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Ok, let's see how well this goes. I told myself I would never get into blogging or tweeting!



Since graduating college I have started to enjoy cooking A LOT! I love finding new recipes to try. So as I find and try new recipes I will post on here for you guys to try and let you know which ones I would not recommend! Most of my recipes come from online websites with a little tweaking of my own.



**NEW FEATURE** At the bottom of each recipe there is a place where you can rate the recipe! Let me know if you just liked it, loved it or thought it was just ok. No hard feelings! Promise :-)





Enjoy!



Thursday, May 31, 2012

Grilled Greek Fish

Ingredients

1/3 cup lemon juice
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh minced oregano
2 Tbsp. fresh minced mint
1 minced clove garlic
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. Greek seasoning
4 6oz. tilapia fillets

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, mint, garlic, lemon peel and Greek Seasoning.  Refrigerate 30 minutes.  Drain and discard marinade.  Grease grill rack.  Grill Tilapia, covered over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts:  1 fillet equals 223 calories, 10g fat, 83mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 2g carbohydrates, 32g protein.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Roasted Corn with Queso, Cilantro and Chile

Ingredients

4 large ears corn
butter
sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 + 1/2 cups Queso Fresco, crumbled or Cotija or Parmesan cheese, grated
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
4 teaspoons chile powder
1 lime, cut into four wedges
 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush corn lightly with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 20-25 minutes.
2. Working with one ear of corn at time brush with mayonnaise, sprinkle with cheese, cilantro and chile powder, pressing it onto the corn to help it stick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Rhubarb-Pineapple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • Whipped cream or blue bell, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, pineapple, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, salt and remaining sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without whipped cream) equals 232 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Melt in your mouth chicken breast

Ingredients


  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves


  • 1 cup mayo


  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese


  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt


  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper


  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Directions

    Mix mayonnaise, cheese and seasonings

    Spread mixture over chicken breast and place in baking dish.

    Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.