We [Heart] Food

Category: Main Dishes

  • Salt and Pepper Grilled Shrimp

    We recently picked up the full-color edition of Steven Raichlen’s Barbecue Bible, and this is the first recipe we’ve made from the book. If this one is any indication, I’m guessing we’re going to have a great time grilling this summer! In this recipe, shrimp is briefly marinated in lime, salt, and white pepper, and […]

  • Red Curry Beef and Mushrooms

    A new recipe from Great Bowls of Fire for us tonight — this one was nice and spicy! Thin strips of beef are stir-fried with peppers, mushrooms, and snap peas, and drowned in a sauce of coconut milk, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Filling and delicious! Chris says: Whoa — this is spicier than I […]

  • Pork Tenderloin a la Mexicana

    This easy, delicious recipe comes from Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless. Pork tenderloin is cooked in a sauce of roasted poblano peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. The entire house smelled amazing with it on the stove. Lisa says: YUM! It smells so good in here. Chris says: Just wait until you eat it! Lisa says: […]

  • Fettuccine with Ricotta & Tuna

    Tonight’s meal comes from Fitness Food (hey Carrie, try this one!) — whole wheat pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce made with ricotta cheese, arugula, and basil, and tossed with tomatoes and tuna. This was a very quick meal to make. Lisa says: Whoa, this is delicious! Chris says: I like the sauce, it’s […]

  • Chicken with Golden Coconut & Lemon Grass Sauce

    We made this a week or more ago and just forgot to post it… busy busy busy! Chicken is simmered in a delicious sauce containing coconut milk, lemon grass, and spices. We served it with couscous — delicious! It comes from Asian Flavors. Chris says: Deeelish! Lisa says: Can we keep this one short? I […]