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March 29, 2011

Round 3: Cafe Rio Chicken vs Zuppa Toscana

Cafe Rio Chicken Zuppa Toscana Prep time/ease of ingredients (15 pts) 15 10 Likeliness of making it again (20 pts) 12 15 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 40 47 Value $ (15 pts) 12 9 Final Score: Cafe Rio Chicken 79 Zuppa Toscana 81 Tricia, from Crockpot Tuesdays, is our expert reporter that got to … Read More »

March 29, 2011

Round 3: Chicken Lasagna vs Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Lasagna Chicken Cordon Bleu Prep time/ease of ingredients (15 pts) 10 15 Likeliness of making it again (20 pts) 16 20 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 48 46 Value $ (15 pts) 13 11 Final Score: Chicken Lasagna 87 Cordon Bleu 92 Karen was at this game.  It looks like it was pretty … Read More »

March 29, 2011

March Madness Day 29: Slow Cooker Asian Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (not breasts) 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced … Read More »

March 28, 2011

Round 3: Peach Crisp vs. Cashew Chicken

Peach Crisp Cashew Chicken Prep time/ease of ingredients (15 pts) 13 10 Likeliness of making it again (20 pts) 15 18 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 45 48 Value $ (15 pts) 13 13 Final Score: Peach Crisp 86 Cashew Chicken 89 Oh so close peach crisp but unfortunately the cashew chicken advances to the … Read More »

March 28, 2011

March Madness Day 28: Meatloaf Tortellini

1/2 cup minced onions 1 tsp canola oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce pinch black pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cup sliced mushrooms 20 spinach leaves (more or less) 1/2 lb leftover meatloaf 2 cups frozen … Read More »

March 27, 2011

March Madness Day 27: Kielbasa and Kale Soup

5 pieces crispy bacon, crumbled 1 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 5 cups chicken broth 3 medium red potatoes, cubed 8 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch slices 8 oz kale, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 (5 oz) can … Read More »

March 26, 2011

Sweet 16 Bracket (and enter to win a cookbook)

Here are the teams that are still alive in the tournament.  We're getting down to the wire here!  Make your predictions for the Elite 8 by commenting here and you'll be entered to win a cookbook! For links to all 64 recipes click here. … Read More »

March 26, 2011

Round 2 Game Stats and Summary: Greek Chicken Pitas vs Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

Greek Chicken Pitas Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup Prep time/ease of ingredients (15 pts) 15 15 Likeliness of making it again (20 pts) 20 20 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 47 50 Value $ (15 pts) 15 15 Final Score: Greek Chicken Pitas 97 Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup 100 Whoa!  CLOSE game and VERY … Read More »

March 26, 2011

Round 2 Game Stats and Summary: Thai Coconut Soup vs Chicken and Mushrooms

Thai Soup Chicken and Mushrooms Prep time/ease of ingredients (15 pts) 13 13 Likeliness of making it again (20 pts) 0 18 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 10 45 Value $ (15 pts) 13 15 Final Score: Thai Soup 36 Chicken and Mushrooms 91 Wow.  Can you say blowout?  Emily, what … Read More »

March 26, 2011

Round 2 Game Stats and Summary: Mexican Lasagna vs Chicken Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna Chicken Lasagna Prep time/ease of ingredients (15 pts) 15 11 Likeliness of making it again (20 pts) 18 20 Overall Flavor (50 pts) 40 45 Value $ (15 pts) 15 13 Final Score: Mexican Lasagna 88 Chicken Lasagna 89 Shannon was the queen of lasagna this week.  … Read More »

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