May 26, 2008

Beef and Wild Rice Medley


My only complaint about this delicious dish is the initial saltiness from using the packaged wild rice mix, but that was overshadowed by being able to eat this cold as well as hot (always a benefit in the summer).
Gidget's Rating: 5 stars

Italian-Style Rice

It was just as good without the Parmesan cheese! I forgot about that last step when I took my first bite. In fact, there's a bit too much Parmesan for my taste but I was surprised how tasty this was.

Gidget's Rating: 5 stars

Simple Sausage Lasagna


I was intrigued by a lasagna recipe that didn't require cooking the noodles in advance. The original recipe didn't make enough meat sauce to do three layers, so I to add a 2nd jar of pasta sauce. Consequently, I modifed my recipe card as well. I cut back on the mozzarella out of concern for my arteries but overall it turned out well.
Gidget's Rating: 4 stars

Strawberry Chicken Salad



We use a caterer at work that makes a salad like this. I absolutely LOVE it. I used spinich instead of mixed greens but it's the dressing & feta cheese that makes this a winner!

Gidget's Rating: 5 stars

Corn & Two-Bean Chili


This recipe was initially called CHIPOTLE Corn & Two-Bean Chili. I really don't see the justification of buying a large container of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce when the recipe only calls for 1 tablespoon of it, so I left it out. I may have added a dash of cayenne pepper instead, but regardless it turned out pretty well!
Gidget's Rating: 4 stars