Brine for Pork Chops Author: Cristina Recipe type: Meats Cuisine: American Print For juicy, tender pork chops every time use this simple brine recipe. Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices to this! The recommended brining time for chops is 12-24 hours but I have only ever brined for two hours and it works great! Ingredients ¾ cup coarse kosher salt … [Read more...]
Golden Chicken Cutlets
May 29, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Golden Chicken Cutlets Author: Cristina Recipe type: Meats Cuisine: American Serves: 4-5 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Print Ever wondered how restaurants make those perfect, golden chicken cutlets? Here's how. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets ¼ C olive oil 2 T butter 2 eggs ⅓ C all-purpose flour … [Read more...]
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Beans Soup)
May 13, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
5.0 from 1 reviews Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Beans Soup) Author: Cristina Recipe type: Soups & Stews Cuisine: Italian Serves: 8 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Print My husband taught me this recipe years ago...his mom taught him and she got it from the back of the pasta bag many, many years ago. My only addition is the rosemary. It's a … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower
May 13, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
5.0 from 1 reviews Roasted Cauliflower Author: Cristina Recipe type: Sides & Veggies Cuisine: American Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Print Ingredients 1 small to medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups cauliflower florets) 4 cloves crushed garlic 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 T lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
April 10, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Chicken Tortilla Soup Author: Cristina Recipe type: Soups & Stews Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 1 hour Print This is a crowd pleaser! My kids just told me over and over how much they loved it! Ingredients 4 large cooked chicken breast halves or 5 thighs, shredded 1 onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks … [Read more...]
Caldillo & Sopa
April 7, 2013 · by · 3 Comments
5.0 from 1 reviews Caldillo & Sopa Author: Cristina Recipe type: Soups & Stews Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 6 Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 50 mins Print This is my mom's specialty! Anyone who has had the pleasure of having hers will never forget it! We always make them together but sopa can be served as a side for any other protein. … [Read more...]
Pasta e Ceci
March 25, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Pasta e Ceci Author: Cristina Recipe type: Soups & Stews Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 17 mins Print This is quick as can be, tasty and perfect for lunch or dinner on the busiest days! Ingredients 2-3 cloves chopped garlic 2 T olive oil 2 T tomato paste 2 cans ceci beans (garbanzos) ½ t fresh or dried … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos with Lime & Cilantro Cream
March 25, 2013 · by · 3 Comments
5.0 from 1 reviews Fish Tacos with Lime & Cilantro Cream Author: Cristina Recipe type: Seafood Cuisine: Mexican,American Serves: 5 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Print This is a family pleaser every time! Serve with cilantro rice...yum! I like tilapia but you can use any white fish you like! Ingredients 4 white fish fillets (tilapia, … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Proscuitto & Potato Frittata
March 24, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Asparagus, Proscuitto & Potato Frittata Author: Cristina Recipe type: Breakfast Cuisine: Italian,American Serves: 6 Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Print One of the best ways to use leftovers! This can be made many different ways with many different ingredients, so I will offer suggestions...you make it your way! Ingredients Leftover veggies such as … [Read more...]
