The Quik Cook! International Favorites: The Falkland Islands

 The Quik Cook! continues with national cuisine favorites from around the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! Today’s port-of-call: The Falkland Islands for Rack of Lamb With Honey. The Falkland Islands, due to their isolated location, rely on local produce, much grown hydroponically, and lamb or mutton for the bulk of the diet. Much of the… Continue reading The Quik Cook! International Favorites: The Falkland Islands

The Quik Cook! Crispy Crunchy Veggie Chips

Crispy Crunchy Veggie Chips Prep Time: 45 min Cooking Time: 3-8 min Equipment: Mandoline Bowl of cold water Microwave-safe plate Paper towels Ingredients: 1 or more potatoes or other firm, starchy vegetable, scrubbed clean Any seasoning(s) of choice. Salt is very optional : ) Olive oil spray (like PAM Organic Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray)… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Crispy Crunchy Veggie Chips

The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Ecuador

 The Quik Cook! continues with national cuisine favorites from around the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! Today’s port-of-call: Ecuador for Ceviche De Pescado! Ceviche De Pescado (Fish Ceviche) The fish cooks in the lime juice! Hardly a Quik! recipe with the marianting time for fish & veggie marinate totaling 5 hours! But once the fish is… Continue reading The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Ecuador

The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Cambodia

The Quik Cook! continues with national cuisine favorites from around the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! Today’s port-of-call: Cambodia for Cambodian Fish Amok! Cambodian Fish Amok (Curried White Fish Served With Coconut Sauce.) Active Time: 30 mins /  Servings: 2 Ingredients: Curry Paste 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large shallot bulb, finely chopped 3 stalks lemongrass,… Continue reading The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Cambodia

The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Afghanistan

The saying goes, that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Let me just add that the way to any lover’s heart is through their gastrointestinal tract (a man who cooks for me has already gotten to 2nd base, easy lol!). But what if your Baby “isn’t from around here” and you… Continue reading The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Afghanistan

The Quik Cook! Irish Lamb-And-Barley Soup

Irish Lamb-And-Barley Soup Total Time: 40 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ingredients:  cooking spray 1 1/4 lbs lean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth 1 cup water 2 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped onion 1… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Irish Lamb-And-Barley Soup

The Quik Cook! Bacon & Bleu Cheese Omelete

Bacon & Bleu Cheese Omelete     Total Time: 10 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Serving: 1 Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 slice cooked bacon, crumbled 2 eggs 1 tablespoon light cream or 1 tablespoon milk 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled salt and pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Melt butter in frying pan over… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Bacon & Bleu Cheese Omelete

The Quik Cook! 6 Delicious Smoothie Recipes To Pack in Those Greens!

 6 Quick & Delicious Veg-Out Smoothie recipes for you to try! 1. Pea Perfection Smoothies Prep Time: 10 min  Total Time: 10 min  Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen sweet peas 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic strawberries 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 medium banana, cut up Directions: Step1… Continue reading The Quik Cook! 6 Delicious Smoothie Recipes To Pack in Those Greens!

The Quik Cook! Fast & Easy 3 Bean Salad

Fast & Easy 3 Bean Salad Total Time: 10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 5 cups Ingredients: 1 cup chopped green beans (cooked) – I used the frozen beans and steamed them in the microwave 1 (15-oz) can of chickpeas 1 (15-oz) can of Red Kidney Beans 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 cup of chopped… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Fast & Easy 3 Bean Salad

The Quik Cook! Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans

Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans Yield: Serves 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 12 oz. button mushroom (cremini, quartered) 4 12 oz. fresh mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, chanterelle) 1 12 lbs top sirloin steak (boneless beef, cut into 1 inch cubes) 2 tbsps olive oil salt 2 carrot (cut into… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans

The Quik Cook! Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup

Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup   6 servings: About 1 3/4 cups each Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minute Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed, chopped 1… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup

The Quik Cook! Lamb Burgers with Green Harissa

Lamb Burgers with Green Harissa   Total Time: 40 min Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup cooked white rice 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling 4 hot green chiles, such as serranos or jalapeños, thinly sliced 2… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Lamb Burgers with Green Harissa