d's delights- cooking and crafts

Balsamic Grilled Veggies I'm trying to eat healthy and plan meals better... and I'm tired of  "Salads" for my vegetable intake!  I loves salads, but it's hard to eat one every day sometimes.  So, I found some grilled veggies recipes.  This also helps get rid of those vegetables that are still good, but maybe not as crisp as a few days ago.  My husband can eat them with his rice and I eat them over some lettuce or by themselves. Balsamic Grilled Veggies 6 Tbs Olive Oil 1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 C Fresh Chopped Basil 1/4 C Fresh Chopped Parsley Chopped or Minced Garlic (a few cloves) Marinade chosen vegetables for 30 min.  I used carrots, zucchini, mushrooms (on a skewer) and red onions. Grill until done.  Yum. Ranch Grilled Veggies This one is super easy.  You know those packages of ranch season to make your own dressing?  Well, that's what you need.  Drizzle chosen veggies with olive oil, sprinkle on seasoning, a...

  Beef with Broccoli and Mushrooms I don’t often get to make “one-dish” meals because the hubby doesn’t always like them.   Every once in a while, I can find one that he will like.   This one wasn’t too difficult, and my “sous chef” hubby helped by chopping, mixing and making rice.   Maybe you, too,   can have the less capable cook in the house to help, or maybe you have an older child able to help…? I found this recipe in book called “One-Dish Meals” and thought it would be something my husband (and Sous Chef) would actually like! 2 Cups Uncooked Instant Rice   (Cook as directed) 1 (1 oz) Package of Beef and Broccoli-Flavored Authentic Oriental Seasoning Mix (Find it in the “Asian” aisle.) 1 Cup Beef Broth 2 Tbs Soy Sauce 1 Tbs Oil 1-2 Garlic Cloves, chopped ½-1 lb Beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut into thin strips ½ lb Fresh Broccoli (Make it easy on yourself-   get the pre-packaged kind in the produce section!) 1 C Celer...