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Cooking with the Parker Pack: January 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010. Tuscan-style chicken and white bean soup. Mmmm, is there anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day? I love a good, hearty Italian soup, and when you use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and canned beans, it is an easy weeknight meal that is sure to please! 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil. 2 medium carrots, chopped. 2 stalks celery, chopped. 1 medium onion, chopped. 3-4 cloves minced garlic. 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning. 1 can small-dice tomatoes. The pre-seas...
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: June 2009
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Thursday, June 25, 2009. I know, sounds crazy, but grilling the romaine lettuce before chopping for this salad changes the taste entirely and lends the salad a smoky, earthy flavor that is out-of-this-world good. Try it! 2 romaine hearts, washed and halved lengthwise. Prepared creamy-style Caesar dressing (from the refrigerated produce aisle- I like Lighthouse brand, personally). Freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 2 cups prepared garlic croutons. Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics.
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: Smoked Cheddar, Turkey and Apple Monte Cristos
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Monday, September 28, 2009. Smoked Cheddar, Turkey and Apple Monte Cristos. These are a tasty and quick weeknight meal. Makes 2 sandwiches. 4 slices good-quality white bread (you can use wheat, but nothing too 'grainy'). 6 thin slices of honey-roasted deli turkey. 4 slices smoked cheddar or Irish white cheddar. 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced. 1/4 cup half-n-half or milk. 1 Tbsp. butter. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Just ask, I'll be happy to post it! Smoked Cheddar, Turkey and Apple Monte Cristos.
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The Parker Pack: Lent
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Lent is not something I grew up observing. Coming from a Protestant family that embodies a patchwork quilt of denominations, we celebrated the life and death and resurrection of Jesus, but we never observed the 40 days of self-denial that is Lent. As an adult, I have occasionally observed Lent, usually giving up something trivial because, well, it was expected. I can't keep having days like this every day! And then I realize that in my attempts to chronicle my turn from fleshly ...
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: February 2010
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions, lightened up. On a cold winter day, this is an awesome dish to make for your family. It is quick, easy, makes enough for a leftover lunch the next day, and even my kiddos love it. Italian comfort food, but lightened up significantly from the original using lean turkey. Want to lighten it up even more? Here's a link to a video tutorial, in case you need a visual aid. 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 tsp kosher salt.
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: Money-saving Tip #1: Chicken Fajitas
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Friday, January 29, 2010. Money-saving Tip #1: Chicken Fajitas. You know those pre-seasoned chicken breasts or thighs for fajitas that you can buy at the store? Just open the pouch, throw 'em on the grill or in a pan, and you can have fajitas in about 20 minutes. I love these things- that is, until I broke down the price of them. OUCH! So, I figured out a much cheaper, and healthier, alternative. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). As most of you know, I love to cook and am always getting requests for my...
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins
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Monday, September 27, 2010. Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins. Fall is here, which means lots of baking in my house. One of my favorite fall treats: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins. 3/4 c white sugar. 3/4 c light brown sugar, packed. 1/2 c vegetable or canola oil. 1 3/4 c. ( 1 reg. can) canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling). 1 c whole wheat flour. 2 c all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder. 1 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp. salt. 1/2 tsp. ground cloves. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Throw in a dog, Freckle...
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: Roasted Zucchini
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Thursday, September 3, 2009. So simple, so easy, and yet it results in a side dish that is almost a dessert. Slow roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness, so this is a great way to get your kiddos to eat their veggies. 3-4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-circles. 1 small yellow onion, sliced. 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Salt and fresh-cracked pepper, to taste. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Just ask, I'll be happy to post it! Throw in a d...
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: September 2008
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008. 6 (6-inch) pitas or flatbread rounds. 1/2 pint container store bought plain hummus. 1/2 cup prepared olive tapenade. 3 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella or Italian mix cheese. 6 anchovies, chopped, (I leave these out). 3 whole roasted red peppers, drained, chopped (I buy these in a jar from the olive/pickle aisle of the grocery store). 1 can artichoke hearts in water, 6 hearts, drained well and chopped. Handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Cooking with the Parker Pack: Italian Sausage Peppers & Onions, lightened up
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions, lightened up. On a cold winter day, this is an awesome dish to make for your family. It is quick, easy, makes enough for a leftover lunch the next day, and even my kiddos love it. Italian comfort food, but lightened up significantly from the original using lean turkey. Want to lighten it up even more? Here's a link to a video tutorial, in case you need a visual aid. 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 tsp kosher salt.
