January 30, 2011

Thai Lettuce Wraps

When my husband and I head to Kelowna for a date night, we almost always go to Joey’s Grill for dinner because not only do we love their atmosphere, we love their chicken lettuce wraps. We haven’t made it to Kelowna in a while and I had a hankering for the wraps, so I decided […]

June 8, 2008

Best Lagagna EVER!

I originally posted this in October 2005 (!) but thought I should update it with some photos.  Especially after the grief it added to my weekend. It really is worth all of the hassle, though.  I promise. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh […]

February 7, 2008

Salt and Pepper Shrimp with Thai Fried Rice

* I made this tonight. It got the recipe from my current Real Simple magazine. Who’s the Domestic Goddess NOW? INGREDIENTS: 1 pound frozen peeled and deveined large shrimp Kosher salt and pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 4 cups frozen or day-old cooked rice 1/2 cup […]

November 4, 2006

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

What’s orzo, you ask? It’s pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp. butter 1 1/2 cups orzo 3 cups chicken broth (750ml) 1/2 cup grated parmesan 6 Tbsp. chopped basil or 1 1/2 tsp. dried salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. […]

March 15, 2006

Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes

One of my favourite meals while pregnant… Angella INGREDIENTS: Spaghetti, cooked 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sliced and halved zucchini 1/2 cup sliced and halved yellow squash 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped (I just dice them, and I’ve used canned before) 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil […]

October 8, 2005

Lisa's tex mex pasta

From my friend Lisa Robinson. k 3 Italian sausages (mild or hot) 700 mL jar pasta sauce (I use Classico Italian sausage, peppers and onions) 1/2 cup salsa 1 1/2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta approx 3/4 cups grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for pasta and cook about 10 min. Meanwhile […]

September 30, 2005

Curried chicken and noodle stir-fry

This one is an absolute staple in the Bond house. from Chatelaine, May 2003 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 large onion 3 celery stalks 1 large red pepper 1 T vegetable oil 1 1/2 – 2 tsp curry paste 400 ml can light coconut milk 10 oz can (284 mL) undiluted chicken broth 4 […]