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From Taste of Home
I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for new recipes to try, I suggest these flavorful fajitas. It's wonderful to put the beef in the slow cooker before church and come home to a hot delicious main dish. -Janie Reitz, Rochester, Minnesota
INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 pounds boneless sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large green pepper, julienned
1 large onion, julienned
6 to 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes, optional
SERVINGS
6-8
DIRECTIONS
In a skillet, brown the steak in oil over medium heat. Place steak and drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is almost tender. Add green pepper and onion; cover and cook for 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender. Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center of tortillas. Top each with cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes, if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 263 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 415 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
The Only Pizza You'll Ever Want Again: Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato, Broccoli, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Basil
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Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray and Tripp
Show:
30 Minute Meals
Episode:
30 Minutes to Primetime
Crust: 1 (16-ounce) package pizza dough, brought to room temperature
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Toppings: 1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 cloves cracked garlic
1/2 pound chicken breast cut for stir fry or chicken tenders
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
10 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, available on dairy aisle 12 to 15 leaves fresh basil, torn or stacked and thinly sliced
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. On a 12-inch nonstick pizza pan, stretch out your dough and form the pizza crust. Drizzle 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil on crust and spread it with a pastry brush over the dough to the edges. Sprinkle crust with 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
In a small covered saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Separate broccoli tops into florets, discarding lower stalks or reserving for soup. Salt water and add broccoli florets. Cook covered 3 to 5 minutes. Drain broccoli and set on cutting board. Chop broccoli florets into small pieces.
Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high to high heat. Add oil, cracked garlic and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken breast cut for stir-fry or tenders until lightly golden all over, 3 to 5 minutes.
Chop sauteed chicken and garlic on a cutting board into small pieces.
To assemble pizza, dot crust with chopped broccoli bits and cooked chopped chicken. Dot crust with spoonfuls of ricotta and spread ricotta gently with the back of your spoon. Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes, scattering them around the pizza to the edges.
Complete the assembly with a thin layer of shredded mozzarella, about 1 cup. Place pizza in oven on middle rack and lower heat to 450 degrees F. Bake 12 minutes, until cheese is deep golden in color and crust is brown and crisp at the edges. Remove pizza from the oven and let stand 5 minutes. Top with lots of torn or shredded basil. Cut pizza into 8 slices using pizza wheel and serve.
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray and Tripp
Show:
30 Minute Meals
Episode:
30 Minutes to Primetime
Crust: 1 (16-ounce) package pizza dough, brought to room temperature
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Toppings: 1/3 pound broccoli from trimmed broccoli bin in produce section, 1/3 head
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 cloves cracked garlic
1/2 pound chicken breast cut for stir fry or chicken tenders
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
10 sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, available on dairy aisle 12 to 15 leaves fresh basil, torn or stacked and thinly sliced
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. On a 12-inch nonstick pizza pan, stretch out your dough and form the pizza crust. Drizzle 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil on crust and spread it with a pastry brush over the dough to the edges. Sprinkle crust with 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
In a small covered saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Separate broccoli tops into florets, discarding lower stalks or reserving for soup. Salt water and add broccoli florets. Cook covered 3 to 5 minutes. Drain broccoli and set on cutting board. Chop broccoli florets into small pieces.
Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high to high heat. Add oil, cracked garlic and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken breast cut for stir-fry or tenders until lightly golden all over, 3 to 5 minutes.
Chop sauteed chicken and garlic on a cutting board into small pieces.
To assemble pizza, dot crust with chopped broccoli bits and cooked chopped chicken. Dot crust with spoonfuls of ricotta and spread ricotta gently with the back of your spoon. Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes, scattering them around the pizza to the edges.
Complete the assembly with a thin layer of shredded mozzarella, about 1 cup. Place pizza in oven on middle rack and lower heat to 450 degrees F. Bake 12 minutes, until cheese is deep golden in color and crust is brown and crisp at the edges. Remove pizza from the oven and let stand 5 minutes. Top with lots of torn or shredded basil. Cut pizza into 8 slices using pizza wheel and serve.
Low-Carb Spread
Refreshing, delicious, and healthy. I make this often. My husband really loves this served as a spread with whole wheat crackers. It is also good as a pita bread filling.Note: Go easy on the cayenne red pepper, as the heat increases as the flavors blend. From Betty Crocker.
by BecR
6-8 servings
1 medium cucumber
6 radishes 4
green onions 2
cups cream-style cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash red cayenne pepper
lettuce cups (optional)
Cut cucumber lengthwise into fourths, then into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Cut radishes into halves and onions into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Place vegetables in blender container; add enough water to cover. Cover and blend on high speed until finely chopped; drain completely. (Can use your food processor, or vegetables can be finely chopped by hand).
Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and red pepper; stir in vegetables.
I like to cover and refrigerate for several hours to let the flavors blend.
Spoon into lettuce cups and, if desired, garnish with sliced ripe olives.
6 to 8 servings.
by BecR
6-8 servings
1 medium cucumber
6 radishes 4
green onions 2
cups cream-style cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash red cayenne pepper
lettuce cups (optional)
Cut cucumber lengthwise into fourths, then into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Cut radishes into halves and onions into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Place vegetables in blender container; add enough water to cover. Cover and blend on high speed until finely chopped; drain completely. (Can use your food processor, or vegetables can be finely chopped by hand).
Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and red pepper; stir in vegetables.
I like to cover and refrigerate for several hours to let the flavors blend.
Spoon into lettuce cups and, if desired, garnish with sliced ripe olives.
6 to 8 servings.
Potluck Pasta Salad
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originally from "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine
12 servings
4 ounces wagon wheel macaroni or desired pasta, 1 1/3 cup
4 ounces tri-colored corkscrew macaroni or desired pasta
1 teaspoon dried red peppers, crushed
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium yellow squash, halved, sliced lengthwise (and/or zucchini)
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh peas, cooked and cooled
6 ounces black olives, pitted, drained
4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, snipped or oregano or basil or dill
8 ounces Italian salad dressing
Cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water.
Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
Cool pasta to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb.
Add dressing to pasta mixture. Toss gently to mix.
Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
originally from "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine
12 servings
4 ounces wagon wheel macaroni or desired pasta, 1 1/3 cup
4 ounces tri-colored corkscrew macaroni or desired pasta
1 teaspoon dried red peppers, crushed
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium yellow squash, halved, sliced lengthwise (and/or zucchini)
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh peas, cooked and cooled
6 ounces black olives, pitted, drained
4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, snipped or oregano or basil or dill
8 ounces Italian salad dressing
Cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water.
Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
Cool pasta to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb.
Add dressing to pasta mixture. Toss gently to mix.
Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Vegetable Coleslaw
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from Ina Garten and Food Network
1 pound white cabbage (1/2 small head)
3/4 pound red cabbage (1/2 small head)
5 carrots
2 cups good mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fit a food processor with the thickest slicing blade. Cut the cabbages into small wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Next, fit the food processor with the grating blade. Cut the carrots in half and place in the feed tube so they are lying on their sides. Process in batches and mix in a bowl with the grated cabbages.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Pour enough of the dressing over the grated vegetables to moisten them. Serve cold or at room temperature
from Ina Garten and Food Network
1 pound white cabbage (1/2 small head)
3/4 pound red cabbage (1/2 small head)
5 carrots
2 cups good mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fit a food processor with the thickest slicing blade. Cut the cabbages into small wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Next, fit the food processor with the grating blade. Cut the carrots in half and place in the feed tube so they are lying on their sides. Process in batches and mix in a bowl with the grated cabbages.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Pour enough of the dressing over the grated vegetables to moisten them. Serve cold or at room temperature
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Chicken 'n' Summer Squash Packets
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From Light & Tasty
These fun meal-in-one packets are an ideal way to use up your garden bounty. Tender chicken and delightfully seasoned veggies are tucked inside each foil-wrapped pack. Sharon Salvador from Lakeport, California shares the recipe.
INGREDIENTS
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
SERVINGS
4
CATEGORY
Lower Fat
METHOD
Baked
PREP
20 min.
COOK
25 min.
TOTAL
45 min.
DIRECTIONS
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cut eight 15-in. x 12-in. rectangles of heavy-duty foil; place one rectangle on top of another to make four. Divide onion slices among the four rectangles; top with chicken, mustard, zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms. Combine the basil, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper; sprinkle over vegetables. Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetable mixture and seal tightly. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1 packet equals 206 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 449 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
From Light & Tasty
These fun meal-in-one packets are an ideal way to use up your garden bounty. Tender chicken and delightfully seasoned veggies are tucked inside each foil-wrapped pack. Sharon Salvador from Lakeport, California shares the recipe.
INGREDIENTS
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
SERVINGS
4
CATEGORY
Lower Fat
METHOD
Baked
PREP
20 min.
COOK
25 min.
TOTAL
45 min.
DIRECTIONS
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cut eight 15-in. x 12-in. rectangles of heavy-duty foil; place one rectangle on top of another to make four. Divide onion slices among the four rectangles; top with chicken, mustard, zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms. Combine the basil, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper; sprinkle over vegetables. Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetable mixture and seal tightly. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: 1 packet equals 206 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 449 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
Banana Oat Muffins
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INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
SERVINGS
12
PREP
15 min.
COOK
15 min.
TOTAL
30 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg, bananas, brown sugar, buttermilk and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
SERVINGS
12
PREP
15 min.
COOK
15 min.
TOTAL
30 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg, bananas, brown sugar, buttermilk and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.
Herbed Swirl Bread
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From Light & Tasty
This yeast bread is so pretty, with a swirl of herbs in each slice! It's great with soups or stews or toasted and served with reduced-fat margarine. Try it with whatever herbs are growing in your garden. —Laura Dennison of Pensacola, Florida
INGREDIENTS
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon salt
2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil and oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
SERVINGS
24
CATEGORY
Breads
METHOD
Baked
PREP
30 min.
COOK
40 min.
TOTAL
70 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, salt and remaining water; beat until smooth. Stir in enough bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. In a nonstick skillet, saute onions, garlic, herbs and pepper in butter until tender. Set aside. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each piece into a 14-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Brush with some of the egg; refrigerate rest of egg. Spread herb mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in tow 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Brush with reserved egg. Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 134 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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From Light & Tasty
This yeast bread is so pretty, with a swirl of herbs in each slice! It's great with soups or stews or toasted and served with reduced-fat margarine. Try it with whatever herbs are growing in your garden. —Laura Dennison of Pensacola, Florida
INGREDIENTS
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon salt
2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil and oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
SERVINGS
24
CATEGORY
Breads
METHOD
Baked
PREP
30 min.
COOK
40 min.
TOTAL
70 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, salt and remaining water; beat until smooth. Stir in enough bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. In a nonstick skillet, saute onions, garlic, herbs and pepper in butter until tender. Set aside. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each piece into a 14-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Brush with some of the egg; refrigerate rest of egg. Spread herb mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in tow 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Brush with reserved egg. Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 134 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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Honey Rosemary Chicken
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From Light & Tasty
I never get tired of finding new ways to cook with herbs! A rosemary marinade sweetened with honey gives this moist chicken wonderful flavor and a pretty golden sheen. —Elsie Barton of Hoover, Alabama
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
6 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SERVINGS
6
PREP
5 min.
COOK
55 min.
TOTAL
60 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the honey, vinegar, rosemary and oil; mix well. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Place chicken bone side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 6 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 200 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 462 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
From Light & Tasty
I never get tired of finding new ways to cook with herbs! A rosemary marinade sweetened with honey gives this moist chicken wonderful flavor and a pretty golden sheen. —Elsie Barton of Hoover, Alabama
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
6 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SERVINGS
6
PREP
5 min.
COOK
55 min.
TOTAL
60 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the honey, vinegar, rosemary and oil; mix well. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Place chicken bone side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 6 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 200 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 462 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Steak Lo Mein
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From Country Woman
SERVINGS 6
PREP 20 min.
COOK10 min.
TOTAL30 min.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound round steak, trimmed
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots, partially cooked
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onions
15 fresh snow pea pods, trimmed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
DIRECTIONS
Freeze steak just until firm; slice diagonally across grain into 1/4-in. strips. Combine bouillon, water, soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add meat and garlic; stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove meat to a platter. Add cabbage, carrots, onion, mushrooms, celery and green onions; stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Add pea pods and water chestnuts; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add meat. Stir bouillon mixture and pour into skillet; cook and stir until thickened. Gently toss in spaghetti and heat through for 1 minute. Yield: 6 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: One serving equals 329 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 834 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-3/4 starch, 1 vegetable.
From Country Woman
SERVINGS 6
PREP 20 min.
COOK10 min.
TOTAL30 min.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound round steak, trimmed
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots, partially cooked
1 medium onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onions
15 fresh snow pea pods, trimmed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
DIRECTIONS
Freeze steak just until firm; slice diagonally across grain into 1/4-in. strips. Combine bouillon, water, soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add meat and garlic; stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove meat to a platter. Add cabbage, carrots, onion, mushrooms, celery and green onions; stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Add pea pods and water chestnuts; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add meat. Stir bouillon mixture and pour into skillet; cook and stir until thickened. Gently toss in spaghetti and heat through for 1 minute. Yield: 6 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts: One serving equals 329 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 834 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-3/4 starch, 1 vegetable.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Crockpot Italian Beef
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SERVINGS 14
From Light & Tasty
"I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the whole time in the kitchen," reports Lori Hayes, Venice, Florida. "The meat smells so delicious, I can hardly keep my husband from helping himself ahead of time!" For a robust sandwich, serve the shredded beef on a roll spread with horseradish sauce.
INGREDIENTS
1 boneless beef top round roast (4 pounds)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes and pepper
1 bay leaf
14 French rolls (5 inches long)
DIRECTIONS
Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is very tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove meat and shred with a fork. Skim fat from cooking juices; return meat to slow cooker. Serve on rolls. Yield: 14 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3 ounces cooked beef and 1/4 cup juice with roll) equals 386 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 557 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
SERVINGS 14
From Light & Tasty
"I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the whole time in the kitchen," reports Lori Hayes, Venice, Florida. "The meat smells so delicious, I can hardly keep my husband from helping himself ahead of time!" For a robust sandwich, serve the shredded beef on a roll spread with horseradish sauce.
INGREDIENTS
1 boneless beef top round roast (4 pounds)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes and pepper
1 bay leaf
14 French rolls (5 inches long)
DIRECTIONS
Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is very tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove meat and shred with a fork. Skim fat from cooking juices; return meat to slow cooker. Serve on rolls. Yield: 14 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3 ounces cooked beef and 1/4 cup juice with roll) equals 386 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 557 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
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