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Tuesday October 5, 2010
The fall weather really makes me want to cook. Being cooler out I am especially in the mood for soups and stews.
Yesterday I made this French Onion Soup recipe:http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/oh-so-good-french-onion-soup-recipe/index.html
Instead of crusty bread I used Bagel chips and instead of Swiss I used Asiago cheese. I just floated a bagel crisp onto of the bowls of soup and sprinkled generously with cheese. YUM! My daughter Anna (age 3) told me it was her favorite soup ever.
Tonight I made another Rachel Ray recipe : Winter Vegetable Stew (from her 30 min meal 2 cook book) Here is the recipe, http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=559but I didn't make the potato pancakes with it this time. Also replaced crimini mushrooms with (1) portabella cap chopped, swapped out the garbanzo beans for canellini beans and used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. This stew was very good!
My youngest two children loved it . My oldest like his father doesn't care much for soup. SO I had to make another full meal tonight as well.
Chicken tenders with Ranch Breading:
1 lb boneless skinless chick tenders
1 packet hidden valley ranch mix
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

mix breadcrumbs and ranch in a zip lock, add chicken and shake. bake on cookie sheet sprayed with Pam, 375 degrees for about 15 min.

These are so tasty and very easy!
We also had Oven Roasted Asparagus and Whole Wheat couscous. This healthy dinner tonight made everyone happy! I love cooking and love it even more when I am making healthy, fresh meals that my family enjoys.