Showing posts with label Basil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Basil. Show all posts

15 November 2016

Asian Marinated Chicken with Corn and Basil Faux-Fried Rice: Oh! You Cook!

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B blogger, Dena of Oh! You Cook!, who made Asian Marinated Chicken with Corn and Basil Faux-Fried Rice from her assigned blog, Cookaholic Wife.

Dena had this to say about her recipe:


"Nicole tweaked a recipe found in a Cooking Light magazine by swapping chicken thighs for breasts.  I tweaked her version by swapping a few ingredients due to availability of what was in my fridge and pantry, and adjusting the cooking procedure due to my not owning an oven-proof skillet.  No flavor was sacrificed, and less time over a hot cooktop.  Win-win!"

Get the recipe for Asian Marinated Chicken with Corn and Basil Faux-Fried Rice here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

04 November 2016

Most Popular: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers: Thyme For Cooking

After a great themed reveal day, it's time to reveal the "Most Popular" recipe. This recipe was chosen by YOU the readers. YOU loved it and now I'm sharing it! Our most viewed recipe was Quinoa Stuffed Peppers from Katie of Thyme For Cooking.

Katie had this to say about the recipe...


"The recipe I actually made was more in keeping with fall cooking – and all the beautiful peppers flooding the markets at the moment: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. As usual, it’s been cut down to serve 2; I used red rather than green peppers and fresh tomatoes rather than sauce as I still had some."

Get the recipe for Quinoa Stuffed Peppers here.

Stay tuned for Group A's reveal day coming on Monday, November 7th!

12 October 2016

Italian Wonder Pot: Lemon and Cheese

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B blogger, Nicola of Lemon and Cheese, who made Italian Wonder Pot from her assigned blog, An Affair from the Heart.

Nicola had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe // Italian Wonder Pot from Lemon and Cheese #recipe #maindish #onepot #SecretRecipeClub

"I changed the recipe a little as I used fresh cherry tomatoes from my garden rather than tinned and it was truly delicious and really easy to make all in one pot."

Get the recipe for Italian Wonder Pot here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

05 August 2016

Most Popular: Summer Spaghetti: Cheese with Noodles

After a great reveal day for Group A, it's time to reveal the "Most Popular" recipe. This recipe was chosen by YOU the readers. YOU loved it and now I'm sharing it! Our most viewed recipe was Summer Spaghetti from Anna of Cheese with Noodles.

Anna had this to say about the recipe...


"There were lots of tasty looking options on the blog, and I actually made the delicious Peach Dutch Baby, too, but decided I would share Summer Spaghetti because we loved it so much.  This is a very flavorful dish, but it's not super saucy.  It isn't spaghetti with marinara sauce, it's more like spaghetti in chopped up tomato heaven."

Get the recipe for Summer Spaghetti here.

Stay tuned for Group B's reveal day coming next Monday, August 8th!

03 August 2016

Sauteed Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil: Adventures in All Things Food

Today's featured recipe comes from Group A blogger, Andrea of Adventures in All Things Food, who made Sauteed Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil from her assigned blog, Bewitching Kitchen.

Andrea had this to say about her recipe:


"This just summed up summer flavors perfectly for me right now. It was also something my whole family could enjoy."

Get the recipe for Sauteed Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil here.

Stay tuned for another great Group A recipe tomorrow!

05 July 2016

Bacon Ranch Orzo Salad: Making Memories With Your Kids

Today's featured recipe comes from Group A blogger, Erin of Making Memories With Your Kids, who made Bacon Ranch Orzo Salad from her assigned blog, Lori's Culinary Creations.

Erin had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Bacon Ranch Orzo Salad from Making Memories With Your Kids #sidedish #bbq #picnic #pastasalad #recipe #SecretRecipeClub

"The Bacon Ranch Orzo Salad won out and man, oh, man am I glad I made it.  It is delicious!  And I will definitely be making this recipe again and again. You can add more or less of anything you want."

Get the recipe for Bacon Ranch Orzo Salad here.

Stay tuned for another great Group A recipe tomorrow!

16 February 2016

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole: Angels Home Sweet Homestead

Today's featured recipe comes from Group C blogger, April of Angels Home Sweet Homestead, who made Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole from her assigned blog, The Pajama Chef. I want to brave spaghetti squash so badly but I have been waiting for the right recipe and I do believe I have found it!

April had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole from Angels Home Sweet Homestead #SecretRecipeClub #recipe #squash #casserole

"If you've never cooked with spaghetti squash before, then this is the perfect recipe for you to give it a try. It has lots of good for you veggies like spaghetti squash, bell peppers, and zucchini, wrapped in a meaty sauce, and blanketed with cheese."

Get the recipe for Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole here.

Stay tuned for another great Group C recipe tomorrow!

11 February 2016

Slow Cooker Honey Parmesan Pork: Well Dined

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B blogger, Sarah of Well Dined, who made Slow Cooker Honey Parmesan Pork from her assigned blog, Jessie Weaver. I had a very similar recipe on my meal plan the week I had Mason. Nick made it and I only got leftovers, but it was still a SUPERB recipe!!

Sarah had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Slow Cooker Honey Parmesan Pork from Well Dined #crockpot #recipe #pork #maindish #SecretRecipeClub

"Super easy, mostly hands off, simple ingredients.  You can serve it with rice, like I did, or make sandwiches - it's pretty versatile.  I loved it, and my husband loved it - that's a winner!"

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Parmesan Pork here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

10 February 2016

Roasted Beet Salad with Feta: Amy's Cooking Adventures

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B blogger, Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures, who made Roasted Beet Salad with Feta from her assigned blog, The Hobo Kitchen. If you are looking to get back on track with your New Year resolution or if you just love a good salad, Amy has you covered!

Amy had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Roasted Beet Salad with Feta from Amy's Cooking Adventures #salad #recipe #SecretRecipeClub

"I loved the salad!  And since I roasted a ton of beets, I was able to recreate it for several days after!  YUM!"

Get the recipe for Roasted Beet Salad with Feta here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

05 February 2016

Most Popular: Italian Fry Bread: Shockingly Delicious

After a great reveal day for Group A, it's time to reveal the "Most Popular" recipe. This recipe was chosen by YOU the readers. YOU loved it and now I'm sharing it! Our most viewed recipe was Italian Fry Bread from Dorothy of Shockingly Delicious.

Dorothy had this to say about the recipe...

Most Viewed Recipe of the Week | Italian Fry Bread from Shockingly Delicious #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #quickbread #bread

"Garlic Bread is always welcome to sop up the sauce with this main dish, but that’s old hat. I needed a new idea, and I found it in the form of Indian Fry Bread. It’s a simple, flat, biscuit-like dough quickly fried in a skillet. A typical fry bread has flour, baking powder, salt and water, and it is fried in oil, shortening or lard. But what if I added Italian seasonings and herbs to that simple dough, and fried it quickly in olive oil?"

Get the recipe for Italian Fry Bread here.

Stay tuned for Group B's reveal day coming next Monday, February 8th!

03 February 2016

Sunday Gravy with Braciole: Bewitching Kitchen

Today's featured recipe comes from Group A blogger, Sally of Bewitching Kitchen, who made Sunday Gravy with Braciole from her assigned blog, Sid's Sea Palm Cooking. *sniffle* Sally was a Group D member for 4+ years and recently made the switch to Group A with her rival, Dorothy. I do miss having them in my group already, but I still enjoy seeing their posts!

Sally had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Sunday Gravy with Braciole from Bewitching Kitchen #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #maindish #steak #bacon

"I had quite a few recipes selected as possibilities for this assignment like her Yorkshire puddings, her Sweet Potato Samosas, her Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs, her elegant Leek Pancakes, but ended up settling for the Sunday Gravy with Braciole because it seemed perfect for the weather: luscious, filling, very complex flavors.  Of course, brown food is not very camera-friendly, but it is fantastic for the taste buds. So there!"

Get the recipe for Sunday Gravy with Braciole here.

Stay tuned for another great Group A recipe tomorrow!

27 January 2016

Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Roasted Pepper and Manchego Salad: Tara's Multicultural Table

Today's featured recipe comes from Group D blogger, Tara of Tara's Multicultural Table, who made Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Roasted Pepper and Manchego Salad from her assigned blog, The Palatable Pastime. What a great recipe for those with resolutions to be healthy in the new year!

Tara had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Roasted Pepper and Manchego Salad from Tara's Multicultural Table #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #sausage #salad

"I absolutely loved the color and flavor combination in this salad. An arugula blend (I used packaged arugula and spinach) is topped with sliced roasted sweet potatoes, Spanish chorizo, toasted almonds, roasted peppers, and Manchego cheese. It is lightly seasoned with an olive oil lemon dressing."

Get the recipe for Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Roasted Pepper and Manchego Salad here.

Stay tuned for another great Group D recipe tomorrow!

17 December 2015

Chunky Pizza Soup: Jessie Weaver, The Vanderbilt Wife

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B blogger, Jessie of Jessie Weaver, The Vanderbilt Wife, who made Chunky Pizza Soup from her assigned blog, Searching For Spice. We have weekly soup night at my house, so I'm always looking for a new soup recipe and it looks like I've found one :)

Jessie had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Chunky Pizza Soup from Jessie Weaver, The Vanderbilt Wife #SecretRecipeClub #recipe #soup #pizza #glutenfree

"This soup has big pieces of bell pepper, onion, salami, and mushrooms, making it hearty enough for a meal on its own, which sometimes soup is not. A slice of cheese toast on the top helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes and adds and extra flavor layer."

Get the recipe for Chunky Pizza Soup here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

11 November 2015

Easy Weeknight Red Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes: Lori's Culinary Creations

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B blogger, Lori of Lori's Culinary Creations, who made Easy Weeknight Red Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes from her assigned blog, Dancing Veggies. I have had stuffed peppers, but never stuffed tomatoes - or lentils. But these look incredible!

Lori had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Easy Weeknight Red Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes from Lori's Culinary Creations #SecretRecipeClub #recipe #tomato #maindish

"This stuffed tomatoes recipe is amazingly easy and worked out great for a busy night after work. I had one of “those” days and wanted something simple, healthy and tasty. I hit the trifecta with this recipe."

Get the recipe for Easy Weeknight Red Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

11 September 2015

Most Popular: Slow Cooker Italian Style Chicken: Lori's Culinary Creations

After a great reveal day for Group A, it's time to reveal the "Most Popular" recipe. This recipe was chosen by YOU the readers. YOU loved it and now I'm sharing it! Our most viewed recipe was Slow Cooker Italian Style Chicken from Lori of Lori's Culinary Creations.

Lori had this to say about the recipe...

Most Popular of the Week | Slow Cooker Italian Style Chicken from Lori's Culinary Creations #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #chicken #crockpot

"The seasonings were a great compliment to the chicken. This was a “winner, winner, chicken dinner."

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Italian Style Chicken here.

Stay tuned for Group B's reveal day coming next Monday, September 14th!

21 May 2015

Green Goddess Dressing: The Pajama Chef

Today's featured recipe comes from Group C. Sarah of The Pajama Chef made Green Goddess Dressing from her assigned blog, The Painted Apron. I have just ventured into making my own salad dressings. I never knew it was so easy or I would have done it sooner. The recipe Sarah shared looks perfect for any ranch dressing lovers!

Sarah had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Green Goddess Dressing from The Pajama Chef #SecretRecipeClub #recipe #dressing #condiment

"Truly, it reminds me of a more sophisticated version of ranch dressing. Creamy, herby, and tangy, this dressing is a fun creamy topping for salad."

Get the recipe for Green Goddess Dressing here.

Stay tuned for another great Group C recipe tomorrow!

26 March 2015

Roasted Red Pepper Penne: The Wimpy Vegetarian

Today's featured recipe comes from Group D. Susan of The Wimpy Vegetarian made Roasted Red Pepper Penne from her assigned blog, Fried Ice & Donut Holes. Susan's pick for reveal day is such a lovely light pasta dish. Be sure to stop by her blog and check it out!

Susan had this to say about her recipe:


"There are a lot of things to love about this dish – it’s full of flavor, whips up in the time it takes to cook the pasta, and accepts little changes easily if you want."

Get the recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Penne here.

Stay tuned for another great Group D recipe tomorrow!

12 February 2015

Italian Wedding Soup: A Spoonful of Thyme

Today's featured recipe comes from Group B. Kate of A Spoonful of Thyme made Italian Wedding Soup from her assigned blog, Flavors by Four. Clearly soups were fairly popular as far as clicks are concerned because #2 and #3 most viewed were both soups!

Kate had this to say about her recipe:

Featured Recipe | Italian Wedding Soup from A Spoonful of Thyme #SecretRecipeClub #recipe #soup

"I had made Italian Wedding Soup quite a few years ago but made beef meatballs so I was eager to try this more healthy approach using ground chicken and chicken sausage for the meatballs.  This certainly didn't disappoint!"

Get the recipe for Italian Wedding Soup here.

Stay tuned for another great Group B recipe tomorrow!

13 January 2015

Member Fave: Corn Bisque

Today's guest post comes from Amanda of Dancing Veggies - she is sharing a fabulous meal for the cold night's ahead!

Member Fave: Corn Bisque from Dancing Veggies #soup #vegetarian #maindish #recipe #SecretRecipeClub

Greetings! This was my third (!) year participating in the Secret Recipe Club so when I saw the call for bloggers to reflect on their favorite recipe of the year - I knew I had to get involved. 

I knew it was going to be tough to pick just one recipe from the 15 awesome ones I did this past year (11 with group A and 4 orphans) and boy was I right! I went back and forth and back and forth, trying to decide what factor to use to determine the top recipe. Should it be the one that was most popular on the blog? Or the one that I have made the most outside of the challenge? Or the one that the most people have told me they have made? 

In the end I asked my husband to select and with that the incredible Corn Bisque I made back in June when I was partnered with Cookaholic Wife. This was one of my favorite blogs of the year, mostly because Nicole and I have a lot in common - to include city of residence and age! 

I did have to alter the original recipe in order to make it vegetarian (and kosher!) but a favorite Baltimore spice ensured that the original flavor profile was still there.

2014 was a tasty year, and I'm greatly looking forward to all the treats that 2015 will bring!!!!

07 January 2015

Member Fave: Stuffed Tomatoes, Ragu, and Cookie Bars

Today's post comes with not only one favorite, but three favorites. I know how hard it can be to pick just one, so tell us more about these 3 fabulous recipes, Elizabeth!

Hi everyone! I’m Elizabeth from Food Ramblings! The Secret Recipe Club has been such an amazing way for me to get to know bloggers all over the country. I love spending time (probably too much time) pursuing all the different recipes and blogs each Monday during the group reveals!

When it’s my turn to participate in the reveal (yay Group A!), I anxiously and excitedly scroll through the links to see what amazing blogger was assigned Food Ramblings and what she did to make my recipe her own.

I’ve been participating in the Secret Recipe Club a little over two years, making it was so, so hard to narrow down my favorite to just one. So instead, I am going to share my favorite Secret Recipe Club meal—appetizer, main course, and dessert.

For your appetizer, nibble on Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes. Click here for my post, or visit the original from Love and Flour.

Member Fave: Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes from Food Ramblings #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #appetizer #quinoa

The main course—you will lick your plate or bowl after devouring Mushroom and Sausage Ragu over Polenta (or at least I did). This amazing recipe was when I was matched with Edesia’s Notebook.

Member Fave: Mushroom & Sausage Ragu over Polenta from Food Ramblings #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #maindish #sausage

And last, but certainly not least, it’s time for dessert. You can eat these Cinnamon Bun Cookie Bars that were originally from Cook Lisa Cook for dessert and/or breakfast, so be sure to save some leftovers for breakfast the next morning :)

Member Fave: Cinnamon Bun Cookie Bars from Food Ramblings #recipe #SecretRecipeClub #dessert #cakemix

Enjoy some of my favorite Secret Recipe Club picks—I can wait to see what 2015 with the club brings!