Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 whole Chicken, Cut Into Pieces (cut Up Fryer) . Or whatever chicken you have on hand. I happened to use 4 leg/thighs.
• Salt And Pepper
• 6 carrots
• 2 ribs of celery
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
• ½ teaspoons Ground Thyme
• 12 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
• Dumplings:
• 1-½ cup All-purpose Flour
• ½ cups Yellow Cornmeal (you can substitute flour if you do not have)
• 1 Tablespoon (heaping) Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1-½ cup Half-and-half (if you do not have, melt 1T of butter in a 1 cup container; add milk to 1 cup)
• 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley (optional). I do not use.
• Salt As Needed
Preparation Instructions
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge both sides in flour.
Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. In two batches, brown chicken on both sides and remove to a clean plate.
In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in ground thyme, then pour in chicken broth. Stir to combine, then add browned chicken. Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
While chicken is simmering, make the dough for the dumplings: sift together all dry ingredients, then add half-and-half, stirring gently to combine. Set aside.
Remove chicken from pot and set aside on a plate. Use two forks to remove chicken from the bone. Shred, then add chicken to the pot. Pour heavy cream into the pot and stir to combine.
Drop tablespoons of dumpling dough into the simmering pot. Add minced parsley if using. Cover pot halfway and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Check seasonings; add salt if needed. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Gets better after sitting in fridge overnight!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Wheat Bread - SS
Wheat Bread Recipe
***Makes 2 loaves
***Be sure to get all ingredients (eggs, butter, yeast) to room temperature before starting. If you don’t, the yeast will revolt.
***I have never used a bread maker, I just use my Kitchen Aid mixer. I use the regular flat mixer until I add the yeast. Then I switch to my dough hook.
***When making bread, never over mix the dough. Always just mix until combined.
To your mixing bowl…
-Whip 3/4c of butter. Unsalted is preferred.
-Add 1c quick oates, organic
-Add ½ cup of blue agave. You can substitute honey.
-3/4 T salt
-1/4 c flax seed (crushed not whole)
-2 cups of warm water. Be sure it isn’t too hot or too cold. Yeast is very picky.
Gently mix. Switch to your dough hook and add…
-2 packets of yeast (or 4 ½ t if you use bulk yeast….it is cheaper than the packets but only if you bake often).
-2 room temperature eggs, organic
-2 cups whole wheat organic flour
-2 cups high gluten or bread flour, organic. High gluten flour is very expensive. Bread flour works just fine.
Mix until just combined. Should be slightly sticky. If it is too sticky, add in a bit more flour.
Coat a large glass bowl with olive oil. Add dough ball to bowl, cover and allow to rise. Depending on the temperature in your house, this could take 2-6 hours.
After it has risen, punch it down (my favorite part of the process outside of eating the bread!) and gently roll into a ball with your hands. Sprinkle some flour on top to make this less messy. Split in half and form into a loaf shape. Put each loaf into a pan sprayed with Pam/Olive oil, cover and let rise again. The second round should take an hour or so.
I cook one at a time (not sure why), 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Let bread sit in pan for a few minutes before turning out.
***Makes 2 loaves
***Be sure to get all ingredients (eggs, butter, yeast) to room temperature before starting. If you don’t, the yeast will revolt.
***I have never used a bread maker, I just use my Kitchen Aid mixer. I use the regular flat mixer until I add the yeast. Then I switch to my dough hook.
***When making bread, never over mix the dough. Always just mix until combined.
To your mixing bowl…
-Whip 3/4c of butter. Unsalted is preferred.
-Add 1c quick oates, organic
-Add ½ cup of blue agave. You can substitute honey.
-3/4 T salt
-1/4 c flax seed (crushed not whole)
-2 cups of warm water. Be sure it isn’t too hot or too cold. Yeast is very picky.
Gently mix. Switch to your dough hook and add…
-2 packets of yeast (or 4 ½ t if you use bulk yeast….it is cheaper than the packets but only if you bake often).
-2 room temperature eggs, organic
-2 cups whole wheat organic flour
-2 cups high gluten or bread flour, organic. High gluten flour is very expensive. Bread flour works just fine.
Mix until just combined. Should be slightly sticky. If it is too sticky, add in a bit more flour.
Coat a large glass bowl with olive oil. Add dough ball to bowl, cover and allow to rise. Depending on the temperature in your house, this could take 2-6 hours.
After it has risen, punch it down (my favorite part of the process outside of eating the bread!) and gently roll into a ball with your hands. Sprinkle some flour on top to make this less messy. Split in half and form into a loaf shape. Put each loaf into a pan sprayed with Pam/Olive oil, cover and let rise again. The second round should take an hour or so.
I cook one at a time (not sure why), 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Let bread sit in pan for a few minutes before turning out.
Lasagna - SS
Stacy’s Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 pound lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 Ounce) Tomato Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Lowfat Cottage Cheese
• 2 whole Beaten Eggs
• ½ cups Grated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 pound Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (I generally don’t need quite this much)
• 1 package (10 Ounce) Lasagna Noodles
Preparation Instructions
Heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy pan. Add onion and sauté for 10 minutes or until onions are soft. Add in garlic. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add the ground beef and sausage and heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. After adding the tomatoes, the sauce mixture should simmer for 45 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons.
To assemble:
Spray pan with Pam and add a little sauce, just enough to lightly cover the bottom. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top.
Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.
Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly!
Ingredients
• 1 pound lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 Ounce) Tomato Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Lowfat Cottage Cheese
• 2 whole Beaten Eggs
• ½ cups Grated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 pound Sliced Mozzarella Cheese (I generally don’t need quite this much)
• 1 package (10 Ounce) Lasagna Noodles
Preparation Instructions
Heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy pan. Add onion and sauté for 10 minutes or until onions are soft. Add in garlic. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add the ground beef and sausage and heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. After adding the tomatoes, the sauce mixture should simmer for 45 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons.
To assemble:
Spray pan with Pam and add a little sauce, just enough to lightly cover the bottom. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top.
Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.
Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly!
PEANUT BUTTER HAY STACKS
PEANUT BUTTER HAY STACKS
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups peanut butter
5 cups corn chex or corn flakes
Add Karo syrup, sugar and vanilla in a pan and bring to a boil, add peanut butter until melted. Take off stove and add corn chex/corn flakes and mix well.
Drop by spoon on wax paper.
Makes a lot! I tried to add chocolate chips to one batch. Next time I do that I will cut down on the sugar.
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups peanut butter
5 cups corn chex or corn flakes
Add Karo syrup, sugar and vanilla in a pan and bring to a boil, add peanut butter until melted. Take off stove and add corn chex/corn flakes and mix well.
Drop by spoon on wax paper.
Makes a lot! I tried to add chocolate chips to one batch. Next time I do that I will cut down on the sugar.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Cannoli Cake
Cannoli Cake
1 pkg (8oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed, divided
Nilla Wafers, divided
Beat cheeses, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Add chocolate chips and mix well.
Stir in 2 cups of Cool Whip.
Spread 2 cups of the cheese mixture onto bottom of 13x9 pan.
Top with layers of about 30 nilla wafers and half of the remaining cheese mixture, repeat layers of wafers and cheese mixture.
Top with remaining cool whip and cover.
Refrigerate 4 hours and store leftovers in refrigerator.
1 pkg (8oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed, divided
Nilla Wafers, divided
Beat cheeses, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Add chocolate chips and mix well.
Stir in 2 cups of Cool Whip.
Spread 2 cups of the cheese mixture onto bottom of 13x9 pan.
Top with layers of about 30 nilla wafers and half of the remaining cheese mixture, repeat layers of wafers and cheese mixture.
Top with remaining cool whip and cover.
Refrigerate 4 hours and store leftovers in refrigerator.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Another great meal Leslie made for us. A great meal to take to someone who just had a baby, had surgery, etc. Includes your meat and your veggies. Of course you cannot go wrong with velveeta!
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (I used store rotisserie)
1 pkg. (16 oz) frozen veggie blend, THAWED and drained
1/2 lb. (8 oz) Velveeta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (I used the seamless kind....)
Heat oven to 375. Combine first four ingredients in 13x9 dish. Unroll dough and place over chicken mixture. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until crust is golden brown. Note: Make sure veggies are thawed well!!! I put them in a colander inside a bowl and ran warm water over them - let stand for about 5 min.....just to be sure.....
It took more like 30 minutes to turn golden brown.
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (I used store rotisserie)
1 pkg. (16 oz) frozen veggie blend, THAWED and drained
1/2 lb. (8 oz) Velveeta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (I used the seamless kind....)
Heat oven to 375. Combine first four ingredients in 13x9 dish. Unroll dough and place over chicken mixture. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until crust is golden brown. Note: Make sure veggies are thawed well!!! I put them in a colander inside a bowl and ran warm water over them - let stand for about 5 min.....just to be sure.....
It took more like 30 minutes to turn golden brown.
Chilli
A really great chilli recipe Leslie made for us....
Chili
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 tsp. chili powder
2 cans (15 oz. each) no-salt-added kidney beans, drained
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
2 cups Thick 'N Chunky salsa
1 cup 2% milk shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
Brown meat with chili powder in large skillet on med-high heat. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and salsa. Bring to boil. Cover; simmer on med. heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Top with cheese, sour cream (onions, fritos....)
Chili
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 tsp. chili powder
2 cans (15 oz. each) no-salt-added kidney beans, drained
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
2 cups Thick 'N Chunky salsa
1 cup 2% milk shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
Brown meat with chili powder in large skillet on med-high heat. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and salsa. Bring to boil. Cover; simmer on med. heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Top with cheese, sour cream (onions, fritos....)
Sunday, December 12, 2010
12-12 meal plan
Sorry I have been MIA. Last week other people supplied meals for me! All of them were excellent and I hope they will be sharing their recipes with me so I can share with you. I think you can become a follower of the blog and you will automatically get an email when it is updated, instead of having to come back here and check (if anyone even is). For this week:
Stuffed peppers (recipe below) and garlic mashed potatoes
Turkey, swiss and pesto sandwiches (surprisingly good, cook like a grilled cheese) and fresh garlic fries
Spinach Gnocchi (http://weelicious.com/2008/08/19/spinach-gnocch-wee/)
Leslie is bringing chilli Monday night
Tacos
Stuffed peppers or cabbage
1 pound ground beef (you are not going to be draining the fat so I would get the healthiest available)
1 pound ground pork
2 onions chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup uncooked rice
Tony's creole seasoning (don't have to use, just adds a little kick maaybe 1 TB+, Neal prefers a half cup!)
1 egg
2 cans tomato soup (more if you prefer soft peppers)
1 head of cabbage (boil covered to soften about 30-45 minutes depending on the size) OR 4-5 peppers of your choice (cut in half and clean out centers)
1) Cook the rice as directed
2) Separate cabbage if using it and cut off the thicker parts (you have to be gentle during this process)
3) Combine beef, pork, onions, cooked rice, seasoning and egg
4) Stuff halved pepper or stuff cabbage and roll
5) Cover with tomato soup
6) Bake at 350 for about an hour. Sometimes I cover, sometimes I do not. If you don't keep an eye to make sure the cabbage is not burning.
7) I have seen people put cheese on top of the peppers
Stuffed peppers (recipe below) and garlic mashed potatoes
Turkey, swiss and pesto sandwiches (surprisingly good, cook like a grilled cheese) and fresh garlic fries
Spinach Gnocchi (http://weelicious.com/2008/08/19/spinach-gnocch-wee/)
Leslie is bringing chilli Monday night
Tacos
Stuffed peppers or cabbage
1 pound ground beef (you are not going to be draining the fat so I would get the healthiest available)
1 pound ground pork
2 onions chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup uncooked rice
Tony's creole seasoning (don't have to use, just adds a little kick maaybe 1 TB+, Neal prefers a half cup!)
1 egg
2 cans tomato soup (more if you prefer soft peppers)
1 head of cabbage (boil covered to soften about 30-45 minutes depending on the size) OR 4-5 peppers of your choice (cut in half and clean out centers)
1) Cook the rice as directed
2) Separate cabbage if using it and cut off the thicker parts (you have to be gentle during this process)
3) Combine beef, pork, onions, cooked rice, seasoning and egg
4) Stuff halved pepper or stuff cabbage and roll
5) Cover with tomato soup
6) Bake at 350 for about an hour. Sometimes I cover, sometimes I do not. If you don't keep an eye to make sure the cabbage is not burning.
7) I have seen people put cheese on top of the peppers
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
11-21 Meal Plan MK
We are travelling to Cleveland on Thursday and hosting lunch on Friday, so I am not planning much. I made 27 cabbage rolls on Sunday and 10 pounds of mashed potatoes to share with the family for the early part of the week. Neal mashed the potatoes with some butter and sour cream and they came out delicious. I will post my stuffed cabbage recipe. Friday I am making kielbasi and saurkraut and I have a honey ham. I am guessing the weekend will be filled with left overs.
Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad - SS
This refreshing summer salad can sit in the refrigerator for a few hours without deteriorating, so it makes a great choice for bringing to work or to a summer picnic.
3 cups water
Salt to taste
2 cups diced cucumber
1 small red onion, finely minced (optional)
2 cups finely diced tomatoes
1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers (to taste), seeded if desired and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
1. Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes. Drain through a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear. Bring the 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) and the quinoa. Bring back to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and translucent; each grain should have a little thread. Drain off the water in the pan through a strainer, and return the quinoa to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dishtowel, replace the lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes. If making for the freezer, uncover and allow to cool, then place in plastic bags. Flatten the bags and seal.
2. Meanwhile, place the finely diced cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber with cold water, and drain on paper towels. If using the onion, place in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water and drain on paper towels.
3. Combine the tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the cucumber and onion, season to taste with salt, and add the quinoa and cilantro. Toss together, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve garnished with sliced avocado and cilantro sprigs.
Yield: Serves six.
Advance preparation: The quinoa freezes well, and the assembled salad will keep for a day in the refrigerator. The leftovers will be good for a couple of days.
Nutritional information per serving: 236 calories; 14 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 25 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 12 milligrams sodium (does not include salt added during cooking); 6 grams protein
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/health/nutrition/13recipehealth.html?_r=2
3 cups water
Salt to taste
2 cups diced cucumber
1 small red onion, finely minced (optional)
2 cups finely diced tomatoes
1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers (to taste), seeded if desired and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
1. Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes. Drain through a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear. Bring the 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) and the quinoa. Bring back to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and translucent; each grain should have a little thread. Drain off the water in the pan through a strainer, and return the quinoa to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dishtowel, replace the lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes. If making for the freezer, uncover and allow to cool, then place in plastic bags. Flatten the bags and seal.
2. Meanwhile, place the finely diced cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber with cold water, and drain on paper towels. If using the onion, place in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water and drain on paper towels.
3. Combine the tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the cucumber and onion, season to taste with salt, and add the quinoa and cilantro. Toss together, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve garnished with sliced avocado and cilantro sprigs.
Yield: Serves six.
Advance preparation: The quinoa freezes well, and the assembled salad will keep for a day in the refrigerator. The leftovers will be good for a couple of days.
Nutritional information per serving: 236 calories; 14 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 25 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 12 milligrams sodium (does not include salt added during cooking); 6 grams protein
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/health/nutrition/13recipehealth.html?_r=2
Chicken Tortilla Pie - JG
Chicken-Tortilla Pie
The fresh salsa called for here has a natural low-sodium advantage over bottled commercial salsa. A rotisserie chicken with the skin removed can be used for the shredded chicken breast, but keep in mind that this will increase the amount of sodium in the dish.
Prep: 13 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup Fresh Salsa
1 cup spicy black bean dip (such as Guiltless Gourmet)
4 (8-inch) multigrain flour tortillas (such as Tumaro's)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Cooking spray
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Combine chicken and salsa in a medium bowl.
3. Spread 1/4 cup black bean dip over each tortilla. Top each evenly with chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Stack tortillas in bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts. Remove sides of pan. Cut pie into 4 wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories:380 (26% from fat)
Fat:11g (sat 4.3g,mono 4.4g,poly 1.4g)
Protein:39.9g
Carbohydrate:28.7g
Fiber:12.2g
Cholesterol:80mg
Iron:0.8mg
Sodium:660mg
Calcium:215mg
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001896093
The fresh salsa called for here has a natural low-sodium advantage over bottled commercial salsa. A rotisserie chicken with the skin removed can be used for the shredded chicken breast, but keep in mind that this will increase the amount of sodium in the dish.
Prep: 13 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup Fresh Salsa
1 cup spicy black bean dip (such as Guiltless Gourmet)
4 (8-inch) multigrain flour tortillas (such as Tumaro's)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Cooking spray
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Combine chicken and salsa in a medium bowl.
3. Spread 1/4 cup black bean dip over each tortilla. Top each evenly with chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Stack tortillas in bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts. Remove sides of pan. Cut pie into 4 wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories:380 (26% from fat)
Fat:11g (sat 4.3g,mono 4.4g,poly 1.4g)
Protein:39.9g
Carbohydrate:28.7g
Fiber:12.2g
Cholesterol:80mg
Iron:0.8mg
Sodium:660mg
Calcium:215mg
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001896093
Chicken and Kielbasi - MK
This is a new recipe I tried last week. Neal said it was the most flavorful thing I have made in a long time.
Cassoulet-Style Chicken Thighs
EatingWell: February/March 2006, 6 servings
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
2 15-ounce cans white beans, rinsed (I forgot to drain and rinse so I cut out the broth)
3/4 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into thirds
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (I did not have dried, so I used fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (did not use, kielbasi and beans are salty enough)
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound low-fat turkey kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Preparation
1. Put 1/2 cup beans in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add the remaining beans and set aside.
2. Toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
4. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary, thyme and pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, increase heat to high and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits, until the wine has reduced by about half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth, water, kielbasa, the reserved beans and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and parsley.
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup crumbs.
Nutrition
Per serving: 370 calories; 13 g fat (3 g sat, 6 g mono); 68 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 10 g fiber; 749 mg sodium; 631 mg potassium.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cassoulet_style_chicken_thighs.html
Cassoulet-Style Chicken Thighs
EatingWell: February/March 2006, 6 servings
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
2 15-ounce cans white beans, rinsed (I forgot to drain and rinse so I cut out the broth)
3/4 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into thirds
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (I did not have dried, so I used fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (did not use, kielbasi and beans are salty enough)
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound low-fat turkey kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Preparation
1. Put 1/2 cup beans in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add the remaining beans and set aside.
2. Toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
4. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary, thyme and pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine, increase heat to high and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits, until the wine has reduced by about half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth, water, kielbasa, the reserved beans and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and parsley.
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup crumbs.
Nutrition
Per serving: 370 calories; 13 g fat (3 g sat, 6 g mono); 68 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 10 g fiber; 749 mg sodium; 631 mg potassium.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cassoulet_style_chicken_thighs.html
Monday, November 15, 2010
11-14 Meal Plan DO
I'm going to start prepping for Thanksgiving dinner so I have gone with mostly prep ahead dinners that I made this weekend. That way i have time to get things ready and start my holiday cookie baking (hopefully).
Meals:
1. vegetarian chili
2. lasagna rolls with meatballs, garlic bread and salad
3. grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans
4. Honey-Pecan (cornflake) chicken (http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000222927), french french fries and steamed cauliflower
5. apple/sausage stuffing stuffed pork chops with gravy, mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
Desserts:
Carrot cookies with Pineapple Mango frosting
pumpkin maple pecan cheesecake *new recipe but it looked great on TV* (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-thornton/pumpkin-maple-pecan-cheesecake-recipe/index.html)
Meals:
1. vegetarian chili
2. lasagna rolls with meatballs, garlic bread and salad
3. grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans
4. Honey-Pecan (cornflake) chicken (http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000222927), french french fries and steamed cauliflower
5. apple/sausage stuffing stuffed pork chops with gravy, mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
Desserts:
Carrot cookies with Pineapple Mango frosting
pumpkin maple pecan cheesecake *new recipe but it looked great on TV* (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-thornton/pumpkin-maple-pecan-cheesecake-recipe/index.html)
11-14 Meal Plan MK
This week I am going to try to cook more during the week. It is always a good idea, but never quite works out.
Lasagna rolls, salad and garlic bread (My recipe is below, but it was kinda bland. I am up for any suggestions. I did add ground beef to my mixture, maybe that is where I went wrong)
Chicken quarters and homemade fries (Chicken is already seasoned, freezes great and usually goes on sale fo $.99 a pound at Kroger)
Chicken thigh, beans and kielbasi casserole (new recipe that I will share it it turns out any good)
I have some frozen chicken and pork chops in the freezer, so depending on the amount of leftovers I can throw together some sort of meal.
Lasagna Rolls
http://mealplanningmommies.blogspot.com/
Ingredients:
1 pkg. manicotti or lasagna noodles, cooked drained and cooling in water
1 cup cottage or ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup spaghetti sauce
Directions:
If you are using lasagna noodles, get those cooking first. (My opinion: I think you should either use half of the box of lasagna noodles, or you should double the cheese mixture if you are using a whole box. I had quite a bit of noodles left over when my cheese mixture was all used up)
Once they are cooked, use tongs to take them out of the boiling water and put them in a bowl of ice water so they can chill enough to touch them.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cheeses with egg and Italian seasoning.
Stuff manicotti or lasagna noodles rolled up.
Place stuffed pasta in large baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Lasagna rolls, salad and garlic bread (My recipe is below, but it was kinda bland. I am up for any suggestions. I did add ground beef to my mixture, maybe that is where I went wrong)
Chicken quarters and homemade fries (Chicken is already seasoned, freezes great and usually goes on sale fo $.99 a pound at Kroger)
Chicken thigh, beans and kielbasi casserole (new recipe that I will share it it turns out any good)
I have some frozen chicken and pork chops in the freezer, so depending on the amount of leftovers I can throw together some sort of meal.
Lasagna Rolls
http://mealplanningmommies.blogspot.com/
Ingredients:
1 pkg. manicotti or lasagna noodles, cooked drained and cooling in water
1 cup cottage or ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup spaghetti sauce
Directions:
If you are using lasagna noodles, get those cooking first. (My opinion: I think you should either use half of the box of lasagna noodles, or you should double the cheese mixture if you are using a whole box. I had quite a bit of noodles left over when my cheese mixture was all used up)
Once they are cooked, use tongs to take them out of the boiling water and put them in a bowl of ice water so they can chill enough to touch them.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cheeses with egg and Italian seasoning.
Stuff manicotti or lasagna noodles rolled up.
Place stuffed pasta in large baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Another blog
Yes I am a blog addict. I use these blogs more for my own records than anything else. After multiple conversations with friends I discovered we were all in a food rut. It all started about 2 months ago. I decided I needed to cut my grocery budget. This was our only spending which I truly believed was out of control. I started by meal planning, going to the store with a list and watching coupons and meat sales. I started with a budget of $125 a week and have been able to reduce that to $100. I hope to be able to reduce that even further. It took me a couple of weeks to stock up on staple items when they were on sale. Four weeks in and I saw progress, however I was bored. This blog will be a central database for tips and recipes. I hope to post my meal plan along with others and the best recipes available. We are a wide range of women, some staying home, some working, some with children, some without, but we all have one goal....
Save money and provide our families with healthy and affordable food!
Monday, November 8, 2010
11-8 Meal Plan DO
This week we are having:
1. Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed cauliflower
2. Grilled hamburgers with french fries
3. Italian dressing marinated pork tenderloin (grilled) with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes
4. Margarita chicken tacos with guac/salsa and chips (RECIPE BELOW)
Margarita chicken tacos (from Weber’s Big Book of Grilling):
Marinade:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup EVOO
2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
(4 boneless chicken breasts about 6oz each)
Whisk together marinade and marinade chicken about 1hr in fridge and grill.
1. Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed cauliflower
2. Grilled hamburgers with french fries
3. Italian dressing marinated pork tenderloin (grilled) with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes
4. Margarita chicken tacos with guac/salsa and chips (RECIPE BELOW)
Margarita chicken tacos (from Weber’s Big Book of Grilling):
Marinade:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup EVOO
2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
(4 boneless chicken breasts about 6oz each)
Whisk together marinade and marinade chicken about 1hr in fridge and grill.
11-8 Meal Plan MK
Quinoa stuffed bell peppers (recipe below)
Mashed potato casserole
Pork shoulder (you could also use a pork butt, cover with olive oil and garlic or other season and cook at 325 until reaches 170, depends on how big how long)
Chicken breast – either shredded barbeque chicken or parm chicken tenders
Tuna noodle casserole
Chicken paprikash from my mom
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Adapted from Vegetarian Times
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 8-oz. pkg. mushrooms, stems removed and saved for another use and caps sliced very thin
1/2 of a poblano pepper, diced (FORGOT TO BUY THIS)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 – 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 – 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups grated carrot
1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, divided (FORGOT THIS SO USED MONTEREY)
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and poblano pepper and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add cumin and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and drained tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Stir in quinoa, carrots, and 1 3/4 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Combine quinoa and carrots with black beans, 1 cup of cheese, and the onion mixture from the first step, . Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour liquid from tomatoes in bottom of baking dish.
Fill each bell pepper half with heaping 3/4-cup quinoa mixture, and place in baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake 40 minutes. Uncover, and sprinkle each pepper with 1 tablespoon of remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes more, or until tops of stuffed peppers are browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer stuffed peppers to serving plates, and drizzle each with pan juices before serving.
Here is another menu that was submitted! This includes both last week and this week.
Last week I made:
1. Asparagus carbonara with grilled italian dressing marinated chicken breast (http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipes/dinner-for-10-dollars-or-less-recipes/Asparagus-Carbonara)
2. beef pot roast (McCormick seasoning packets) with potatoes and carrots
3. turkey taco burgers (http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1315)
This week we are having:
1. Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed cauliflower
2. Grilled hamburgers with french fries
3. Italian dressing marinated pork tenderloin (grilled) with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes
4. Margarita chicken tacos with guac/salsa and chips (RECIPE BELOW)
Margarita chicken tacos (from Weber’s Big Book of Grilling):
Marinade:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup EVOO
2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
(4 boneless chicken breasts about 6oz each)
Whisk together marinade and marinade chicken about 1hr in fridge and grill.
Mashed potato casserole
Pork shoulder (you could also use a pork butt, cover with olive oil and garlic or other season and cook at 325 until reaches 170, depends on how big how long)
Chicken breast – either shredded barbeque chicken or parm chicken tenders
Tuna noodle casserole
Chicken paprikash from my mom
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Adapted from Vegetarian Times
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 8-oz. pkg. mushrooms, stems removed and saved for another use and caps sliced very thin
1/2 of a poblano pepper, diced (FORGOT TO BUY THIS)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 – 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 – 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups grated carrot
1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, divided (FORGOT THIS SO USED MONTEREY)
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and poblano pepper and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add cumin and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and drained tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Stir in quinoa, carrots, and 1 3/4 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Combine quinoa and carrots with black beans, 1 cup of cheese, and the onion mixture from the first step, . Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour liquid from tomatoes in bottom of baking dish.
Fill each bell pepper half with heaping 3/4-cup quinoa mixture, and place in baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake 40 minutes. Uncover, and sprinkle each pepper with 1 tablespoon of remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes more, or until tops of stuffed peppers are browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer stuffed peppers to serving plates, and drizzle each with pan juices before serving.
Here is another menu that was submitted! This includes both last week and this week.
Last week I made:
1. Asparagus carbonara with grilled italian dressing marinated chicken breast (http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipes/dinner-for-10-dollars-or-less-recipes/Asparagus-Carbonara)
2. beef pot roast (McCormick seasoning packets) with potatoes and carrots
3. turkey taco burgers (http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1315)
This week we are having:
1. Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed cauliflower
2. Grilled hamburgers with french fries
3. Italian dressing marinated pork tenderloin (grilled) with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes
4. Margarita chicken tacos with guac/salsa and chips (RECIPE BELOW)
Margarita chicken tacos (from Weber’s Big Book of Grilling):
Marinade:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup EVOO
2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
(4 boneless chicken breasts about 6oz each)
Whisk together marinade and marinade chicken about 1hr in fridge and grill.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
10-31 Meal Plan DO
This week we are having:
1. Asparagus carbonara with grilled italian dressing marinated chicken breast (http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipes/dinner-for-10-dollars-or-less-recipes/Asparagus-Carbonara)
2. Beef pot roast (McCormick seasoning packets) with potatoes and carrots
3. Turkey taco burgers (http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1315)
1. Asparagus carbonara with grilled italian dressing marinated chicken breast (http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipes/dinner-for-10-dollars-or-less-recipes/Asparagus-Carbonara)
2. Beef pot roast (McCormick seasoning packets) with potatoes and carrots
3. Turkey taco burgers (http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1315)
Tagging
I am trying to tag all posts so that you can easily search the site at a later date. I am trying to put the type of cuisine (mexican, american, etc.), the main ingredient, and the recipe holder. I find quite frequently what I may like is not what someone else likes. If you have a favorite "chef" here on the site, just look at tags for their posts.
10-31 Meal Plan MK
Pizza casserole (new recipe and not good enough to share)
English roast
Crab cakes
Sweet potato fries (take skin off and throw through the potato cutter and bake 400 for 20-30 minutes, you could add olive oil and seasonings, but I don’t)
Lasagna rolls (going to try a new recipe, but last time I made them they were great)
Chicken enchiladas (recipe from Amy below)
Rosemary chicken – I have been meaning to try this recipe for a while, I have the ingredients, but am not sure I will get to it
Blueberry muffins
Steamed broccoli and green beans
Asparagus
We do not necessarily all eat the same thing every night, so I typically make a lot of mix and match items. One thing I learned from last week is making a beer can chicken out of a frozen chicken sucks. It was cooked, but just did not appear to be. Learned lesson.
If anyone has any recipes to share feel free to send and I will forward them on.
Chicken enchiladas (recipe from Amy)
Boil chicken (enough water to cover half the chicken) then simmer until cooked (I use 2-3 breasts depending on the size) season with chilli powder and cumin
Shred chicken
Combine chicken, shredded cheese, sauce (cream of chicken soup 1-2 cans and 2 small cans chopped cream chillies), sour cream and whatever else you like in tortillas
Pour any extra sauce, some cheese and if you want enchilada sauce (make sure there is some moisture or the torillas will get hard)
Bake at 400 for 40 minutes covered
This dish reheats great. I typically serve with Mexican rice
Next week I have a great quinoa and beans stuffed pepper recipe I will share.
English roast
Crab cakes
Sweet potato fries (take skin off and throw through the potato cutter and bake 400 for 20-30 minutes, you could add olive oil and seasonings, but I don’t)
Lasagna rolls (going to try a new recipe, but last time I made them they were great)
Chicken enchiladas (recipe from Amy below)
Rosemary chicken – I have been meaning to try this recipe for a while, I have the ingredients, but am not sure I will get to it
Blueberry muffins
Steamed broccoli and green beans
Asparagus
We do not necessarily all eat the same thing every night, so I typically make a lot of mix and match items. One thing I learned from last week is making a beer can chicken out of a frozen chicken sucks. It was cooked, but just did not appear to be. Learned lesson.
If anyone has any recipes to share feel free to send and I will forward them on.
Chicken enchiladas (recipe from Amy)
Boil chicken (enough water to cover half the chicken) then simmer until cooked (I use 2-3 breasts depending on the size) season with chilli powder and cumin
Shred chicken
Combine chicken, shredded cheese, sauce (cream of chicken soup 1-2 cans and 2 small cans chopped cream chillies), sour cream and whatever else you like in tortillas
Pour any extra sauce, some cheese and if you want enchilada sauce (make sure there is some moisture or the torillas will get hard)
Bake at 400 for 40 minutes covered
This dish reheats great. I typically serve with Mexican rice
Next week I have a great quinoa and beans stuffed pepper recipe I will share.
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