June 28, 2009 at 7:13 pm (7 ingredients or less, chicken bouillon, curry powder, dried onions, long-grain white rice, Quick Dishes, raisins, stovetop)
This curried rice mix is an interesting complement for plain chicken or pork.
Serves 6.
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp. curry powder
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In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the rice mix. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.
June 28, 2009 at 7:03 pm (ground beef, lasagna noodles, Main Dish, mozzarella, onion, parmesan, stovetop, tomato sauce)
4 – 6 servings
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 c Almost Hamburger Helper Mix
1 onion, chopped
2 c water
16 oz tomato sauce
3 c lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Combine all except mozzarella in large skillet. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Top with mozzarella. Turn off heat and let cheese melt.
June 28, 2009 at 7:02 pm (frozen mixed vegetables, ground beef, Main Dish, oven, potatoes, stovetop)
4 – 6 servings
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c water
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper Mix
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Combine all and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until excess water is evaporated.
June 28, 2009 at 7:01 pm (canned mushrooms, egg noodles, ground beef, Main Dish, sour cream, stovetop)
4 – 6 servings
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
2 c water
1/2 c Almost Hamburger Helper Mix
2 c uncooked egg noodles
4 oz canned mushrooms (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
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Combine all except sour cream. Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in sour cream and serve.
June 28, 2009 at 7:00 pm (canned diced tomatoes, canned whole tomatoes, chili powder, elbow macaroni, ground beef, Main Dish, stovetop)
4 to 6 servings
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 C water
1/2 C macaroni noodles (uncooked)
28 oz chopped tomatoes
1 T chili powder
1/2 C Almost Hamburger Helper Mix
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Combine all and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked.
June 28, 2009 at 6:59 pm (basil, beef bouillon granules, black pepper, cornstarch, dried onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, no-cook, parsley flakes, powdered milk)
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
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Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar.
Use mix in the following recipes:
Almost Hamburger Helper Chili Mac
Almost Hamburger Helper Stroganoff
Potato Beef Casserole
Quick Lasagna
June 28, 2009 at 3:33 pm (baby spinach, boneless skinless chicken breast, butter, coarse kosher salt, dijon mustard, Main Dish, olive oil, pepper, Quick Dishes, shallots, stovetop, white wine vinegar)
from Everyday Food
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Serves 1.
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (6 to 8 ounces)
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
4 cups (about 2 1/2 ounces) baby spinach
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1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; cover to keep warm.
3. Make mustard sauce: Add minced shallot to same pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in mustard and vinegar; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add butter; swirl pan until incorporated. Stir any accumulated chicken juices into sauce.
4. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with half the mustard sauce. Place chicken on a serving plate; drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve spinach on the side.
June 27, 2009 at 3:21 pm (black pepper, chicken leg quarters, cilantro, garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, lime juice, Main Dish, olive oil, oven)
8 large chicken leg quarters
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2. Season the chicken aggressively with salt and pepper, then place, skin-side up, in a shallow baking pan and toss with a drizzle or two of the olive oil. Dust with ground cumin and place in the oven.
3. Roast the chicken until its skin is crisp and a knife inserted and removed from the flesh of the thigh results in clear juices, about 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
4. As the chicken cooks, combine the cilantro, lime juice, garlic and the remaining olive oil to make the gremolata. Sprinkle the gremolata over the chicken and serve, ideally with rice and beans. Serves 8.
June 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm (canned chipotle chiles, garlic, grill, light brown sugar, Main Dish, onion, orange juice, oranges, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil)
Work: 25 min
Total: 3 hr 35 min
Serves 6.
Sweet citrus balances the spicy punch of chipotle in this perfectly seasoned dish.
1 C orange juice
2 T light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 chipotle peppers in adobo, seeds removed, peppers minced
1/2 t kosher salt
2 T vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, silverskin removed, cut into 1″ pieces
1 small onion
1 orange
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1. Whisk together orange juice, sugar, garlic, peppers, salt and oil. Toss meat in marinade, cover and refrigerate in a glass or plastic dish, 3 hr or overnight.
2. When ready to cook, heat grill to medium. Cut onion and orange into 1″ pieces. Discard marinade and thread meat, onions and oranges onto skewers. Oil grill grates and cook kabobs, turning, until meat is done, 10 to 12 minutes.
June 22, 2009 at 5:48 pm (7 ingredients or less, baby spinach, no-cook, parmesan, peaches, pecans, Quick Dishes, raspberry vinaigrette, red onion, Salad, Summer)
Prep Time:15 min
Total Time:15 min
Makes:10 servings, 1-1/4 cups each
2 pkg. (9 oz. each) baby spinach leaves
6 small ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 oz raspberry vinaigrette dressing
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Toss all ingredients lightly in large serving bowl. Serve immediately.
