- Monday, June 17, 2013
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Chef Notes: Our family enjoyed these chicken bites. We didn't use them in fajitas; we just ate them as is. The original recipe as is was on the cusp of being too much heat for my kids, so I revised the recipe below to decrease the amount of ground chipotle pepper.
ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.)5 limes, juiced
1/2 Tbsp sea salt
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/2 Tbsp ground chipotle pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 red bell peppers
2 green bell peppers
1 red onion
preparation
Juicing four of the limes into a small mixing bowl. Mix in the salt, cumin, chipotle pepper, cilantro and garlic to make the marinade.Chop the chicken breasts into cubes and place in a large Ziploc bag or plastic container. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Close and shake well until all of the chicken is covered. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate.
While the chicken is marinating chop the bell peppers and onions.
After the chicken has soaked up all of those amazing flavors start to skewer the chicken, bell peppers and onions. Place the skewers on the grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, flip and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes. After the chicken is cooked through, remove from the grill, squeeze the last lime over the skewers and serve!
yields
4-6 servings
source
Little Leopard Book
- Monday, May 06, 2013
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Chef Notes: These were a family favorite when I was a kid. Quick, easy and oh so tasty!
ingredients
1 can cream of celery soup1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (16 oz.) cans sliced white potatoes, drained
3 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
preparation
Mix together soup, onion, cheese, dill weed, salt and pepper in 1-1/2 qt. casserole. Add potatoes and mix throughly.Microwave on HIGH 9-11 minutes; stirring after 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
yields
4-6 servings
- Monday, April 22, 2013
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The slight acidity of buttermilk tenderizes and moistens baked goods while allowing you to cut way back on butter or oils. Here, it also lends a slight tanginess to the winning combination of bananas and blueberries. To make muffins instead, see Muffin Variation.
Chef Notes: Made this for Easter brunch, and everyone loved it! Definitely a keeper recipe.
ingredients
3/4 cup nonfat or low-fat buttermilk3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1-1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.Whisk buttermilk, brown sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in mashed bananas.
Whisk whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
Bake until the top is golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Let cool for about 2 hours before slicing.
yields
10 servings
source
Eating Well
tips & notes
Make Ahead Tip: Wrap and store at room temperatre for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat pastry flour, lower in protein than regular whole-wheat flour, has less gluten-forming potential, making it a better choice for tender baked goods. You can find it in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets and natural-foods stores. Store in the freezer.
Muffin Variation: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 (1/2 cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Divide the batter among the muffin cups (they will be full). Bake until the tops are golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes more before serving.
- Tuesday, April 02, 2013
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Chef Notes: This recipe was modified from a Hamburger Stroganoff recipe that we've made for years from the good 'ol Betty Crocker cookbook. We changed the hamburger to ground sirloin, added mushrooms and substituted some ingredients for a non-fat variety in hopes of reducing the fat content. Our whole family loves it!
ingredients
1/4 cup butter or margarine1 medium onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 lb ground sirloin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
10.75-oz can cream of chicken, low fat
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sour cream, non-fat
12 ounces egg noodles, cooked
preparation
Sauté onions, mushrooms and garlic in melted butter until onions are soft and transparent and mushrooms have cooked down. Add ground sirloin and brown. Stir in salt, pepper, white pepper, paprika and flour. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes.Stir in soup and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer covered approximately 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream; heat through. Blend in hot noodles and serve.
yields
6 servings
source
Original recipe from Betty Crocker's Cookbook
- Monday, February 04, 2013
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