Sunday, December 31, 2017

Giraffes in the Kitchen with nhteach





Dinners at SDP

If you try any of these, or make changes, PLEASE leave a comment.  
I'd love to hear how you change things up or felt about a recipe!!


Welcome to my recipes that have been served (or are in the plans to be served) at Crazy Acres.   

I'm going to try to keep meals balanced, interesting, and under $25 for four servings as best I can.  My ultimate goal is to bring some variety into the cuisine at the farm - enough with take-out Chinese and pizzas!!

My ultimate goal is to have dinner ready and waiting as Carlene concludes mail call.

I have promised to NOT serve asparagus or cold sliced tomatoes and to avoid green leafy things floating in the sauce, at all costs.

Since there are always a plethora of evil sugary things laying about - to be served with whipped cream or not - I don't plan desserts.  (I've included a couple that I've made just to share because I've enjoyed them so much.)

I enjoy cooking and love complicated recipes when I'm up to the challenge, but I've tried to keep things here REALLY simple.  Cooking is just chemistry in the kitchen - I think it's fun to take a few simple ingredients and combine them to produce something that is visually and orally pleasing.  

Try some out - and please, let me know what you think!!!





Saturday, December 30, 2017

QUICK SEARCH for "Giraffe" Recipes


You asked for it - I finally got around to doing it.  Here's the listing of all the recipes on the blog (so far) and where you can find them.  Find the recipe you want, then go to the right side of the page and click on that month.  The drop down menu will open and then you can click on the actual recipe.

Someday, when I'm not paying all these medical bills, I'll buy a website and turn this into a searchable "cooking" book.  Until then - this should make your searching a bit easier.  Happy cooking!  Don't trip over the Giraffes in the Kitchen!!
                                                                                         

Appetizers
*Bacon Jam.....................................................September, 2016
*Buffalo Chicken Dip.....................................January, 2016
*Cauliflower PizzaBites..................................September, 2016
*Creamy Stuffed Mini-Peppers.......................November, 2016
*Friendship Crown........................................ August, 2016
*Goat Cheese Toasts.......................................November, 2016
*Maple Bacon Baked Brie..............................November, 2016
*Stuffed Pepper Appetizer..............................August, 2016
*Sweet and Savory Meatballs.........................September, 2015
*Tapas (all found under "Tapas Night")..........August 2015
-----Melon Pintxos
-----Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
-----Spanish Tortilla
-----Stuffed Dates
*Toast!!! Tapas (all under "Toast!!!").............February, 2016
-----Bleu Cheese and Apple
-----Braesola and Cheddar
-----Fig-Prosciutto Crostini
-----New Avocado
-----Olive and Artichoke
-----Peach and Ricotta
-----Pepper and Pear
-----Sweet and Salty Fig
*Tortilla EspaƱola.............................................March, 2016


Salads
*Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans........September, 2015
*Chinese Chicken Salad.................................August, 2016
*Healthy Chickpea Salad...............................March, 2016
*Tortellini Salad.............................................August, 2015
*Tuna and Bean Salad....................................June, 2016


Soups, Stews and Chowders
*Bacon Cheeseburger Soup............................March, 2016
*Chicken Gnocchi Soup.................................October, 2016
*Chili Night....................................................December, 2015
*Cincinnati Chili.............................................August, 2015
*Gazpacho......................................................August, 2015
*Greek Chicken Soup.....................................October, 2015
*Jambalaya.....................................................March, 2016
*Low Fat Chicken and Dumpling Soup.........January, 2017
*Mushroom Barley Soup................................October, 2015
*Pasta Fagiole (stovetop version)...................November, 2015
*Sausage and Tortellini Soup.........................September, 2015
*Summer Corn Chowder................................August, 2016


Slow Cooker Recipes
*Beef Burgandy..............................................September, 2015
*Beef Stroganoff.............................................January, 2016
*Best Ever Slow-Cooked Chicken................ October, 2015
*Buffalo Chicken Pasta...................................January, 2016
*Chicken Enchilada Quinoa...........................October, 2015
*Dump Meals (freeze ahead meals): 
       (all found under "Dump Chicken"),,,,,,,,,August, 2015
-----Balsami Glazed Drumsticks
-----Breakfast Risotto
-----Cafe Rio Chicken
-----Canton Chicken
-----Chicken Soft Tacos
-----Chinese Orange Chicken
-----Cilantro Lime chicken with Corn and Black Beans
-----Honey Garlic Chicken
-----Honey Sesame Chicken
-----Hurry Chicken
-----Lemon Garlic Chicken
-----"Loose" Cheeseburgers
-----Maple Mustard Chicken
-----Pulled Pork
-----Sweet Barbecue Chicken
-----Stickin' Chicken
*Garlic Ale Beef Sliders.................................October, 2016
*Jambalaya and Macque Choux.....................March, 2017
*Kid-Friendly Turkey Chili............................January, 2016
*Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans.......................November, 2016
*Lazy Slob Swedish Meatballs.......................September, 2016
*Loaded Potato Soup......................................September, 2015
*Pasta y Fagiole.............................................August, 2016
*Sirloin Tips and Gravy.................................April, 2016
*Texas Pot Roast............................................February, 2016
*TexMex Chicken..........................................September, 2015
*Tina Shonk's Chicken and Noodles.............October, 2016


Main Dishes Beef
*Beef and Rice Espagnole........................................September, 2015
*Beef Stroganoff (under slow cooker version).........January, 2016
*Cheesy Pull-Apart Sliders.......................................February, 2016
*Classic Beef Bourguignon......................................August, 2016
*Lazy Day Stuffed Pepper Casserole.......................January, 2016


Main Dishes Chicken
*Alfredo Chicken Bake (Four Easy Chicken Bakes).......................May, 2016
*Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake (Four Easy Chicken Bakes)..............May, 2016
*Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta...........................................................October, 2015
*Barbecue Chicken Bake (Four Easy Chicken Bakes)....................May, 2016
*Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells................................January, 2017
*Chicken Cacciatore........................................................................August, 2015
*Chicken in Creamy Green Onion Sauce........................................March, 2016
*Chicken Lombardy.........................................................................September, 2016
*Chicken Marbella...........................................................................August, 2015
*Chicken Paprikash..........................................................................November, 2015
*Chicken Penne Casserole................................................................February, 2016
*Chicken Scallopine with Lemon Sauce...........................................January, 2016
*Chicken, Sausage, Onions and Peppers  (CSOP)...........................August, 2015
*Chicken Teriyaki Casserole............................................................December, 2015
*Chicken Tikka Masala....................................................................August, 2015
*Cuban Chicken...............................................................................August, 2015
*Fig-Braised Chicken with Spiced Walnuts.....................................December, 2015
*Hawaiian Chicken...........................................................................November, 2015
*Honey Lime Grilled Chicken..........................................................August, 2015
*Monterrey Chicken..........................................................................September, 2015
*One Pan Balsamic Chicken.............................................................January, 2016
*One Pan Chicken, Apple, Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprouts.........May, 2016
*One Pan Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini.........................May, 2016
*One Pan Cilantro-Lime chicken and Rice with Black Bean............May, 2016
*One Pan Fajita Chicken...................................................................May, 2016
*One Pan Rosemary Chicken Dinner................................................May, 2016
*One Pan Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Skillet............................May, 2016
*One Pan Spanish Chicken...............................................................May, 2016
*Pesto Chicken Bake (Four Easy Chicken Bakes)...........................May, 2016
*Provencal Chicken..........................................................................August, 2016.
*Turkey Marsala...............................................................................August, 2015


Main Dishes Fish
*Four Easy Salmon Dinners......................................January, 2017
*Scallops in Curry Cream.........................................March, 2016
*Sweet and Smoky Salmon.......................................August, 2016


Main Dishes Ham and Pork
*20 minute One Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach..........May, 2016
*Country Fair Sausage Grinders.................................................September 2015
*Croque Monsieur......................................................................August, 2015
*Orecchiette and Sausage...........................................................November, 2015


Main Dishes Vegetarian
*Chil Cheese Hasselback Potatoes.........................................................March, 2016
*Chili Rellenos Casserole ......................................................................May, 2016
*"Downton Abbey" Leek Tartlett............................................................April, 2016
*Fresh Tomato and Ricotta Tart...............................................................August, 2016
*Insanely Easy Squash Ravioli and Salad Dinner...................................February, 2016
*Meatless Monday Zucchini Pie.............................................................March, 2016
*Mushroom, Onion, and Bacon Risotto (under "Three Risottos")..........September, 2015
*Parmesan Cheese Risotto (under "Three Risottos")..............................September, 2015
*Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches................................................................September, 2016
*Quiche in Sweet Potato Crust...............................................................March, 2016
*Sweet Potato, Browned Butter (and Bacon) Risotto.............................February, 2016
*Tomato, Arugala and Mozzarella Risoito (under "Three Risottos").... September, 2015


Pasta and Pasta Sauces
*Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta................................................October, 2015
*Baked Spaghetti...................................................................January, 2016
*Chicken Lasagna.................................................................December, 2015
*Fantasy Sauce......................................................................August, 2016
*FAST Pasta Bake (turkey sausage)......................................September, 2015
*Macaroni and Cheese - FORTY Different Ways!!...............January, 2016
*One Pan Chili Pasta.............................................................May, 2016
*One Pan Lemon Garlic Pasta...............................................May, 2016
*One Pan Taco Spaghetti.......................................................May, 2016
*Pasta al Norma.....................................................................August 2016
*Pasta Carbonara...................................................................August, 2015
*Pasta Puttanesca...................................................................August, 2015
*Pierogi Lasagna....................................................................February, 2017
*Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara....................October, 2016
*Spaghetti Pie.........................................................................December, 2015
*Taco Spaghetti Pie................................................................August, 2016
*Tomato Orecchiette with Brie and Basil...............................June, 2016
*White Pizza Lasagna............................................................March, 2016


Smoothies - all under "Green Smoothies"......................March, 2016
-----Avocado
-----Avocado, Pineapple, and Apricot
-----Beauty Bonanza
-----Cucumber-Honeydew
-----Garden
-----Green Machine
-----Green Pumpkin Pie
-----Key Lime
-----Kiwi Frappe
-----Kiwi-Pineapple
-----Matcha Green Tea
-----No-pulp Beginner Smoothie
-----Nutri-Bomb
-----Spinach-Banana
-----Spinach-Mint


Sides
*Crack Corn....................................................September, 2016

Desserts
*Atlantic Beach Pie........................................August, 2016
*Chocolate Guinness Cake.............................March, 2016
*Chocolate Lasagna........................................August, 2015
*Chocolate Pots de Creme..............................February, 2016
*Lava Cakes for Two......................................March, 2016
*Peanut Butter Pie...........................................June, 2016
*St. Patrick's Day Cake...................................March, 2016
*Thanksgiving Lasagna...................................November, 2016


Snacks
*Herb and Cheese Monkey Bread...................December, 2016
*Mexican Bubble Bread..................................December, 2016
*Pumpkin Pie energy Bites..............................October, 2016
*Pizza Monkey Bread......................................December, 2016



Breakfast Ideas
*Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Monkey Bread.........December, 2016
*French Lasagna................................................December, 2016
*Overnight French Toast..................................October, 2016
*Pumpkin Chia Overnight Oats........................October, 2016
*Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Monkey Bread.....December, 2016