Grilled Portobello Burgers with Garlicky Eggplant

Grilled Portobello Burger with Garlicky Eggplant

We rated this "burger" as very good.  The grilling directions were included in the recipe - just 12 minutes on the grill.  Keep your eggplant slices to the 3/4 inch recommended in the recipe, then all the veggies will be ready to eat at the same time.  

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Easy week night dinner.  Also, this would be a great dinner for a hot summer night.  We rated this entree as very good.   

Juicy Pub-Style Burger with Peppered Bacon and Aged Cheddar

Juicy Burger with Peppered Bacaon and Aged Cheddar

We rated this burger as an "excellent."  It was everything you would want in a burger.  Nice and juicy without being greasy.  The peppered bacon was easy to make - you can buy peppered bacon - but just sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of pepper over three slices of bacon and  it's really good.  The special sauce was excellent.  Just a little of this and a little of that - mayo, soy cause, chives, brown sugar, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce - made this Sunday night dinner easy and tasty.

Thai-Style Red Curry Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Snap Peas

Thai-Sytle Red Curry Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Snap Peas

First, I have to confess, I made a few adjustments to the recipe.  First, I used chicken instead of shrimp and then I combined the original recipe with the varation recipe and added asparagus, carrots, Red Bell Pepper and Snap Peas to the mix.  I thought the recipe was "excellent" but Rick only gave it a "very good."  I was not able to find Thai Basil Leaves at my local grocery store so I used regular basil in this recipe.  I think fresh cilantro would also work fine in this recipe.  Overall, I would make this "fast" recipe again.

Chicken en Papillote with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Chicken en Papillote with Zucchini and Tomoates

Fancy name but it really didn't taste very good.  We both rated this entee as "needs improvment."  Cooking for Two explained that "cooking en papellote allows meat to steam in its own juices, developing a delicate texture and intense, clean flavor." We found the chicken and zucchini to be a little soggy.  I would try this again but I would drop the oven tempature to 425 degrees and forget the foil packets.