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Monday, November 30, 2015

Black-eyed Pea Gumbo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas with liquid
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion, pepper, and celery until tender. pour in the chicken broth, and mix in rice, black-eyed peas with liquid, diced tomatoes and green chiles, diced tomatoes, and garlic. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender. add water if soup is too thick.

stir fried kale

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 bunches kale - washed, dried, and shredded

Recipe

  • heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. add onions and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
  • mix in breadcrumbs, and cook and stir until brown.
  • stir in kale, and cook until wilted. serve hot or warm.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
  • 1/8 cup margarine
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

    Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins

  • put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
  • add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

chicken salad with bacon and red grapes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 dash worcestershire sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool; crumble.
  • mix cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, water chestnuts, celery, and red grapes in a large salad bowl.
  • whisk mayonnaise, dried parsley, lime juice, onion powder, ground ginger, worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together to make a smooth dressing.
  • pour dressing over chicken mixture and stir to coat.
  • cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Cinnamon-curry Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, cinnamon, curry powder, pepper, and salt. cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Anniversary Chicken I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki basting sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
  • place browned chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. brush with teriyaki sauce, then spoon on salad dressing. sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon bits.
  • bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. garnish with parsley and serve.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
  • 1/8 cup margarine
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

    Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins

  • put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
  • add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

Cinnamon-curry Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, cinnamon, curry powder, pepper, and salt. cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 cup seedless grapes
  • 2 cups blueberries

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

  • bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. set aside to cool.
  • layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Cinnamon-curry Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, cinnamon, curry powder, pepper, and salt. cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Anniversary Chicken I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki basting sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
  • place browned chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. brush with teriyaki sauce, then spoon on salad dressing. sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon bits.
  • bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. garnish with parsley and serve.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

stir fried kale

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 bunches kale - washed, dried, and shredded

Recipe

  • heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. add onions and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
  • mix in breadcrumbs, and cook and stir until brown.
  • stir in kale, and cook until wilted. serve hot or warm.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Anniversary Chicken I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki basting sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
  • place browned chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. brush with teriyaki sauce, then spoon on salad dressing. sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon bits.
  • bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. garnish with parsley and serve.

light and easy greek potato salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 12 red potatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1 pinch ground red pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • place red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. drain and chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • slice potatoes and place into a large salad bowl; toss potatoes with green onion. whisk olive oil, red vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, rosemary, and red pepper in a bowl. pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss. serve immediately or chill until serving time.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
  • 1/8 cup margarine
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

    Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins

  • put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
  • add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

stir fried kale

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 bunches kale - washed, dried, and shredded

Recipe

  • heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. add onions and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
  • mix in breadcrumbs, and cook and stir until brown.
  • stir in kale, and cook until wilted. serve hot or warm.

stir fried kale

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 bunches kale - washed, dried, and shredded

Recipe

  • heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. add onions and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
  • mix in breadcrumbs, and cook and stir until brown.
  • stir in kale, and cook until wilted. serve hot or warm.