Monthly Archives: August 2012

Tortellini Picnic Salad

      This is a great summer luncheon salad.  It is quick, easy and delicious.  Recipe is in Simply Classic under Pasta.  The recipe called for black olives but I am not an olive fan and chose to ignore … Continue reading

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Professor Plum Chicken and Ginger Rice

We are at the beach for a week!  We decided to kick off the week with Professor Plum Chicken and Ginger Rice.  I did most of the prep work at home and threw it in the cooler for an easy … Continue reading

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Smoked Salmon and Artichoke Fettuccini

    From Bev Take some noodles…   Add a delicious sauce…       It’s a lovely dinner. Bev said she would make it again.  It was a bit rich- may be less butter next time.  Ace said that … Continue reading

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Chicken with Artichokes, Peppers, and Capers

From Bev Take a look at this sauce. We decided to have it with these veggies instead of the white rice which was suggested. Ace loved it.  “It’s a winner.”  was his comment.  He thought we should try it with … Continue reading

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Pacific Rim Salad

This is a perfect salad to transport because you can make it a day ahead and then transfer in  ziplock bags.  Basic ingredients are pasta, shrimp, green onion, snap peas and celery.  The dressing is just as easy and is … Continue reading

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Picnic Extravaganza

The best (and only) sister and brother I have ever had are moving to Korea.  Tears.  As a truly Seattle send off, we had one last picnic at Gasworks Park.  What would be more fitting than bringing a Simply Classic … Continue reading

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Stir Fry Fettuccine

Start to finish- 28 minutes.  This includes water boiling time… easy easy.   Stir-fry chicken and veggies in sesame oil garlic and ginger.  Add soy and sherry.     mix with noodles (not home made)   Delicious!  Super easy, basic … Continue reading

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