Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
* 1 red onion, finely chopped
* 2/3 cup ketchup
* 2/3 cup bread crumbs
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup bread-and-butter pickle chips, chopped
* 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
* 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
* 2 pounds new red potatoes
* 3/4 cup heavy cream
Frozen assets
Freeze leftovers for up to a month, then reheat in a 350° oven.
Directions:
1.
Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs and pickles; mix in the onion. Crumble in the beef, add the cheese and mix together. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 4-by-12-inch loaf. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°, about 35 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, halve the potatoes and place them in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, return to the pot and mash with the cream.
4.
Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the mashed potatoes.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Chicken with a Kick Pack
Ingredients:
4 oz. raw skinless boneless lean chicken breast, cut into pieces
1/3 cup canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup canned seasoned black beans, lightly drained
1/4 cup canned sweet corn, drained
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp. Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce
salt, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil in front of you. Scoop chicken mixture into the center of the foil. Fold and seal the top and bottom edges of the foil, and then the side edges, to create a well-sealed packet.
Place packet on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven for 15 - 17 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Allow packet to cool for a few minutes, and then cut to release steam before opening it entirely. (Careful -- steam will be hot.) This recipe is extra-saucy, so empty it right into a bowl. Dig in!
MAKES 1 SERVING
4 oz. raw skinless boneless lean chicken breast, cut into pieces
1/3 cup canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup canned seasoned black beans, lightly drained
1/4 cup canned sweet corn, drained
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp. Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce
salt, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil in front of you. Scoop chicken mixture into the center of the foil. Fold and seal the top and bottom edges of the foil, and then the side edges, to create a well-sealed packet.
Place packet on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven for 15 - 17 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Allow packet to cool for a few minutes, and then cut to release steam before opening it entirely. (Careful -- steam will be hot.) This recipe is extra-saucy, so empty it right into a bowl. Dig in!
MAKES 1 SERVING
So Fancy Fish Pack
Ingredients:
6 oz. raw tilapia, cod, or similar type of white fish
8 thin (or 6 thick) asparagus stalks, tough ends removed
2 slices lemon
1 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. crushed garlic
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, parsley, garlic, and salt to form a thick paste. Set aside.
Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil in front of you. Line up the stalks side by side (like a raft) in the center of the foil. Lay the fish on top of the asparagus.
Spread butter mixture evenly over the fish, and top with lemon slices. Fold and seal the top and bottom edges of the foil, and then the side edges, to create a well-sealed packet.
Place packet on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven for about 15 minutes, until asparagus is tender and fish is cooked through.
Allow packet to cool for a few minutes, and then cut to release steam before opening it entirely. (Careful -- steam will be hot.) Arrange fish and asparagus on a plate (use the lemon slices as a pretty garnish), admire, and eat!
MAKES 1 SERVING
6 oz. raw tilapia, cod, or similar type of white fish
8 thin (or 6 thick) asparagus stalks, tough ends removed
2 slices lemon
1 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. crushed garlic
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, parsley, garlic, and salt to form a thick paste. Set aside.
Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil in front of you. Line up the stalks side by side (like a raft) in the center of the foil. Lay the fish on top of the asparagus.
Spread butter mixture evenly over the fish, and top with lemon slices. Fold and seal the top and bottom edges of the foil, and then the side edges, to create a well-sealed packet.
Place packet on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven for about 15 minutes, until asparagus is tender and fish is cooked through.
Allow packet to cool for a few minutes, and then cut to release steam before opening it entirely. (Careful -- steam will be hot.) Arrange fish and asparagus on a plate (use the lemon slices as a pretty garnish), admire, and eat!
MAKES 1 SERVING
Sweet Balsamic Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
1 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed
20 halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon Splenda or 1 packet Nutrasweet, or 1 tablespoon traditional sweetener
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 bag (1 lb) Mixed Salad Greens, rinsed
Directions
In large bowl combine peppers, beans and tomatoes.
Combine remaining ingredients in a jar.
Shake well.
Pour over vegetables and gently toss.
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours (overnight is better!).
To serve, place mixed greens on salad plates and top with pepper/bean mixture.
Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VALIBABA.
Number of Servings: 4
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
1 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed
20 halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon Splenda or 1 packet Nutrasweet, or 1 tablespoon traditional sweetener
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 bag (1 lb) Mixed Salad Greens, rinsed
Directions
In large bowl combine peppers, beans and tomatoes.
Combine remaining ingredients in a jar.
Shake well.
Pour over vegetables and gently toss.
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours (overnight is better!).
To serve, place mixed greens on salad plates and top with pepper/bean mixture.
Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VALIBABA.
Number of Servings: 4
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Ingredients
o 5 slices whole-wheat or white bread, torn into small pieces
o 2 large eggs
o 12 ounces evaporated skim milk
o 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
o 1/4 cup coco powder
o 2 teaspoons vanilla
o 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
o 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
o 3 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread the bread in the dish in an even layer. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the evaporated skim milk, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until the sugar and cocoa dissolve. Pour the cocoa mixture over the bread. With a fork, mix in any unsoaked bread pieces. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and let stand for 10 minutes. Bake for 35 minutes, or until puffed and set in the center. Serve warm, with a scoop of the frozen yogurt on top.
Makes 6 servings.
o 5 slices whole-wheat or white bread, torn into small pieces
o 2 large eggs
o 12 ounces evaporated skim milk
o 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
o 1/4 cup coco powder
o 2 teaspoons vanilla
o 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
o 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
o 3 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread the bread in the dish in an even layer. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the evaporated skim milk, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until the sugar and cocoa dissolve. Pour the cocoa mixture over the bread. With a fork, mix in any unsoaked bread pieces. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and let stand for 10 minutes. Bake for 35 minutes, or until puffed and set in the center. Serve warm, with a scoop of the frozen yogurt on top.
Makes 6 servings.
Cool Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Pepper, to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber slices and onion slices; set aside. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing to cucumber and onion, toss well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Makes 4 servings.
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Pepper, to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber slices and onion slices; set aside. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing to cucumber and onion, toss well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Makes 4 servings.
Homemade Turkey Soup
Ingredients
o 6 lb. turkey breast. It should have some meat (at least 2 cups) remaining on it to make a good, rich soup.
o 2 medium onions
o 3 stalks of celery
o 1 teaspoon dried thyme
o 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
o 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
o 1 teaspoon dried basil
o 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
o 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
o 1/2 tablespoon salt
o black pepper to taste
o 1/2 lb. Italian pastina or pasta
Directions
1. Place turkey breast in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with water, at least 3/4 full.
2. Peel onions, cut in large pieces, and add to pot. Wash celery stalks, slice, and add to pot also.
3. Simmer covered for about 2-1/2 hours.
4. Remove carcass from pot. Divide soup into smaller,
shallower containers for quick cooling in the refrigerator.
5. After cooling, skim off fat.
6. While soup is cooling, remove remaining meat from turkey
carcass. Cut into pieces.
7. Add turkey meat to skimmed soup along with herbs and spices.
8. Bring to a boil and add pastina. Continue cooking on low boil for about 20 minutes until pastina is done. Serve at once or refrigerate for later reheating.
Yield: About 4 quarts of soup (16 servings)--Serving Size: 1 cup
o 6 lb. turkey breast. It should have some meat (at least 2 cups) remaining on it to make a good, rich soup.
o 2 medium onions
o 3 stalks of celery
o 1 teaspoon dried thyme
o 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
o 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
o 1 teaspoon dried basil
o 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
o 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
o 1/2 tablespoon salt
o black pepper to taste
o 1/2 lb. Italian pastina or pasta
Directions
1. Place turkey breast in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with water, at least 3/4 full.
2. Peel onions, cut in large pieces, and add to pot. Wash celery stalks, slice, and add to pot also.
3. Simmer covered for about 2-1/2 hours.
4. Remove carcass from pot. Divide soup into smaller,
shallower containers for quick cooling in the refrigerator.
5. After cooling, skim off fat.
6. While soup is cooling, remove remaining meat from turkey
carcass. Cut into pieces.
7. Add turkey meat to skimmed soup along with herbs and spices.
8. Bring to a boil and add pastina. Continue cooking on low boil for about 20 minutes until pastina is done. Serve at once or refrigerate for later reheating.
Yield: About 4 quarts of soup (16 servings)--Serving Size: 1 cup
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