Recipes by Krista (Page 9)

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	Chicken and Tortellini Salad by Krista We spent last Saturday moving the boxes from our garage into the rooms that they belonged to. ALL. DAY. LONG. Moving is so fun... Knowing that this colossal task lay ahead of us, I started this tortellini salad on Friday night so that we could have a quick, self-serve lunch in between trips up and down the stairs on Saturday.This…	1 vote 787 views
	Chicken Lasagna Florentine by Krista This creamy, delicious chicken lasagna looks, sounds, and tastes like it takes a lot of effort to create but is really pretty simple to throw together. Bonus: you can make it ahead when you have time and then simply bake it up for an effortless dinner.Here's the how-to:First heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cut up…	1 vote 455 views
	Heart-Shaped Pizza and The Meal Plan by Krista Happy Valentine's Day!We always spend the evening of Valentine's Day at home as a family. Usually I make a "fancy" dinner and we set the table with the crystal and china. We decorate the dining room. Sometimes we dress up. We have our own little kid-friendly, formal Valentine's dinner. I love this tradition...the loves of my life…	1 vote 562 views
	Baked Sweet Onion Shells with Cheesy Spinach Filling by Krista These individual savory onion bowls would be great for a starter or a side. I love how the delicious cream cheese and spinach filling is encased in it's very own edible shell. These would be the perfect accompaniment to the main course for your Valentine's Day dinner!Let's begin with the filling:Beat a block of cream cheese and an egg…	1 vote 392 views
	Duck Fajitas and A GIVEAWAY! by Krista Duck Fajitas! We actually prefer them to beef fajitas in this household. The meat is so tender and flavorful, yet leaner and lower in calories. These duck fajitas made for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner.To begin, I just sliced some boneless, skinless Maple Leaf Farms duck breast filets into 1/2 inch strips. Then I tossed the meat…	1 vote 329 views
	Stewed Garlicky Sausage and Peppers by Krista I had a pot of this Stewed Garlicky Sausage and Peppers simmering to perfection on my countertop all afternoon before the Super Bowl yesterday. Taken from my autographed copy of The Deen Family Cookbook, this recipe is sure to please!This one is great for a crowd or perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. To start, just chop red and…	1 vote 820 views
	Hot Wing Face Off and The Meal Plan 2/7- 2/13 by Krista Football season has been busier than usual in our household. As a result, I didn't follow either of the teams competing in tonight's Super Bowl on their journey to XLV. So, for a little added excitement, since I didn't particularly care about the outcome of the game (and because I'm a bit of a food geek), I decided to stage a…	1 vote 786 views
	Roasted Duck Sandwiches on Ciabatta by Krista Some people think of duck as a "fancy" dinner, but in our house, it's the basis for a number of easy weeknight meals. Nothing pretentious- we grill it, stir-fry it, pile it on tacos, and for the purpose of dinner this past Tuesday, make it into sandwiches. My daughters call it "duck steak" and gobble it up without complaint. Duck…	1 vote 366 views
	BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Wraps...Or A Dip! by Krista Yesterday's post featured a delicious oven-roasted chicken. I love a roast chicken for the fact that it can be stretched into 2 (or even 3) dinners. This chicken salad would be a perfect way to use up leftover roast chicken. Although, I have to confess, the chicken used in this wrap was actually the by-product of one of my split…	1 vote 1222 views
	Balsamic Roast Chicken with Red Onion Sauce by Krista I'm a big fan of roasting a whole chicken. It's a delicious meal that requires little preparation and depending on how many people sit around your dinner table, the leftovers can be stretched into another meal or two. Plus, a whole bird is pretty inexpensive. I think that I paid just a little over $4 for this chicken at my local Super…	1 vote 1353 views