Every city in the world has its hidden gems: attractions, sights, sounds or even food that can’t be found on the latest tourist brochures, the kinds of things only the locals know and love.  Sacramento has plenty of its own special treasures, and it’s been fun to explore my small area of the Cap City to discover these fantastic experiences.  One of my favorites: the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church’s Sunday mini food festival.

It started out innocently enough: resourceful churchgoers got together to make a couple of treats for folks to enjoy during after-Mass mingling.  At first, it was just a churro stand and a couple dudes making tacos.  But a couple weekends ago, I realized they’d taken things one step further: that sweet little taco stand had turned into the most deliciously random full-fledged social/lunch hour in Sacramento.

Now, I’m not sure if the current set up is a year-round thing or only in place for the colder weather, but as of this writing, they seem to turn their small gym/cafeteria space into a makeshift dining area every Sunday.  There, churchgoers and passersby can stop in between Masses, order sensational, homemade Mexican food, and catch up with each other and the news of the week.  From homemade tamales to authentic tacos al pastor, elotes with cheese, and even the less traditional bacon-wrapped jalapeño dogs, there’s something for everyone…

It’s hard to be patient when the food is so good…

Bacon-wrapped Jalapeño Dogs

Hangin’ out & shopping for trinkets, candy, and churros…

Chopping carne asada for some tacos al pastor…

Speaking of tacos… (In a word: AMAZING!)

Good food, good convo – what more does one need on a Sunday afternoon?

For me, there’s nothing better on a Sunday than stopping by this random food fest after a run at the farmer’s market, picking up some tacos de lengua and carne asada, and a churro for dessert.  Now that I’ve divulged this secret, I’ll probably have to wait in line a bit longer, but it’ll be well worth it.  The quality and authenticity of the food you can score here rivals that of any restaurant’s, and the price?  With the most expensive item topping out at just $3, even Poor Girls (and boys) can afford to treat themselves every now & then.

New recipes coming up shortly!  Happy Friday, everyone!

Voting for Round 3 of Project Food Blog is officially open!  Please take the time to cast your vote here, or use the widget in the left sidebar.  Thanks for getting me this far, and thanks in advance for your vote!  – Kimberly
Project Food Blog Challenge: Host a luxurious dinner party where your guests will discover new tastes and exotic flavors.

Poor Girl’s Challenge: Do the above on an extremely limited budget, after having just gotten laid off. 
Hmm…  Luxury on a nano-budget?  This was going to be some serious fun.

Planning my first dinner party…
Now, I do have a confession to make before I launch into the recap of the meal I presented to my guests: Until this weekend, I had never hosted a dinner party.  

Of course, it wasn’t the first time I’d cooked for others.  By the time I was 8 or 9 years old I was kicking my parents out of the kitchen and creating elaborate meals for them, complete with the proper garnishes and accoutrements, serving my dishes with the same fanfare I’d seen at 5-star dining establishments.  In college, I would cook for friends and boyfriends in a similar fashion, shoving some wine and well thought-out appetizers in their faces while I holed up in my kitchen and created something that would please their tastes, but also invite them to try something new.

But cooking for 2 or 3 is one thing; it’s an entirely different endeavor to prepare an elegant dinner for a party of five. Especially when: A) one lives in an apartment that’s approximately the size of a large walnut, and B) one is faced with zero new income opportunities to help fund the project.  To be able to pull this off properly I knew I had to plan carefully and way in advance.  After tossing around a few ideas, I decided my best bet would be to plan my meal around a central ingredient.  This would allow the meal to have a cohesive theme while keeping costs low by not buying too many different ingredients.

As this was to be a “luxurious” dinner party and my bank account is nowhere near approaching that term, I knew I’d have to choose between a gorgeous table setting or sensational food.  Since a dinner party isn’t really a dinner party without the dinner, I decided to keep the decorations minimal yet tasteful, and focused instead on the luxury of the food itself.  And the most luxurious ingredient in my cooking vocabulary is chocolate.  

Now, I understand there are some folks out there who don’t think too much of chocolate, and I weep for them quietly on the inside.  However, most people I’ve met are huge chocolate fans, so I knew this main ingredient would please my guests in one way or another.  Ever the student, I felt this particular menu would also help me adhere to the specifics of the assignment: to introduce my guests to new tastes and exotic flavors. Since the average person only thinks of chocolate in sweet dessert or beverage fashion, my goal Friday night was to change that dramatically.  I capitalized on my insomnia and spent hours researching chocolate from all angles, then set about creating a menu that would highlight all three chocolate colors and flavors: white, dark, and milk.  Afterwards I made a shopping list of items I didn’t already have at home (again, to keep costs down), with approximate prices written in so that I knew what kind of final bill I’d be facing.

With the help of a solid menu, mad frugal shopping skills, a well-stocked spice pantry, and a gift card from one of my loyal readers, I set out to get my main ingredients from the one place I could count on to provide me with the selection and prices I needed for this feat: Trader Joe’s.  A couple thousand logistical issues later, I started preparing the bases of the meal in my thumbtack sized kitchen.  The dinner itself was to be served at my friend Catherine’s house, which is far roomier than my humble little abode, but because I’m not familiar with her kitchen I thought it best to do most of my mad kitchen scientist experiments in my own tiny place.  Several hours, a lot of stirring, and a well-deserved primping session later (note to self: when hosting a dinner party, be sure the hostess is at least as presentable as the food), I ended up at Catherine’s to host my very first dinner party.
The Meal…
Because I am just like my dad in that I’m a control freak in the kitchen, there was only so much I would allow Catherine to help me with for this dinner.  Not that I dislike group cooking projects; it’s just that when I’m the one running the show, I want to be the one, well… running the show.  This was my first real dinner party, darnit!  I wanted to spoil my guests, not have them pitch in (they can do that for my next party).  Catherine was an awesome assistant in that regard, letting me ask where her bowls and gadgets were but allowing me to handle the rest.  Once all of my guests had arrived, wine was served and the dinner began.

We started with an amuse bouche of jumbo prawns with white chocolate hollandaise sauce and fresh herbs.  The sweetness of the white chocolate was ever-so-slight, but combined with the other savory flavors and the aromatic properties of the herbs, it gently enhanced the natural sweetness of the prawns.  At first I was a bit nervous seeing the skeptical expressions on my guests’ faces, but once they took the first bite, skepticism turned to food bliss and I was asked to please bring out more shrimp, the rest of the sauce, and get back into the kitchen to finish the dessert.  Great.  Now I was being bossed around by my guests.  Still it was good to know that four very confused, skeptical friends were already hooked on the appetizer and wanted more.

Next was a salad of mixed greens with spiced pecans, crumbled goat cheese and dark chocolate-balsamic vinaigrette.  Through my research on the savory side of chocolate, I learned that chefs from all over the world use chocolate in some of their savory dishes (not just those in Mexico who make sensational mole), and found some pretty interesting recipes from which to glean inspiration.  I was particularly drawn to a recipe for a cacao nib dressing, but having no access to cacao nibs, I went for an intriguing chocolate-balsamic dressing instead.  After putting my own touches into it, I was more than pleased with the result.

Since the dressing was meant to be the star of the salad, I kept the other ingredients minimal but chose them with their particular flavors and textures in mind.  Drizzled sparingly onto the delicate greens, the dressing itself tasted elegant and mysterious, with the bitterness of the dark chocolate lending further complexity to the acetic flavors of the balsamic.  The crunch and spicy sweetness of the candied pecans added an interesting texture, while the smoothness of the goat cheese rounded out the flavors of the salad perfectly.  With mmm’s and oooh’s escaping from my guests’ lips as they ate, I knew I had another winner.

The main course of pork loin medallions with roasted fingerling potatoes and baby sweet peppers was served with a savory-spicy-sweet chocolate sauce of my own creation.  Not quite mole, not quite barbeque sauce, my savory dark chocolate-chipotle sauce was by far everyone’s favorite sauce of the evening.  Gleaning inspiration from countless mole recipes and a few random savory chocolate sauces I’d come across, I created a thick, rich sauce that was just bursting with complex flavors.  It complemented the tender pork and tiny roasted potatoes beautifully, and the baby sweet peppers added a burst of sweet flavor to the entire dish. “You should bottle this!” said my friend Rich at one point.  And I’m seriously considering it!

We finished the meal with a decadent milk chocolate-amaretto mousse with homemade whipped cream and cocoa dusted almonds.  I’d actually planned to serve two desserts (the other being a white chocolate cheesecake that I still plan to post at some point), but time was of the essence so I chose to keep things simple.  It was the right choice, too.  Sometimes simplicity is best, and this amaretto spiked mousse rounded off the entire meal to perfection.  It was sweet but not overly so, and the texture was pure airy lightness.

Success!

Now, I’m not going to lie to you: the best part of the evening for me wasn’t the white chocolate hollandaise, the dark chocolate balsamic vinaigrette, the incredible dark chocolate chipotle sauce or even the sweet little mousse.  It wasn’t the tender perfection of the pork roast or the way each course was uniquely different and highlighted the best of such an amazing ingredient.  It was hearing my guests truly enjoy the dishes that I created from scratch with much labor and love.  From the immediate reactions of “Mmmm…” and “Wow, this is ****ing phenomenal!” to more in-depth discussions dissecting each nuance of the complex flavors they’d been presented with, it made my heart soar to hear people enjoy what I’d prepared.  The best compliment of the night was hearing Richard, a friend of mine for many years and the only one of my guests who’d tried my cooking in the past, tell me how much I’ve improved as a cook.  “I’ve watched you grow,” he said with sincerity in his voice and genuine admiration in his eyes.  “I’m totally impressed.”

It might not have been the most luxurious in terms of setting & decor, but the most important part – the food – was pure decadent luxury.  Though I had some frazzled moments, I think I managed to pull off my first real dinner party with a fair amount of skill.  And despite the fact that I was running the show, I still found plenty of time to sit down and interact with my guests, aside from introducing each dish, which I felt was a necessary part of the actual meal.  Nothing more off-putting at a dinner party than never having a chance to interact with the host!  Even if I was yelling at Rich from the kitchen while I plated the main course, I was there to hang out as much as I was there to cook.

This third challenge for Project Food Blog really allowed me to stretch my proverbial wings and whip out all my skills, both as a chef and as a budget food blogger.  I’ve been writing about making fabulous food on a nano-budget for two years, and it was wonderful to find out I could throw a magnificent, sumptuous dinner party on that same shoestring budget.  All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can’t wait for the day that I can do this with a slightly larger budget to play with; my mind is already reeling with thousands of ideas for other dinner parties!

I’d like to thank Catherine for being such a gracious co-hostess and lending me her house, her kitchen, and her stoneware for this challenge.  I definitely couldn’t have done it without her!  I’d also like to thank the rest of my guests – my old friend, Rich, my next door neighbor, Monika, and her friend, Drea – for coming over to enjoy this incredible meal.  From the fabulous wine to the lively conversation we all shared, the evening was truly delightful.  I hope we can do it again soon!

Since this is already such a lengthy post, I will save the recipes for future posts throughout the month of October.  And for those of you who are wondering about the cost, I am happy to report that my luxury dinner  for 5 cost just around $16 per person.  Not bad, Poor Girl, not bad at all!

If you enjoyed this post, please be sure to take the time to vote for me starting at 6am Pacific Time on Monday, October 4th.  As usual, a special post with the link to my voting page will also be posted.  Thank you so much for your support in getting me this far, and thanks for reading!

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Ideas of PGEW in 2011 – Menu Ideas

Well, tomorrow’s the big day! Last-minute Thanksgiving ideas (the real holiday this week) is practically on top of us and I couldn’t be more excited! Though the real message of Thanksgiving is not lost I my world (Lord knows I have more than enough reasons to be thankful), I do have to admit it has always been my favorite food holiday. Growing up, it was my family’s way of going all out for the big,elaborate dinner, and the dishes served are still some of my favorites.

But with the way this year has flown by and everyone doing his or her best to make it through this hectic life, I know some of you may have been blindsided by good ole Thanksgiving. Maybe you didn’t have the time to plan something, or perhaps it’s just too much to afford right now. You may just want something different to serve this year, without having to buy a zillion new ingredients. Whatever your reason, here are some new & old PGEW recipes to help you create your own holiday traditions…

Lists of Last-Minute Thanksgiving of PGEW in 2011 – Menu Ideas

Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash

Drunken Game Hens

Butternut Leek Bisque in Acorn Squash

Sweet Tater Mushroom Stuffing

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Red Potato & Leek Puff Pastry Pouches

Spiced Pear Ice Cream

Red Quinoa Cake

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Spicy Turkey & Chipotle Pepper Soup

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

My Mom’s Arroz con Pavo

Strawberry-Banana Quinoa Muffins

Edamame & Veggie Fried Brown Rice

Spicy Thai Basil Beef

For even more ideas, check out last year’s post!
I hope you all enjoy a truly terrific Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones!

Over the past year and half, I’ve posted over 100 original recipes on PGEW. Because I tend to revisit certain things on a regular basis I have tried to streamline things in the method portion of the recipe by linking back to older recipes. Alas, this has actually been more confusing thank helpful for some folks, so I’ve decided to create a special page devoted to some of these basic recipes and cooking methods. Of course, individual recipe posts will still have a complete method section, but you’ll now have an easier way of finding some of the things that make up the backbone of some of my more complicated recipes. This is just the beginning for this section of PGEW, but I wanted to start you off with a couple of very basic recipes for two of my favorite things to eat/post about – crepes and omelettes – as well as a breakdown on how to go about cooking some of the Bare Bones staples that have bailed me out of many a boring meal.

Crepes & Omelettes…Basic Crepe Recipe (Yields 6-8 crepes):
1/2 c all purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 c nonfat milk
1 T butter, melted
1 T sugar
1/2 T butter for cookingCombine the crepe ingredients into a bowl and mix together well with a wire whisk. The consistency of the batter will be runny at first and it should be – we are making crepes, not pancakes! However, it will thicken slowly (if it becomes too thick while you are cooking the crepes, add a splash or two of extra milk to thin it out).In a medium skillet, heat the 1/2 T butter and coat the entire pan with it. Using either a measuring cup or ladle with a spout, slowly pour some of the batter into the skillet until it covers the entire bottom. If you pour too fast, you’ll end up with a ton of splattered batter (hey, that rhymed) and very uneven-looking crepes. Cook over medium low heat until the edges become slightly dry, about 45 seconds. With a spatula, check to make sure the crepe is starting to turn a golden brown on the bottom. If so, it’s ready to flip onto the other side. Cook for about another 30 seconds or until the bottom side is golden brown. Transfer onto a plate and cover, so that the crepes stay moist and warm. Repeat the process until all the batter has been used.Basic Omelette Recipe:
3 large eggs
1/2 t butter
Couple drops of water
Beat eggs well until they are light and fluffy-looking in the bowl. A tip I learned from a TV cooking show is to add a couple drops of water for extra fluffy eggs, and because this actually works better than milk, I highly suggest this. Melt the butter in a pan over medium high heat until hot and add eggs. Swirl your pan around until the egg coats the entire bottom and some of the sides. When the eggs bubble, take your spatula and pierce the steam bubble, tilting your pan to fill the hole with the remaining eggs. Continue this process until the eggs stop bubbling and reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle a tiny pinch each of salt and pepper, and add the fillings according to the specific recipe you’re following. At this point you will want to start using your spatula to help loosen the omelette from the pan, making sure it doesn’t break in the process. Flip one side of the omelette on top of the other with your spatula and cook for about 20 seconds. Flip the entire thing onto the other side and do the same until you’ve reached a perfect golden color on the outside of the omelette.

Cooking Bare Bones Staples…

Those of you who have been reading PGEW for some time know that I literally do live off my Bare Bones staples. These include a variety of legumes (both dried & canned, depending on where I’ve shopped) and a ton of different grains. A lot of times my recipes will call for “cooked quinoa” or “cooked farro”, and I have received some feedback from some readers that they’re not quite sure how to go about cooking these properly. Here’s a simple set of instructions on how to do this with some of my most frequently used grains, broken down by type.How to cook Quinoa:
Quinoa may be daunting at first, but it’s actually rather simple to prepare.  The cooking ratios are fairly similar to those for rice.  First, be sure to rinse your quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh sieve in order to remove the bitter flavor that is commonly associated with unrinsed quinoa. Next, boil two cups of water for one cup of quinoa. Cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the germ separates from the seed (the cooked germ will look like a tiny curl). Remove it from heat and let the quinoa stand for about 3 minutes to become fully fluffy.How to cook Brown Rice/Farro (Spelt)/Kamut:
These grains & rices are a lot tougher than regular white rice, so they’ll require both a bit more water and a bit more cooking time when preparing them. In the case of brown rice, you could probably get away with using just 2 ½ cups of water per cup of rice, but for the most part, use 3 cups of water for every cup of farro (also known as spelt), kamut, or other wheat berry. Bring to a boil (you can add a couple pinches of salt if you like), then cover and reduce heat to medium low. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour until tender & chewy.How to cook Couscous:
Quite possibly the easiest grain to cook! Using a 1:1 ratio of water & couscous, first bring the water to a rolling boil (if you like, you can add a small amount of butter & salt while water comes to a boil). Add the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes, fluff with a fork and it’s ready to go!

Even though we have many things that we were worried about, I want all of us to celebrate a new beginning for the new year. I am delighted to be back in 5th batch recipes – the best menu ideas.

Er, on New Year’s Eve, I don’t care about who’s kissing who when the clock strikes. All I want to know is what you are putting in your mouths. And, maybe you too LOL.

Many of you may expect these new 5th batch recipes. I did not break my promise, did I? These 5th batch recipes are ideal for the chilly winter-spring. Newbies, you will now have them to try!

I am all into keeping stuff chronologic, so I posted previous ones of the 5th batch recipes with their original publishing dates. Anyway, if you want to find things (before these 5th batch recipes) that you missed, use the search function in our PGEW.

You know, this time I am with researchers writing reviews for juicers.  I hope that they are helpful for you folks.

We need to complete the arduous journey of the reviews right before New Year Eve.

On the way home, after a tiring day, I thought that no one remembered my birthday (It was sad, really). However, when I was about to get into my house, my friends surprised me with a party. Together we cook some of the 60 best recipes and celebrate the super simple home-made birthday party.

The dishes at this party, I think, are the most suitable for a festive spirit upcoming like this.

Anyway, that’s it for now. Please keep sending another request for 2021 recipes!

And now… 5th batch recipes!

Lists of 5th batch recipe of PGEW – 60 Best Recipes Menu Ideas

Breakfast / Brunch

The Ultimate Veggie Omelette

This one of the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas created by tomatoes, carrots, broccoli florets, red onions, and mushrooms is a paradise in my eyes.
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Butternut Squash & Black Bean Burritos

Luckily, we get more seasonal produce and vegetables in one of the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas Poor Girls
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In a Hurry Egg White & Veggie Scramble

I’m a lazy girl with one of the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas. Not likely. About 5 minutes to make. Great for on-the-run folks.
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Chicken & Guacamole Wraps

One of the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas from overripe avocado, guacamole, and any leftover chicken in the world
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Mushroom Asiago Omelette

Fun dish in the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas is the combination of lightly sautéed mushrooms, sharp asiago, and caramelized onions on top at the end.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Pizza with Spinach & Caramelized Onions

Take a bite of pizza with the slightly unconventional topping category: sweet potatoes, spinach, and caramelized onions (one of the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas)
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Banana, Almond Butter, and Honey Sandwich

One of the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas. Full of fiber & protein, quick, easy, and tasty breakfast. Keep you going at least until lunchtime. Why don’t you put it in the 60 best recipes?
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My Favorite Grilled Steak Sandwiches

Pretty awesome and a little bit better than the traditional lunch with incredible flavors and textures. Deserve to be listed in the best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas
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Pork Loin Medallions in Balsamic Honey Glaze over Potato Pancakes

Perfect pork with the new combination makes it like expensive restaurant fare right at home for a very low price. Pamper your stomach with one of the 60 best recipes!
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My Favorite Sandwich – The HSAT

Super-easy one of the 60 best recipes ever. I bet you love it for your list of best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas.
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Chipotle Mushroom Sub Sandwich with Chunky Pico de Gallo

Make and enjoy this bright, happy-looking food and hearty sandwich from 5th batch recipes
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Colcannon Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Delicious, easy-to-prepare recipe from 5th batch recipes. Baked version for a better texture and flavor to the potatoes.
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Masa Harina Corn Pancakes with Tomatoes, Peppers & Eggs

Fantastic pancake in our best breakfast/brunch recipes ideas. Strange but perfect with peppers, tomatoes, and a fried egg on top
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Dinner

Quick & Easy Sweet & Sour Seitan

Seitan? Quite strange! But ya will love sweet & sour flavor with far less sodium, and a lot less fat in this dish
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Carne con Hogao (Steak with Colombian Tomato-Scallion Sauce)

Colombian food served with white rice and arepas. Simple, tasty, and aromatic from herbs and spices that usually get only in South America.
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Roasted Eggplant & Hummus Pizza

Super nice and light with a combination of caramelized onions, mushrooms, and feta. One of the best dinner recipes ideas EVER.
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Roasted Beet & Farro Salad with Feta and Caramelized Onions

Sweet roasted beets combined with smoky caramelized onions and chewy farro make one of the best dinner recipes ideas. Delicious. Healthy. Not assault your palate with salt.
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Pineapple Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Reasonable dessert for one of the best dinner recipes ideas. Combination of unexpensive chicken, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit.
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Tuna Stuffed Avocados

Tuna, avocados, and creamy and healthy sauce. Serve on a bed of lettuce or fresh spinach. Perfect spring meal in the 5th batch recipes.
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Steak & Asparagus Omelette

The right balance of steak and eggs makes for a delicious and hearty dish. One of the best dinner recipes ideas
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Grilled Chicken & Sweet Pepper Soft Tacos

One quick and very simple weeknight dinner idea in 5th batch recipes. Better than anything from a store
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Shrimp with Warm Pepper-Pineapple Relish

Bright colors and light but distinct flavors of shrimp, pepper, and pineapple. A fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants dish in 5th batch recipes
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Chicken In Chipotle-Wild Mushroom Sauce

Serve this dish with some rice. Perfect combination. One of the best dinner recipes ideas for spicy tooths.
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Cheesy Broccoli, Cauliflower & Pasta Bake

Great for those who are obsessed with cheesy food. Pick this one of the best dinner recipes ideas
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Veggie & Pesto Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini

Little boat of colorful veggies and high-protein quinoa in this one of the best dinner recipes ideas
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Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato-Pepper Sauce

Creamy and tender eggs nestle in a rich, savory, slightly spicy sauce of tomatoes. One of the best dinner recipes ideas.
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Edamame & Veggie Fried Brown Rice

Made from heaven with all the healthy and affordable ingredients. One of the best dinner recipes ideas!
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Soup

Vegetable Farro Soup

On sick days, without energy and without a lover to cuddle you. A bowl of soup totally can.
One of the best soups recipes ever
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Poor Girl’s Ultimate Cold Weather Soup

The best soups recipes are a source of warmth to your soul and constant empty stomach in cold and flu seasons
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Black Bean & Steak Fajita Soup

Must-try dish in the best soups recipes. Perfection from yummy steak, hearty beans, and colorful peppers. Again, best soups recipes.
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The Easiest 3-Bean Chili Ever

The easiest and healthiest one-dish meal in the best soups recipes. Explode with flavor by the best soups recipes ever
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Salad

My Favorite Avocado Salad

Good excuse for relaxing, contemplating, and enjoying one of the best salad recipes.
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Garbanzo & Avocado Salad

This sweet & slightly spicy dish in the best soups recipes helps you full of energy.
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French Green Lentil & Israeli Couscous Salad

A delightful blend of chewy Israeli couscous, hearty, slightly peppery green lentils, and crisp veggies. One of the best salad recipes.
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Chicken with Summer Melon-Nectarine Relish (a.k.a. “The KOVR13 Special”)

A fresh, elegant looking, and low-calorie dish in the best salad recipes
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Super Simple Tomato & Corn Salad

Freshest dish with great Italian dressing in the best salad recipes. Let it cheer you up.
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Garlic-Black Pepper Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Simple but flavorful, beautiful to look at, and pretty good for best dinner recipes ideas
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Mini-Mart “Taco” Salad

A quick, cheap, tasty no-brainer of the best salad recipes in the 5th batch recipes.
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Goddess Chicken Salad

Simple chicken, fresh greens, crunchy celery and onion, sweet-kick fruit, and tangy nuttiness dressing
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Kamut Berry Salad

Nice, tasty, easy, and healthy salad from grains and veggies in the 5th batch recipes
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Bay Scallop Ceviche

Basic crisp veggies and a distinct way to cook bay scallops for traditional flavor in this one of the best salad recipes
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Poached Tilapia with Strawberry-Pineapple Salsa

The vibrant, colorful melange of veggies. Tender & melt-in-your-mouth moist wild fish
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Chicken-Apricot Salad

Creamy, slightly tangy & sweet flavor and the fun texture of crunchy almonds are in this one of the best salad recipes
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Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Cranberry Salad

Unconventional but very tasty with a sweet & tangy dressing salad in the 5th batch recipes
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Desserts

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Shots with Candied Kumquats

Sour Kumquat. Gentle and sweet Lemon cheese. These turn it into a creamy and refreshing dessert in the best desserts recipes ideas.
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Black Cherry & Apricot Crisp

Easy little fruit crisp with a simple and tasty streusel for the best desserts recipes ideas
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White Zin-ful Strawberry Cooler

Refreshingly sweet little drink on a hot summer day for the best desserts recipes ideas
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Blueberry Milk

Incredibly easy to make and very good for you. Like a lavender drink in the best desserts recipes ideas
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Cream Cheese & Kumquat Marmalade Muffins

The faintly-smelled and tangy-sweet marmalade. Cream cheese batter. Perfect for best desserts recipes ideas
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Red Quinoa Pudding with Cranberries & Golden Raisins

Sweet and satisfying in flavor, warm undertone in color, easy to prepare. One of the best desserts recipes ideas
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Banana Caramel Parfait Shots

Away from boring banana yogurt, great with rich sweet caramel. Best of the best desserts recipes ideas when feeling down
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Ghoulie Guacamole

An awesome little dish with the best desserts recipes ideas. The warm festive vibe in a cute squash
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Spiced Peaches & Cream Quinoa Smoothies

Great smoothie with icy texture and an incredible amount of nutrition. Why not love one of the best desserts recipes ideas
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Hunger Challenge

Chipotle Corn Chili

Tasty and nutritious. Some canned ingredients turn out to be one of the best Hunger Challenge recipes
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Curried Garbanzo Beans

Delicious and healthy choice for one of the best dinner recipes ideas and Hunger Challenge recipes ever. You’ll obsessed with the aroma and flavor of it.
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Veggie & Seitan Stir-fry

Make use of all those pesky little bits & pieces for a delicious and very filling dish. A great one for the Hunger Challenge recipes
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Day 1 + Recipes

More elaborate recipe ideas to life for Hunger Challenge recipes
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Day 2 + Recipes

Tight budget the clearance section for Day 2 of Hunger Challenge recipes. Hard but fabulous
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Day 3

The journey of Hunger Challenge recipes turns out harder
And put it into hyper mode, magnifying the real hunger.
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Days 4 & 5 and a recipe!

On these last days, the hunger had finally become constant and probably easier!
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Final

By sharing about these 5th batch recipes of mine, you not only find attractive recipes but also enjoy and listen to our shared joys and hobbies – food and recipes.

I hope you like 5th batch recipes (delicious and fun recipes). Try to do it at home and share some of the 60 best recipes with everyone. Think positively and smile while thinking about how you follow one of the 60 best recipes and where you find great ingredients.

The Covid-19 pandemic is spreading globally. We try to keep each other safe while transitioning through upheaval.

Anyway, wishing you all a better year!

Yesterday, I just took out my diary. I reread all the happy and sad events that happened to me in the past year. Last year had been so volatile. And it also gave us time to reflect on ourselves and our relationships. Did it pass too quickly? Luckily we always have your support on PGEW.

Anyway, the new year has been going for a month. And the beginning of the year is also the most appropriate time for us to synthesize the most useful articles and bring you the best holiday recipes ideas ever.

There are probably a ton of great holidays during the year.

There is a lot that goes into planning the ultimate holidays.

It is synonymous with the fact that you have many activities to do during these holidays. Decorating your houses, going shopping, preparing presents, having parties, and attending many cultural or religious events are (typically) what you will do.

But don’t forget to make your holidays stand out from the rest by showing your other beloved ones how much they mean to you with the best holiday recipes ideas made from the bottom of your heart.

I know! It may be super complicated to make the best holiday recipes ideas impress everyone at your tables and suit any holiday party vibe.

From info to inspo, we have got the best holiday ideas covered. Here are our top picks to round out your holiday spread – drinks, soups, sides, and entrees included.

Whether you’re looking for alternative best holiday menu ideas, best holiday recipes ideas for a small family, or the perfect traditional meals – the best holiday recipes easy to make.

Our best holiday recipes ideas are non-negotiable to be your wise choice.

List of Best Holiday Recipes Ideas

Valentine’s Day Menu Recipes Ideas

Whether you need to treat your partner to a romantic meal with the best holiday ideas or really wow your sweetheart, these best holiday menu ideas for Valentine’s Day will help you plan the perfect menu.

I can imagine the scene where both of you enjoy these best holiday ideas. OMG! It’s so fantastic.

Easter Day Menu Recipes Ideas

These best holiday recipes ideas are perfect for you all on Easter Day. Whether you’re organizing a brunch or dinner, any one of these best holiday recipes healthy enough to be a lovely addition to your Easter spread.

Feel free to mix & match and build up your best holiday ideas menu!

Mother’s Day Menu Recipes Ideas

Mother’s Day is the time to treat your mom the best gift, quality time, and of course the best holiday recipes ideas.
From breakfast to dinner, these best holiday recipes ideas cover a wide range of decadent dishes that will blow her away.

Father’s Day Menu Recipes Ideas

The best way to show how much you love your dad is by giving him a full stomach on Father’s Day. Whether he has a meat tooth or wants something from potatoes. We’ve got you covered in these best holiday recipes ideas.

Thanksgiving Day Menu Recipes Ideas

We are here to make your Thanksgiving Day more delicious with our best holiday recipes ideas. Whether you’re cooking for the first time or you’ve organized Turkey Day for years, we’ve got a smart plan affordable without having to buy a zillion new ingredients.

Whatever your reason, here are some new & old PGEW recipes to help you create over the moon holiday on your own.

Christmas Day Menu Recipes Ideas

Are you wondering what to serve for the festive meals on Christmas?
Here are our best holiday recipes ideas. Just pick out your favorite ones, write out your Christmas menu and enjoy the holiday without stress, and happily enjoy the food.

Meatless Day Menu Recipes Ideas

No matter how you choose to serve on Meatless Day. These best holiday recipes ideas will help you find out that it is truly no problem with no-meat meals.
You will not find any meat substitutes with funny ingredients here.
However, these are also nutritious and filling.

Mardi Gras Day Menu Recipes Ideas

Whoever you are planning to celebrate with, let the good times roll with these best holiday recipes ideas.
Here we go! Check out these Mardi Gras recipes that you’re likely to satisfy your cravings.

Final

One more time, I definitely advise you to try one of these best holiday meal ideas: best holiday recipes ideas for Valentine’s Day, best holiday meal ideas for Easter Day, best holiday ideas for Mother’s Day, best holiday menu ideas for Father’s Day, best holiday recipes easy for Thanksgiving Day, best holiday recipes ideas for Christmas Day, Meatless Day, and Mardi Gras Day.

Don’t worry if you’re not very good at cooking. We know not everyone can be a wiz in the kitchen. Our best holiday recipes ideas collection includes a mix of easy-to-make dishes that’ll give everyone delighted, impressed, and tons of mouthwatering bites.

We all love our beloved ones, and holidays are the perfect time to show them how much we actually love and care for them. And most importantly, treating them to the best meal yet with these best holiday meal ideas is the better way.

Believe in me! You can’t go wrong!

Further Reading:

• Best menu ideas of PGEW
• Best juicers reviews