Recipes Archives – Page 10 of 12

Crock-pot Bean and Spinach Enchilada Casserole

May 29, 2014 milabassett 6 Comments

It's been some time since my last post: after posting regularly for a couple of months I realized blogging is time consuming. If you have a blog, you knew that already. And if you don't have a blog-- you know now. And though I enjoy blogging, I also enjoy a whole lot of other … [Read more...]

Tips from my kitchen: no-recipe cooking

May 16, 2014 milabassett 4 Comments

In my every day cooking I rarely follow a specific recipe. That is how women in my family have always cooked. Growing up I was involved in the kitchen a lot: first as a dishwasher (who could have known that you are supposed to wash both sides of the plate ?!), and then as an … [Read more...]

Quick dinners: grilled pesto shrimp skewers

April 29, 2014 milabassett 5 Comments

Here is another recipe that meets my requirements for a quick and healthy dinner: it has two ingredients, and is ready in under 20 minutes. It couldn't be easier to prepare, but tastes like a gourmet dish. For light grilling like this one, I like using my Grilla pan from … [Read more...]

Quick dinners: Tomato and Kale Frittata

April 7, 2014 milabassett 6 Comments

Here is another favorite quick dinner recipe that I've been meaning to share. It fits my requirements to a quick dinner: it is easy to prepare, healthy and versatile. In fact, frittata is the ultimate versatile meal: you can use whatever vegetable you have on hand, add some … [Read more...]

Easy home-made pancakes using a DIY pancake mix

March 31, 2014 milabassett 4 Comments

I try not to use such adjectives as "the best ever" to describe my recipes. You know, everyone's tastes are different, and what is "the best" for me, may not necessarily appeal to you. Plus there are so many great recipes out there, that it is impossible to single out just one-- … [Read more...]

Quick dinners from scratch: Shrimp with peppers in cream caper sauce

March 24, 2014 milabassett 8 Comments

I have mentioned before that life in my "milieu" is very high-paced pretty much all the time. There are too many commitments and not enough time. I am sure I am not original, and most of you are in the same boat. I let go of some things in order to survive simplify our daily … [Read more...]