1 pound pork tenderloin cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 eggs- lightly beaten
1/4 cup flour, whole wheat
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 cup chicken bouillon
1 cup pineapple chunks with juice
1 ea green pepper- chopped
1/2 cup carrot- chopped
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ginger, ground
1 tsp garlic powder
Roll meat cubes in eggs and then flour.
Place in freezer bags
Add remaining ingred to another bag. Freeze.
Thaw both bags.
Brown the pork in a large skillet sprayed with oil until the juices run clear. 5-7 min. Remove and drain. Add the "sauce" bag to skillet, cook over med. heat until mixture begins to thicken.
Serve over hot rice.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Pork Satay
Ingredients
Marinade:
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro
Salt
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch thick cubes
Wooden skewers
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a freezer bag, add pork and freeze.
Sauce:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Thai red chile pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion, garlic and chili. Saute for about 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, coriander, and cumin. Thoroughly blend the peanut butter into the mixture.
Freeze sauce in a seperate baggie at this point.
To cook:
Thaw a bag of marinating pork and sauce. Thread the pork on skewers and grill.
The sauce you want to bring the sauce to a simmer over low heat, stirring frequently.
Grill for 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with the sauce.
Marinade:
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro
Salt
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch thick cubes
Wooden skewers
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a freezer bag, add pork and freeze.
Sauce:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Thai red chile pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion, garlic and chili. Saute for about 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, coriander, and cumin. Thoroughly blend the peanut butter into the mixture.
Freeze sauce in a seperate baggie at this point.
To cook:
Thaw a bag of marinating pork and sauce. Thread the pork on skewers and grill.
The sauce you want to bring the sauce to a simmer over low heat, stirring frequently.
Grill for 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with the sauce.
Sausage and Rice
1 6 1/4 ounce box fast-cooking long grain and wild rice (Uncle Ben’s is the kind I used)
1 pound bulk Italian or turkey sausage
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chopped, green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 4-ounce can mushrooms stems and pieces
1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 tsp. salt
Cook rice according to package directions. Brown sausage; drain. Sauté onions. Combine rice, onions, sausage and remaining ingredients; put in a 1-gallon bag and freeze. (I used a foil dish and mixed it all up in the dish.)
Serving day: thaw casserole. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes. (I cooked this one from frozen for a little over 1 hour. Turned out great!!!)
Makes 6 servings.
From Wilson & Lagerborg’s Once-A-Month Cooking
Ravioli Soup
1 Pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp onion salt
2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 28-ounce can Italian-style or plain crushed tomatoes in puree
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 14.5 ounce can beef broth
1 cup water
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried basil leave
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 12-ounce package plain ravioli without sauce (for serving day)
Grated Parmesan Cheese (for serving day)
Brown the ground beef in a large pot; combine remaining ingredients except frozen ravioli and additional Parmesan cheese. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool, put in container and freezer.
On serving day: Thaw soup base and put in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (the soup is thick and you may want to add water or beef broth to make it soupier).
Thaw and cook ravioli according to package directions until just tender. Drain ravioli; add to soup. Salt to taste. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 6 servings
From Wilson & Lagerborg’s Once-A-Month Cooking
Spinach stuffed flank steak
Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen leaf spinach, thawed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 lb) flank steak
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
1Heat broiler with rack set 4" from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2In a medium bowl, combine spinach,parsley, cheese, capers, vinegar, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cut and open steak by laying meatl on a cutting board, with the grain of the steak running horizontally. Using a long sharp knife, cut the meat almost in half horizontally, opening it llike a book but stopping before going all the way through.
3Cut several 12" pices of kitchen string twine; space evenly underneath steak. Spread spinach mixture down center of meat. Roll steak over mixture, pressing firmly to compact the filling as much as possible, tie twine to secure roll. Cut roll in half crosswise. Place halves, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet, rub with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Flash freeze at this point.
To cook:
Thaw. Broil until browned, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare; let rest, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes. Remove string, and slice steak into 1/2"rounds.
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen leaf spinach, thawed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 lb) flank steak
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
1Heat broiler with rack set 4" from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2In a medium bowl, combine spinach,parsley, cheese, capers, vinegar, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cut and open steak by laying meatl on a cutting board, with the grain of the steak running horizontally. Using a long sharp knife, cut the meat almost in half horizontally, opening it llike a book but stopping before going all the way through.
3Cut several 12" pices of kitchen string twine; space evenly underneath steak. Spread spinach mixture down center of meat. Roll steak over mixture, pressing firmly to compact the filling as much as possible, tie twine to secure roll. Cut roll in half crosswise. Place halves, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet, rub with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Flash freeze at this point.
To cook:
Thaw. Broil until browned, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare; let rest, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes. Remove string, and slice steak into 1/2"rounds.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Baked Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich
8 slices of bread
8 slices of provolone cheese (any sliced cheese will do)
8 slices thin sliced ham
8 slices thin sliced smoked turkey
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon melted butter
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 tablespoons milk
Powdered sugar for dusting sandwich
Raspberry preserves, warmed, for dipping sandwich
Heat oven to 425°F.Line baking sheet with parchment paper or release foil.Top 4 slices of bread with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice ham, 1 slice turkey,and another slice of cheese. Top with last 4 slices of bread.Mix together, flour and milk till blended. Then add the eggs, meltedbutter, salt, pepper.Dip sandwiches till lightly soaked.Place sandwiches on parchment lined pan. Pour any leftover egg mixtureover the sandwiches.Bake 8 – 10 minutes until bottom is lightly browned on first side. Turn,and continue to brown till second side is golden brown.Cut sandwich with a serrated knife, dust with powdered sugar and servewith warmed raspberry jam for dipping.Serve with Fries and enjoy.Hint:I didn’t have any raspberry jam, so substituted strawberry preserves andit was great.
8 slices of bread
8 slices of provolone cheese (any sliced cheese will do)
8 slices thin sliced ham
8 slices thin sliced smoked turkey
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon melted butter
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 tablespoons milk
Powdered sugar for dusting sandwich
Raspberry preserves, warmed, for dipping sandwich
Heat oven to 425°F.Line baking sheet with parchment paper or release foil.Top 4 slices of bread with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice ham, 1 slice turkey,and another slice of cheese. Top with last 4 slices of bread.Mix together, flour and milk till blended. Then add the eggs, meltedbutter, salt, pepper.Dip sandwiches till lightly soaked.Place sandwiches on parchment lined pan. Pour any leftover egg mixtureover the sandwiches.Bake 8 – 10 minutes until bottom is lightly browned on first side. Turn,and continue to brown till second side is golden brown.Cut sandwich with a serrated knife, dust with powdered sugar and servewith warmed raspberry jam for dipping.Serve with Fries and enjoy.Hint:I didn’t have any raspberry jam, so substituted strawberry preserves andit was great.
French Toast Casserole
1 loaf Italian bread
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 C sugar, divided
1/2 t vanilla (or almond) extract
1/2 C pecans, optiona
4 eggs
2 C milk
1 t cinnamon (or more!)
2 T melted butter
Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place half of the bread cubes in agreased 9 x 13 baking pan. Melt cream cheese (carefully!) in the microwave. Stir several times. This takes about 2 minutes. Stir half the sugar and all of the extract into the cream cheese. Pour the cream cheese mixture over thebread cubes. It will not completely cover them. Sprinkle nuts over the cream cheese layer. (I will be giving the nuts on the side for you to sprinkle on top). Top with remaining bread cubes. Beat together theremaining sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and melted butter. Pour the egg and milkmixture over the bread cubes. Refrigerate overnight to bake the next morning OR slide the pan into a two-gallon freezer bag and freeze. Thaw completely to cook. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until browned. Let sit at room temp for 5 minutes before cutting. Top with syrup or fruit toppings.
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 C sugar, divided
1/2 t vanilla (or almond) extract
1/2 C pecans, optiona
4 eggs
2 C milk
1 t cinnamon (or more!)
2 T melted butter
Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place half of the bread cubes in agreased 9 x 13 baking pan. Melt cream cheese (carefully!) in the microwave. Stir several times. This takes about 2 minutes. Stir half the sugar and all of the extract into the cream cheese. Pour the cream cheese mixture over thebread cubes. It will not completely cover them. Sprinkle nuts over the cream cheese layer. (I will be giving the nuts on the side for you to sprinkle on top). Top with remaining bread cubes. Beat together theremaining sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and melted butter. Pour the egg and milkmixture over the bread cubes. Refrigerate overnight to bake the next morning OR slide the pan into a two-gallon freezer bag and freeze. Thaw completely to cook. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until browned. Let sit at room temp for 5 minutes before cutting. Top with syrup or fruit toppings.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Lemon Butter Chicken
4 Chicken breast, boneless, skinless
3 teaspoons Butter
3 teaspoons Water
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon Chicken bouillon mix
1 Chopped parsley
1 Lemon slices
Directions:
Coat chicken in a small amount of flour, shake to remove excess. Melt butter in a non-stick frypan. Add chicken breasts and saute each side until lightly browned. Add water, lemon juice and chicken bouillon mix to pan; stir until dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 min. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Cook and stir pan juices over high heat until thickened and syrupy, 1 or 2 min. Pour glaze over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices.
3 teaspoons Butter
3 teaspoons Water
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon Chicken bouillon mix
1 Chopped parsley
1 Lemon slices
Directions:
Coat chicken in a small amount of flour, shake to remove excess. Melt butter in a non-stick frypan. Add chicken breasts and saute each side until lightly browned. Add water, lemon juice and chicken bouillon mix to pan; stir until dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 min. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Cook and stir pan juices over high heat until thickened and syrupy, 1 or 2 min. Pour glaze over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices.
Reuben Casserole
2 cups nonfat Thousand Island dressing
∏ cup nonfat sour cream
12 slices rye bread, sliced into 1-in strips
3 cups sliced pastrami in 1/2 –in strips
3 cups sauerkraut, drained
2 cups shredded Swiss Cheese
Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the dressing & sour cream and mix until well blended. Set aside. Layer one-third of the bread strips on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer one-third of the pastrami over the bread, then layer one-third of the sauerkraut over the pastrami, followed by one-third of the sour cream mixture and one-third of the cheese. Repeat the layers two more times ending with a layer of cheese.
Cooking instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the casserole is browned and bubbly and the layers are heated through.
∏ cup nonfat sour cream
12 slices rye bread, sliced into 1-in strips
3 cups sliced pastrami in 1/2 –in strips
3 cups sauerkraut, drained
2 cups shredded Swiss Cheese
Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the dressing & sour cream and mix until well blended. Set aside. Layer one-third of the bread strips on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer one-third of the pastrami over the bread, then layer one-third of the sauerkraut over the pastrami, followed by one-third of the sour cream mixture and one-third of the cheese. Repeat the layers two more times ending with a layer of cheese.
Cooking instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the casserole is browned and bubbly and the layers are heated through.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
April 8 Menu
Heidi
Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak
Pork Satay
Pork Tenderloin Polynesian
Kathleen
Chicken Gyros
French Dip
Chicken Honey Mustard Biscuits
Reuben Casserole
Misti
Marlboro Man Sandwiches
Cashew Chicken
Shepherd's Pie
Jenn
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Beef Tips
Jambalaya
Janet
Ravioli Soup
French Toast Casserole
Sausage Rice
White Trash Chicken
Teressa
Cherry Skillet Chicken
Raging Garlic Pork Stir-fry
Hot Colby Ham Sandwiches
Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak
Pork Satay
Pork Tenderloin Polynesian
Kathleen
Chicken Gyros
French Dip
Chicken Honey Mustard Biscuits
Reuben Casserole
Misti
Marlboro Man Sandwiches
Cashew Chicken
Shepherd's Pie
Jenn
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Beef Tips
Jambalaya
Janet
Ravioli Soup
French Toast Casserole
Sausage Rice
White Trash Chicken
Teressa
Cherry Skillet Chicken
Raging Garlic Pork Stir-fry
Hot Colby Ham Sandwiches
Barbecue Joe Casserole
2 cups low-fat biscuit mix (I use bisquick)
2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup nonfat egg substitute (I use 2 eggs)
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained of excess fat
1 1-ounce package of dry onion soup mix
1 cup marinara sauce (spaghetti sauce)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup grated chess blend (Cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella)
Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine biscuit mix, milk and eggs, stir together until a soft ball forms. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
Combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, marinara and barbecue sauce, stir until thoroughly incorporated. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough in the pan. Sprinkle with the cheese.
FREEZER CHICKS COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Thaw. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup nonfat egg substitute (I use 2 eggs)
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained of excess fat
1 1-ounce package of dry onion soup mix
1 cup marinara sauce (spaghetti sauce)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup grated chess blend (Cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella)
Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine biscuit mix, milk and eggs, stir together until a soft ball forms. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
Combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, marinara and barbecue sauce, stir until thoroughly incorporated. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough in the pan. Sprinkle with the cheese.
FREEZER CHICKS COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Thaw. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Feb. 24 Meal Preps
Misti
Italian Mac & Cheese (2 8x8 pans)
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (1 bag cooked tenderloin, cut in half) Thaw and reheat.
Chili-Maple Chicken (1 bag, 5-6 breasts) Thaw and bake at 350 or grill.
Janet
Baked Monte Cristo (10 pre-baked sandwiches in bag) Reheat in skillet, oven or microwave. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry or strawberry jelly.
Almost White Castle Burgers (24 in bag) Reheat as desired. Suggestions: wrap in paper towel and microwave.
Peking Pork Bites (1 bag cooked meatballs, 1 bag sauce) Thawing not necessary. Put contents of both bags in crockpot and reheat, or reheat in oven.
Jen
Sweet & Sour Kielbasa (1 bag) Thaw and heat in crockpot on low 2 hours, or on stovetop or microwave. Serves with potatoes or rice. Suggestion: add pineapple.
Beef Fajitas (1 bag meat, 1 bag onions/peppers, 12 tortillas) Saute meat and veggies.
Beef Stew (1 container) Thaw and reheat.
Heidi
Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini (2 bags w/3 breasts each or 1 bag w/6) Place in baking dish and thaw. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 min. Stir, flip chicken and bake another 25 min.
Sesame Pork Ribs (1 container+bag sesame seeds and scallions) Fully cooked. Thaw and reheat on stove. Top with seeds and onions and serve over rice or noodles.
Sweet & Sour Chicken (1-2 bags chicken. 1-2 bags sauce) Thaw and reheat in skillet. Serve with rice. Suggestion: add pineapple onion and green pepper in skillet.
Kathleen
Cheesy Manicotti with Meat Sauce (2 9x13 pans, 14 manicotti each) Thaw and bake covered at 350 degrees for 40 min. Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until melted.
Chicken Parmesan Bundles (7-8 rolls+bag marinara) Thaw and place, seam-sides down in greased dish. BAKE at 375ºF. 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks. Serve topped with the spaghetti sauce and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
Barbecue Joe Casserole (1 9x13 pan) Thaw and bake at 375 degrees for 45 min. or until bubbly.
Teressa
Mozzarella Meatballs (1 bag) Pour meatballs and sauce into ungreased baking dish. Bake uncoveredat 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve over rice or noodles.
Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti (1 9x13 pan) Thaw, cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.
Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce (1 bag, 6 cooked breast pieces) Thaw and reheat.
Blackberry BBQ Chicken (1 bag, 5-6 breasts in marinade) Thaw, pour into baking dish and bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear (about 30 min.)
Italian Mac & Cheese (2 8x8 pans)
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (1 bag cooked tenderloin, cut in half) Thaw and reheat.
Chili-Maple Chicken (1 bag, 5-6 breasts) Thaw and bake at 350 or grill.
Janet
Baked Monte Cristo (10 pre-baked sandwiches in bag) Reheat in skillet, oven or microwave. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry or strawberry jelly.
Almost White Castle Burgers (24 in bag) Reheat as desired. Suggestions: wrap in paper towel and microwave.
Peking Pork Bites (1 bag cooked meatballs, 1 bag sauce) Thawing not necessary. Put contents of both bags in crockpot and reheat, or reheat in oven.
Jen
Sweet & Sour Kielbasa (1 bag) Thaw and heat in crockpot on low 2 hours, or on stovetop or microwave. Serves with potatoes or rice. Suggestion: add pineapple.
Beef Fajitas (1 bag meat, 1 bag onions/peppers, 12 tortillas) Saute meat and veggies.
Beef Stew (1 container) Thaw and reheat.
Heidi
Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini (2 bags w/3 breasts each or 1 bag w/6) Place in baking dish and thaw. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 min. Stir, flip chicken and bake another 25 min.
Sesame Pork Ribs (1 container+bag sesame seeds and scallions) Fully cooked. Thaw and reheat on stove. Top with seeds and onions and serve over rice or noodles.
Sweet & Sour Chicken (1-2 bags chicken. 1-2 bags sauce) Thaw and reheat in skillet. Serve with rice. Suggestion: add pineapple onion and green pepper in skillet.
Kathleen
Cheesy Manicotti with Meat Sauce (2 9x13 pans, 14 manicotti each) Thaw and bake covered at 350 degrees for 40 min. Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until melted.
Chicken Parmesan Bundles (7-8 rolls+bag marinara) Thaw and place, seam-sides down in greased dish. BAKE at 375ºF. 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks. Serve topped with the spaghetti sauce and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
Barbecue Joe Casserole (1 9x13 pan) Thaw and bake at 375 degrees for 45 min. or until bubbly.
Teressa
Mozzarella Meatballs (1 bag) Pour meatballs and sauce into ungreased baking dish. Bake uncoveredat 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve over rice or noodles.
Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti (1 9x13 pan) Thaw, cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.
Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce (1 bag, 6 cooked breast pieces) Thaw and reheat.
Blackberry BBQ Chicken (1 bag, 5-6 breasts in marinade) Thaw, pour into baking dish and bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear (about 30 min.)
Monday, February 16, 2009
Parmesan Chicken Bundles
From Kraft
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
6 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 egg
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, heated
PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 3 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese until well blended; spread evenly onto chicken breasts. Starting at one of the short ends of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired. Set aside.
BEAT egg in shallow bowl or pie plate. Mix remaining 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowl or pie plate. Dip chicken bundles in egg, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve topped with the spaghetti sauce and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
6 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 egg
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, heated
PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 3 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese until well blended; spread evenly onto chicken breasts. Starting at one of the short ends of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired. Set aside.
BEAT egg in shallow bowl or pie plate. Mix remaining 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowl or pie plate. Dip chicken bundles in egg, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve topped with the spaghetti sauce and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Feb. 24 Menu
Misti
Italian Mac & Cheese
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Chili-Maple Chicken
Janet
Baked Monte Cristo
Almost White Castle Burgers (new name?)
Peking Pork Bites
Jen
Sweet & Sour Kielbasa
Beef Fajitas
Beef Stew
Heidi
Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini
Sesame Pork Ribs
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Kathleen
Cheesy Manicotti (with Meat Sauce?)
Chicken Parmesan Bundles
Barbecue Joe Casserole
Teressa
Mozzarella Meatballs
Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti
Bacon-Cider Chicken???
Italian Mac & Cheese
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Chili-Maple Chicken
Janet
Baked Monte Cristo
Almost White Castle Burgers (new name?)
Peking Pork Bites
Jen
Sweet & Sour Kielbasa
Beef Fajitas
Beef Stew
Heidi
Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini
Sesame Pork Ribs
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Kathleen
Cheesy Manicotti (with Meat Sauce?)
Chicken Parmesan Bundles
Barbecue Joe Casserole
Teressa
Mozzarella Meatballs
Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti
Bacon-Cider Chicken???
January Meal Preps
Jen
Steak Soup (2 containers) Thaw and reheat. Add water or beef stock as needed. Contains MSG.
Chicken w Butter and Cream (2 bags, 3 breasts, 4 thighs total) Thaw in baking dish, separate pieces. Put a pat of butter on each piece. Bake 45 min. at 350 degrees. Mix 1/2 cup powdered milk in 1 cup hot water, and pour around chicken. Add more butter if desired. Bake another 75 min.
Ham and Beans (2 containers) Thaw and reheat. Check for bones.
Farmer's Casserole (1 pan) THAW!!! Bake at 350 degrees until center sets up, about 45-60 min.
Misti
Bacon Wrapped Chicken (1 bag) Bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear.
Parsley Parmesan Chicken (2 8x8s) Bake at 350 until juices run clear.
Italian Sub Stoup (2 containers, 1 box pasta) Thaw and heat on stove. Bring to boil, add 1/2 lb. pasta per container. Good topped with garlic cheese bread cut into croutons.
Janet
Tater Tot Casserole (1 pan) Bake from frozen at 350 degrees about 90 min.
Lewis & Clark White Chicken Chili (1 container, 1 bag) Thaw and reheat. Add cayenne pepper and chopped green chilies as desired.
Honey Sesame Chicken (1 bag, 3 lb. tenders) Thaw and bake 30 min. at 350 degrees.
Teressa
Beef-Stuffed Potatoes (1 pan, 6 large bakers) Thaw and bake 15-20 minutes, until warm/cheese melted.
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken (1 bag, 6 breasts) Thaw and bake at 350 until juices run clear.
Bourbon Chicken (1 bag) Thaw and reheat. Stir in vegetables and serve over rice if desired.
Mexican Meatloaf (1 bag) Remove frozen meatloaf from bag and place in baking dish to thaw. Reheat (fully cooked).
Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce (1 small container) Thaw and reheat gently. Serve over 1 lb. pasta. Add chicken and veggies as desired. Peas and chicken would be delicious.
Kathleen
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast (with Apricots and Cranberries) (1 bag, 3.5 lb. roast) Thaw and reheat. Serve over rice.
Sharon Dougherty's Lasagna (1 pan) Thaw and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Let stand for 15 min.
Marinated Steak with Blue Cheese Butter Thaw and GRILL. Top with a pat of blue cheese butter.
Steak Soup (2 containers) Thaw and reheat. Add water or beef stock as needed. Contains MSG.
Chicken w Butter and Cream (2 bags, 3 breasts, 4 thighs total) Thaw in baking dish, separate pieces. Put a pat of butter on each piece. Bake 45 min. at 350 degrees. Mix 1/2 cup powdered milk in 1 cup hot water, and pour around chicken. Add more butter if desired. Bake another 75 min.
Ham and Beans (2 containers) Thaw and reheat. Check for bones.
Farmer's Casserole (1 pan) THAW!!! Bake at 350 degrees until center sets up, about 45-60 min.
Misti
Bacon Wrapped Chicken (1 bag) Bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear.
Parsley Parmesan Chicken (2 8x8s) Bake at 350 until juices run clear.
Italian Sub Stoup (2 containers, 1 box pasta) Thaw and heat on stove. Bring to boil, add 1/2 lb. pasta per container. Good topped with garlic cheese bread cut into croutons.
Janet
Tater Tot Casserole (1 pan) Bake from frozen at 350 degrees about 90 min.
Lewis & Clark White Chicken Chili (1 container, 1 bag) Thaw and reheat. Add cayenne pepper and chopped green chilies as desired.
Honey Sesame Chicken (1 bag, 3 lb. tenders) Thaw and bake 30 min. at 350 degrees.
Teressa
Beef-Stuffed Potatoes (1 pan, 6 large bakers) Thaw and bake 15-20 minutes, until warm/cheese melted.
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken (1 bag, 6 breasts) Thaw and bake at 350 until juices run clear.
Bourbon Chicken (1 bag) Thaw and reheat. Stir in vegetables and serve over rice if desired.
Mexican Meatloaf (1 bag) Remove frozen meatloaf from bag and place in baking dish to thaw. Reheat (fully cooked).
Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce (1 small container) Thaw and reheat gently. Serve over 1 lb. pasta. Add chicken and veggies as desired. Peas and chicken would be delicious.
Kathleen
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast (with Apricots and Cranberries) (1 bag, 3.5 lb. roast) Thaw and reheat. Serve over rice.
Sharon Dougherty's Lasagna (1 pan) Thaw and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Let stand for 15 min.
Marinated Steak with Blue Cheese Butter Thaw and GRILL. Top with a pat of blue cheese butter.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Lewis and Clark White Chicken Chili
Lewis and Clark's White Chili Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8-12
3 pounds Great Northern beans -- canned
2 pounds Chicken breast; skinless/boneless
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Garlic -- minced
2 medium Onions -- chopped
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon Ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Ground oregano
2 cans Mild green chilies; chopped -- 4oz each
4 cups Chicken stock or broth
20 ounces Monterey Jack -- grated
Sour cream
Canned jalapenos; chopped
Place chicken in large sauce pan. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from saucepan and dice into 1/2″ cubes. Using the same pan discard water and heat oil over medium heat. Add onions until translucent. Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano and cloves. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, beans, stock and 12 oz cheese; let simmer for 15 minutes. Laddle into large bowls and top with 1 oz chese. Serve with a side of sour cream and chopped jalapeno peppers.
Serving Size : 8-12
3 pounds Great Northern beans -- canned
2 pounds Chicken breast; skinless/boneless
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Garlic -- minced
2 medium Onions -- chopped
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon Ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Ground oregano
2 cans Mild green chilies; chopped -- 4oz each
4 cups Chicken stock or broth
20 ounces Monterey Jack -- grated
Sour cream
Canned jalapenos; chopped
Place chicken in large sauce pan. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from saucepan and dice into 1/2″ cubes. Using the same pan discard water and heat oil over medium heat. Add onions until translucent. Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano and cloves. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, beans, stock and 12 oz cheese; let simmer for 15 minutes. Laddle into large bowls and top with 1 oz chese. Serve with a side of sour cream and chopped jalapeno peppers.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast (with Apricots and Cranberries)
16 oz can whole-berry cranberry sauce
5.5 oz can apricot nectar
2 tsp cider or distilled white vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped (I increased to 1 cup.)
1 tsp salt
2-1/2 pound boneless pork loin roast
Mix all ingredients except pork in 3 qt or larger slow cooker. Trim fat off pork. Add meat to slow-cooker and spoon some of mixture over it. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork in done and tender. Remove pork, slice. Spoon fat, if any, off sauce and serve with pork. (My friend who passed along this recipe said to add extra onions and apricots.)
5.5 oz can apricot nectar
2 tsp cider or distilled white vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped (I increased to 1 cup.)
1 tsp salt
2-1/2 pound boneless pork loin roast
Mix all ingredients except pork in 3 qt or larger slow cooker. Trim fat off pork. Add meat to slow-cooker and spoon some of mixture over it. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork in done and tender. Remove pork, slice. Spoon fat, if any, off sauce and serve with pork. (My friend who passed along this recipe said to add extra onions and apricots.)
Sharon Dougherty's Lasagna
Brown 1-1/2 lb ground beef. Add 1 tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, 12 oz tomato paste, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tsp basil, 2 cups tomatoes. Simmer 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. (Not sure this is important when freezing, but definitely a must when making to eat right away).
Cook and drain 6-8 lasagna noodles. Combine 3 cups cottage cheese (24oz container), 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and 2 Tbsp parsley flakes. Shred 1 pound mozzarella cheese.
In a 9x13 greased pan, layer 1/2 noodles, 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella, 1/2 meat sauce. Repeat layers and save some mozzarella for the top of the lasagna.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 15-30 minutes before serving.
Cook and drain 6-8 lasagna noodles. Combine 3 cups cottage cheese (24oz container), 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and 2 Tbsp parsley flakes. Shred 1 pound mozzarella cheese.
In a 9x13 greased pan, layer 1/2 noodles, 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella, 1/2 meat sauce. Repeat layers and save some mozzarella for the top of the lasagna.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 15-30 minutes before serving.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Rachael Ray's Italian Sub Stoup
From Rachael Ray/Food Network
SERVES 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage
1/4 lb pepperoni, dixed
1/2 lb ham, diced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
28 ounces diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup gemilli pasta
4 cups arugula
Place a soup pot on the stovetop and preheat to medium high. Add the olive oil and the sausage. Brown and crumble the sausage, drain off excess fat if necessary, then add the pepperoni and ham. Cook for two minutes.
Add the bell peppers and onions and cook for two minutes more. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and cook for 8 minutes.
Stir the arugula into the stoup just before you serve it up.
SERVES 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage
1/4 lb pepperoni, dixed
1/2 lb ham, diced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
28 ounces diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup gemilli pasta
4 cups arugula
Place a soup pot on the stovetop and preheat to medium high. Add the olive oil and the sausage. Brown and crumble the sausage, drain off excess fat if necessary, then add the pepperoni and ham. Cook for two minutes.
Add the bell peppers and onions and cook for two minutes more. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and cook for 8 minutes.
Stir the arugula into the stoup just before you serve it up.
Bourbon Chicken
From Recipezaar #45809
SERVES 4
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
Remove chicken.
Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.
SERVES 4
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
Remove chicken.
Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.
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