sophisticated easy recipes?

[lizzyfizzy]

my brother and sister in law will be here at the end of the month and i don't know what to make for dinner and stuff. i can cook, i just hate it.

anyone know of any yummo sophisticated easy recipes??

lol

[Leila]

So what do you consider sophisticated? I've got a puff pastry chicken recipe that looks complicated and sophisticated--but if you can roll out dough and braid--you're aces.

[dabittymama]

We love this one Pork Tonkatsu (http://japanesefood.about.com/od/pork/r/tonkatsu.htm).

Really they are just dressed up pork chops :)

[lizzyfizzy]

yes. leila something like that. stuff that is yummy, easy and looks like it took you hours to make!

[lizzyfizzy]

thank you joslyn. i'm locked and loaded with that recipe!! looks devine!!

[Leila]

Puffed Chicken Alouette (http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/tx/h/txh46015.htm)

It's quite tasty! A friend of mine mixes the cheese with either peas or another veggie for an almost all in one meal. I like to serve this one with rice and a salad usually.

[lizzyfizzy]

thanks love!!! :thumbup:

[jannylynn]

marinated steak with blue cheese-butter (http://freezerchicks.blogspot.com/2007/11/marinated-steak-with-blue-cheese-butter.html) (good with or without the butter!) This may not LOOK really fancy but if you get a good cut for your steak and let it marinate forever, I promise that this is soooooooo yummy!!!

It's great with Strawberry-Apple Salsa Salad (http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/strawberry-apple-salsa-salad-53334.aspx)

[lizzyfizzy]

yes, perfect janny!!!! thank you!! i have all of these printed. i'm ready for culinary excellence.

[4noisyboys]

LOL...I'm printing them all off too! Yay!! They all look and sound fabulous!

[Tracie Stroud]

OK, now that that's settled....

Who wants to tell me what to make for supper tonight? :blink::thumbup:

[Leila]

Breakfast. It's what's for dinner.

[Tracie Stroud]

Can't. I made scrambled eggs for lunch. lol

[lizzyfizzy]

spaghetti. lol!!

[Leila]

Can't. I made scrambled eggs for lunch. lol

Pancakes, french toast, waffles, the possibilities are...ok, they're not endless.

Spaghetti sounds good to me. Go with that. LOL!

[AnnieBananie]

ANYTHING by Pioneer Woman (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/)... okay okay, so some of it isn't so easy but whatever... :)

[AnnieBananie]

OK, now that that's settled....

Who wants to tell me what to make for supper tonight? :blink::thumbup:
We're having omelets! Scrumdiddlyumptuous!

[crystalbella77]

I have just the thing for you!!!!!!!!!! I have a chicken and bow tie pasta I make for all my guests and they LOVE it! My FIL will eat like 5 plates, lmao! I can't post at this second, but I will get it for ya later tonight! Catch me on yahoo or something. Garret is on nights so I will be all by my lonesome! :D :D :D :D

[digideb]

These sound great! Crystal be sure to post it here too! I want it! :)

[crystalbella77]

ok! After I get the kids to bed I will post it for all! It's sooooooo delicious!!!! And super easy!!

[digideb]

yay! :wub: lol

[Giseli Freitas]

Could I pass you the recipe of 'Brazilian Lemonade'? Do you know that already? It's easy to do and delicious. I think it's a very different way to make lemonade from yours, i don't know, and by different I mean weird LOL, but I sure you that's absolutely fantastic, specially for summer time. I.miss.my.lemonade :p

I hope I can translate this right. LOL Here I go:
Serves 4. But you better be ready to do more :)

4 limes
1 cup of sugar
6 cups of cold water
6 table spoons of sweetened condensed milk (What?!? Yes, just wait for it... LOL) - - I googled it! hehee
LOTS OF ICE.

You need to wash carefully the limes b/c you'll use it with the peel (What?!? Shhhh! LOL). Here in Brazil we wash these kind of things, fruits, some vegetables, even our hands with coconut bar soap. We use it in the kitchen and laundry a lot. :) I think you can use some hand soap and you'll be fine)
Cut the limes in slices
Mix the water with the sugar
Put half of the lime and half of the water (which you already mixed with the sugar) on your blender and pulse (like a 7 times...)
Use a fine strainer (I needed to goggle this) over a pitcher (and this too) and use a spoon to press the liquid.
Repeat with the another half of limes and water.
Mix it all and add the sweetened condensed milk.

You need to serve immediately over lots of ice. This doesn't keep well, b/c the lime turns bitter. If this turned bitter, just add more sugar and/or a little more sweetened condensed milk.

This is GREAT for summer time! Children here like this a lot!
In another opportunity I can teach you to make caipirinhas (lit'rally means "lil' country girls") - the most famous drink of Brazil - to adults only. :p

xoxo

[crystalbella77]

Giseli, I am completely fascinated by that lemonade recipe! I might try it just out of curiosity! Thank you for sharing!! I will be waiting on the caipirinhas recipe!!!

[Leila]

I think the most interesting part of the Brazilian Lemonade is that there's no lemon in it at all! ;)

Lemon/lime...whatever. It sounds delicious!! I think I'll be trying that soon too!

[Giseli Freitas]

LOL
I hope you can do this and enjoy b/c it's reaaally good and refreshing on a summer day. Oh, and you can put some rum - to adults - if this is your thing (I know it's mine...) LOL.
This is for who likes citrus things. And don't pulse too much b/c the white part of the peel is the thing that makes it bitter. So, more pulsing, more bitter it will be.
I'm wondering... if you feel like this is too sweet, you always can use a little less sugar.

xoxo

[Giseli Freitas]

I think the most interesting part of the Brazilian Lemonade is that there's no lemon in it at all! ;)

Lemon/lime...whatever. It sounds delicious!! I think I'll be trying that soon too!

Well, let me TRY to explain LOL
Here in Brazil we don't have your lemon. We only have "limão". 'Limão' is your lime: the citric fruit with the green peel - but lit'rally Limão means Lemon in Portuguese.
So, our 'lemon' in fact is your lime.

We call this "Limonada" = Lemonade.

When I tell you Portuguese is difficult enough... :p
xoxo

[beaucat]

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/New-Orleans-Barbequed-Shrimp/Detail.aspx

Super yummy, super quick, and since it's shrimp looks at least somewhat impressive. Just make sure you serve crusty bread with it. I'd add a green salad too.

[Leila]

Well, let me TRY to explain LOL
Here in Brazil we don't have your lemon. We only have "limão". 'Limão' is your lime: the citric fruit with the green peel - but lit'rally Limão means Lemon in Portuguese.
So, our 'lemon' in fact is your lime.

We call this "Limonada" = Lemonade.

When I tell you Portuguese is difficult enough... :p
xoxo

Makes complete sense to me! I had mentioned the recipe to my husband and he explained that to me as well. He's not anywhere near fluent in Portuguese, but he remembers enough from the classes he took in college to be somewhat informative when the need arrives.

[crystalbella77]

Giseli, your explanation for the lemonade makes complete sense! I can't wait to try this now! LOL

[crystalbella77]

I always double this because the pasta always comes in 16 oz boxes, lol!

*Chicken and Bow Ties*
8oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
1/8 tsp. red pepper
2 Tbs. olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp. dried minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut up
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

*Cook pasta and drain
*Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over med.-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 sec. Add chicken, basil, and red pepper. Cook and stir about 4 min. or until chicken is brown. Add broth and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 min. or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
*Stir in whipping cream and the Parmesan cheese; simmer for 2 min more. Stir pasta into chicken mixture and heat through

Voila! It's sooooo yummy! I like to serve it with bread. Sometimes I will make it in the morning if i am having guests and then I will transfer it to a baking dish and refrigerate until I am ready for dinner. Then I will top with some mozzarella or Parmesan cheese and bake it until its heated through. That turns out just as delicious. :thumbup:

[Cheryl Ashcraft]

I love to make this copy cat recipe of alfredo sauce (doesn't reheat well FYI). Serve with fettucine and grilled chicken . . . a fresh salad or steamed broccoli. Looks beautiful plated with the broccoli.

Here's the sauce: http://secretrecipes.blogspot.com/2006/10/olive-gardens-alfredo-sauce.html

Of course, boil your fettucine as desired, send your darling outside to grill the chicken, steam the broccoli or prepare your fresh salad and you're done!

Oh, and BTW, thanks to all those who have posted these fabulous recipes! And that lemonade sounds delish (but what isn't made better with a little sweetened condensed milk).

[lizzyfizzy]

you ladies are the shiz!! thank you!! giseli, i'm soooo stoked to try your lemonade! i'm a sucker for anything new and citrusy!!

[digideb]

OMGosh! Crystal, that sounds awesome! And, Giseli, that lemonade sounds like it is to die for!!!

[Giseli Freitas]

Awwwn, girls, you're sweet like the sweetened condensed milk in my lemonade :p
If you dare to do that, please, let me know what do you feel about it, k? :)

Crystal, I love pasta and love your recipe! I had to Google to know what basil is... :confused: LOL
I really wanna try this one!
TFS, Crystal!
xoxo

[mummytothree]

Lizzy I posted this recipe awhile ago and I wanted to link you to the post!!! This has become our new favorite meal......it's freaking awesome and if you buy the little button muchrooms and add those...it looks so fabulous...taste like a millon bucks and is easy peasy to make!!!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/forum/showpost.php?p=432328&postcount=1

[Sharon Kay]

I'm liking the sound of Crystal's recipe...but how long does white cooking wine last? If I still have some in the pantry it has been opened and is prob 5 years old...does it age well? I'm thinking you all are going to laugh at me and tell me it is vinegar by now...or whatever it turns to.

[crystalbella77]

Just check the bottle Sharon and see what it says. I know nothing about cooking wine, but I buy a new bottle regularly just in case, lol