Sunday, March 30, 2014

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops 4 boneless pork chops1 T. olive oil1 C. parmesan cheese (I used Kraft)1 C. Italian bread crumbs1 tsp. pepper1 tsp. garlic powderOn a plate combine the last 4 ingredients. Rub the pork chops with olive oil and then dip (coat) each one in the cheese mixture. Press the mixture over...
Shrimp teriyaki over rice noodlesIngredients3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (use gluten-free version* for gluten-free recipe)2 teaspoons lime juice (or lemon juice)5 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons sesame oil1 teaspoon red chili paste [optional] or any other spicy red sauce1 tablespoon vegetable...
Roasted cornish hen and vegetables Ingredients6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons smoked paprika + just a bit more2 teaspoons chili powder  1 teaspoon cumin1/4 cup chicken stocksalt (at least 1 and 1/2 teaspoons, or more)4 Cornish game hens, rinsed, patted dry3 large carrots,...
Apple crumb coffee cake with caramel sauce IngredientsCake:6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft, room temperature1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs1 cup Greek yogurt2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamona pinch of salt3-4 medium apples, cored and...
Frosted Rocky Road BarsIngredients1 box milk chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 cup chopped nuts3 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate candies, if desired1/3 cup chocolate frostingDirections1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F...
Soft and Chewy Snickers Chocolate Chip CookiesINGREDIENTS:3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking sodapinch salt, optional and to taste1 heaping...
Oreo Banana PuddingServes: 10Ingredients 1 lb pkg. Oreo cokies2 pkgs. instant vanilla pudding3 cups cold milk3 medium bananas, sliced2 Cool Whip containersInstructionsCrumble Oreos and place in the bottom of a large bowl*. Top with layer of banana slices.Prepare pudding with milk and spread over banana slices....
SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE  Ingredients9 x13 or 8x8 pan2 cans Pillsbury butter crescent rolls2 (8oz) packages cream cheese (softened)1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla¼ cup butter (melted)Cinnamon & sugar ( 1 part cinnamon to 3 parts sugar)DirectionsUnroll and spread 1 can crescent rolls on bottom of un-greased...
Creamy Caprese Pasta serves 4-6 1 pound whole wheat pasta (noodles such as penne work best)1 cup of your favorite pasta/tomato sauce1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes1 pint of grape tomatoes (I cut some...
Peanut Butter Snickers Brownies Ingredients ( Yield: 20-24 brownies ) 1 cup butter2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 large eggs3/4 cup dutch processed cocoa1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups chopped Snickers candy bars (about 10 fun-sized...
Meatball Sub Egg Roll Snacks Ingredients: 8 ounces frozen cooked meatballs, thawed and cut into bite-size pieces2 cups prepared or jarred marinara sauceEight 6-inch square egg roll wrappers2 eggs, beaten8 ounces shredded mozzarella16 fresh basil leavesPeanut oil, for fryingDirections:Toss the meatballs...
Spicy Mini Meatball Grilled CheeseIngredients: ( Yield: serves 2 ) meatballs1 pound lean ground beef1/3 cup romano cheese1/4 cup panko bread crumbs2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon...
Cilantro Chili Chicken Skewers2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken thighs or breast meat1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil6 cloves garlic, minced3/4 bunch fresh cilantro (save remaining for garnish)1 teaspoon salt & pepperSweet chili sauce for bastingCooking Process:Soak skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent...
German Cucumber SaladSALAD2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced3 small roma tomatoes, thinly slicedDRESSING 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon white vinegar2 tablespoons low-fat milk1/2-3/4 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley2...
black bean burgers 1can black beans, 1/2 cup oats, 1 egg,2 cloves garlic,1/4 tsp pepper... Can also add 1 Tbs cumin and 1.5 cup mushroom. Process until mixed and shape into patti...
Breakfast Potato BitesRecipe1 package of pre shredded potatoes (I used simply potatoes found next to the eggs in the grocery store)3 eggs, beaten1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 finely chopped onion (optional)1/4 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 350 degrees and thoroughly grease...
Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin  2 lbs. pork tenderloin, 1 clove garlic,1/4 cup balsamic vinegar,2 tbls. soy sauce,1/2 cup brown sugar,1 tbls. cornstarch,1 tsp.ground sage,1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Slow-cooks on low for 6 to 8 hours, and 1 hour before done, glaze is...
Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie1 cup soy milk1/2 cup rolled oats1 banana, broken into chunks14 frozen strawberries1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons white sugarDirections: In a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth. Pour...
Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole1 (32 ounce) package frozen Hash Brown potatoes 8 ounces cooked, diced ham2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheeseDirections:1. Preheat over to 375 degrees F. Lightly...
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE   8 oz uncooked rigatoni (use Dreamfields for low carb!!)1 T olive oil 1 c chopped onion  1 (10 oz) pack frozen spinach, thawed  3 c cubed, cooked chicken breasts  1 (14 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, un-drained 1 (8 oz)...
Grape Poppers(could do with cherries....strawberries heck any type of fruit you can make into a ball:)Ingredients:48 fresh grapesVanilla Greek yogurt(or desired yogurt flavor)1 cup chopped pecans (may substitute with any nuts) toothpicksInstructions1. Wash grapes and pat completely dry. Spear each grape with...
Strawberry Muffins1/4 cup canola oil1/2 cup milk1 egg1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup white sugar1 3/4 cup all purpose flour1 cup chopped strawberriesDirections:1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil an 8 cup muffin tin, or use paper liners.2. In a small bowl, combine oil, milk and egg. Beat...
PINA COLADA FRUIT DIPIngredients:1 small pkg coconut cream instant pudding mix3/4 cup Cool Whip1 cup milk1 cup crushed pineapple, undrainedIn a bowl, blend together the pudding mix, cool whip, and milk with a hand mixer for 2 minutes. Fold in the pineapple. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve with...
Slow Cooker Baked Beans1/2 cup hickory flavored barbeque sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon dry mustard3 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed1 green bell pepper, diced1 large onion, diced4 ounces cooked ham, dicedDirections:1. Mix barbeque sauce, ketchup, brown sugar...

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Looks Yummy ! Thanks Michelle Rowan! Simple beer ham  1) can of beer at bottom of crockpot 2) add ham this is a 2 pounder ham 3) add your Potatoes I cut in half 4) add ur string beans I used frozen cook on low for 6 to 7 hours and do...
Thank you Susan Haley! 2 cups of rice, uncooked 2-4 Green Peppers salt ,to taste pepper, to taste garlic ,to taste your favorite seasonings 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 jar of Alfredo or sundried tomato Alfredo Seasoned meat and rice and mix together. Spray crock pot with non -stick...
Thank You Chelsey Traver!! Ingredients 3 large sweet onions, sliced up to your preferred thickness Butter or margarine to saute your onions 3 Tbsp of flour (all-purpose or can use wheat) 3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 1/2 tsp of sugar 1 tsp of pepper 2 32-ounce container of beef broth 3-5 beef bullion...
1 pork tenderloin 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 TBSP sugar or brown sugar Place pork on the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with rosemary and pour vinegar and sugar mixture over the top. Cook on low 10-12 hou...
Great crock pork chops Thank you Christine Richardson Lowe! 6 lean pork chops 1/2 cup of flour 1 tbsp. salt 1 (10 oz.) can chicken and rice soup 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. oil Methods/steps Coat pork chops in mixture of flour, salt, dry mustard, and garlic powder and brown in oil in skillet. Place browned pork chops in crock-pot. Add can of soup. Cover and cook...
Thank You Tracy Mullis! 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 (8 ounce) package rigatoni pasta 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese... 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of tomato soup 2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni sausage Directions Bring a large pot of lightly...
1 2.5-3lb pot roast 1 packet taco seasoning 2 small cans roasted chilies 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies chopped tomatoes and carrots (optional) Put frozen roast in crock and pour everything else on top of it starting with the taco seasoning. Set on high for 7-8 hours. Serve in tortillas with corn,...
2-3 lbs. ground beef 2 medium onions, chopped 1-1/2 c. finely chopped celery 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 14.5-oz. can diced fire roasted tomatoes 1 c. chili sauce 1/2 c. ketchup 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 2 T. prepared mustard 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 T. dry mustard 1 T. medium chili...
Home made ice cream in a bag In a small Ziplock bag, put: 1/2 C. half and half (milk works too) 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Insert that bag into a larger, one gallon Ziplock filled with ice and half cup of salt(Kosher or rock works best). Shake the bag for five minutes. Kids love that part! Then, remove the...
2 salmon fillets (slightly frozen is okay)1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 tablespoon lime juice1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried minced parsley (if you have fresh, chop up 1-2 teaspoons)2 cloves minced garlicaluminum foil Use a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Spread a length of foil onto the countertop, and...
Seafood Chowder 4 oz (125g) bacon - diced 1 onion - peeled and diced 1 lb (450g) potatoes - peeled and diced 1 pint (600 ml) milk 1/2 pint (300 ml) water 1 bay leaf 1 tbs. worcester sauce 1 tablespoon of cornflour 2 tablespoons of milk 1 lb (450g) fish fillets Heat the crock pot on Low while you're preparing the ingredients. Fry the bacon bits in a pan until the fat runs -...
3-4 Tilapia fillets or other white fish (I made 6 fillets)1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar, but parmesan would be really good)the juice of two lemons (I used 5 Tbs. of lemon juice)4 cloves garlic, mincedsalt and pepper I didn’t really measure the mayo or cheese. I knew I needed...
Slow cooker Maple Salmon Ingredients: 6 Salmon fillets (the package’s weight was 680 grams)1/2 cup maple syrup1/8 cup lime juice1/4 cup soy sauce2 tsp crushed garlic1 tsp minced ginger root (I keep mine in the freezer and grate it frozen. Real convenient) Preparation: Place salmon pieces in the slow cooker ...
Slow cooker Sweet and sour shrimp Yields 4 to 5 servings (about 1 1/2 quarts).Ingredients:1 (6 ounce) package frozen Chinese pea pods,    partially thawed1 (13 ounce) can juice-pack pineapple chunks    or tidbits (drain and reserve juice)2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 chicken bouillon cube1 cup boiling water1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice2...
All  Day Shrimp and rice casserole Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  8 hours Total time:  8 hours 10 mins Ingredients 1½ lbs frozen shrimp, deveined, pre-cooked, peeled, & tail off {I forgot to buy the tail off kind and we had to pick them of as we...