IN THE KITCHEN â—½ TIPS
Holidays are upon us in a big way, and we’re baking and making, and then we still have to eat dinner. But it doesn’t have to be an elaborate, time consuming event. It can be simple, and still be so delicious. Enjoy these recipes and make your life easier…
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Easy Banh Mi Sandwich – This is a super easy sandwich that looks decadent and yet it’s a snap to put together in a pinch, for the whole family.
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Ciabatta buns
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Cooked chicken
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Cucumbers, lots of them, sliced
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Lime
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Cilantro
Toast the buns.
Layer the chicken, cucumbers and cilantro, then squeeze lime over top.
Serve with your favorite chips.
A Good Bowl – I love food in a bowl, with individual items, that taste good all together. And it’s easy to make one that’s colorful and tasty.
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Pearl Couscous
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1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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Red seedless grapes
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Avocado
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Red Onion
Cook the couscous, and toss the chickpeas in your favorite seasoning. Place the items around in a circle in a shallow bowl, and the sliced avocado in the middle. Simple meal. Yet so satisfying.
We enjoyed a few pita chips alongside.
Pizza and Salad – When the holidays are busy, it’s a good idea to put together a simple supper that tastes great, but it’s easy to make.
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One premade sausage pizza
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Fresh basil
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Freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Premade salad
Just cook the pizza according to directions, and then top with the fresh Parm and torn basil leaves. Toss the salad with the ingredients in the bag, and enjoy yourself a great dinner. If it’s just the two of you or one, bake a small pizza.
If it’s the family, make it a large!
Quick Quesadilla – We love quesadillas and often forget about how they can come together so quickly. Just a few ingredients, and a bit of salsa on the side, and you’re done!
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Black beans, rinsed and drained
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Salsa
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Grated sharp cheddar
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Fresh tortillas
Mix and mash the beans with salsa and heat. Place the mix on half of the tortilla, then top with cheese. Fold the tortilla and grill in a pan with a pat of butter. Flip and grill the other side.
Sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top and dip in salsa on the side. Yum.
Cauliflower Mash Up – This tasted so very good, and healthy, and it hit all the right spots. Try it!
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Sourdough sliced bread
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Avocado
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Lemon
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Cauliflower
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Roasted chickpeas
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Cut cauliflower and toss in olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven. Toast the sourdough sliced bread. Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread on the toast. Top with the cauliflower, and the roasted chickpeas.
What a tasty pile.