Friday 6 April 2012

What's For Dinner?

I went and did a big grocery shop yesterday at Superstore and it was CRAZY BUSY as it was the day before Good Friday. I cannot imagine what it would have been like today. But I did have some great inspiration and I'm excited to share it with all of you.
I am not cooking an Easter dinner as there's just 2 of us, but I'm hoping to get some ham at my in-laws...

Yesterday we had pork tacos which were delicious. You really must try it as a change from ground beef as the sweetness of the pork really compliments the spices of the taco seasoning. Be careful when draining the grease from the pan though and don't flail like I do or you may end up with a second degree grease burn on your stomach (ouch!).
Next up we have steak pie. When I make steak or chicken pie, I don't use pastry. I make it in a 9x9 (or 9x13) pan and then top it with baking powder biscuit dough. I guess it's kind of like dumplings, but the dough is spread out across the filling like a crust. Baking powder biscuits are so easy to make and if you use vegetable oil instead of shortening, it comes together in a snap (using vegetable oil gives it a bit of a different texture and they're not as fluffy but just as delicious).
Next I'm making chicken Caesar wraps. Cooked cubed chicken breast seasoned with Johnny's Garlic Seasoning, lettuce, shallot, Monterrey Jack cheese, green pepper and Caesar dressing wrapped up in a whole wheat flour tortilla. 
Also on the menu is pork tenderloin served with potatoes and garlic/lemon broccoli. I'm drooling already.
I'm also making Orzotto (like risotto but made with orzo pasta). You cook the orzo in a large pan with chicken broth until the liquid is all absorbed (about 15 minutes), then you stir in some ricotta cheese, cooked chicken breast, caramelized shallot, bacon, orange and green peppers and some parsley. It is also good if you stir in some spinach sauteed with garlic and some tomatoes (leave out the peppers if you do this).
Now for a summertime dinner: Beef kabobs (with green pepper, red pepper, zucchini and red onion) on the good old George Foreman grill (the bbq is not in useable condition at the moment) and brown rice. Going to do a soya sauce, lime, sesame oil and chili flake marinade.
And last but certainly not least, chicken enchiladas. These are one of my all time favourites. Check out my first ever Featured Recipe for the recipe.

I hope this has given you some ideas for dinner.

Bon Apetit!

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