The Girls' Recipe Box

val and em's favorite recipes, healthier cooking explorations, and fun party food ideas. bon appetite!

8.30.2010

lime and cilantro guacamole.

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So those of you who know me...know that I love guacamole! Honestly, what is not to love about a lime and cilantro guacamole? Avocado mashe...
8.17.2010

corn salsa.

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When I think of corn salsa, I generally think tomato based salsa with corn in it. Side note: I don't usually love Walmart brand food, b...
8.14.2010

pico de gallo.

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Now for some salsas...Stephie's pico is a real tasty time. 3 large tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper*,...
8.09.2010

chipotle braised chicken.

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Next up...juicy, flavorful chipotle braised chicken. Out of all the things I attempted to create for the burrito fiesta, the chicken that I...
8.07.2010

cilantro lime rice.

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First up... my version of Chipotle's cilantro lime rice. Fresh chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice add wonderful flavor to plain, old...
7.27.2010

chipotle party.

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This week and next it is an ode to the most delicious burrito makers in all the land...Chipotle! Recently I had some of our dear Phoenix fr...
7.22.2010

freedom cake.

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Uncle Mark nicknamed this cake Freedom Cake, because after all I did make it for the 4th this year. It would be lovely treat year around th...
7.13.2010

raspberry lemonade ice cream pie.

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Easy, refreshing summer time dessert. Light pink ice cream pie with a hot pink sauce- how perfect :) 1 can raspberry lemonade concentrate, ...
7.07.2010

yogurt, fruit and granola parfait.

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I love eating warm berry compote (chilled) on greek yogurt for breakfast or an afternoon snack. If I have granola and fresh fruit, I'l...
7.05.2010

warm berry compote.

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In the house I grew up in, in sweet Pleasant Valley, we had raspberry bushes that lined the fence between our yard and our neighbors. My da...
6.30.2010

corn dip.

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I like creamy corn dip, but Kennedy likes more substance to his dips. So this is the substance packed recipe. Adjust to your liking recomm...
6.25.2010

stephie's lemon tarragon vinaigrette.

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Stephie's delicious lemon tarragon vinaigrette with wonderful fresh flavors- fresh lemon zest and lemon juice and fresh chopped tarragon...
6.22.2010

cucumber slices in vinegar.

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This is a favorite summertime snack of mine. Very few summer days went by in the Boyle home without these on the dinner table. Combine in a...
6.20.2010

asparagus casserole.

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Apparently I've been in the mood for asparagus this week. This is my Grandmom Boyle's recipe for asparagus casserole. I had this a...
6.18.2010

roasted asparagus and eggplant.

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What a wonderful side dish - italian seasoned, roasted asparagus and eggplant with melty parmesan. Zucchini and squash are great additions...
5.18.2010

italian chicken: in honor of the girls house.

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I had forgotten about a dish often served up in college at the Girls House. I made it for my husband the other night and I think it was a w...
5.05.2010

ham, asparagus and cheese souffle.

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I made these individual souffles for a girlie birthday brunch. This recipe works wonderfully family style, too. Makes 6 individual souffl...
4.10.2010

homemade dijon mustard.

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1 t. mustard seeds, ground 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. turmeric 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. vinegar 1 t. cornstarch Grind mustard seeds in a magic bullet (wi...
4.05.2010

mustard sauce.

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So it is a few days past Easter...opps! But if you still have any leftover ham and you want to give your leftovers a yummy, little kick, tr...
3.17.2010

chicken piccata.

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Chicken in a wonderful lemon, caper sauce. This recipe feeds 6 to 8. Recipe can easily be cut in half for a smaller crowd. I made a lot o...
2.17.2010

sauteed cabbage.

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"Some prefer carrot while others like cabbage." - Irish saying Sauteed cabbage is a really yummy way to 'eat your veggies...
1.26.2010

girl's bloody mary.

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Bloody Mary...girl's way. Fill a cup with ice and add: 1 part vodka 2 parts tomato juice Add one or all of these optional additions, dep...
12.31.2009

spiced apple cider punch.

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Easy to make. Delicious to drink. 4 packages (.75 oz each package) spiced apple cider drink mix 3 cups orange juice 48 oz ginger ale cinnamo...
12.25.2009

mint mousse.

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Nana's mint mousse- yum yum! This is a Boyle holiday favorite! 22 oreos 1 c. condensed milk 1 bag large marshmallows (32 marshmallows) ...
12.21.2009

christmas pretzels.

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These Christmas pretzels are a terrific blend of salty and sweet! They are quick and easy to make, which is a great bonus at holiday time. ...
12.18.2009

mint brownies.

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There are a ton of ways to make mint brownies. Use the same technique from the caramel brownies - switch out the caramel and switch in a mi...
12.07.2009

caramel brownies.

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These ooey gooey treats are great year around, but for some reason I just love caramel goodies when the weather gets chilly. Tomorrow I...
11.26.2009

pumpkin bread with craisins and walnuts.

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If you like Craisins, they're a must in this recipe! 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour, fluff flour before measuring 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. sa...
11.21.2009

pumpkin cookies with brown butter icing.

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Normally I like to come up with my own recipes, but I got the recipe for these delicious treats from the ultimate expert in tasty cookies, ...
11.08.2009

slow cooker turkey chili.

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So easy. So yummy. 1.25 lbs ground turkey (Suggested: Jennie O) 1/2 green bell pepper, washed and chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1 can kidney be...
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