LOL!  There are different variations of this including broccoli and/or bacon.

The only thing I would change is adding shredded lettuce in the middle…or perhaps a flower (ala “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”). 

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