Rempel Family Meatloaf

God bless the Rempels and their meatloaf. This stuff hits the spot on a chilly fall night! Double the recipe and deliver half as a mercy meal to a family who could use some extra help and loving.
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package [...]

Basil Chicken

The basil smelled really good at the farmers’ market on Sunday, so we picked some up with the plan of making basil chicken (I totally forgot that Rebecca is growing a huge pot of basil on her back porch). This recipe comes from Rachael Ray with a few minor tweaks (e.g., she uses twice as [...]

Chicken Tikka Masala (Cook’s Illustrated)

I’ve never made anything from a Cook’s Illustrated magazine–I’m one of those goofy people who loves to read recipes without feeling like I have to actually cook them–until now, that is. Renae posted an absolutely delicious Tikka recipe courtesy of Bethany’s blog. The recipe I’m posting is slightly different and had me enjoying the process [...]

Roasted Dragon Meat on Hobbit Bread

Also known as “Slow Cooked Italian Beef Sandwich” by Karma Larsen. Check out my blog for an explanation of the more creative title.
Ingredients

2-3 lb boneless beef roast
2 T crushed basil
2 T crushed oregano
1 C water
1 env dry onion soup mix
hard rolls

Directions

Add ingredients to a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Shred meat and [...]

Sunday Brunch Casserole

I’m always game for a new breakfast casserole. This one comes by way of the Taste of Home Cookbook from home chef Patricia Throlson of Hawick, Minnesota.
Ingredients

1/2 lb sliced bacon
1/2 C chopped onion
1/2 C green pepper
12 eggs
1 C milk
1-16oz pkg frozen hash browns, thawed
1 C (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t [...]

Chicken Tortilla Stack-up

Ingredients

8 ounces sour cream
1/2 package taco seasoning
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 (8-inch) tortillas

Directions

Combine sour cream and taco seasoning.
Spread 1/4 of this mixture on tortilla in glass pie plate.
Top with 1/2 cup chicken, 1/4 cup cheese, and 2 tablespoons green onion.
Repeat 2 times.
Place tortilla [...]

Fabulous Pizza Crust

I ate the best thin crust pizza when visiting my friends Andy & Charity in North Carolina. They built this little pizza using the dough featured here, then topped it with a light layer of olive oil and garlic before putting down cheese, mushrooms and onions. Mmmm, mmm good!
Ingredients

1 C lukewarm water
1 packet yeast
1 T [...]

Sweet Potato Falafel Sandwiches

This recipe uses the reserved sweet potato mixture from Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad.
Ingredients

2 cups reserved sweet potato mixture
1 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
4 pitas
2 cups baby salad greens
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Purée the sweet potato mixture [...]

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

I’ve never actually believed in the whole “don’t spoil your dinner” nonsense, but when I made a batch of this earlier this afternoon, I snitched so much that I nearly did spoil my dinner (which would have been a shame since my dinner was this salmon). I don’t think that I’m exaggerating when I say [...]

Cumin-Coriander Crusted Salmon

I found this recipe on Sarah’s site a while ago, and it has become a regular feature in our household. (And Jason’s not a huge fan of fish, so the fact that he not only eats it but even requests it says a lot.)
Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots (or white onion)

1 [...]