28 Days of February
Blue Nose w Ginger Rice Cake and Coconut Curry, Jax – Day 15
Okay, so if you did not read my previous link, this week is dedicated to dishes I love at restaurants. I did not ask for recipes, these are my own takes on a particular dish! I haven’t had this dish in about two years, I believe it’s been off the menu at Jax for a … Continue reading
Week Three- With a Twist
I decided for week three, I would do something different. All of the recipes will still be originals, but the concepts will not! It will be my 7 favorite dishes from Boulder restaurants, my way. From Jax Blue Nose in Coconut Curry to Sherpas Curry, Ill give you my take (and recipe)! So stay tuned, … Continue reading
Feb 14th, Valentine Menu!
These recipes are for 4, so cut in half if it is just the two of you! Butter leaf Salad w/ Gorgonzola, Toasted Walnuts and Apples w champagne Vinaigrette 1 head butter leaf (Bibb) lettuce, cleaned, rinsed, chopped 1 cup gorgonzola crumbles 1 cup walnuts, raw 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 apple, sliced 1 cup … Continue reading
Thank Quick Thank You!
Thanks to all leaving comments, whether here, facebook or twitter! It keeps me going! Also, I will be posting a Valentine Menu instead of Gnocci for tomorrow evening. I will be posting the Gnocci and Beets on Monday.
Feb 13th Blackend Fish Tacos!
I love going to the beaches in Mexico and getting fish tacos. I actually recreated the sauce on these from these awesome fried fish tacos we had in Cancun. You can use chicken or vegetables if you are not big on fish. 1 lb fish, I use a lighter fish like tilapia 1 TBSP blackening … Continue reading
Feb 12th Stir-Fry with Beef and Vegetables and Eggrolls
Serves 4 This is a simple whole meal. Feel free to switch out the beef with another protein! I serve it with brown rice or udon noodles, and a great store bought sauce… whatever I find in my fridge at the moment. 1 lb beef, sliced thin strips 1 cup each cut into 1 inch … Continue reading
February 11th- Tomato and Pepper Chicken
Serves 4 When I cooked this, instead of pasta or rice, I made a big green salad on the side. The sauce on the chicken gets thick enough that you just pile it on. My hubby and his friend devoured it for lunch yesterday! 4 whole chicken legs, or 6 thighs 1 yellow bell … Continue reading
Sesame Tuna (or salmon!) with Brussel Sprouts and Roast Potatoes- Day 10!
You can choose either fish for this meal. Toasted sesame oil is strong, so it will definitely take a heartier fish to compliment it. Serves 4 4 4 to 6 oz portions of fish 3 TBSP toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp ground fresh ginger 1/2 cup sesame seeds 2 Tbsp tamari 1 lb brussel sprout, … Continue reading
Coconut Curry w/ Vegetables and Shrimp/Chicken or Tofu- Feb 9
Still cold from the snow? This dish should heat you right up! Serves 4 1 lb chicken (cut into cubes), or shrimp. peeled and deveined or tofu 2 cans coconut milk 3 Tbsp red chili paste (if you are wheat free, check your chili paste, some brands may contain wheat!) 1 red pepper, cut large 1 … Continue reading
Tortilla Soup w. Avocado, Monday, February 8
OHHH, starting the week off with a foot of snow and soup!!! You can remove the chicken if you are veg head, and you can add a cheese quesadilla to dip and slurp the soup if the chicken is in there or not! Tortilla Soup with Avocado Serves 4 This is a simple soup that … Continue reading