Greek Fried Rice

Crazy name? Well I had leftover fried rice from take out and needed to make something for dinner to go along with my steak from last night. This rice combination sounded good in my head and the taste was delicious.

Greek Fried Rice

In a skillet over medium heat add 2 T butter and heat until melted. Add box of leftover fried rice and 10 sliced cherry tomatoes with 2 T water and stir, cook until tomatoes are tender. Add 1/4 crumbled feta cheese and 2 T half and half. Season with pepper and stir until cheese begins to melt. Serve along with leftover steak and sautéed asparagus.

The Lunch Lady :)

My favorite dinner

While my mother is resting I made my favorite thing for dinner, steak, with sautéed mushrooms and asparagus. Delicious!

Steak, Mushrooms and Asparagus

In a large medium hot skillet place your seasoned ribeye, cook until seared on both sides in 2 T. butter, lower heat and add asparagus and cook until tender. In another saucepan sauté 1 lb. of mushrooms until browned. Cover steak and allow steak to simmer over low heat for 2 more min. I cook my steak to a medium well.

Serve on a beautiful plate along with some soft hunky bread.

This meal was delicious.

The Lunch Lady :)

Florida Salad

While down in Florida caring for my Mother, I made a simple salad with Spanakopita for dinner the other. It was pure deliciousness.

Simple Salad & Spanakopita

In a large bowl combine fresh torn romaine leaves, 1 can black olives, 1 can green olives, 1 can mandarin oranges, 1c. crumbled feta cheese, your favorite Italian dressing.

For a main entree salad add some fresh Florida grilled shrimp.

Serve with your favorite Spanakopita

My recipe is as follows:
Roll our 3 sheets of thawed phyllo dough, in a bowl combine 1 box thawed, drained spinach, 1 container feta, 1/4 c. chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste, 3 T. Olive oil, mix well. Place a large spoonful at the end of the strip and fold and roll in a triangle. Brush with olive oil. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until golden brown.

The Lunch Lady :)

Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

This recipe is perfect for dinner parties or unexpected company. Nothing fancy needed, but oh so yummy.

The recipe for Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole is as follows:

Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

In a large bowl combine 4 c. Cooked chicken, 1 box cooked wild rice, 1 can sliced water chestnuts, 2 cans sliced green beans, 2 c. French Fried onion rings, 2 cans cream of chicken soup and 1 c. Light mayo. Top with a layer of french fried onions. Mix well and pour into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 min.

I hope you try this recipe, it is one of my favorites.

The Lunch Lady :)

Sensational Salad

You might be wondering where I have been....no worries, all is well and I am back. Life has been so busy, no matter what I am making room for the things I love, cooking to be one of them. The recipe I am posting today is a sensational salad and very satisfying. Try it, I am sure you too will enjoy it.

The recipe for my Sensational Salad is as follows:

Sensational Salad

In a small bowl combine 3/4 c. light olive oil, 1/3 c. red wine vinegar or lemon juice, 1/4 c. honey, 1 T. dried oregano, 1 T. garlic powder, 1 t. salt and 1 t. black pepper. Mix well and toss salad with this dressing.

For some other dressing options, you can add 1/4 c. low sugar jam or jelly, or 1/4 c. mustard, or a squeeze or orange juice.

Salad Mix is as follows:

On a beautiful platter add 4 c. mixed greens, 1 c. blue cheese or feta, 1 small can mandarin oranges, 1 sliced cucumber, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 handful shredded carrots, and  1/2 c. sunflower seeds.

To make a dinner salad add 2 c. sliced grill chicken, beef or salmon.

Mix with dressing and top with your favorite croutons.

Enjoy!

The Lunch Lady :)

Pammie's Brussel Sprout Sauté

What to do with a picky eater who does not like the flavor of a Brussel Sprout? Try anything, add flavors try like, be patient, and try, try again. This recipe just might win them over.

My recipe for Pammie's Brussel Sprout Sauté is as follows:

Pammie's Brussel Sprout Sauté

In a large sauté pan melt 2 T butter over medium heat, add 1 chopped onion, 12 fresh sprouts cut in half and 1/4 water, cover and sauté until liquid is almost gone, remove lid add 1/4 lb chopped bacon, salt and pepper to taste, a little water, add lid and allow to steam, cook until sprout is tender, add water as needed. Add 1 handful of raisins, dates and craisins. Cook until softened. Mix well and serve.

Good luck !

The Lunch Lady:)

Hockey Time Saturday Salad

Today is a great cold day to stay in and watch hockey. Therefore, we need something to eat for lunch. How about a delicious hearty salad.

The recipe for my Hockey Time Saturday Salad is as follows:

Hockey Time Saturday Salad

In a large skillet add 2 T. Butter and heat over medium heat. When butter is melted add 2 ribeye steaks, cook 4 min on each side, remove from heat. Allow to rest and slice.

On a plate or platter add a bed of romaine lettuce, top with sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, green olives, and blue cheese or feta.

For added flavor sprinkle with a handful of raisins, dates and craisins.

Top with homemade dressing:

1 c. Olive oil, 1/3 c white vinegar, 1/4 c honey, 1 T low sugar strawberry jam, 2 T. Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and drizzle over salad.

Enjoy this yummy salad!

The Lunch Lady :)