Taco Meat

Posted by Hallee on Mar 11, 2010 in Hallee's Galley, Mexican, Recipes, entrees

This is a wonderful base recipe to make anything from tacos to burritos to taco salad to nachos. It’s flavorful, and you can control the level of spice and seasoning to suit your own tastes.

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Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas

Posted by Hallee on Mar 11, 2010 in Breads, Hallee's Galley, Mexican, Recipes

I don’t know why I’ve always been intimidated to make flour tortillas. I make corn tortillas all the time. But, maybe I thought that getting the right texture would be hard. This was my first attempt at flour tortillas, and they were perfect. They felt right, they handled right, and they tasted wonderful. I’m so pleased.

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Vegetarian Fajitas

Posted by Hallee on Mar 6, 2010 in Daniel Fast, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Mexican, Recipes, diet & fasting, entrees

These fajitas are a wonderful flavor explosion in your mouth. Even my family doesn’t complain about the lack of meat. No meat and no dairy make them a perfect meal for a Daniel Fast or during Lent. They’re also something new to do with all of that zucchini that will be coming out of our gardens this summer.

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Macaroni & Cheese with Turkey Ham

Posted by Hallee on Feb 24, 2010 in American Quisine, Hallee's Galley, Recipes, diet & fasting, entrees

This is the perfect comfort food casserole. It’s also a big favorite at pot lucks and church dinners. It is also a quick fix. The cheese sauce can easily be made while the pasta is cooking. The timing almost always works perfectly for me that when I’m done with the sauce, the pasta is perfect and ready to drain. If you leave the turkey ham out of the recipe, it’s the perfect casserole main dish for a Lent evening.

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Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Grated Vegetables (Dolmathakia Yialantzi)

Posted by Hallee on Feb 20, 2010 in Christian Faith, Daniel Fast, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Mediterranean, Recipes, Snacks, diet & fasting, sides, starters

In a Mexican restaurant, my husband, Gregg, will determine whether he’ll be back or not based on the taste and quality of their tamales. I do the same thing with Greek and Mediterranean restaurants and grape leaves. Grape leaves are an absolute favorite dish of mine. You can easily refrigerate any extra stuffing and use it as a side dish for another meal. The lack of meat, dairy, and eggs makes this the perfect dish for Lent or Daniel Fast. And, notice how I’ve given you yet another wonderful dish with which to use up those zucchini come August?

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Greek Lenten Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes)

Posted by Hallee on Feb 19, 2010 in Breads, Christian Faith, Daniel Fast, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Mediterranean, Recipes, Snacks, diet & fasting, sides, starters

Tomato fritters are a delightful appetizer or side dish, and a specialty of Santorini, a Greek island known for its tomatoes. The combination of herbs can be adjusted to include dill, parsley, basil, mint, or oregano, depending on taste preference. The recipe calls for self-rising flour. This meatless, eggless, dairyless dish is perfect for Lent or a Daniel Fast. The fresh vegetables in it also make a wonderful summer dish to prepare with the bounty out of a vegetable garden (and, come on – who isn’t desperately searching for zucchini recipes right around mid-August?)

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Greek Lenten Fritters (Tiganites)

Posted by Hallee on Feb 15, 2010 in Breads, Breakfast, Christian Faith, Daniel Fast, Desserts, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Mediterranean, Recipes, Snacks, diet & fasting, sides

Similar to small pancakes, these light, crispy medallion-sized treats are a delight served with honey or petimezi… or with syrup, preserves, or a creative topping of your own design. They can be eaten as a sweet snack, with breakfast, or as a brunch dish. Favorites during The Great Lent, these contain no eggs or dairy products. If served with honey, they are perfect for a Daniel Fast as well.

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Greek Meatless Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Rice (Lahanodolmathes Orphana)

Posted by Hallee on Feb 15, 2010 in Christian Faith, Daniel Fast, Hallee's Galley, Holiday fare, Mediterranean, Recipes, diet & fasting, entrees, sides

The word “orphana” means “orphaned” and in Greek cooking, usually means a dish that can be made with meat, but in this case is made without. Cabbage is a favorite winter food, and this meatless recipe is delightful and a Lenten favorite. These cabbage rolls are delicious as a main dish, but I often make them using small pieces of the cabbage leaf, to create small rolls that are perfect as a side dish, addition to a buffet table, or appetizer. Try them also using chard leaves and Romaine lettuce leaves. Because of the lack of meat, this dish is perfect for Lent or a Daniel Fast.

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Easy Tuna Casserole

Posted by Hallee on Feb 3, 2010 in American Quisine, Hallee's Galley, Recipes, entrees

This is THE EASIEST meal you can make for your family. My children love it. They get seconds and thirds. Throw it on a plate with some green peas and a garden salad, and you have a healthy, home cooked meal that takes you as long as it takes the macaroni to boil.

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken on the George Forman

Posted by Hallee on Jan 20, 2010 in American Quisine, Hallee's Galley, Mediterranean, Recipes, entrees

This recipe is fantastic for grilled chicken, whether it’s outside on a charcoal grill, inside on my cast iron grill pan, or on the George Forman. I served it with grape leaves, hummus, Greek salad, and an olive tray.

The pictures in this recipe were taken during a romantic weekend getaway shared by Gregg and me. We had a hotel suite with somewhat of a kitchen, and were able to enjoy all of our meals together, in the privacy of our room.