March 27, 2011 at 5:26 pm (9" unbaked deep dish pie crust, all-purpose flour, almond extract, eggs, granulated sugar, milk, oven, pie, rhubarb, strawberries)
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
1 1/4 C sugar
1/2 C all-purpose flour
2 C diced fresh rhubarb
1 C sliced fresh strawberries
1 (9″) unbaked deep-dish pie shell
4 eggs
1/4 C skim or low-fat milk
1 t almond extract
Fresh strawberries, optional
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In medium bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add rhubarb and strawberries. Gently toss until evenly coated. Spoon rhubarb mixture evenly into pie shell. In same bowl, beat together remaining ingredients, except fresh strawberries, until well blended. Pour over rhubarb mixture.
Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until knife inserted near center comes out clean, an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired..
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March 27, 2011 at 5:05 pm (Breakfast, broiler, cheddar, corn on the cob, eggs, frozen corn, Main Dish, milk, onion, oregano, Quick Dishes, red bell peppers, stovetop, zucchini)
2 to 4 servings
1 1/2 C diced zucchini
1 C fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 C chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 C chopped onion
1/4 t oregano, crushed
1 T water
4 eggs
1/4 C skim milk
1/4 C (1 oz) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
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In 10″ non-stick, ovenproof skillet, combine vegetables, oregano and water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Thoroughly blend eggs and milk. Pour over vegetables. Cook over low heat until eggs are almost set. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
Cut into wedges and serve from pan or slide from pan onto serving platter.
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March 27, 2011 at 4:35 pm (asparagus, eggs, french bread, fully cooked ham, garlic powder, Italian bread, italian cheese blend, lemon juice, Main Dish, microwave, milk, mozzarella, oven, vegetable cooking spray)
The savory bread pudding called strata has become one of America’s favorite egg casseroles. Strata means layers and layering is almost all you have to do to make one. Once you’ve poured on the custard, bake or microwave the strata right away or cover and refrigerate it for several hours or even overnight. With a cold mixture, allow a little more cooking time to serve up a quick meal whenever you need it the next day.
Makes 6 Servings
Cooking spray
12 to 16 (1/2″ thick) slices French or Italian bread (about 4 oz)
1 C (4 oz) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, divided
1 C (4 oz) chopped cooked lean ham, divided
8 oz fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1″ pieces (about 2 C)
6 eggs
1 C skim or low-fat milk
2 T lemon juice
1/4 t garlic powder
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Even coat 8″ square baking dish with spray. Layer half of the bread slices on bottom of dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 C of the cheese, 1/2 C of the ham and 1 C of the asparagus pieces. Cover with the remaining bread slices, laying them flat or in a shingled pattern. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, ham and asparagus pieces. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder. Pour evenly over layers. Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on full power 5 minutes. Microwave on 50% power until thermometer inserted near center reads 160 degrees and/or knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 10 to 12 minutes.
OR
Cover dish with aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until thermometer inserted near center reads 160 degrees and/or knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
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March 27, 2011 at 4:16 pm (7 ingredients or less, Aldi ingredients, cocoa, granulated sugar, microwave, milk, non-alcoholic, Quick Dishes, salt, stovetop, vanilla)
6 servings
1/2 C sugar
1/4 C cocoa
dash of salt
1/3 C hot water
4 C milk
3/4 t vanilla extract
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Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in saucepan; stir in water.
Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; boil and stir 2 minutes.
Stir in milk and heat. DO NOT BOIL.
Remove from heat; add vanilla.
Variation: Microwave Single Serving:
2 T sugar
2 – 3 t cocoa
dash of salt
1 C milk
1/4 t vanilla extract
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Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in large mug.
Heat milk in microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.
Gradually add milk to cocoa mixture; stir well. Stir in vanilla.
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March 27, 2011 at 9:41 am (Appetizers, canola oil, chaat masala, cilantro, cubanelle pepper, cumin, fresh ginger, frozen peas, Indian, jalapeños, poblano pepper, potatoes, Quick Dishes, salt, serrano peppers, stovetop)
Chaat is such a popular street food in India and Pakistan that individual vendors are celebrated for “specializing in their own particular versions,” said Steven L. Katz in The Washington Post. Chaat usually has three main components–a fruit or vegetable, a spice blend called chaat masala, and a mix of condiments such as yogurt and a sweet chutney or tamarind. The results can be served “in a heap” or, as with aloo tikki, served as a manageable finger food. The unifying ingredient is the chaat masala, a mix of “black salt, mango powder, red chile powder, and roasted cumin powder.” Available at Indian groceries, it helps produce an “irresistible combination of flavors.”
1 T canola oil
1 t cumin seeds
1/4 C frozen green peas, defrosted
1/4 t chaat masala
3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces, boiled and drained
1 1/2″ piece peeled ginger, finely chopped
1 1/2 T green chile pepper, chopped
2 T cilantro leaves, finely chopped
salt
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Heat oil in pot over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add cumin and peas. Reduce to medium-low and cook 15 minutes until moisture evaporates. Stir in chaat masala and remove from heat.
Coat a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high. Meanwhile, mash potatoes with ginger, chile, and cilantro, and season with salt. Divide into 10 to 12 balls. Flatten each ball slightly and stuff some pea mixture into center. Close ball and shape into a 3-inch-wide cake.
Cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn. Cook about 6 minutes. Serve hot, with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
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March 26, 2011 at 2:57 pm (7 ingredients or less, cider vinegar, frozen corn, green bell pepper, no-cook, olive oil, onion, parsley, pepper, salt)
Serves 4.
16 oz frozen corn
1 small finely chopped onion
1/2 C chopped green pepper
2 T finely chopped parsley
2 T cider vinegar
1 T olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
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Prepare corn according to package directions. Allow to cool.
In a bowl, combine onion, green pepper, parsley and corn.
Toss with vinegar and olive oil; add salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill. Serve with your favorite grilled chicken or steak.
I want to try this using cilantro instead of parsley and maybe substituting some jalapeno for some of the green bell pepper. I just haven’t had a chance yet! 🙂
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March 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm (beef broth, canned diced tomatoes, cinnamon, feta, frozen cut green beans, frozen cut spinach, garlic powder, Greek, ground beef, Main Dish, onion, oregano, penne, Quick Dishes, stovetop, tomato paste)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Makes 6 servings.
1 lb ground beef
1/2 C chopped onion
2 t oregano
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t garlic powder
1 (14-1/2 oz) can beef broth
1 (14-1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 T tomato paste
1 1/2 C uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 C frozen leaf spinach or cut green beans, thawed
3/4 C crumbled feta cheese, divided
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Cook ground beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain fat. Add oregano, cinnamon and garlic powder; mix well.
Stir in broth, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes or until pasta is nearly tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 C of the feta cheese. Cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 C feta cheese. Cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
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March 26, 2011 at 11:54 am (black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast, broccoli florets, butter, cream of mushroom soup, frozen broccoli, linguine, Main Dish, milk, parmesan, Quick Dishes, stovetop)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings.
1/2 of a 16 oz package linguine
1 C fresh or frozen broccoli florets
2 T butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C milk
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 t ground black pepper
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1. Prepare the linguine according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of the cooking time. Drain the linguine mixture well in a colander.
2. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned and cooked through, stirring often.
3. Stir the soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.
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March 26, 2011 at 11:39 am (brown rice, cilantro, green bell pepper, ground cumin, long-grain white rice, Main Dish, mozzarella, olive oil, onion, oven, parsley, salt, stovetop, textured vegetable protein (TVP), tomato sauce)
Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 45 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr 10 Min
Yield: 4 servings
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
3/4 cup water
4 green bell peppers
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces textured vegetable protein
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
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1. Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
3. Cut tops off peppers, seed insides, and arrange peppers in a large baking dish. Chop usable portion of the tops.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft. Stir in textured vegetable protein and parsley. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with remaining tomato sauce.
5. Cover, and bake about 45 minutes. Uncover, top each pepper with mozzarella cheese, and bake until cheese is melted.
Variation: Use cilantro instead of parsley, brown rice instead of white rice and add about 1/4 tsp of cumin.
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March 26, 2011 at 11:30 am (Asian, balsamic vinegar, basmati rice, black pepper, butterhead lettuce, canned pineapple chunks, cilantro, cornstarch, five-spice powder, fresh ginger, garlic, long-grain white rice, Main Dish, peanut oil, pork tenderloin, Quick Dishes, red bell peppers, red onion, romaine, sea salt, sesame seeds, soy sauce, stovetop, vegetable oil, yellow bell pepper)
Ok, this is easy but it’s a quick one, so you’ll have to concentrate and stay on the ball. Sweet and sour pork is an absolute classic and was one of the first Chinese-style dishes introduced to Britain. I’ve tried to make it fresh, light, and full of wonderful crunch, sweetness, and flavor. I’ve also brightened it up by introducing some lettuce leaves, which add texture and freshness. It’s best to cook this for two–perfect, fast, one-pan cooking for nights in.
Serves 2.
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 C long-grain or basmati rice
1/2 pound pork tenderloin
1 small red onion
1 red or yellow bell pepper (or 1/2 of each)
a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 – 1 fresh red chile, to your taste
a small bunch of fresh cilantro
peanut or vegetable oil
1 heaped teaspoon five-spice powder
1 t cornstarch
2 – 3 T soy sauce
1 (8 oz) can of pineapple chunks
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 small heart of romaine or 1/2 a butterhead lettuce
2 t sesame seeds
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To prepare:
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and add the rice.
Cook according to the package instructions.
Drain the rice in a strainer, put back into the pan, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until needed.
Halve the pork tenderloin and cut into 3/4″ cubes.
Peel and halve the red onion, then dice into 3/4″ cubes.
Halve the bell pepper, seed, and cut into 3/4″ cubes.
Peel and finely slice the ginger and garlic.
Finely slice the chile.
Pick the cilantro leaves and put them to one side.
Finely chop the cilantro stalks.
To cook:
Preheat a wok or large frying pan on a high heat and once it’s very, very hot add a good lug of peanut oil and swirl it around.
Add the pork and the five-spice powder and toss or stir them around.
Cook for a few minutes until browned then transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
Carefully give the wok or pan a quick wipe with a ball of paper towels and return to the heat.
When it’s really hot, add 2 good lugs of peanut oil and all the chopped ingredients.
Toss or stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch and 2 T of soy sauce.
Let everything cook for 30 to 40 seconds, then add the pineapple chunks with their juice, the browned pork and balsamic vinegar.
Season with black pepper and a little more soy sauce, if needed.
Break apart a piece of pork, check it’s cooked through, and remove from the heat.
Reduce the sauce to a gravy-like consistency by cooking for a few minutes more.
To serve:
Divide the rice and lettuce between 2 bowls or plates.
Spoon the pork, veggies, and sauce over the top and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and reserved cilantro leaves.
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