This morning I read that Hot Cross Buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday.  I wanted to give you a heads up so you can get the dough started tonight, before you go to bed.  Here’s a link to recipe

Hot Cross Buns

There’s even a little history about hot cross buns on that page.

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I make this when I have leftover steak, but you can cook 1 1/3 pounds of steak in extra virgin olive oil, coated with grill seasoning for 3 minutes on each side. Be sure the steak is very thin cut. If you are using leftovers, thinly cut the steak. Let steak rest for 10 minutes

Make the dressing:
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dijon mustard
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/3 pound blue cheese
salt & pepper
1/2 cup can fried potato sticks
1/2 cup can fried onions

Whisk together worcestershire sauce, mustard and red wine vinear. Add 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, whisking the entire time. Crumble blue cheese into bowl and stir. Season with salt & pepper

Chop steak into bite-sized pieces. Place 4 cups salad greens in bottom of bowl. Toss with steak, potato sticks, fried onion rings and dressing. Yummy!

from: Rachael Ray’s Express Lane Meals

You can make 3 versions of Chicken Noodle soup all at the same time. Serve one and freeze the other two for the next few weeks. Or…serve the second one for lunch a few days later 3 Chicken Noodle Soups

-Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup
-Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
-Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup

Here’s another simple mexican meal you can make in less than 30 minutes.

Taco Bowls with Guac-a-Salsa Salad

Leftovers would make fast lunches.

I found this last spring and it was wonderful. Everyone liked it, which means it was a hit. It was suppose to have tuna, but I changed it to chicken.

Chicken Casserole

Cook 1 pound egg noodles & drain

2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
2 cups milk

Make a white sauce in the microwave. I find it is easier in the microwave than on the stove. Cook 2 minutes on high & stir. If it hasn’t started to thicken. keep heating on high for one minute at a time. Stir after each minute. When it finally starts to thicken add nutmeg and pepper to taste.

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 oz arichoke hearts, drained & sliced
4 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped (or 4Tbsp refrigerated chopped garlic)
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup green peas, frozen
parsley
thyme

In deep skillet, heat olive oil, 2 turns of pan over medium-high heat. Add artichokes, celery, onions, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook until tender, 6-7 minutes. Add chicken (or tuna, if you like).

Stir in peas to warm through. Add pasta and sauce to combine. Top with parsley and thyme

from: Everyday with Rachael Ray (April 2007)

Another day to start you dinner in the morning and be ready at suppertime! Yea!!!

Chinese Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder

Try this delicious soup tonight:

Taco Soup

You can watch the video or just surf on over to this recipe.

30 Minute Chili Video

Recipe

This is called New England Pot Roast, but it’s made with a wonderful brisket. That reminds me of Texas, not New England.

Start this one early in the day and you will be read for dinner.

New England Pot Roast & Gravy

Only 10 minutes to prepare in the morning!