This meal is ready in less than 20 minutes and has a nice refreshing flavor. Using brown rice makes this a healthier version of a typical rice bowl.
Tag: Garlic
Fresh Lemon & Orange Dressing – Not Just for Salads!
We came across this recipe in Cooking Light Magazine. It has such great, fresh flavor, it can be so much more than a dressing for salad. It would be great as a marinade for fish or chicken. You can also use it as a light sauce on the side of grilled meat or fish. This […]
Summertime Sugar Snap Pea Side Dish
Wow – we made this side dish the other night and it was a perfect ten! Everyone loved its fresh, bright flavors. Serve it along fish, meat, chicken, pork – perfect with them all!
A Versatile Red Wine Sauce – Goes With Most Anything!
This sauce can be a tasty addition to almost anything you make. You can use it over grilled meats, plates of pasta, meatloaf, and even over roasted vegetables. Elevate your meal tonight with this tasty sauce!
Two Ways to “Dress Up” Cauliflower
Cauliflower has never been an exciting vegetable. Its lack of color and flavor make it one boring side dish! However, by adding a few ingredients and changing the cooking method, there is hope. The inspiration for our cauliflower recipes comes from The Flavor Bible. The Barnes & Noble web site says, “Winner of […]
Grilled Salmon Topped with Coconut, Spinach and Almonds
One of our favorite things to do at The Simple Celebration is to have one of our “test” dinners with Mark and Skip. We plan the menu, go shopping and start cooking. Not all recipes are post worthy, but we have fun tasting new creations – we don’t get much complaining out of the guys […]
Tangy Marinated Chicken with a Taste of India
Not just another chicken recipe, a great one! This recipe calls for the Indian spice, garam masala, which is a unique ingredient to The Simple Celebration. Garam masala is a Northern Indian spice which means “hot spice blend.” It traditionally includes cinnamon, cumin, cloves, cardamom and black pepper. When mixed with yogurt and other herbs, this […]
Dry Rubbed Spicy Skirt Steak
Skirt steak is long, flat, and prized for its flavor rather than tenderness which is why it is important not to overcook this cut of meat. Use the rub recipe below and your steak dinner will be full of melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
Another Meatless Meal – Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs
Have you ever bought fresh herbs for a recipe and you have some left over, but aren’t sure what to do with them? This recipe is a simple, fresh, and tasty solution to using herbs before they go to waste.
Quick Spicy Tomato and Bacon Linguine
This linguine dish is so good it would be great for a family meal or perfect for company. And it will be ready in 30 minutes!
Farmers Market Vegetable and Chicken Soup
This soup is very hearty and makes a healthy, flavorful meal. The recipe can be changed by using whichever vegetables you have on hand.
Healthy Black Bean Salad
This versatile side dish is a great accompaniment to our pork tenderloin recipe. Not only is it tasty, but also healthy and low-calorie. Looking for something different to serve for lunch? Make this dish your main course along with thick sliced Cuban bread. Enjoy!
Humdinger of a Hummus Recipe
Below is a simple, yet delicious hummus recipe to add to your appetizer table for your simple celebration. Hummus is not the prettiest of food, but by adding toppings and using attractive serving pieces, it will be irresistible!