Monthly Archives: January 2013

Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Rosemary Balsamic Butter Sauce

Posted on January 28, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is one of those French inspired sauces that you practically want to bathe in.  It has just the right balance of tartness and nutty, butteriness (is that a word?).  I saw this in the Food Day recently and knew … Continue reading →

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Asian Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Posted on January 25, 2013 by swellkid recipes

I don’t know if this is a thing or not.  I had some ground beef and some butter lettuce and this is what happened.  They were tasty and easy! 1 1/3 lb. ground beef, or chicken, or turkey, or pork, … Continue reading →

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Pretty Little Lemon Cake

Posted on January 24, 2013 by swellkid recipes

A dear friend just returned to work from maternity leave.  What better welcome than a sweet little treat?  This cake is perfect to make the day before or even two days before you want to serve it since it needs … Continue reading →

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Creamy Whipped Butternut Squash

Posted on January 22, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This decadent, creamy side dish is almost like eating a dessert.  I love to pair it with roasted meat or chicken and a tart, tangy salad.  It’s sweet, but not too sweet, creamy and rich, and it’s better for you … Continue reading →

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Warm Barley and Brussels Sprout Salad

Posted on January 20, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This recipe is adapted from Food Network Magazine.  I get a lot of inspiration from magazines.  I usually read a recipe and then make it my own in one way or another.  In this case I couldn’t find quick cooking … Continue reading →

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Two Lemony Cocktails

Posted on January 19, 2013 by swellkid recipes

          The French 75 The French 75 is a classic drink and one of the very first cocktails.  It was first made in 1915 in New York City and was named after the powerful French 75mm … Continue reading →

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Roasted Parsnip Soup

Posted on January 11, 2013 by swellkid recipes

We are at the height of root vegetable season, and parsnips are one of my favorites.  If you’ve never tried them they are really quite special.  They look like a creamy, white carrot.  They taste like a cross between a … Continue reading →

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Turkey Macaroni Bake

Posted on January 9, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Here’s a great way to use your leftover cooked turkey or chicken.  This family-pleasing casserole takes about thirty minutes to make and bake.  Double it and freeze half unbaked for a night when you don’t feel like cooking. 2 C. … Continue reading →

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Gelato Cake

Posted on January 8, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This isn’t really a cake.  Actually it isn’t really a recipe either.  It’s more of an idea.  You can use ice cream, gelato, or frozen yogurt of any flavor.  You can use any type of cookie crumb for the crust. … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Corn and Shallots

Posted on January 5, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is a terrific side dish and my new favorite way to serve corn.  No, corn isn’t in season right now, but my kids love it.  Frozen corn is an acceptable alternative.  This recipe comes from a really fun cookbook … Continue reading →

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