Category Archives: Main Dishes

Japanese Curry

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Vanalee

I met my friend Rachel when we lived in Tokyo. Actually, we met her husband Nate first. It was our first Sunday in Tokyo and it was Nate’s, too. A senior missionary couple, the Snow’s, invited us all for dinner. … Continue reading →

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Parmesan-Panko Crusted Tilapia

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Vanalee

This is one of the best tilapia recipes that I have found. It was on Mutt and Chops. Ingredients- 4 tilapia fillets (approximately ⅓ pounds each) ½ cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic, diced … Continue reading →

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Southwest Pasta Salad

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Vanalee

Today I was looking for a yummy pasta salad to go with Lindsey’s Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches. I found this recipe at Chelsea’s Messy Apron– It is so yummy! Ingredients- 2 cups mini pasta (measured when dry, I used shells but it … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Vanalee

Super easy and much better than the kind from the blue box! 3 T of butter3 T of flour1- 12-13 oz.  can of evaporated milk1-16 oz. box of macaroni1 cup of milk2 cups of grated cheddar cheeseSalt & pepper to … Continue reading →

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Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Vanalee

This yummy recipe is from Our Best Bites. I made a few small changes. I just found a section in their recipe index for Healthy Meals. I plan to try some of their recipes every week and post the ones that I … Continue reading →

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Maddie’s Pasta Sauce- From Ally’s Italian Friend Teresa

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Vanalee

I have tried to make this healthier by leaving out the 1/4 cup of butter and 1 of the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the original recipe. I often add more vegetables (celery and carrots) than called for in … Continue reading →

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Kim’s Chutney Chicken

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Vanalee

8 pieces chicken Juice from 4 oranges, or 1.5 cups of orange juice 3 medium onions, diced Mixed herbs (I just do this by sight, maybe a tablespoon) – Mine are from South Africa, but I also bought some here from Pirate O’s in … Continue reading →

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French Laundry Inspired Lasagna

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Vanalee

Ingredients Sauce- 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups minced yellow onions 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 cup tomato paste 8 cups cut-up peeled tomatoes (about 12-14 medium tomatoes, cut into rough 1 inch pieces) or 4- 15 ounce cans … Continue reading →

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Rachel Ray’s Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Vanalee

This is a yummy, quick and easy way to prepare tilapia from Rachel Ray Ingredients- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon flat leafed parsley, chopped 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total) 1 … Continue reading →

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Herbed Lemon Garlic Chicken

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Vanalee

1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon fine lemon zest juice of one large lemon 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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