Sunday, October 21, 2012

October 21, 2012


Sunday

Build a Better PB&J Sandwich


2 slices multigrain bread, toasted

2 Tbsp Neufchatel cheese or light cream cheese

6 dried cherries, chopped

1 tsp ground flaxseed meal

¼ cup fresh blueberries

2 Tbsp smooth or crunchy peanut butter

 

Tuesday

Beef stew

3 pounds cubed beef stew meat

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup baby carrots

4 large potatoes, cubed

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups boiling water

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

3 tablespoons butter

3 onions, sliced

1/4 cup red wine

1/4 cup warm water

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

French bread

 

Wednesday

Crab cake


Ingredients

1 pound crabmeat, picked free of shells

1/3 cup crushed crackers (recommended: Ritz)

3 green onions (green and white parts), finely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 egg

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

Dash cayenne pepper

Flour, for dusting

1/2 cup peanut oil

Favorite dipping sauce, for serving

 

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.

 

Baked tater tots

Homemade Baked Tater Tots


Ingredients:

For the filling-

4 medium baked potatoes, chilled

1 egg

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup grated onion

 

For the coating-

1 egg

2 tablespoons milk

2 cups crushed plain potato chips

 

 

Delicious Pea Salad


Ingredients:

2 cans of English peas (drained)

½ cup onion (finely chopped)

2 boiled eggs (finely chopped)

½ cup dill pickles (finely chopped) OR ½ cup sweet relish

½ cup Cheese (diced in small pieces)

¼ tsp. Salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. Sugar

¼ cup Miracle Whip

 

Method:

Fold all ingredients together until blended and serve.

Contributed by: Betty Zimmerman

 

Thursday

Chickpea Bajane


Ingredients

Quinoa:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup organic vegetable broth

1 cup water

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

Chickpea mixture:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large)

4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 1/2 cups sliced fennel bulb (about 1 large)

1 3/4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot (about 3/4 pound)

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/2 cup white wine 1 cup organic vegetable broth

4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach

 

Preparation

1. To prepare quinoa, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 garlic clove to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add 1 cup broth and next 4 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt); cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

 2. To prepare chickpea mixture, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leek and 4 garlic cloves to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, fennel bulb, carrot, and fennel seeds; sauté 10 minutes or until vegetables are golden. Add wine; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in 1 cup broth, 2 teaspoons thyme, and chickpeas; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and spinach.

 3. Place about 2/3 cup quinoa in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1 1/2 cups chickpea mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon thyme.

 

Friday

Quick chicken


Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

4 ounces Dijon mustard

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

1/4 cup bacon bits

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slather mustard evenly over chicken, then pour teriyaki sauce evenly over all. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then cover with cheese.

3. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

 

Buttered Corn


Ingredients

1 lb. frozen corn

1 Tbs. unsalted butter

 

Method

Place corn in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam about 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan and transfer to a bowl. Stir in butter and salt and pepper to taste.

 

Charred Green Beans


Directions

Toss 1 pound green beans on a baking sheet with 6 smashed garlic cloves, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast at 450 degrees F until the beans are tender and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Toss with 2 teaspoons each chopped tarragon and whole-grain mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.

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