A resource of our family's recipes, adventures in keeping three kids and two busy parents filled with home made goodness.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Tilapia in Wasabi Mayo

2 tilapia loins, frozen
½ c mayo
2 tbs wasabi
3 tbs soy sauce
Mix ingredients and spread on fish. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

Sauteed Cabbage and Onions

1 head cabbage, sliced
2 onions, diced
3 tbs garlic salt

Saute in olive oil on medium high heat for about 20 minutes. Fantastic with turkey.

Cabbage and Barley Soup

1 head cabbage
2 onions, diced
3 tbs garlic salt
3 can chicken broth
1 c barley

Saute onion, cabbage, and garlic in olive oil until soft.  Add broth and barley.  Simmer at least 30 minutes. Very hearty, filling, and great comfort food.

Slow Cooker Mushroom Steak

Super easy, very few ingredients, and fantastic to come home to.


1 ½ pounds flank steak
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 tbs montreal steak seasoning
1 tbs garlic salt
¼ c red cooking wine

Put thawed steak in the bottom of the slow cooker.  Sprinkle with seasonings.  Smear can of cream of mushroom soup over the top, then dump on red wine.  Cook 6 hours on high.

Quick Moroccan Chicken with Olives

Olive oil
1 onion, diced
2tbs lemon juice
1 ½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp paprika
2 tbs garlic salt
2 chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 c Greek cracked green olives

Saute onion for 5-7 minutes, until brown around edges.  Add spices and cook another minute.  Salt and pepper the chicken then add to pot.  Stir to cover.  Stir in broth and olives and cook until done, through, 10-12 mins.  Stir in lemon juice and serve.

Cherry and Blue Cheese Meatloaf

This is a family favorite!


1 lb of burger base
½ c dried cherries
½ c blue cheese

Place a metal rack on a rimmed baking sheet.  Place a sheet of tinfoil over it and pucture several times with a fork.  Mix ingredients by hand, then form into a round loaf.  Bake at 375F for 55-65 minutes.

Middle Eastern Burgers

These are inspired by a recipe I found here, as well as one in the America’s Test kitchen 30 minute suppers fall 2010 issue. These are simplified to just a few ingredients, to make them easier for a weeknight. 



1 lb of burger base
3 tbs zatar seasoning
1 tbs cumin

Form into patties.  Grill.  Served with hummus mixed with a little ketchup.  Tasty!