Recipe: Chicken with Spinach and Tomato

Ingredients:

• 8 to 12 ounces fresh chopped or baby spinach, cleaned
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 4 chicken breast halves, boneless, pounded slightly to even thickness
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 onion chopped

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or spray with cooking spray. Put spinach in the baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend, salt, and pepper; arrange over the spinach. Sprinkle with the diced tomato and onion. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until chicken is cooked through.
Serves 4.

Out of oven

Before oven

Recipe: Peach Moscato Pork Loin

Peach Moscato Pork Loin:

Pork Loin:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 heaping tablespoon poultry seasoning

Rub on loin. Place loin in oven for 30 minutes. Then start the peach sauce.
  
Peach Sauce:

2 cups of fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup Moscato wine 
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon of cornstarch diluted in a little bit of water

Bring the ingredients to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Pull loin out of oven, and drizzle over the top. Place back in oven for an additional 15 minutes.

Serve!
Enjoy!

Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sizes pieces
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chili powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, and spray with cooking spray.
2. Wrap bacon around each chicken fillet, and secure with a toothpick.
3. In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt and chili powder. Roll the bacon wrapped chicken breast in the sugar mixture until thoroughly and evenly coated.
4. Place on baking sheet and bake in oven for about 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crisp.

Recipe: Brown Sugar

Who knew making your own brown sugar was so easy. I, literally, have had this on my shopping list for a month. But baking season is coming! I tried a few different recipes and this was my best concoction! Enjoy! 

Light brown sugar:

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses

Dark brown sugar: 

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup molasses

Happy baking!! 

Recipe - Quiche ~ Bacon/Cheddar and Feta/Tomato

Quiche - Two ways

Bacon & Cheddar and Feta & Tomato

Feta Tomato Quiche:

2 tbsp Butter

1 Large Onion

1 Roma Tomato

1 package of Feta Cheese

4 Eggs

1/2 cup of milk

1 Pre-Made Pie Crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat up frying pan, add butter. Cut up onion into slices, add to hot pan. Saute on Med heat until onions turn soft and translucent. Chop up tomato. Set onion aside to cool. Place pie crust into a pie pan and add cooled onion, tomato and feta to the bottom of crust, spreading out evenly. Beat 4 eggs and milk together and pour on top. Put in oven. Cook for 1 hour.

Cheddar Bacon Quiche:

1 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese

6 slices of Turkey Bacon

4 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 Pre-Made pie crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop up bacon into small pieces. Place pie crust into pie pan. Layer cheese and bacon on to crust evenly. Beat 4 eggs and milk in seperate bowl and pour over other ingredients. Put in oven and cook for one hour.

ENJOY!

Before eggs went in...

Just out of oven.

Bacon Cheddar

Feta Tomato

Yum!

Recipe: Ham and Beans

INGREDIENTS:

2 cans or 1 lb dry great Northern beans 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 tsp brown sugar 1 clove of garlic

salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Rinse beans in a large pot. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans. OR: (Open two cans, drain, rinse.)
2.	Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time. I generally serve over steamed brown or white rice. Enjoy!!

Recipe- Peanut Butter Cake

Recipe:

2 & 1/4 c. Flour
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. butter (room temperature)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 & 1/4 c. milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

3 eggs

Preheat your oven to 350 and grease and flour a 13 x 9 pan. In a large bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients with an electric mixer; blend at low speed until crumbly. Add the next 5 ingredients and blend at low speed until everything is wet, then beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.

Pour into prepared pan and bake, in the middle of your oven, for 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.

Let the cake cool (in the pan) for 10 minutes, then spread the frosting on the hot cake (recipe follows) and sprinkle one cup of mini-chocolate chips over the frosting.

Peanut Butter Honey Frosting-

1 CUP PEANUT BUTTER 

4 TABLESPOONS RAW HONEY 

2 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT 

4 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR 

8-9TABLESPOONS MILK

Warm the peanut butter and honey in the microwave just until it gets soft and easy to stir, then add everything else and beat until smooth. Spread over hot cake and sprinkle with one cup of mini-chocolate chips.

Recipe: Turkey Meatball Soup

Ingredients

• 8 Cups chicken broth
• 1 celery rib with leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 cup uncooked linguine noodles
• 1 Bay Leaf

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, celery, onion and carrot to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, Add the egg, bread crumbs, italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
• Add meatballs to the simmering broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until no meat is longer pink. Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender. Yield: 5 servings.

Recipe: Spanish Rice - Gluten Free and Vegetarian

Right before I added the rice.

Before I mixed it together, isnt it pretty!!

Ingredients:

2 Green Peppers - Optional Red, Yellow or Orange Peppers...

1 Yellow Onion

2 Tsp Olive Oil

1 Can of Corn ( You can use frozen or fresh)

1 Can of Black Beans

1 Can of Diced tomatoes

1 Can of Rotel Diced tomatoes

2 Tsp Cumin

2 Tsp Garlic Salt

1 Tsp Paprika

1 Tsp Mild Chili Powder

4 Cups cooked rice... ( I steamed mine in the steamer while cooking the rest..)

1 package of mexican cheese

Directions:

1. In large saute pan on medium high heat, add Olive Oil... 
2. When oil is hot add peppers and onions. Saute until soft.
3. Add Tomatoes, beans, corn and all spices...
4. Mix together and reduce heat to simmer...
5. Simmer 10 - 15 minutes just to warm through.
6. Fold in rice. Place in serving dish.
7. Layer cheese on top.
8. Serve hot or room temp...

Enjoy!!

Sorry I didn't get a pic of the final product! I got to excited to eat it! ;)

Recipe: Turkey Stroganoff

Turkey Stroganoff

Ingredients:

1 Package of Egg Noodles
1 lb of ground turkey - can use beef if prefered
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
1 cup of mushrooms
1 cup of chicken broth
1/2 cup of sour cream
1/2 can of cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup shredded carrots

Directions:

Cook noodles according to package.
Bring saute pan to a medium heat. When hot add oil to pan.
Toss in onions, and carrots. When onions are slightly translucent, add ground turkey.
When turkey is no longer pink, add cream of chicken, chicken broth, sour cream and mushrooms. Stir all together.
Turn heat to simmer.
When noodles are cooked, layer them on plate and place stroganoff on top.

Enjoy!

RECIPE - Zucchini Pizza

Ingredients:

3 Medium Zucchini

1 Jar Pizza Sauce

Handful of Sliced Mushrooms

Package of Pepperoni

16 oz Brick of Mozzarella

Directions:

Set Oven to Broil

Slice Zucchini and cheese

Lay zucchini on a baking sheet, add spoonful of sauce on top, cheese, then mushrooms and/or pepperoni

Broil 10-15 minutes until cheese is all melty!

Serve!

Yum!!!

RECIPE: Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Ingredients:

1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Stir seasoning and 3/4 cup water into 1 pound browned and drained ground beef or ground turkey; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Chicken and Bok Choy ~ Recipe

Chicken and Bok Choy

Ingredients:

2 tsp Olive Oil

2 lbs Chicken of your choice (Pictured is deboned boiled drumsticks)

Bunch of Bok Choy

Package of Snow Peas

1/2 cup of Leeks sliced

2 Cups Chicken Broth

1/4 cup of Corn Starch

Directions:

Heat pan on medium heat, add Olive oil.
Sautee chicken until cooked.
Add snow peas and leeks.
Sautee for another 5 minutes.
Add Chicken Broth and Bok Choy.
Lower heat to simmer
Cover and allow Bok Choy to wilt.
In seperate small bowl add corn starch and a few teaspoons of cold water. Stir until Corn starch is dissolved. Add to liquid in pan and stir.
Recover for 5 minutes then serve over steamed rice.

Enjoy!

Sausage Jambalaya ~ Recipe

Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients:

1 lb Sausage (Smoked) - (we used turkey sausage and chicken sausage)
1 Yellow Onion
2 Ribs of Celery
1 Green Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
1 Can Diced Tomatos (14 oz)
1 Can Chicken Broth (14 oz)
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Optional - Add Chicken and/or shrimp...

Directions:

Chop onion, celery and green pepper. Add all ingredients into crockpot. Cook 6 - 8 hours.
Serve over rice or pasta.

Enjoy!!!

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

8 medium potatoes, cooked and diced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup onion, minced
5 hard-boiled eggs
paprika
Directions:
1. Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until done. Cool to room temperature.
2.Place diced potatoes in large bowl.
3. Mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in another bowl.
4. Add to potatoes.
5. Add celery and onions and mix well.
6. Stir in eggs.
7. Sprinkle a little paprika on top.

Recipe ~ Potato Soup

Potato Soup

Ingredients:

6 large potatoes
1 1/2 cup chopped celery,  (include leaves)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup cream
2 Cups of Diced Ham
2 Bay Leaves
1 Cup of Carrots
2 Cans of Chicken Broth

Stovetop Directions:

1 Peel and cube potatoes.

2 Put in a saucepan along with the onions and celery.

3 Add chicken broth, enough to just cover the vegetables.

4 Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are very tender.

5 Using a potato masher, coarsely crush the potatoes, but don't mash them--you want chunks left.

6 Add enough milk or cream to thin to desired thickness and add salt& pepper to taste.

Crock pot Directions:

1. Peel and cube potatoes

2. Put all ingredients in crock pot.

3. Cook for 5-8 hours.

4. Enjoy!

Recipe ~ Easy Brown Asian Sauce

Today I was searching for an easy asian sauce to toss in my chicken and veggies..

I found one that was amazing!

And so simple!

Here it is!

Ingredients

• 2 cups beef broth (can be made with bouillon cubes)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup corn starch (Hint: mix this with few tsp of cold water first so no clumping occurs)
• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic

That is it!!
I added sliced up chicken with squash and mushrooms to mine over a bed of white rice!
Delish!!

Farfalle and Feta Salad - Recipe

Farfalle and Feta Salad

Ingredients

1 Box Farfalle Pasta ( Bow Ties)

1 Cup Black Olives

1 Cup Feta Cheese

1 Cup Roasted Red Peppers

1/2 Cup Chives

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 Tsp Red Wine Vinegar

2 Tsp Garlic

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Boil Pasta according to directions on box
2. Mix Oil, Vinegar and garlic in bowl.
3. Add olives, cheese, red peppers and chives. Stir.
4. Add cooled Pasta to bowl. Stir.
5. Let sit in fridge for flavors to absorb.
6. Serve cold.

Ham and Squash Bake - Semi Home Made Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Cups Diced Ham

2 Medium Yellow Squash

2 Medium Zucchini

1 Box of Scalloped Potatoes

2 Tbs Real Butter

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. Follow Directions on Box of Potatoes
2. Before putting in oven, mix in ham...
3. Layer Squash on top, I alternated the two for an aesthetic value...
4. Melt Butter and drizzle over squash
5. Shake cheese over top
6. Bake as directed... I left mine in a bit longer for the cheese to brown on top

My family devoured this, so this will be a new regular in our home... My kids LOVE squash!