Mary Ann Allen | pastryparrot@gmail.com | 377 posts
My name is Mary Ann Allen and I am here to help you get organized so you can save money on groceries and feed your family healthy, nutritious food. My multi-cultural cooking background comes from being born in the US and raised in Bolivia. I have 5 kids and own around 400 cook books. I absolutely love to cook!
→ March 9, 2010
Saint Patrick’s day is almost here and this meal is traditionally served on that day. It is, however, delicious at any time! The beauty is that you can place everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until it is time to eat! Super easy, super delicious and super frugal!
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→ March 7, 2010
Meatball subs are really good! We used to sell tons of them at the deli. For this recipe you will need meatballs in marinara sauce, Provolone cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese. You will need a 5 to 6 inch piece of French baguette bread as well. This is a great way to [...]
→ March 6, 2010
This recipe is a combination of Italian meatballs and Marinara sauce. Both are very easy to make. Simply mix them together and heat. I like to use whole wheat spaghetti when I make it for, although pasta is loaded with carbs, I feel that I am not being as bad as I [...]
→ March 5, 2010
I am usually not a big fan of meatballs but these particular ones are truly amazing. The flavors will explode in your mouth and you will be in for a treat! Here is what you are going to need:
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 [...]
→ March 4, 2010
Stir fries are a great way to make a luscious meal which looks expensive and is actually not! You will end up using a little bit of this and a little bit of that and will serve a fantastic meal! This particular recipe calls for marinating the chicken and shrimp so plan ahead. Here is [...]
→ March 3, 2010
Carne asada tacos are one of my favorite foods to eat! They are very easy to make and they are loaded with flavor. Enjoy this short video!
Print the Carne Asada Recipe Here
Print the Carne Asada Tacos Recipe Here
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→ March 2, 2010
Burritos are flour tortillas that are filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from rice, beans, meats, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream and cheese. They are very popular in the US and are quite easy to make. Here’s a short video on how to make these:
Print the Carne Asada Recipe Here
Print the Carne Asada [...]
→ March 2, 2010
Here’s a short video on how to make a very fresh black bean salsa. It is delicious with chips and is also great for burritos. This salsa can be made in a snap! Feel free to add corn to this recipe if you would like to. Enjoy!
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→ March 1, 2010
Carne asada is a typical Mexican dish that is wonderful served with rice and beans or in burritos and tacos. This recipe requires some time as the meat needs to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour. I had it in the fridge for 4 hours. The final result is amazingly delicious! Enjoy!
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→ February 26, 2010
I made this pie with left over Cornish hens but, of course, chicken will work perfectly! Naturally, it does not have to be left over. You can go ahead and cook some chicken for this. At any rate, this recipe is a very quick version of the ‘real deal’. You can make this in [...]
→ February 26, 2010
Marinating any kind of meat adds so much to the flavor and also helps make the meat more tender. Cornish hens are no exception. The following marinade works great on chicken as well. Although I cooked these on the Rotisserie you can go ahead and roast them in the oven and they [...]
→ February 22, 2010
This is a great recipe with pork tenderloin. You will only need only one pork tenderloin to feed four people. I used orange juice in lieu of sugar to keep it lower in calories. Serve it with some brown rice and enjoy it! You will need the following:
1 pork tenderloin, cut into large cubes
1 [...]