Serving this tonight with a salad. I’m looking forward to trying them. Recipe courtesy of Org Junkie, linked from here. I am using… 1 package precooked sliced chicken breast basil pesto Fresh baby spinach (about a handful) Shredded mozzarella cheese flour tortillas Stir the pesto and chicken and heat through in a nonstick pan. Stir [...]
I know, I know…I had planned to do Chicken, Tortellini and Cheese today (think a thick soup type of thing). The necessary backstory here is that hidden away in the drafts section of the site, I actually have the rest of the month already planned out. I did my bi-weekly grocery run today and when [...]
3 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed 1 small red onion, halved and sliced thinly 4 chicken breasts, grilled (you could also use 12 oz precooked sliced chicken) 4 croissants Combine honey, thyme and red onion in medium skillet and cook over medium-low heat until just barely hot. Do not boil! If you are [...]
Will try to take pictures of the ham later on, but I’m not doing anything special. Following the package instructions for the included glaze packet and roasting some potatoes…my mother in law is bringing sweet potatoes, asparagus and dessert. I hope you enjoy your Easter dinners as much as I will enjoy mine!
When I make lasagna, unless I’m expecting company, I make several of them at a time in the disposable aluminum bread loaf pans. I’ve found that those are the perfect size for two portions. Other than that, it’s pretty standard. For each bread pan… 1 c. homemade marinara (recipe to come soon) 1/2 bag shredded [...]
recipe courtesy Jif.com 1/2 cup Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey 4 hamburger buns Thai hot sauce, if desired Whisk together peanut butter, lime [...]
recipe courtesy the crockpot lady. 4 frozen chicken breast halves or thighs 1 1/2 cups of applesauce 1 T dried onion flakes, or 1 yellow onion, chopped finely (I grate mine, I’m big on grating onions these days for some reason) 1 T apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 cloves [...]
leftover chunk of crockpot roast beef, shredded (1 1/2 to 2 cups), and its juices (1 cup) 1 green chile from can, diced finely 1/2 to 3/4 of a small onion, grated (depending on how big your leftover beef is) 1 packet taco seasoning 8 corn tortillas 1 can red enchilada sauce (we use “hot” [...]
It all started as a New Year's resolution for 2009. I wanted to start trying menu planning, a concept that I had stumbled across while looking for dinner ideas online. I dove into it with energy and unlike most diets, saw success immediately. The success only made me more interested in how I could improve, what new recipes I could find, etc. I started using my family blog for menu planning posts and it kind of started to take over. So, I decided to give my culinary fumblings their own home- and mygrandcentralkitchen.com was born.
Why "my grand central kitchen?" Well, I have 2 kids that are about 20 months apart. I have a husband who works from home. Cooking is a hobby for me. So you could say that aside from the playroom, the kitchen is the busiest room in my house and usually looks it. ;) It feels a bit like Grand Central Station, especially between 4 and 7 pm.
I hope that this blog gives me even more inspiration for my own home and the ability to inspire others in the kitchen, as well. I'll be posting not just menu planning and recipe links, but also interesting things I find online, things on my wishlist and recommendations. And who knows where it might go from there. :)
I certainly hope you enjoy the ride.