Author: The Cooking Lawyer

Dinner

Chicken Florentine Alfredo

Think chicken cordon bleu but with spinach instead of ham and cooked in alfredo sauce. As my one kid said, “Mom, this is how I will eat my veggies – covered in cheese and wrapped in breaded chicken.” Subscribe to my blog. Be sure to leave your comments on this recipe.

Side Dish

Smashed Butternut Squash

Whole roasted smashed butternut squash is an easy side dish that is naturally sweet and full of nutrients. The technique of whole roasting saves you from having to pay a premium for pre-chopped butternut squash from the grocery store. Combining a few simple ingredients to the mash, makes for a deliciously sweet side that your kids will think is dessert.

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Pabellón Criollo, the national dish of Venezuela, featuring shredded beef, black beans, aromatic rice, fried plantains, and arepas

My daughter learned about this dish in Spanish class and wanted me to try and make it. I researched multiple different recipes, and merged them into this one. The family loved it! And it was a great slow cooker meal. Sign up for notification of my next recipe.

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Middle Eastern Lentil Beef Stew

This hearty one-pot meal is a great on a cold winter night to warm you up. The mild heat from the jalapeno is a great complement to the sweetness of the fruit and the Middle East spice blend combining turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon. Have you ever ordered your groceries online and what you […]

Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Halloumi Mediterranean Salad

Someone told me about the Jennifer Aniston Salad that combines chick peas, feta, quinoa, and some vegetables with lemon juice and herbs. I tried it, and while good, I decided it needed more protein and vegetables. Also, I decided since the salad called for mint, what is better than halloumi cheese, a delicious, salty cheese […]

Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish, Snack

Homemade Hummus

My daughter had to make a healthy snack for Girl Scouts’ Healthy Halloween event. She wanted to make hummus. She wouldn’t let me help, but I still recorded her recipe, and it came out so tasty, I wanted to share! Sign up for my next recipe. Add your comments to my recipe below.