The Hungry Wife

Every now and then I like to go meatless for dinner.  It is a great way to pack in all those veggies and vitamins, and get a super healthy and filling meal.  One of the best things about The Greek Salad Baguette is that you can make it as a sandwich like the recipe suggests, or you can serve it as a side salad.  It is so good both ways.  I particularly like to make Greek Salad Baguette with a sourdough loaf and serve with a side of couscous.
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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods.  The gravy gives me this warm cozy feeling, and this simple dish is full of subtle flavors that make my mouth water.  Slow cooking the chicken not only saves you from having to make a big meal at the end of the day, but it makes the chicken pieces so tender they melt in your mouth.  Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is perfect for a chilly day or anytime your looking for some of that special feeling that only comes from food made with the heat.
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I don’t think I can ever have too many casserole recipes.  The great thing about casseroles are that they are really easy to make, and often can be assembled ahead of time.  There is a casserole recipe for everyone, whether your a vegetarian, meat lover, or on a restricted diet.  Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole is The Hungry Wife go to recipe for a delicious, quick meal.  It is also great to serve for when guests are over, serve it with a nice side salad and crusty bread, so good.
Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole, continued…

Banh mi is a Vietnamese sandwich made with a baguette.  There are several things that make this sandwich extra special: the meat has a super flavorful lemongrass marinade, which is excellent with pork, steak, or chicken; the pickled radish and carrots along with cucumber add a tart and cooling flavor that helps to counteract the spicy  jalapenos.  I promise you, you will fall in love with the Banh mi sandwich and will be craving one all the time.
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I love how chili has the ability to be very dynamic with flavors and spices exploding in your mouth.  Each chili has subtle differences, yet they are also very familiar.  There is nothing better than red chili, but every now and then it is nice to divert from the norm and create something every bit as flavorful but completely different.
White Chicken Chili with Aged Cheddar Cheese, continued…

Recently, my husband has been asking me to make some pulled pork.  The first thing that popped into my head, was that I get to use my slow cooker again!  I love cooking with the slow cooker for so many reasons, but mainly because it’s easy and everything comes out tasting amazing.  This is a recipe for North Carolina Pulled Pork, which has a vinegar based sauce.  If you are not a fan of this type of sauce, feel free to use your own favorite.

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Finding a slow cooker recipe is one of my favorite decisions to make.  This Cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken recipe almost qualifies as a five ingredient or less recipe which is that much more exciting!  What makes it even better is that you make it in a slow cooker, guaranteeing the end result will be delicious!

For busy days when you don’t have time to cook, or are just too tired at the end of the day to make a meal, slow cookers are your saving grace.  This Cheesy Slow Cookie Chicken recipe is so easy, you can make it in just a few minutes before you head out the door and start your day.

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When I was growing up, my mother used to make a London Broil similar to this, but she called it Family Steak.  Filipino-Style London Broil is very similar to my mothers recipe, but taken up a notch.  The soy sauce is what really makes this dish, adding that yummy salty flavor.  I am totally in love with the citrus flavor that the lemons provide.  It really helps cut through the salt and makes the steak refreshing to eat.
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Cantonese Steamed Chicken is something I came up with by combining a couple different recipes.  The steaming process leaves the chicken so moist and juicy, and the flavors meld together very well.  This Cantonese Steamed Chicken dish has a delicate flavor that even the most picky eaters will love.
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Grilled Fajitas are one of my husbands favorite things to eat.  They are easy to make and taste amazing, perfect for a family of four or two.  Don’t let the Barbecue in the title throw you off, it is not talking about the saucy, messy barbecue.  Using the barbecue spice rub on the sirloin and grilling it adds a delicious subtle flavor that totally enhances the Fajitas.
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Grilled Fish Tacos are absolutely one of my favorite things to make and eat ever!  I can think of no better way to kick off my 100th post, then by share my special Grilled Fish Tacos with Tomato-Green Onion Salsa with you.  I use Halibut in these tacos, it is my favorite fish and has a delicious non-fishy flavor.  Halibut can be a little pricy, unless you are fortunate enough to live near the fishery.  Any white fish will work well with this recipe, tilapia or cod would be a good option.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Tomato-Green Onion Salsa, continued…

Perusing some vegetable soup recipes on weight loss program menus inspired The Hungry Wife to develop one of our own.  The Zero refers to the fat content and the calorie count is also fairly negligible.
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Mushroom caps can be filled with all sorts of ingredients, like crab meat, breadcrumbs, bacon, and cheese, and often times a combination of these ingredients.  These Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are simple in their construction, but rich in flavor.  This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, and there are never any leftovers.
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Spicy Potato Salad is more than you could ever ask for.  It is extremely extremely low in fat and calories, no cholesterol, and super flavorful.  In the United States, we’re accustomed to potato salad dressed with mayonnaise or oil and vinegar.  But this potato salad is both very low-fat and vegan.
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Roasted vegetables served on a bed of pasta puts a new spin on classic comfort food.  Try them topped with a spinkling of Parmesan or feta cheese.

To ensure even cooking and a pleasing appearance, cut all of the vegetables into approximately 1-inch cubes or pieces.  Seed the zucchini if it has a very seedy center.  Roasted vegetables are best served soon after baking.  If you’re not serving them right away, leave them on the baking sheet; when hot roasted vegetables sit in a serving bowl for too long, they steam and lose some of their special roasted texture.
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This is a wonderful Grilled Corn Salad that appears in our house every summer when corn is super sweet and in season.  Grilled Corn Salad really showcases what summer corn is all about.  Sure, you could add some tomatoes, avocados, and other vegetables that are in season, but I like to keep this simple.  This dish will complement any summer outing and will last the test of time.  You can transform this Salad into many different things, a salsa on your burrito, or made more complex with some additional ingredients (I like avocado if you have one).
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Classic Potato Salad is just one of two potato salads The Hungry Wife will be featuring.  We’ll start with the Classic Potato Salad and then get a little more daring.  This recipe is simple and delicious, with traditional ingredients sure to be loved by all.
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The Hungry Wife is kicking off Summer Salad Week with this traditional family favorite, Classic Macaroni Salad.  All this week, I will be bringing you our favorite summer salads.  Everyone has a classic side dish that no summer get-together is complete without.  These salad recipes I am providing, will be perfect for any summer time event.  Some of them, like this Classic Macaroni Salad, are simple and remind you of childhood Bar-B-Que’s and family reunions.
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Here comes the heat, and that often means adjusting the type of cooking we do.  Cool Lemon Chicken Salad fits right into summertime cooking.  When it’s hot outside, I like to eat things that are light, cool, easy to prepare, and taste wonderful.  Cool Lemon Chicken Salad is one of The Hungry Wife’s favorite summer meals.  The lemon and basil makes this Chicken Salad super refreshing, and perfect to eat rolled up in a lettuce leaf.
Cool Lemon Chicken Salad, continued…

Yogurt Tahini Dressing, along with brown rice, tofu, and miso soup crossed over into mainstream cuisine about thirty years ago and never left.  To make a delicious lower-fat version, just use nonfat yogurt.
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