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Wrapped Up Asparagus With Avocado Spread

August 16, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

20 to 24 spears fresh asparagus
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peel removed
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 garlic clove, minced or grated
dash salt
1 1/2 cups cooked brown or long-grain white rice
3 Tbsp plain yogurt
3 (10 inch size) tortillas
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp chopped sweet onion

Clean asparagus by snapping off the woody ends and washing.
Put whole asparagus in a steamer basket in 3 inches of water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Take the basket with asparagus out and immediately drop in ice water or run under very cold water; then dump onto rack to fully drain.
In a small glass bowl, put avocado, lime zest and juice, garlic, and salt and smash with a fork until well combined into a paste.
In a separate bowl, put the cooked rice and yogurt and mix together well.
To put together, start by heating the tortillas in a large dry skillet, about 10 to 15 seconds both sides.
As tortillas are heated, lay each on a plate, and spread mixtures over the center of each tortilla in this order: avocado, rice, cilantro, onion.
Fold the bottom up, then roll the tortilla closed lengthwise.
Serve immediately or if desired, refrigerate until needed. Just be sure to cover in plastic wrap and bring back to room temperature before serving.
Cut each bundle in half to serve.

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Curry Couscous Stuffed Whole Artichokes

August 13, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

4 large fresh artichokes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup instant couscous
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Clean artichokes by washing under cold running water.
Cut off stems at their base and remove any small leaves on the bottom.
To cook, fill a large saucepan with about 3 inches of water and a teaspoon of salt. Set artichokes in saucepan upright, cover saucepan, and bring to a rolling boil, and continue to boil for 40 to 45 minutes or until you can stick a fork in the base of the artichoke. Remove and turn the artichokes upside-down on a rack to drain completely.
After artichokes have drained and cooled, clean center out, removing any petals and the fuzzy insides and discard, leaving just the clean leaves. Set aside.
Make couscous stuffing by combining the chicken broth, curry powder, cumin, and garlic salt in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil; remove from heat.
Stir in the couscous and raisins. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Add the green onion, almonds, lemon zest and juice, and vegetable oil into the couscous and stir lightly.
To stuff artichoke, gently spread the artichoke petals apart, filling each crevice and the cleaned center with a portion of the couscous misture.
To serve, pull off petals and scoop out the couscous to individual plates. Cold yogurt is a nice topping.

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Salmon Timbale

August 7, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1/3 cup fish stock (or chicken stock)
1/3 cup milk
1 cup cooked salmon, chopped
1/2 tsp parsley, chopped fine
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and butter a small casserole.
In saucepan, melt butter over low heat, then stir in bread crumbs and fish stock.
Add remaining ingredients one at a time, slowly stirring constantly until creamy and hot.
Remove from heat and pour into casserole.
Set casserole in roasting pan filled with hot water and put into preheated oven.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and eggs are completely set.

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Blow the Dust Off That Crockpot

November 1, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 4 Comments
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Are you a busy mom trying to find time to make home cooked meals?

coverI know that a lot of you have at least one of these little gems hidden away somewhere in your kitchen collecting dust. You probably thought that the crock pot was just for making soups or stews.  Or maybe you received it as a gift, like I did, and had no clue what to do with it.

Well guess what, you can make delicious meals your family will love with less effort using a crock pot.

If your life is as busy as mine, you know that there are many times when you just don’t feel like cooking a dinner. So your family either ends up eating fast food more than they should or you throw together a meal that is less than tasty. Busy moms need a solution to this problem and I’m going to help you do it with your crock pot.  Not too long ago I dug out my old crock pot, blew off the dust, and started searching for dinners I could make for my family. I was surprised to find not only great and tasty main dishes, but desserts and side dishes that you can make with ease. You can prepare the basis for your meal in the morning when you are feeling ambitious and then when you come home from work all you need to do is prepare a side dish and you will have a great meal for the family to sit down to.

After discovering how much time and money I was saving using my crock pot. I thought, Wow! There are a lot of other busy moms out there that could benefit from using their crock pot to it’s full potential, so I gathered up all the recipes that I had found and put together an eBook that any one can use, packed with over 400 of the best recipes. In The Recipe Mom’s Complete Book of Crock Pot Recipes you will find tasty main dishes, side dishes and even deserts that can be prepared in your crock pot.

How would you like to come home this evening to a dinner of Coconut Thai Shrimp and Rice? Or how about Autumn Pork chops, Jambalaya, or Vegetable Soup? Maybe a  Tuna Casserole or Chicken Parmigiana would satisfy your family’s taste buds. Whatever your family’s tastes, you’re sure to find a crock pot recipe inside The Recipe Mom’s Complete Book of Crock Pot Recipes to help you make the perfect meal.

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Easy Valentine’s Day Recipes

February 12, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, most people go out for dinner. If you have a family this can get expensive. Try a few easy recipes to prepare a nice dinner for your loving family in no time.

Crock Pot

Get those slow cookers working. We often use it when we know we’ll be late getting home so dinner will be ready. The slow cooker is an asset on Valentine’s Day also. Most of the crock pots on the market today have a removable inner pot that is fashionable enough to serve at the table.

Cooking with a crock pot will free you up to do other fun Valentine’s Day things instead of standing in the kitchen. Some meal ideas for the slow cooker: beef roast with vegetables, chicken cacciatore, roasted chicken with vegetables, Swedish meatballs. The crock pot can be set to cook slowly (ten hours) or a bit faster (4 hours).

Cook-ahead meals

Dinner can be harried even on Valentine’s Day. Watching boiling pots and hot skillets not to mention something in the oven can absolutely fry your brain. Free your mind to enjoy this day of love by trying a dish that is easy to prepare ahead of time and just needs to be baked on Valentine’s Day.

Casseroles are the easiest make-ahead dishes. They can feature beef, chicken, or pork. Even fish like salmon or tilapia can be marinated and dressed the day before and wrapped in foil to bake on Valentine’s Day. Avoid adding milk or eggs before you are ready to cook the meal. If the dish calls for cooked meat, cook and cube the meat the day before and combine all ingredients in the casserole dish when you are ready to pop it in the oven.

Five or Fewer Ingredients

Another alternative to the slow cooker or cooking ahead is using a recipe that has five or fewer ingredients. When you have fewer ingredients, prep time is cut dramatically. While the food is baking you can occupy yourself with spending time with the family.

With so few ingredients, kids can even help with dinner. To further cut preparation time, if anything such as vegetables need to be cubed, diced, or sliced so that the day before and refrigerate them.

Pasta dishes fall into this category. Besides the pasta, you usually have sauce and some sort of meat or seafood. The pasta, sauce, and meat can all cook at the same time which saves time.

On Valentine’s Day, you want to be occupied with family and/or your sweetie. Slaving in the kitchen is not in the game plan. With a little pre-planning, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time having fun.

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Have More Fun and Less Stress This Thanksgiving

November 25, 2008 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving dinner is lots of fun, but boy is it a lot of work! We want to spend time with family but we are slaving away in the kitchen to feed them all instead. By the time we are through, it is time to eat and clean up. Does that sound fun to you? Here are a few tips to make that day more fun and less stressful.

1. Clean your home before Thanksgiving Day. We all want the place to look great for our guests but the same day as the meal is not the best time to do it. If everyone chips in and takes a different section of the house, it’ll get straightened out in no time.

2. Create the menu in advance. This includes what you will cook, bake, and roast for the special day. An advanced menu makes shopping easier. A comprehensive list ensures that no rock is left unturned or item forgotten at the store.

3. Delegate duties. There is no written rule that says mom has to cook it all. The kitchen is everyone’s place on Thanksgiving Day. Even the kids can do their share by peeling potatoes or slicing up fruit and vegetables for a salad. For younger ones, stirring and adding ingredients prior to cooking is a fun task they are sure to delight in. Just be careful that they aren’t tossing in army men or dolly shoes while you’re basting the turkey.

4. Set the table. We always leave that until last but there really is no reason to. If dinner will be buffet style, arrange the buffet servers, utensils, sterno jars, and the dinnerware a day or two ahead of time.

5. Make a list and check it twice. Don’t end up with more turkey than you need. Write the names of everyone who is coming so that there is enough turkey for a full serving for each person. This cuts down on leftovers which seem to take over the refrigerator for at least a week.

6. Use disposable pans. When roasting the turkey, ham, chicken, and/or other meats, do so in disposable roasting pans. The last thing anyone wants to do is wash dishes after eating a big meal. These pans come in various sizes including ones perfect for side dishes and even breads. When it’s all over, throw them in the trash can instead of spending the evening washing every pot, pan and casserole dish in the house.

7. Buy containers for leftovers. No one ever has enough to store food in so they use the pans that they cooked in. This is a bad idea. Choose smaller rather than larger containers so there is no space inside the container that is not occupied by food. The cheaper ones are disposable as well so once the food is gone, get rid of the container without worrying about anything being wasted.

Does preparing for Thanksgiving leave you stressed? Change your tune this year and free your mind and body from all that kitchen work. Follow these few simple tips and you’ll be off to a good start.

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We’re hitting the sauce here at The Recipe Mom

November 18, 2008 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

Country Bob’s was started in 1968 when Country Bob Edson perfected his All Purpose Sauce.  He began selling it in 1977, after years of giving it away to friends and family.

Since the incorporation of Country Bob, Inc. in 1982, their distribution has magnified in all directions from their coporate offices in Centralia, Illinois.

We recently had the pleasure of sampling this sauce here at The Recipe Mom.  With our sauce, we received a recipe booklet with several ideas on how to use this sauce.  We finally decided to make the following recipe for a get together last week, and let me tell you we got rave reviews from our friends and family.  With it’s unique flavor and versatility, we think everyone should have a bottle or two on hand.

Country Bob’s Fantastic Baked Beans

  • 1 can pork and beans (drain half the liquid)
  • 1/2 lb of bacon (The recipe calls for bacon or pork steak)
  • 2 C. Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce
  • 1 small onion chopped fine
  • 3/4 C brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. seasoning salt
  • 1/2 green peper, diced
Boston baked beans

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We combined all ingredients and baked them at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  The recipe called for the bacon to be placed on top for baking, but we chose to crumble 3/4 of it and combine it withe the rest of the ingredients and then sprinkle the remaining crumbles on top.

The end result gave us 8 servings of glorious baked beans and a new favorite sauce in our kitchen!

Please visit our recipe section for more great Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce recipes!

**As an added bonus, one of our lucky readers will win the opportunity to try Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce in their own home!  Leave us a comment and we will select a random poster to receive a free bottle of their own!

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