Crustless Broccoli Quiche

What I like about this meal is that you can add and change it to make it special for what you're wanting. I've never made quiche before, but knowing Taylor is a big fan of broccoli quiche, I knew this would please him. And I was pleased too, because it was such a simple recipe, and also healthy!  My next quiche plan is to add sausage or bacon and other veggies. But this recipe is a keeper for a meatless meal!  :)

Crustless Broccoli Quiche - adapted from Healthy Recipes

Ingredients
12 oz bag frozen broccoli
6 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Mix together eggs, sour cream, and spices.

2. Cook broccoli according to package [mine was a 5 minute microwavable bag]. Strain.

3. Add broccoli to bowl with other ingredients. Add cheese, stir well.

4. Pour ingredients into greased pie dish.

5. Bake 45 minutes [or until golden brown].

Enjoy :)

Our "See What You Can Find" Meal

Usually "SWYCF" appears on the menu at least once every week. It just happens.... usually on Sunday nights ;).

Recently, I made this dish which turned out to be delicious!!!! We were both so surprised and want to have it again. What I did was looked in the fridge and see what I have. Sounds easy, right? Well, sometimes it is and sometimes... it's not! But this time it worked out for our good :).

We had about half of a chicken breast left over, half of a green and red pepper, some onion, 1 tomato, and some pesto sauce. So, Taylor diced up all the veggies and I got creative. :) I'm really glad this worked out for us! haha. So I am going to try and make "measurements" of what we had and write it up so it's easy to understand.

FYI, I didn't know this was going to be so good. So, there aren't any pictures except of my bowl... after I started eating. But trust me, it is worth it! :) And how about we call this....

Chicken Orzo with Lemon Pesto Sauce

You will need:

1 cup Orzo pasta
leftover chicken [about half a breast, cut into pieces]
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 small garlic, minced
1 small Roma tomato, diced
1 Tbs Pine nuts
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 Tbs pesto sauce
6 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs butter
Salt & pepper, to taste

1. Chop the peppers, onion, garlic, tomato, and chicken. [Begin cooking Orzo, according to package directions]
2. In large sauce pan, melt butter. Add garlic and onions. Saute. [My favorite part, smells SO good!!]
3. Add peppers, tomatoes, & chicken to the pan. Saute about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add pesto and lemon juice. Stir well.
5. Drain Orzo and add to the pan. Stir.
6. Add Pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir well, until cheese is melted.

Enjoy!!

Gisele's Key Lime Pie

Ever since Taylor started his job, I've had this desire to bake things for his team. So over the year I've made a few different yummy dishes. Recently, since his boss [who we really like] is moving to a different position, I decided to make him this Key Lime Pie [by request]. It may seem weird to you, but this brings me so much joy! I have a strong desire to learn more in baking/ making desserts, but don't usually make anything because I don't want to keep it in the house. So, that lead me to making things for Taylor's team. haha! At least I can make it and someone else can eat it. :) Taylor said this Key Lime Pie was a big hit! I have had it before and really enjoyed it too. It is super easy and takes no time at all to make.

Gisele's Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup Key Lime Juice
8-10 oz Cool Whip
Large graham cracker crumb pie shell

1. Mix sweetened condensed milk and Key Lime juice well.










2. Fold Cool Whip into mix.

3. Pour into large graham cracker crumb pie shell.

4. Freeze for at least 1 hour.

Sorry I didn't take a finished picture! 

Parmesan Zucchini Slices

Want an easy and healthy side dish or snack? Last night I made these zucchini slices... They were super easy, light work, and fast cooking. Who doesn't want that? Taylor and guest liked them! So, I think I'll make it again. I broiled these, but think grilling it would be delicious too! Maybe next time?! ;)

Parmesan Zucchini Slices

You will need:

3 Zucchini, sliced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper

1. Cover baking sheet with aluminum. Slice zucchini and place on sheet.

2. Add garlic powder, cheese, salt and pepper [to taste] in a small bowl.

3. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini, mix together to layer both sides.

4. Cover zucchini with dry ingredients. Lay them out on baking sheet.  [If you have a little extra Parmesan cheese, sprinkle some more on top, the more the merrier :)]

5. Broil zucchini for about 4-6 minutes.



Enjoy!!

Parmesan- Crusted Tilapia

My desire is to find different ways to cook tilapia because it's healthy, and the only fish I'll eat. So, we tried this new recipe by Rachel Ray and it was delicious! The only thing I'd do different is add Old Bay!! Who doesn't want that on their fish? It's one of my favorite seasonings! Do you have any tilapia recipes? I'd love to try them. :)

Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia - Rachel Ray

What you'll need:

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbs paprika
1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
4 tilapia fillets
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Olive oil
 Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1. Add cheese, parsley, paprika, salt & pepper [to taste] in a medium bowl. Mix together.

2. Place each fish on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil.

3. Cover fish with dry ingredients.

4. Warp aluminum on top and sides, so oil doesn't drip out.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

6. Plate with lemon wedge. Serve with Trader Joe's Polenta and a french baguette.

Delicious!

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Have you ever had Shrimp Diavolo from Bravo's? Well, that is my all time favorite entree to get at Bravo's and this meal reminds me a lot of their Shrimp Diavolo dish. This makes me too excited, because now I can continue to play around with it to make it more and more like Bravo's! WoooHooo!!!

Originally the plan was to make Pioneer Woman's "Penne a la Betsy!" recipe, but I decided to added a few small ingredients and change some, to make it my own. It turned out great :) and Taylor asked to have this on the menu more!

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

What you'll need:
3/4 pounds Rotini Pasta [or your choice of pasta]
1 pound raw Shrimp, deveined, peeled, no tail
3 tbs butter
3 tbs olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup white wine
1/2 15oz can tomato sauce (or 1 8oz can)
1 cup half & half
1 tbs sour cream
1 tbs fresh Parsley
2-3 tbs fresh Basil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes [Dash on each plate for a hint of spice- this was delicious!]
Shredded Parmesan [Topping]

1. Heat 1 tbs butter, 1 tbs olive oil in medium sized pan, on medium heat. Rinse shrimp & add shrimp to pan. Saute until pink, not all the way through. While that is cooking, bring a pot of water to boil for pasta.

2. Chop onion & garlic. Set aside.

3. Once shrimp are cooked, remove to a plate and set aside.

4. Wipe out pan [or get a new one], heat 2 tbs butter, 2 tbs olive oil. Saute onion & garlic, stirring occasionally. [Start cooking pasta]

5. While onion & garlic are sauteing, cut shrimp into small bite size pieces.

6. Pour wine into pan with onions & garlic. Let the alcohol cook out for a few minutes.  Then add tomato sauce, stir. [Place heat on low]

7. Add half & half and 1 tbs sour cream.

8. Stir together. While it heats up, chop parsley & basil.

Doesn't that look cool? :)

9. Add shrimp, stir. [Drain pasta]

10. Add parsley & basil, stir.

11. Add pasta, stir. Salt & Pepper, to taste.











Voila!


Mmmm!!!! I could go for some more of this right about now! ;)

Plate, add dash of red pepper flakes and top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

[Picture taken without red pepper flakes... but I added some, don't you worry!]

You won't regret making this, I promise!!!

Enjoy :)

Cheese Fondue

Monday nights are date night, and some date nights just need to be spent at home. Going out is fun, we love it, but recently we've been staying in. [Taylor has his Series 7 test coming up, so date night looks like dinner... then studying]. But that is okay, it is just for a short season. :) So, in preparing for date night, I wanted to do something fun and... ahem... something that will get the most time with my hubby! Cheese fondue was a lot of fun and it took a good amount of time preparing & eating :). At least we took our time eating it ;) and savored every bite! And I'd like to say it's healthy too... you are eating it with apples and carrots! [Oh and by the way... it's way cheaper than going to the Melting Pot!] If you don't have a fondue pot, you can use a regular pot or slow cooker.

Here's what you'll need:

 1 small clove garlic, halved
3/4 cup beer [I used PBR]
6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbs flour
Dash hot pepper sauce
1-2 green Apples
2-3 carrots
1 loaf French bread

1. Cut apples, carrots, and bread into bite size pieces. Put aside.

2. Rub garlic inside of fondue pot.

3. Add beer and heat slowly. Place pot on low setting [1 or 1.5]

4. Place cheese in a medium sized bowl, coat with flour.

5. Slowly add cheese to beer, stirring constantly.

6. Stir in hot sauce. Continue stirring until cheese is thick and creamy. [If it becomes too thick, stir in a little more beer].

Place bread, carrot, or apple on skewer and dip into cheese.

Yummy bread!

Carrots!

 

Apple!


ENJOY!!

And one happy husband!!! :) I adore him!