Sliced potatoes:
3 pinch tumeric
1-2 pinch paprika
Half spoon cumin seeds
3-4 pinch salt
Oil
Potatoes, cut in 4 lenthwise and then sliced
Heat oil, add cumin seeds. Cook 30 seconds. Add potatoes and seasonings. Fry until starting to brown, then cover until potatoes are tender.
Cranberry Chutney:
Fist or less of mint leaves
2 fist coriander
Half onion chopped
1 green chili
3-4 pinch salt
2 handfuls frozen cranberries
2 T honey or 1 T sugar
Blend mooth
Wraps:
Whole wheat flour and water to form dough. Roll portion into ball, roll flat, sprad with oil and sprinkle with salt. Fold into thirds, more oil, more salt, fold into thirds, roll flat, then fry.
To eat: Rip off a piece of the wrap, scoop up the fried potatoes, a bit of cranberry chutney, then dip in plain yogurt or sour cream.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Refried Beans
3 c dry pinto beans, soaked overnight, drained
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 T minced garlic
5 tsp salt
1 3/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
9 c water
Put everything into a slow clooker on high for 8 hours. If more than 1 cup of water evaporates the temperature is too high. drain beans reserving juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired consistency adding more reserved juice as required.
To serve: in wraps for burritos, add lettuce, tomato, green onion, sliced olives, grated cheese...
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 T minced garlic
5 tsp salt
1 3/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
9 c water
Put everything into a slow clooker on high for 8 hours. If more than 1 cup of water evaporates the temperature is too high. drain beans reserving juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired consistency adding more reserved juice as required.
To serve: in wraps for burritos, add lettuce, tomato, green onion, sliced olives, grated cheese...
Bacon Sandwiches
Bacon
Bread
Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Cook bacon. Eat between toasted bread. Add cheese. And lettuce and tomatoes unless you're JR.
Serve with: drugs to lower your cholesterol
Bread
Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Cook bacon. Eat between toasted bread. Add cheese. And lettuce and tomatoes unless you're JR.
Serve with: drugs to lower your cholesterol
Best and Simple Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin
Olive oil
Oregano
Sea Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Place tenderloin on a rack on a cookie sheet (line with tin foil for easy clean up). IN a small bowl put a quarter cup of olive oil. Shake in a generous amount of sea salt (must use sea salt, you need the crunchy salty chunks). Throw in some oregano and garlic poder. Spinkle in some pepper. Using a pastry brush, stir it up and brush on the meat. Turn to brush both sides of the ternderloin. Be generous. Make sure to scoop up those chunks of salt and spread them on. Bake 350 for 1 hour. Check for doneness. Don't overcook or it'll be not so 'tender'loin, nut don't undercook either; it's pork after all.
Serve with: cheesy mashed potatoes or rice or pasta and asparagus or beans.
Olive oil
Oregano
Sea Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Place tenderloin on a rack on a cookie sheet (line with tin foil for easy clean up). IN a small bowl put a quarter cup of olive oil. Shake in a generous amount of sea salt (must use sea salt, you need the crunchy salty chunks). Throw in some oregano and garlic poder. Spinkle in some pepper. Using a pastry brush, stir it up and brush on the meat. Turn to brush both sides of the ternderloin. Be generous. Make sure to scoop up those chunks of salt and spread them on. Bake 350 for 1 hour. Check for doneness. Don't overcook or it'll be not so 'tender'loin, nut don't undercook either; it's pork after all.
Serve with: cheesy mashed potatoes or rice or pasta and asparagus or beans.
Ham Parmesan Pasta
Scoobi-do pasta or spiral pasta
Butter or margerine
Diced ham
Fresh grated parmesan cheese
Touch pepper
Cook up the noodles, drain, melt in a spoonful of butter, and toss with ham and cheese.
Serve with: peas (you can add these into the pasta too), salad
Butter or margerine
Diced ham
Fresh grated parmesan cheese
Touch pepper
Cook up the noodles, drain, melt in a spoonful of butter, and toss with ham and cheese.
Serve with: peas (you can add these into the pasta too), salad
Sloppy Joes
3 lb ground beef
1 c chopped onion
1 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped green pepper
1 (12 oz) bottle chilli sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2-3 T brown sugar
2 T worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
16 sandwich buns, split
In large skillet cook beef, onions, celery, pepper over med heat until beef is cooked. Drain.
In slow cooker combine beef mixture and all remaining ingredients (except buns). Cover, cook on low 4-6 hours, spoon onto buns.
Serve with: Fresh veggies and dip, and for heaven's sake toast the buns with cheese on them before you add the meat mixture.
1 c chopped onion
1 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped green pepper
1 (12 oz) bottle chilli sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2-3 T brown sugar
2 T worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
16 sandwich buns, split
In large skillet cook beef, onions, celery, pepper over med heat until beef is cooked. Drain.
In slow cooker combine beef mixture and all remaining ingredients (except buns). Cover, cook on low 4-6 hours, spoon onto buns.
Serve with: Fresh veggies and dip, and for heaven's sake toast the buns with cheese on them before you add the meat mixture.
Tex-Mex Skillet Supper
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 c frozen corn
1/2 c uncooked rice
1/2 c ketchup
1 T chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 c shredded cheddar
Tortilla chips
in large non-stick skillet cook beef and onion. Drain. Add remaining except cheese and chips. Mix well. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until rice is cooked. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Serve with: chips for scooping
1/2 c chopped onion
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 c frozen corn
1/2 c uncooked rice
1/2 c ketchup
1 T chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 c shredded cheddar
Tortilla chips
in large non-stick skillet cook beef and onion. Drain. Add remaining except cheese and chips. Mix well. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until rice is cooked. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Serve with: chips for scooping
Mama Bear's Rice and Meatballs
1 1/2 lb hamburger
Sprinkle s & p and garlic powder
1 c ketchup
1 c water
1 c brown sugar
2 T soy sauce
1/4 c vinegar
2 T corn starch
Less than 1/4 c cold water
Form hamburger with spices into meatballs, fry until cooked.
In saucepan whisk ketchup, water, brown sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Mix corn starch and cold water and add to bubbling sauce and whisk to thicken. Place cooked meatballs in serving bowl and pour sace over.
Serve with: hot rice, grean beans.
Sprinkle s & p and garlic powder
1 c ketchup
1 c water
1 c brown sugar
2 T soy sauce
1/4 c vinegar
2 T corn starch
Less than 1/4 c cold water
Form hamburger with spices into meatballs, fry until cooked.
In saucepan whisk ketchup, water, brown sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Mix corn starch and cold water and add to bubbling sauce and whisk to thicken. Place cooked meatballs in serving bowl and pour sace over.
Serve with: hot rice, grean beans.
Tamale Pie
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 can kidney beans, rinsed, drained, and slightly mashed
1/2 can pinto beans, rinsed, drained, and slightly mashed
1/2 lb ground beef, cooked
1 - 6oz can of V8 juice (2/3 cup)
1/4 c snipped fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 c sour milk (1/2 T vinegar in 1/2 c milk)
1 can diced green chili poppers
2 T oil
1/2 c cheddar
In medium skillet cook green pepper, onion, garlic in oil until tender but not brown. Stir in beans, meat, V8, cilantro, chili powder and cumin. Heat through. Spoon into baking dish.
In mixing bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl combine egg, buttermilk, chili peppers and oil. Add to dry mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in cheese.
Spread cornmeal mixture over bean mixture. Bake 400 about 20 minutes.
Serve with: salad
1 small onion, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 can kidney beans, rinsed, drained, and slightly mashed
1/2 can pinto beans, rinsed, drained, and slightly mashed
1/2 lb ground beef, cooked
1 - 6oz can of V8 juice (2/3 cup)
1/4 c snipped fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 c sour milk (1/2 T vinegar in 1/2 c milk)
1 can diced green chili poppers
2 T oil
1/2 c cheddar
In medium skillet cook green pepper, onion, garlic in oil until tender but not brown. Stir in beans, meat, V8, cilantro, chili powder and cumin. Heat through. Spoon into baking dish.
In mixing bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl combine egg, buttermilk, chili peppers and oil. Add to dry mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in cheese.
Spread cornmeal mixture over bean mixture. Bake 400 about 20 minutes.
Serve with: salad
Lazy Lyon Enchiladas
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, minced
Taco seasoning
Can of Corn
Lots of grated cheese
Tortillas
Salsa and/or pasta sauce
Cook ground beef with 1/2 onion. Add taco seasoning and a bit of water. Cook until thickened. Spoon ground beef onto tortilla, add spoonful of corn and a sprinkle of cheese. Wrap up and put in a casserole dish. Repeat until pan is full. Pour some salsa and/or pasta sauce over wrapped enchiladas. Cover generously with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve with: sour cream, salad
1/2 onion, minced
Taco seasoning
Can of Corn
Lots of grated cheese
Tortillas
Salsa and/or pasta sauce
Cook ground beef with 1/2 onion. Add taco seasoning and a bit of water. Cook until thickened. Spoon ground beef onto tortilla, add spoonful of corn and a sprinkle of cheese. Wrap up and put in a casserole dish. Repeat until pan is full. Pour some salsa and/or pasta sauce over wrapped enchiladas. Cover generously with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve with: sour cream, salad
Spanish Meatloaf
1 egg
3 T ketchup
2 T finely chopped onion
1+ T finely chopped celery
1/4 c bread crumbs
1 T lemon juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp garlic powser
s & p
3/4-1 lb ground beef
Mix everything but the hamburger in a bowl, feel free to go nuts with the spices to make it more flavorful. I do. Add hamburger. Put your hand in a ziploc baggie and squish until well mixed together. Shape into loaf and put on a double layer of tin foil. Bring up sides to enclose but leave the top open. Put in shallow dish and bake 350 for 45 minutes. Tilt the tin foil to drain out the fat before serving, unless of course you like liquid fat.
Serve with: cheese mashed potatoes or fried potatoes, corn/carrots
3 T ketchup
2 T finely chopped onion
1+ T finely chopped celery
1/4 c bread crumbs
1 T lemon juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp garlic powser
s & p
3/4-1 lb ground beef
Mix everything but the hamburger in a bowl, feel free to go nuts with the spices to make it more flavorful. I do. Add hamburger. Put your hand in a ziploc baggie and squish until well mixed together. Shape into loaf and put on a double layer of tin foil. Bring up sides to enclose but leave the top open. Put in shallow dish and bake 350 for 45 minutes. Tilt the tin foil to drain out the fat before serving, unless of course you like liquid fat.
Serve with: cheese mashed potatoes or fried potatoes, corn/carrots
Baked Speghetti
1 lb hamburger
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
4-5 white mushrooms, sliced
Chili powder
garlic (minced or powdered)
Prego pasta sauce (or make your own if you are not lazy)
Speghetti or Spagettini, try whole wheat or mixed
Lots of grated medium cheddar cheese
Cook pasta al dente and put in 9x13 glass baking dish. Brown the hamburger with onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Sprinkle generously with chili powder and add garlic. Add prego, not too much, so it's a very chunky sauce, more like chili consistency. Pour/spread sauce over cooked pasta, sprinkle very generously with grated cheese. Try mixing in fresh parmesan with the cheddar. Don't be stingy with the cheese. Broil until cheese is very bubble and lightly browned.
Serve with: corn, garlic bread, salad
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
4-5 white mushrooms, sliced
Chili powder
garlic (minced or powdered)
Prego pasta sauce (or make your own if you are not lazy)
Speghetti or Spagettini, try whole wheat or mixed
Lots of grated medium cheddar cheese
Cook pasta al dente and put in 9x13 glass baking dish. Brown the hamburger with onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Sprinkle generously with chili powder and add garlic. Add prego, not too much, so it's a very chunky sauce, more like chili consistency. Pour/spread sauce over cooked pasta, sprinkle very generously with grated cheese. Try mixing in fresh parmesan with the cheddar. Don't be stingy with the cheese. Broil until cheese is very bubble and lightly browned.
Serve with: corn, garlic bread, salad
Best Creamy Chicken Burritos
3 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 - 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 c salsa
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 - 15oz can pinto beans, drained
1 1/2 c + shredded cheese
1 can green chilis
Flour tortillas
Melt cream cheese and salsa together over medium low heat until cream cheese is melted and blended with salsa. Add garlic, beans and chicken. Mix well. Spoon onto tortillas, roll up and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
Serve with: salad
1 - 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 c salsa
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 - 15oz can pinto beans, drained
1 1/2 c + shredded cheese
1 can green chilis
Flour tortillas
Melt cream cheese and salsa together over medium low heat until cream cheese is melted and blended with salsa. Add garlic, beans and chicken. Mix well. Spoon onto tortillas, roll up and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
Serve with: salad
Tropical Chicken
1 chicken breast for each person
1 slice of ham for each person
1 pineapple ring for each person
Teriyaki sauce
Swiss cheese
Brush each chicken breast with teriyaki sauce. Place a slice of ham and a pineapple ring on top and bake until chicken is cooked through. Top with a slice of swiss cheese and broil until the cheese starts to brown.
Serve with: Rice and peas
1 slice of ham for each person
1 pineapple ring for each person
Teriyaki sauce
Swiss cheese
Brush each chicken breast with teriyaki sauce. Place a slice of ham and a pineapple ring on top and bake until chicken is cooked through. Top with a slice of swiss cheese and broil until the cheese starts to brown.
Serve with: Rice and peas
Chicken Pillows
1 - 8oz pkg cream cheese
2 c cooked cubed chicken
s & p
garlic powder
Dough (either bun dough or a can of croissant rolls)
Melt cream cheese with a tablespoon of butter and stir until smooth. Add spices. Stir in chicken. Spoon mixture into center of dough and bring up sides or roll up if it is the croissant. Bake according to dough recipe or package.
Serve with: carrots, salad.
2 c cooked cubed chicken
s & p
garlic powder
Dough (either bun dough or a can of croissant rolls)
Melt cream cheese with a tablespoon of butter and stir until smooth. Add spices. Stir in chicken. Spoon mixture into center of dough and bring up sides or roll up if it is the croissant. Bake according to dough recipe or package.
Serve with: carrots, salad.
Kebob
2 lbs chicken breast
2-3 sliced tomatoes
2 sliced onions
1/2 c olive oil
lemon juice
2 T parsley, finely chopped
S & P
Oregano
Pita bread, warmed
Tzatziki
Cut chicen in cubes, place in a bowl wiht s & p, oregano, lemon juice and oil. Lift the meat and thread on wooden skewers. Cook on hot grill on both sides (about 7 minutes per side). Remove from skewer and put on each warmed pita bread with some onion, parsley, tomato, salt, pepper and tzatziki.
Serve with: Greek Salad
2-3 sliced tomatoes
2 sliced onions
1/2 c olive oil
lemon juice
2 T parsley, finely chopped
S & P
Oregano
Pita bread, warmed
Tzatziki
Cut chicen in cubes, place in a bowl wiht s & p, oregano, lemon juice and oil. Lift the meat and thread on wooden skewers. Cook on hot grill on both sides (about 7 minutes per side). Remove from skewer and put on each warmed pita bread with some onion, parsley, tomato, salt, pepper and tzatziki.
Serve with: Greek Salad
Mexican Chicken and Rice
4 chicken breasts
1 pkg taco seasoning (or 4 T)
1 1/2 c rice
1 c picante sauce
2 c water
2 tomatoes, cut in chunks
chopped green onions
1 1/2 c cheddar
In 9x13 glass baking dish dump in rice, water and salsa. Shake chicken breasts in taco seasoning and lay on top of rice. Cover with foil and cook 350 for 45 minutes or until rice and chicken are done. Sprinkle tomatoes, onions and cheese on top and broil until cheese bubbles.
Serve with: salad
1 pkg taco seasoning (or 4 T)
1 1/2 c rice
1 c picante sauce
2 c water
2 tomatoes, cut in chunks
chopped green onions
1 1/2 c cheddar
In 9x13 glass baking dish dump in rice, water and salsa. Shake chicken breasts in taco seasoning and lay on top of rice. Cover with foil and cook 350 for 45 minutes or until rice and chicken are done. Sprinkle tomatoes, onions and cheese on top and broil until cheese bubbles.
Serve with: salad
Sesame Chicken
4 chicken breasts, cubed
Flour
S & P
1/2 cup soy sauce
2/3 c sugar
1/4 c sesame seed
Shake cubed chicken with flour and salt & pepper. Brown in frying pan. IN small sauce pan combine soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer 1-2 minutes. Pour sauce over the chicken in the frying pan and simmer about 10 minutes. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Serve with: hot rice, broccoli/green beans/peas and carrots
Flour
S & P
1/2 cup soy sauce
2/3 c sugar
1/4 c sesame seed
Shake cubed chicken with flour and salt & pepper. Brown in frying pan. IN small sauce pan combine soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer 1-2 minutes. Pour sauce over the chicken in the frying pan and simmer about 10 minutes. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Serve with: hot rice, broccoli/green beans/peas and carrots
Cornflake Chicken
Chicken Breasts
Ranch Dressing
Crushed corn flakes
Garlic Powder
S & P
Mix crushed corn flakes nad spices in a bowl. Feel free to experiment with spices; I do. Dip chicken breasts in ranch dressing then coat with corn flake mixture. Place on a rack on a cookie sheet (with sides) and bake 350 for 45-60 minutes.
Serve with: cheesy mashed potatoes, peas
Ranch Dressing
Crushed corn flakes
Garlic Powder
S & P
Mix crushed corn flakes nad spices in a bowl. Feel free to experiment with spices; I do. Dip chicken breasts in ranch dressing then coat with corn flake mixture. Place on a rack on a cookie sheet (with sides) and bake 350 for 45-60 minutes.
Serve with: cheesy mashed potatoes, peas
Fajitas
1 lb chicken breasts
2 bell peppers, quartered
1/2 large onion, sliced
Marinade:
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1/3 c water
2 T vegetable oil
2 cloves minced or pressed garlic
3 tsp vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1-2 tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
Place meat and vegetables in separate ziplock bags. Whisk marinade ingredients together. Lightly coat vegetables and add rest to meat. Marinate up to overnight.
Grill vegetables and chicken. Slice vegtables and chicken.
Serve with: Homemade or purchased flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.
2 bell peppers, quartered
1/2 large onion, sliced
Marinade:
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1/3 c water
2 T vegetable oil
2 cloves minced or pressed garlic
3 tsp vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1-2 tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
Place meat and vegetables in separate ziplock bags. Whisk marinade ingredients together. Lightly coat vegetables and add rest to meat. Marinate up to overnight.
Grill vegetables and chicken. Slice vegtables and chicken.
Serve with: Homemade or purchased flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.
Creamy Peanut Chicken
1 T oil
1 T red curry paste
1 lb chicken, cubed
1 c coconut milk
1 T fish sauce (optional)
1 T brown sugar
1/4 c peanut butter
Heat oil in wok or frying pan, add curry paste and fry for 1 minute. stir in chicken and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Serve with: hot rice, green beans or broccoli
1 T red curry paste
1 lb chicken, cubed
1 c coconut milk
1 T fish sauce (optional)
1 T brown sugar
1/4 c peanut butter
Heat oil in wok or frying pan, add curry paste and fry for 1 minute. stir in chicken and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Serve with: hot rice, green beans or broccoli
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