5 Servings
Prep: 13 min
Cook: 1o min
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup taco sauce
6 cups bite-sized pieces lettuce
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1 cup corn chips
1 cup shedded Cheddar cheese (4oz)
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
1. Cook beef in skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated.
2. Toss lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and corn chips in large bowl. Spoon hot beef mixture over lettuce mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with dressing.
1 Serving: Cal 465; fat 32g; cholesterol 80mg; sodium 700mg; carb 12g; protein 25g
Betty Crocker's Quick&Easy Cookbook
4 Servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6oz)
1 Tbs olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1 small unpeeled zucchini, chopped (1 cup)
1 Tbs chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
2 Tbs chopped fresh parsely
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and carrot in oil 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Stir in zucchini and basil; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce is desired consistency. Stir in parsley. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.
This is one of my all-time favorites. Plenty of vegetables so I feel like I am eating healthy, but a nice flavor and filling. Oh, and very fast and easy to make. Enjoy.
1 Serving: Cal 330; fat 6g; cholesterol 5mg; sodium 760mg; carb 62g; protein 12g.
Betty Crocker's Quick&Easy Cookbook
Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min
2 Tbs vegetable oil
12 oz shitake mushrooms (stems removed) caps thinly sliced
4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbs peeled and minced fresh ginger
coarse salt
2 cans (14.5oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 package (4.4oz) soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, torn
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
1 Tbs soy sauce
1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add mushrooms, scallion whites, garlic, and ginger; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are tender, 6 minutes.
2. Add broth and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add soba; reduce to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Add lime juice and soy sauce. Serve topped with scallion greens.
Per serv: 228 cal; 8 g fat; 11.7 g protien; 32.2 g carb; 2.4 g fiber
Everyday Food, Jan/Feb 2009
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon. Mix in the oats and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Just the right amount of ooie and gooie. I used 1/2 the cinnamon because sometimes too much cinnamon ruins a cookie, and I didn't grease the cookie sheets. No need for that. I also blended my oatmeal in my blender just to give it a little different texture than thick oatmeal. Very yummy.
From Allrecipes
1 cup ground pork
4 fresh medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and mashed or ground in a food processor to yield about 1/2 cup
4 tbl minced shallots (about 6 shallots)
3 tbl minced coirander leaves (cilantro)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 lb large cabbage leaves, blanched until soft
10 whole spring onion green, blanched until soft, for fastening
6 cups chick or pork stock
2 tbl sliced spring onions to garnish
2 tbl fish sauce, for dipping
Combine the pork, shrimp, shallots and 1/2 of the coriander leaves in a large bowl and mix well, then season with the salt and pepper. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture onto a blanched cabbage leaf. Fold one end of the leaf over the mixture, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Tie the roll securely with a spring onion green. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a total of 10 rolls. Bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the cabbage rolls and simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked. Remove from the heat. Serve the soup in individual bowls with a sprinkling of spring onion and pepper, as fish sauce as the dip. Note: the cabbage should be blanched in a pot of boiling water, not in the stock, for 3-4 minutes, to soften it for wrapping.
I had to use a toothpick to hold my rolls together and actually used ground turkey by mistake. It still turned out really well. I was intimidated and scared to eat them, not sure how they would taste, but once I took a bite I thought they were really good. I am not a fan of fish sauce, so prefered dipping them in a hoisen or oyster sauce. It was nice to have something a little different for dinner.
From Triệu Thị Chơi and Marcel Isaak
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp grated lemon zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1/4 cup milk
Pre-heat oven to 350 F
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla. With the mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in two parts and the milk in one, beginning and ending with the flour.
Pour batter into a 9x5 inch loaf pan that has been buttered and floured. Smooth the top. Bake about 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
In a medium pot, bring lemon juice and 1/3 cup sugar to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
Right after you remove the cake from the oven, poke several holes in the top with a toothpick or bamboo skewer. Set aside 2 tbsp or syrup, but then pour the remainder over he cake. Allow it to cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours. Then turn the cake out of the pan and brush all over with the reserved syrup.
Store covered at room temperature for up to three days, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months.
Every Day Food, May 2008
INGREDIENTS
1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup pepper jack cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Put sausage and onion in skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in chicken stock, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with pepper jack cheese and then mozzarella on top.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Adapted from Allrecipes
Ingredients:
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 cups seasoned salad croutons
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Creamy Caesar salad dressing (to taste)
Directions:
1. In a salad bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss to coat.
or
2. Place all ingredients on the table and dish out each serving into a small salad bowl. Toss with as much dressing as you like and plate individually after it is thoroughly mixed.
Yield: 4-6 servings.
We had this at a little luncheon the other day and it was delicious. Served it with cherry tomatoes and grapes. It was really fun to mix up my own plate too. I've been craving it ever since.
Acquired by Nicky H.
Ingredients:
6 frozen breaded spicy chicken breast strips, thawed
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium tomato, cut into 12 wedges
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup fresh baby carrots
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
3 tablespoons salsa
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons shredded Mexican cheese blend
Directions:
Heat chicken strips in a microwave according to package directions. Meanwhile, arrange the spinach on individual plates; top with tomato, green pepper, carrots, beans and corn. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, barbecue sauce and ranch dressing. Place chicken over salads. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.
We had this for dinner tonight. So good. I added some green leaf lettuce, cilantro, red onion, and avocado too- just other stuff I had around. You could do limitless variations of this salad.
Nutrition Facts
One serving:(1 cup)
Calories: 253
Fat:10 g
Saturated Fat:2 g
Cholesterol:17 mg
Sodium:790 mg
Carbohydrate:30 g
Fiber:6 g
Protein:11 g
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
SERVINGS: 8
Ingredients:
3 pounds ripe fresh tomatoes
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions:
To remove peels from tomatoes, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately plunge in ice water. Peel skins with a sharp paring knife and discard. Chop pulp; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil over medium heat until golden. Add the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add cream; heat through.
Drain pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. Pour tomato sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8 servings.
Instead of the fresh tomatoes, I put in 2 14oz cans of Italian diced tomatoes and brought that to a boil before putting in the cream. Turned out wonderful. Was a quick, delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
One serving:(prepared with Parmesan cheese)
Calories: 277
Fat:7 g
Saturated Fat:0 g
Cholesterol:13 mg
Sodium:244 mg
Carbohydrate:46 g
Fiber:0 g
Protein:9 g
Diabetic Exchange:2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
SERVINGS: 4
Ingredients:
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 2-inch strips
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds Chinese or napa cabbage, thinly sliced
Hot cooked rice
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in wine or broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil until lightly browned. Add carrots, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add cabbage; stir-fry until cabbage is wilted. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
One serving:(1 cup stir-fry mixture, calculated without rice)
Calories: 312
Fat:12 g
Saturated Fat:3 g
Cholesterol:63 mg
Sodium:550 mg
Carbohydrate:19 g
Fiber:6 g
Protein:30 g
Diabetic Exchange:3 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 1 fat.
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2/3 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
dash of salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Melt butter. Cream butter and sugar. Add next five ingredients and mix. Stir in chocolate chips. Put in 9X13" greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350F until top is firm and sides are done (do not overcook).
This is the perfect treat to make when you don't have much time and want something delicious. It is pretty sweet, but I always gets compliments when I make it.
1 package Oreo cookies
8oz Cool Whip
2 quarts vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
Hershey's chocolate syrup
1. Crush oreo cookies in food processor. Set aside 1/4 cup. Pour remaining oreos into the bottom of a 9x13" baking pan.
2. Soften ice cream so it can easily spread on top of oreo crumbs. You want the ice cream to be able to seep into the oreos.
3. Pour a thick layer of chocolate syrup over ice cream layer.
4. Spread cool whip over chocolate.
5. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of crushed oreos.
6. Chill in refrigerator over night or for several hours.
This was one of my favorite desserts growing up. Make sure to let the layers all seep into each other; i.e. soften the ice cream and cool whip. If you don't you will have a dry layer of oreos on the bottom instead of an oreo crust. It will still taste good, but after it all melts into each other it will taste even better.
You can get really creative with the recipe by adding in gummy worms, placing in individual containers, and putting in plastic flowers. If you add enough oreos on top, it will look just like a pot of dirt, hence the name, Dirt Cake.
Aquired by Jan Newbold
Ingredients:
3 Pillsbury Refrigerated pie crusts
1 pomegranate
1 box (4 serving size) vanilla pudding (not instant)
1 3/4 cup whipping cream
2 Tablespoons dark rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 450F. Remove crusts from pouches; with 2 1/2" round cutter, cut crusts into 36 rounds. Press into mini muffin pan.
2. Back 7-9 minutes.
3. Cool 10 minutes.
4. Cut pomegranate in half and remove seeds, set aside.
5. In medium sauce pan, stir pudding mix and whipping cream. Cook over medium heat until the mix boils (about 5 minutes). Stir constantly. Remove from heat and stir in rum.
6. Spoon into shells. Top with pomegranate seeds.
7. Refrigerate 1 hour.
8. Sprinkle each tartlet with powdered sugar.
Had these at a Christmas party and they looked extravagant and tasted delicious.
Acquired by Nannette.
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. The dough will be very stiff; blend last flour in by hand. Do not chill dough. Roll dough into smooth 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly spray stamp with vegetable oil cooking spray. Dip stamps in flour; shake off excess. Press down on dough with stamp to imprint cookies. Bake on middle rack of oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned. Place on cooling rack for 5 mintues; remove from sheet to cool. Makes 18-24 cookies.
I thought these were a nice alternative to sugar cookies. They taste a bit like shortbread and are very easy to make. Mikey enjoyed stamping them with the stamper. You could also use any cookie cutter/stamps you have for a fun imprint.
Wilton Method Cookie Stamp Recipe
2 bunches of broccoli, florets only (5-6 cups of florets)
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup craisins
2/3 cup mayo
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp white vinegar
1 cup sunflower seeds
6 slices bacon
1. Cook bacon, crumble and set aside.
2. In a salad bowl, toss together broccoli, raisins and red onions. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator.
3. Before serving, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and bacon. Toss and serve.
This is my new favorite salad. We just gobble it up it is so yummy.
Acquired by Sarah Paulsen
Most of these box dinners aren't my favorite, but this one really works. All you have to do is add chicken. If you can find this at your super market, I'd recommend it. Super easy and tasty.
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
6 ripe broken bananas
4 well beaten eggs
2 1/2 cups flour (sifted 3 times before measuring)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
Beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add bananas and mix. Then add the well beaten eggs. Mix well. With hand, blend slowly and gradually the dry ingredients to the wet, being careful not to over mix. Pour into 2 greased and floured bread pans. Bake on 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes then turn out of pan. Cool on rack.
The first time I made this I ended up with white flour chunks in the bread- don't think I stirred it in gradually enough (due to Mikey pouring it in too quickly). But it still tasted fine. It also seems to work better in the mini-loaf pans. That way the edges don't burn and the middle cooks through. This is the recipe my grandma makes and hers is so yummy. I have yet to make mine taste as great. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Acquired by Barbara Newbold
1 yellow or white cake mix
1 large (6 oz.) strawberry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 oz.) package frozen strawberries partially thawed
about 10 fresh strawberries sliced
1 large (6 oz.) vanilla instant pudding
2 cups milk
whipped cream or cool whip
First layer:
Prepare the cake mix as directed on package. Bake in 2 well greased round baking pans. After cake is cooled, break one round cake into 2-3 inch pieces (save the other cake round to make a 2nd trifle or additional layers if desired). Place cake in bottom of large glass bowl.
In a sauce pan, dissolve strawberry jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Cool. Refrigerate until think and syrupy (about 20-30 minutes). Stir in semi-thawed strawberries. Pour over cake pieces. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm. Cover with fresh strawberry pieces.
Second layer:
Prepare vanilla pudding using only 2 cups milk. Pour over jello and strawberries. Regrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
Third layer:
Spread whipped cream or cool whip over top of first two layers. Top with fresh fruit or nuts of choice.
Keep refrigerated until served.
We had this at a get together the other night and it was so tasty. I like the ones with chocolate cake and chocolate pudding as well, so you can be kindof creative with this recipe too. When I stirred in the frozen strawberries, it made my jello all lumpy. I think next time I just might add them when they are almost completely room temperature or before I let the jello set. Then maybe some of the jello I pour over my cake might run into the cake instead of clump all around it. Granted the dessert still tasted great with clumpy jello. :)
Acquired by Carol McMaster
Serves 18, 2 dozen
Ingredients:
2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 tablespoons dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder (instant or non-instant)
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or shortening
5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
Directions:
1. In a large bowl with electric mixer, combine water and milk powder, stir until dissolved.
2. Add yeast, then sugar, salt, butter, egg, and 2 cups flour.
3. Mix on low speed of mixer until ingredients are wet, then 2 minutes at medium speed.
4. Add 2 cups more flour; mix on low speed until ingredients are wet, then for 2 minutes at medium speed. (dough will be getting stiff and remaining flour may need to be mixed in by hand).
5. Add about 1/2 cup flour and mix again, by hand or mixer.
6. Dough should be soft, not overly sticky, and not stiff.
7. (It is not necessary to use the entire amount of flour).
8. Scrape dough off sides of bowl and pour about 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil all around the sides of the bowl so it is covered with oil. (You can just spray a clean large bowl with vegetable spray, turning the to cover the ball with vegetable spray).
9. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until double in size.
10. After dough has risen, sprinkle cutting board or counter with flour and place dough on floured surface.
11. Roll out and cut rolls in desired shape and size.
12. Place on greased (or parchment lined) baking pans.
13. Let rise in a warm place until rolls are double in size (about 1 to 1 1/2 hours).
14. Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
15. Brush with melted butter while hot.
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Serves: 10
1 lb spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
1/2 lb smoked bacon, chopped
1 qt water
2- 14 oz cans (about 3-2/3 cups) chicken broth
2 lg. russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and cubed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 med. onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups chopped kale OR swiss chard
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown bacon; drain, set aside. Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic and onion in a pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender. Add sausage and bacon to pot; simmer for 10 minutes. Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through.
Acquired by Dorshan Stevens
Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 45 min
Ingredients:
coarse salt and ground pepper
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground
1 to 2 tablespoons minced canned chipoltes in adobo
1 can (14.5 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)
Directions:
1. In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1 inch salted water to a boil. Add chicken. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes; remove skillet from heat. Let chicken steam, covered, until opaque throughout, 12-14 minutes. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl; shred with two forks. Set aside.
2. While chicken is cooking, make sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour, cumin, and chipotles in adobo; cook, whisking, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 cup sauce to bowl with chicken; toss to combine.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 1/4 cup sauce into bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish; set aside. Stack tortillas, and wrap in a double layer of damp paper towels; microwave until hot, about 1 minute. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture; roll up tightly, and arrange seam side down, in baking dish. Cover with remaining sauce, and top with cheese. Bake until hot and bubbling, 15-20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Per serv: 436 cal; 15 g fat (4.4 g sat fat); 43.6 g protein; 30.8 g carb; 3.7 g fiber.
Note: Canned Heat- chipotles in adobo (smoked, dried jalapenos in sauce) are spicy- for less heat, scrape out ribs and seeps. You'll find them in the international aisle (next to the Mexican food).
I tried this recipe with just some grilled chicken instead of the steaming method; just for my convenience. We really liked it and I would recommend this recipe to anyone. I put in a bit too much chipotles and it was quite spicy so be careful not to add too much. One gripe -I had a ton of chipotles in adobo left over in the can making the leftovers hard to store and I don't know of any other recipes that call for them. I also cooked this in a bigger dish. The 8-inch pan seemed too small.
According to Martha- "pan-steaming is a smart way to cook boneless, skinless chicken breast. Gentle heat and moisture keep the meat juicy and tender without any added fat."
Everyday Food- Martha Stewart, November 2008
3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Place potatoes in an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham and onions. Beat eggs, milk, pepper and salt; pour over all. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Yield: 6 servings.
This won second place in the March/April 2007 Taste of Home Competition (or something like that). We think it is really yummy. I like it better actually with the refrigerated shredded hash browns instead of the frozen ones- I use the green package one that you find near the bacon/meat section in the grocery store. We also like to double the recipe because it gets eaten so quickly. Hope you like it.
March/April 2007, Taste of Home
1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1. Slice 1 pound of boneless chicken breast into strips and brown in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. 2. In a small bowl mix all other ingredients. Pour over chicken.
3. Simmer 5-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Serve over steamed rice and vegetables.
*If you have more time, simmer bone in chicken thighs in this sauce for 1 1/2 hours (you may need to add more water during cooking).
I always use the thighs for this recipe and love to serve this with fried carrots & onions and steamed broccoli. Makes for a great meal.
Acquired by BYU 6th Stake 2006
3 chicken breasts, cup up
2 beaten eggs
Corn starch
Garlic Salt
Dip chicken in corn starch seasoned with garlic salt then dip in beaten egg. Fry in hot oil (scant amount) and then put in baking pan.
Cover with this sauce:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 Tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes and serve over rice. Put pineapple on top if you would like.
Acquired by Cheryl Morris
Special Sauce:
1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Chinese hot mustard
2 teaspoons water
1-3 teaspoons garlic and red chili paste
Stir-Fry Sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 cup rice noodles (fried maifun)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 chicken breast fillets
1 cup minced water chestnuts
2/3 cup canned straw mushrooms
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
4-5 sliced iceberg lettuce, cups
If you don't already have fried rice stick noodles, I would start this recipe by preparing the noodles first. See "tidbit" below.
Sauce:
1. Make special sauce (for spooning over your lettuce wraps) by dissolving the sugar in the water in small bowl. Add next five ingredients to bowl and mix well. Put into the refrigerator.
2. Combine 2 tsp. water with the hot mustard and set this aside as well. Eventually you will add your desired measurement of Chinese mustard and garlic chili sauce to the special sauce mixture to pour over your lettuce wraps.
3. In the restaurant chain, skilled master craftsmen prepare the sauce at your table the same way, depending on your desired heat level.
Filling:
1. Bring 2 Tbs oil to high heat in a wok or large frying pan.
2. Saute the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side or until done and remove from pan to cool.
3. Keep the oil in the pan and keep the pan hot.
4. As the chicken cools be sure your water chestnuts and mushrooms have been minced to about the size of small peas.
5. Prepare the stir-fry sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar together in small bowl.
6. When you can handle the chicken, hack it up with a sharp knife so that no piece is bigger than a dime.
7. With the wok or pan still on high heat, add an additional Tbs. of vegetable oil
8. Add the chicken, garlic, water chestnuts, onions, and block mushrooms to the pan.
9. Add the stir-fry sauce to the pan and saute mixture for a couple of minutes then serve it onto a dish lined with a bed of fried rice noodles (maifun).
10. Serve the chicken with a side or lettuce cups.
11. Make these lettuce cups by slicing the top off a head of iceberg lettuce, right through the middle of the head.
12. Pull your lettuce cups off the outside of this slice.
13. Make your special sauce at the table by adding your desired number of mustard and chili sauce to the special blend: 1 tsp. mustard and chili sauce for mild, 2 tsp. each for medium and 3 tsp. of each for hot. Stir well.
14. Assemble lettuce wraps by spooning filling into a lettuce cup, adding special sauce over the top, folding it up like a taco.
*Tidbits: Follow the directions on the package for frying the maifun (rice stick noodles). Usually by pouring 2 inches of vegetable oil into a pan and heating to around 400 degrees. Add maifun a little at a time, and when it floats to the top remove it to a paper towel. (This is the funnest part of making the recipe. It is so much fun to watch the noodles pop like popcorn. You can make extra noodles and store them in a ziplock baggie to use later. It keeps really well. If the noodles don't start "popping" right away, you know that the oil isn't hot enough).
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Prep Time: 45 min
Total Time: 45 min
1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 large egg whites
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Add snow peas, garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and red-pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.
2. In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken, and toss to coat.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Lift half the chicken from egg white mixture (shaking off excess), and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside (reserve skillet).
4. Add snow-pea mixture to skillet. Cover; cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened, 3-5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.
I don't think this tastes exactly like general tso's chicken but it is really good.
Serves 4
Per Serving: 532 cal; 10.4 g fat (1.5 g sat fat); 36.5 g protein; 72.2 g carb; 5 g fiber
Martha Stewart- Everyday Food, October 08
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc (I use chicken broth)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges and seeded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1. In a shallow 2-quart microwave safe dish with a lid, combine rice, whine oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.
2. Cover, and microwave on high until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
3. Stir in shrimp and lemon wedges; cover, and microwave 3 minutes more. Let stand, covered until shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 minutes. Stir in parsley; serve immediately.
I was really skeptical of this recipe because I've never heard of microwaving rice. You do need 2 times the amount of liquid for the rice- as the recipe requires. After it overflowed during the first 7 minutes, I cooked it on power level 8 for the rest of the time. Turned out great. I cooked the shrimp in a little bit of butter over medium-high on the stove for a few minutes, added it to the rice and drizzled the lemon on top (I didn't trust cooking the shrimp in the microwave). I was pleasantly surprised by this meal. Very easy and tasty.
Serves 4
Per Serv: 376 cal; 5.7 g fat (0.9 g sat fat); 26.6 g protein; 41.7 g carb; 1 g fiber
Martha Stewart - Everyday Food, October 08
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (such as safflower)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 bunches watercress (about 1 pound total), tough stems removed
1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add watercress, pear, and cashews; toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Per Serving: 164 cal; 11.6 g fat (2 g sat fat); 5.5 g protein; 13.1 g carb; 2.1 g fiber
Martha Stewart -Everyday Food, October 08
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups (10 oz. pkg.) Reese's peanut butter chips
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in peanut butter chips.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-9 minutes. (Do not overbake; cookies will be soft. They will puff while baking and flatten while cooling.) Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.
PAN RECIPE: Spread batter in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350F. 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan or on wire rack; cut into bars.
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