I love pork. I don't like pan fried pork chops though. They are always to dry. Cooking them in some oil is ok but then you are added unwanted calories and sometimes taste. I cook mine with ice..yes..ice. I love this trick and gives you some very moist chops.
4 1/2-inch-thick pork chops
ground black pepper
4 apricots, pitted and cut in wedges
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound green beans...FRESH..wash then and remove ends. Beans can be left whole if desired. Place them in a 2 quart microwaveable dish and set aside. ** if you do not like them cooked in a microwave...start them on the stove top when you start the chops and cook to your desired texture.**
Use either a heavy skillet of a stove top grill pan ( which is what I use). Heat the pan for about 2 minutes on medium heat..this will keep the chops from sticking. ( you can also spray the pan if you desire but still pre heat it)
Place chops in pan and sprinkle with pepper. Place ice cubes in the openings around the chops. Try to use at least 6 ice cubes..they can touch the chops. Cover with a lid..BUT make sure it is ajar..you want the steam to escape. Cook for 5 minutes then turn. Lower heat slightly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Sprinkle this side with pepper and add more ice if needed. You do not want the chops sitting in too much water but you do not want the pan to go dry.
Add apricots, honey and garlic to chops in skillet; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center. **you will be adding this atop the chops.** if needed add a few ice cubes before you cover the pan. Remember to check them to see that the pan is not dry...if it is getting dry add one to two ice cubes. If there is too much water building...place lid ajar or remove it for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, on 100 percent (high) power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain.
To serve, spoon any cooking juices from skillet over pork, apricots, and beans.
Makes 4 servings.
ENJOY!
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Hungarian Goulash
This is one of my favorite winter dishes.
NEED:
1 strip bacon
2 onions, medium dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove
Pinch caraway seeds
2 tablespoons paprika * FYI Hungarian Paprika is hot..choose according to your taste
2 cups warm water
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 whole canned tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 or 5 potatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream
In a cold, heavy 6 to 8-quart stewing pot, fry bacon over low-medium heat until fat is rendered, and then discard bacon slice.
Saute onions in the bacon fat for a few minutes, do not allow the onions to brown. If bacon does not provide enough fat, add a little olive oil to prevent the onions from sticking. When onions become glossy, add the beef, sauteing with the onions for about 10 minutes, covered, until the meat is browned.
Meanwhile, chop and crush the garlic with the caraway seeds; add to meat and onions. Remove pot from heat. Stir in paprika rapidly with a wooden spoon. Immediately after paprika is absorbed, add the warm water. The water should just cover the meat, leaving room for potatoes.
Add beef bouillon cubes. Cover pot and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
While stew is braising, prepare the tomatoes by cutting into 1-inch pieces. Core green peppers and cut into strips. After 1 hour of braising, add the tomatoes and green pepper. Add a little more water, if necessary and a little more salt if you need it. Simmer slowly for another 30 minutes.
Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized cubes and set aside in a bowl of water. Add potatoes, and cook another 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the goulash is done.
Once goulash is finished, dissolve sour cream and a little of the goulash sauce in a cup. Add to goulash, it should give a creamy consistency.
ENJOY!
NEED:
1 strip bacon
2 onions, medium dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove
Pinch caraway seeds
2 tablespoons paprika * FYI Hungarian Paprika is hot..choose according to your taste
2 cups warm water
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 whole canned tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 or 5 potatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream
In a cold, heavy 6 to 8-quart stewing pot, fry bacon over low-medium heat until fat is rendered, and then discard bacon slice.
Saute onions in the bacon fat for a few minutes, do not allow the onions to brown. If bacon does not provide enough fat, add a little olive oil to prevent the onions from sticking. When onions become glossy, add the beef, sauteing with the onions for about 10 minutes, covered, until the meat is browned.
Meanwhile, chop and crush the garlic with the caraway seeds; add to meat and onions. Remove pot from heat. Stir in paprika rapidly with a wooden spoon. Immediately after paprika is absorbed, add the warm water. The water should just cover the meat, leaving room for potatoes.
Add beef bouillon cubes. Cover pot and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
While stew is braising, prepare the tomatoes by cutting into 1-inch pieces. Core green peppers and cut into strips. After 1 hour of braising, add the tomatoes and green pepper. Add a little more water, if necessary and a little more salt if you need it. Simmer slowly for another 30 minutes.
Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized cubes and set aside in a bowl of water. Add potatoes, and cook another 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the goulash is done.
Once goulash is finished, dissolve sour cream and a little of the goulash sauce in a cup. Add to goulash, it should give a creamy consistency.
ENJOY!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Caramel Apple Pork Chops
NEED:
4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil, and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover, and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon, and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.
Continue cooking mixture uncovered in skillet, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
ENJOY!
4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons pecans (optional)
Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil, and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover, and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon, and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.
Continue cooking mixture uncovered in skillet, until sauce thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
ENJOY!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Turkey / Chicken / Tater Tot Bake
This was created as a way to rid my fridge of leftovers. I had some leftover roast turkey and some left over convienent store chicken. Also a bit of turkey gravy.
I added a few more things and tossed it all in the oven. Your amounts will vary according to your taste and of course your leftovers.
Dice up the left over Turkey or Chicken or both, into a large bowl.
Dice one small onion
Dice one large carrot
Dice two stalks of celery
Add to the diced turkey / chicken
Pour in the gravy
Salt / pepper / garlic powder to taste
Spray the appropriate sized baking dish with cooking spray.
Add the mixture.
Top with shredded cheese
Top all that with Tater Tots
Place in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until the Tater Tots are golden brown.
Not only does this use leftovers, it is a great comfort food.
I served mine with a tossed salad.
ENJOY!
I added a few more things and tossed it all in the oven. Your amounts will vary according to your taste and of course your leftovers.
Dice up the left over Turkey or Chicken or both, into a large bowl.
Dice one small onion
Dice one large carrot
Dice two stalks of celery
Add to the diced turkey / chicken
Pour in the gravy
Salt / pepper / garlic powder to taste
Spray the appropriate sized baking dish with cooking spray.
Add the mixture.
Top with shredded cheese
Top all that with Tater Tots
Place in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until the Tater Tots are golden brown.
Not only does this use leftovers, it is a great comfort food.
I served mine with a tossed salad.
ENJOY!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
NEED:
9 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped onion
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups frozen chopped cooked chicken, thawed
Preheat oven to 350º.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain.
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese, cooked spaghetti, and chicken. Spoon into a 3-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake at 350º for 15 minutes.
ENJOY!
9 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Cooking spray
1 cup frozen chopped onion
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups frozen chopped cooked chicken, thawed
Preheat oven to 350º.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain.
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese, cooked spaghetti, and chicken. Spoon into a 3-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake at 350º for 15 minutes.
ENJOY!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole
NEED:
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 (24 oz.) jar pasta sauce
9 (5-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack (8 oz.)
1 small tomato, sliced
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a small skillet and add cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning once or twice, until opaque and firm, about 10 minutes. Remove, let cool and cut into small pieces or shred. You should have about 3 cups cut-up chicken.
Spread one-third of sauce over bottom of a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 tortillas, slightly overlapping, on top. Sprinkle one-third of chicken and cilantro over tortillas. Top with a third of cheese. Make two more layers of sauce, tortillas, chicken, cilantro and cheese. Arrange tomato on final layer of cheese. Cover with foil and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Remove foil and cook until top is lightly browned, 10 minutes more.
ENJOY!
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 (24 oz.) jar pasta sauce
9 (5-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack (8 oz.)
1 small tomato, sliced
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a small skillet and add cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning once or twice, until opaque and firm, about 10 minutes. Remove, let cool and cut into small pieces or shred. You should have about 3 cups cut-up chicken.
Spread one-third of sauce over bottom of a 7-by-11-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 tortillas, slightly overlapping, on top. Sprinkle one-third of chicken and cilantro over tortillas. Top with a third of cheese. Make two more layers of sauce, tortillas, chicken, cilantro and cheese. Arrange tomato on final layer of cheese. Cover with foil and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Remove foil and cook until top is lightly browned, 10 minutes more.
ENJOY!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Artichoke Pasta
NEED:
3 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup whipping cream
12 ounce dried linguine, fettucine, or other favorite pasta
Sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives and/or sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
Crumbled feta cheese or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Coat the inside of a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Drain two of the cans of diced tomatoes (do not drain remaining can). In the prepared cooker, stir together drained and undrained tomatoes, the artichoke hearts, and garlic.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in whipping cream; let stand about 5 minutes to heat through.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta. If desired, top with olives and/or cheese.
Makes 6 servings.
ENJOY!
3 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup whipping cream
12 ounce dried linguine, fettucine, or other favorite pasta
Sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives and/or sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
Crumbled feta cheese or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Coat the inside of a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Drain two of the cans of diced tomatoes (do not drain remaining can). In the prepared cooker, stir together drained and undrained tomatoes, the artichoke hearts, and garlic.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in whipping cream; let stand about 5 minutes to heat through.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta. If desired, top with olives and/or cheese.
Makes 6 servings.
ENJOY!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Round Steak - in the Crock Pot
I am not a fan of steak..but I made this and WOW..so easy..so tender.
NEED:
1 round steak - size of your choice
5 to 6 medium potatoes - peeled and quartered
3 to 4 carrots - peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion - diced
1 can of Creamed soup - flavor of your choice
3/4 cup of water
salt and pepper to taste
Place potatoes, onion and carrots in the bottom of the crock pot. Lay the steak on top of the veggies. ** you can cut into serving sizes or leave whole.**
mix soup with the water and pour over the meat.
Cook for 6 to 7 hours on high - depending on how large of a steak you have.
ENJOY!
NEED:
1 round steak - size of your choice
5 to 6 medium potatoes - peeled and quartered
3 to 4 carrots - peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion - diced
1 can of Creamed soup - flavor of your choice
3/4 cup of water
salt and pepper to taste
Place potatoes, onion and carrots in the bottom of the crock pot. Lay the steak on top of the veggies. ** you can cut into serving sizes or leave whole.**
mix soup with the water and pour over the meat.
Cook for 6 to 7 hours on high - depending on how large of a steak you have.
ENJOY!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Creamy Mexican Crockpot Chicken or Turkey
NEED:
10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
10 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup green or red salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
12 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1-1/2 cups shredded Cojack cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Spray inside of crock pot liner with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, mix soups, salsa, sour cream, and chili powder.
Cook onion and garlic in oil in small saucepan until tender, about 4 minutes. Add to soup mixture along with chopped cooked chicken or turkey. Layer tortillas and soup mixture in crock pot.
Cover crock pot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand until cheese melts. Top with cilantro and serve.
Makes 8 servings.
ENJOY!
10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
10 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup green or red salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
12 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1-1/2 cups shredded Cojack cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Spray inside of crock pot liner with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, mix soups, salsa, sour cream, and chili powder.
Cook onion and garlic in oil in small saucepan until tender, about 4 minutes. Add to soup mixture along with chopped cooked chicken or turkey. Layer tortillas and soup mixture in crock pot.
Cover crock pot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand until cheese melts. Top with cilantro and serve.
Makes 8 servings.
ENJOY!
Turkey Pesto Casserole
NEED:
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 (3-ounce) jar basil pesto
1 (16-ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
1-1/2 cups frozen baby peas
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In large saucepan, melt butter and cook onions, garlic, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 8-9 minutes. Add potatoes and turkey and stir.
Add pesto, Alfredo sauce, peas, and Swiss cheese and stir. Pour into prepared casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 35-45 minutes until casserole is hot and bubbly.
Serves 8
ENJOY!
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 (3-ounce) jar basil pesto
1 (16-ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
1-1/2 cups frozen baby peas
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In large saucepan, melt butter and cook onions, garlic, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 8-9 minutes. Add potatoes and turkey and stir.
Add pesto, Alfredo sauce, peas, and Swiss cheese and stir. Pour into prepared casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 35-45 minutes until casserole is hot and bubbly.
Serves 8
ENJOY!
Leftover Turkey Special Recipe
NEED:
***1st Layer***
2 boxes dry stuffing mix -- with seasoning
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup water
***2nd Layer***
2 1/2 cups cooked cut up turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
***3rd Layer***
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Combine 1st layer ingredients, toss until moist, and spoon half of mixture into 13x9 pan, setting other half of mixture aside. Combine chicken, onion, celery, green pepper, mayo, and salt in a bowl until it is well mixed. Place on top of stuffing in pan; top with remaining stuffing. Beat together eggs and milk. Pour over ingredients in pan, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
One hour before serving, pour soup diluted with water over chicken and stuffing in pan. Bake in pre-heated 350F oven for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
ENJOY!
***1st Layer***
2 boxes dry stuffing mix -- with seasoning
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup water
***2nd Layer***
2 1/2 cups cooked cut up turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
***3rd Layer***
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Combine 1st layer ingredients, toss until moist, and spoon half of mixture into 13x9 pan, setting other half of mixture aside. Combine chicken, onion, celery, green pepper, mayo, and salt in a bowl until it is well mixed. Place on top of stuffing in pan; top with remaining stuffing. Beat together eggs and milk. Pour over ingredients in pan, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
One hour before serving, pour soup diluted with water over chicken and stuffing in pan. Bake in pre-heated 350F oven for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
ENJOY!
Almond Turkey Bake ( use leftover Turkey)
A great recipe for some of that leftover Thanksgiving Day Turkey.
NEED:
4 ounces shredded Cheddar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 cups cooked chopped turkey
1 1/2 cup celery slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1 Pastry for 2-crust 9 inch pie
Toss cheese in flour. Combine 3/4 C. cheese, 1/2 C. almonds, and remaining ingredients except pie pastry; mix well. Roll out pastry into a rectangle large enough to line a 12x8 inch baking dish.
Fit pastry into dish and flute edge. Fill with turkey mixture. Top with remaining cheese and almonds.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
ENJOY!
NEED:
4 ounces shredded Cheddar
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 cups cooked chopped turkey
1 1/2 cup celery slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1 Pastry for 2-crust 9 inch pie
Toss cheese in flour. Combine 3/4 C. cheese, 1/2 C. almonds, and remaining ingredients except pie pastry; mix well. Roll out pastry into a rectangle large enough to line a 12x8 inch baking dish.
Fit pastry into dish and flute edge. Fill with turkey mixture. Top with remaining cheese and almonds.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
ENJOY!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Super Potato Soup
This is a recipe from someone I work with. Terra didn't have exact measurements but I added ( without measuring) the ingredients according to my taste. It came out so good. I'll give a general idea of the amounts but you can adjust it according to your taste.
NEED:
6 Yukon Gold potatoes ( the type is very important) peeled and diced-exact number
3 cans of chicken broth - exact number
1 loosely filled cup of shredded carrots. I used the pre cut carrot sticks, so not a "full" cup of shredded carrots.
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup diced onion
salt
pepper
garlic powder
Milk
2 heaping serving spoons of sour cream
3 slices of bacon, diced
Instant mashed potatoes
** Terra added leaks toward the end. She also used heavy cream instead of the sour cream and she adds a lot of cheese to the soup while making it**
In large pot, place diced bacon in bottom until browned. Drain off fat. Add carrots, celery, onion, potatoes and chicken broth. Season to taste. Bring to boil then reduce and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Potatoes should be tender by then.
While stirring pour in milk. I used between 1/2 to 3/4 cup. You will have to judge the amount. You want it to make a "white" base for the soup. Stir in the sour cream until it is blended.
Add instant potatoes. Add them at a 1/2 cup at a time. The potatoes act as a thickening agent. So add until you have reached your desired thickness. Reduce the heat to as low as possible and let it warm through.
I like to serve my potato soup garnished with finely shredded cheese and chopped green onion tops.
ENJOY!
NEED:
6 Yukon Gold potatoes ( the type is very important) peeled and diced-exact number
3 cans of chicken broth - exact number
1 loosely filled cup of shredded carrots. I used the pre cut carrot sticks, so not a "full" cup of shredded carrots.
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup diced onion
salt
pepper
garlic powder
Milk
2 heaping serving spoons of sour cream
3 slices of bacon, diced
Instant mashed potatoes
** Terra added leaks toward the end. She also used heavy cream instead of the sour cream and she adds a lot of cheese to the soup while making it**
In large pot, place diced bacon in bottom until browned. Drain off fat. Add carrots, celery, onion, potatoes and chicken broth. Season to taste. Bring to boil then reduce and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Potatoes should be tender by then.
While stirring pour in milk. I used between 1/2 to 3/4 cup. You will have to judge the amount. You want it to make a "white" base for the soup. Stir in the sour cream until it is blended.
Add instant potatoes. Add them at a 1/2 cup at a time. The potatoes act as a thickening agent. So add until you have reached your desired thickness. Reduce the heat to as low as possible and let it warm through.
I like to serve my potato soup garnished with finely shredded cheese and chopped green onion tops.
ENJOY!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Beer-Battered Tilapia with Mango Salsa
NEED:
3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup beer
1 pound tilapia fillets (about 3), cut in half lengthwise
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
Mango Salsa (recipe follows)
Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cumin, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk in beer to create a batter.
Coat half the tilapia pieces in the batter. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Letting excess batter drip back into the bowl, add the fish to the pan; cook until crispy and golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Coat the remaining fish with batter and cook in the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; adjust heat as necessary for even browning.
Serve immediately with Mango Salsa**
**Mango Salsa
3/4 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
In a small bowl, combine salsa, mango, lime juice and cilantro
ENJOY!
3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup beer
1 pound tilapia fillets (about 3), cut in half lengthwise
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
Mango Salsa (recipe follows)
Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cumin, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk in beer to create a batter.
Coat half the tilapia pieces in the batter. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Letting excess batter drip back into the bowl, add the fish to the pan; cook until crispy and golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Coat the remaining fish with batter and cook in the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; adjust heat as necessary for even browning.
Serve immediately with Mango Salsa**
**Mango Salsa
3/4 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
In a small bowl, combine salsa, mango, lime juice and cilantro
ENJOY!
Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus and Lemon
NEED:
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound tilapia, Pacific sole or other firm white fish fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate, spreading out to cool.
Combine chili powder, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until just opaque in the center, gently turning halfway, 5 to 7 minutes total. Divide among 4 plates. Immediately add lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Serve the asparagus with the fish.
ENJOY!
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound tilapia, Pacific sole or other firm white fish fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate, spreading out to cool.
Combine chili powder, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until just opaque in the center, gently turning halfway, 5 to 7 minutes total. Divide among 4 plates. Immediately add lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Serve the asparagus with the fish.
ENJOY!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
NEED:
1-1/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut in 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried apricots, snipped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1 deli-roasted chicken, cut up **also good way to use left over chicken..or roast your own.
Fresh cilantro leaves
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In shallow roasting pan toss squash and onion with curry powder and the 1 tablespoon oil. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
In 4-quart Dutch oven combine roasted vegetables, broth, beans, and apricots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Cook about 5 minutes. Transfer half the soup to food processor or blender. Cover; process or blend until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; heat through.
Meanwhile, in bowl toss walnuts with 1 teaspoon oil and the nutmeg. Spread nuts on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until golden and toasted. Reheat chicken according to package directions, if needed.
To serve, top soup with nuts, chicken, and cilantro.
ENJOY!
1-1/4 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut in 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried apricots, snipped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1 deli-roasted chicken, cut up **also good way to use left over chicken..or roast your own.
Fresh cilantro leaves
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In shallow roasting pan toss squash and onion with curry powder and the 1 tablespoon oil. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
In 4-quart Dutch oven combine roasted vegetables, broth, beans, and apricots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Cook about 5 minutes. Transfer half the soup to food processor or blender. Cover; process or blend until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; heat through.
Meanwhile, in bowl toss walnuts with 1 teaspoon oil and the nutmeg. Spread nuts on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until golden and toasted. Reheat chicken according to package directions, if needed.
To serve, top soup with nuts, chicken, and cilantro.
ENJOY!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole
NEED:
6 baked sweet potatoes
1/4 cup granulated sugar
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound cooked link sausages or sausage patties, cooked
Scoop sweet potato pulp out of shells into a mixing bowl. Blend with sugar and the juice and zest of lemon, along with cinnamon.Beat until light; spoon into a buttered baking dish. Top with sausage patties or links.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
ENJOY!
6 baked sweet potatoes
1/4 cup granulated sugar
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound cooked link sausages or sausage patties, cooked
Scoop sweet potato pulp out of shells into a mixing bowl. Blend with sugar and the juice and zest of lemon, along with cinnamon.Beat until light; spoon into a buttered baking dish. Top with sausage patties or links.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
ENJOY!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
NEED:
1-1/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut in 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried apricots, snipped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1 deli-roasted chicken, cut up
Fresh cilantro leaves
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In shallow roasting pan toss squash and onion with curry powder and the 1 tablespoon oil. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
In 4-quart Dutch oven combine roasted vegetables, broth, beans, and apricots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Cook about 5 minutes. Transfer half the soup to food processor or blender. Cover; process or blend until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; heat through.
Meanwhile, in bowl toss walnuts with 1 teaspoon oil and the nutmeg. Spread nuts on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until golden and toasted. Reheat chicken according to package directions, if needed.
To serve, top soup with nuts, chicken, and cilantro.
Makes 6 servings.
ENJOY!
1-1/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut in 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried apricots, snipped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1 deli-roasted chicken, cut up
Fresh cilantro leaves
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In shallow roasting pan toss squash and onion with curry powder and the 1 tablespoon oil. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
In 4-quart Dutch oven combine roasted vegetables, broth, beans, and apricots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Cook about 5 minutes. Transfer half the soup to food processor or blender. Cover; process or blend until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; heat through.
Meanwhile, in bowl toss walnuts with 1 teaspoon oil and the nutmeg. Spread nuts on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes or until golden and toasted. Reheat chicken according to package directions, if needed.
To serve, top soup with nuts, chicken, and cilantro.
Makes 6 servings.
ENJOY!
Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew
NEED:
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ( 5 cups)
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 14.5- to 15.5- oz. golden hominy, rinsed and drained
1 large red sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
1 18-ounce tub refrigerated barbecue sauce with shredded pork
Cilantro
Lime wedges
In saucepan or Dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. Stir in broth and water; add sweet potatoes, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in hominy, red pepper, and shredded pork. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through.
If desired serve with cilantro and lime wedges.
ENJOY!
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ( 5 cups)
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 14.5- to 15.5- oz. golden hominy, rinsed and drained
1 large red sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
1 18-ounce tub refrigerated barbecue sauce with shredded pork
Cilantro
Lime wedges
In saucepan or Dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. Stir in broth and water; add sweet potatoes, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in hominy, red pepper, and shredded pork. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through.
If desired serve with cilantro and lime wedges.
ENJOY!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Autumn Harvest Stew
NEED:
1 pound boneless pork shoulder
2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 3/4 cups)
2 small cooking apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 3/4 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups apple cider or apple juice
Trim fat from meat. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes.
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockery slow cooker layer potatoes, parsnip, apples, and onion. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add meat. Pour apple cider or juice over all.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 31/2 to 4 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls.
Makes 4 servings.
ENJOY!
1 pound boneless pork shoulder
2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 3/4 cups)
2 small cooking apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 3/4 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups apple cider or apple juice
Trim fat from meat. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes.
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockery slow cooker layer potatoes, parsnip, apples, and onion. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add meat. Pour apple cider or juice over all.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 31/2 to 4 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls.
Makes 4 servings.
ENJOY!
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