Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Dinner Jan 11, 2010 - Breakfast!!!
Who doesn't love BREAKFAST for DINNER???? I loved doing this growing up and we continue the tradition here! Tonight us healthy adults (ha! I laugh just saying that!) had an egg scramble w/ peppers, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. It was actually pretty good!! I topped it w/ salsa and it made a good dinner. The kiddos also enjoyed some waffles.....drooling just thinking about it!! I love doing this; easy dinner, everyone's happy and easy cleanup!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Dinner Jan 10 - Un-Burrito Burritos
Tonight I wanted, NEEDED, a burrito! But in trying to be a little bit healthier, I decided to make an un-burrito. It's got all of the good stuff (well, all of the healthy stuff :) that goes inside a burrito, w/out the unhealthy stuff. It was yummy!!! Satisfied my burrito craving!!!
Un-Burritos
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c yellow pepper, diced
1/2 c onion, diced
1 jalapeno, diced and seeded, to remove heat
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 T chili powder
1 T chopped garlic (that wonderful stuff you keep in the fridge!!!)
1 T onion powder
1 T Cumin
Salt & Pepper
2 c shredded lettuce
1/4 c green onion
Chopped, fresh cilantro
Salsa
For the kiddos ;) - 1 cup hot, cooked rice, corn shredded cheese & ranch
Heat skillet on high and add meat, pepper, onion & jalapeno. Brown meat and drain. Mix the spices in a small bowl and add a little water, about 1/4 c. Return meat to skillet, on low heat, and add spices. Saute on low until meat is coated in mixture. Adjust salt to taste.
Arrange lettuce on plates, top w/ meat, onion and cilantro. Top w/ salsa. For the kiddos, I did a rice bowl; rice, meat, corn, cheese, ranch and salsa. This one was a winner!!! Enjoy :)
Un-Burritos
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c yellow pepper, diced
1/2 c onion, diced
1 jalapeno, diced and seeded, to remove heat
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 T chili powder
1 T chopped garlic (that wonderful stuff you keep in the fridge!!!)
1 T onion powder
1 T Cumin
Salt & Pepper
2 c shredded lettuce
1/4 c green onion
Chopped, fresh cilantro
Salsa
For the kiddos ;) - 1 cup hot, cooked rice, corn shredded cheese & ranch
Heat skillet on high and add meat, pepper, onion & jalapeno. Brown meat and drain. Mix the spices in a small bowl and add a little water, about 1/4 c. Return meat to skillet, on low heat, and add spices. Saute on low until meat is coated in mixture. Adjust salt to taste.
Arrange lettuce on plates, top w/ meat, onion and cilantro. Top w/ salsa. For the kiddos, I did a rice bowl; rice, meat, corn, cheese, ranch and salsa. This one was a winner!!! Enjoy :)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Dinner Jan 8 - Broiled Cod w/ Cous Cous and Asparagus
Hello again my lovely followers!!! I've missed you guys :)))) I'm glad to be back and VOW to keep this updated! Since it's a new year and everyone is making resolutions - most of which probably involve getting healthy :) - I've decided to post healthy stuff!!! Since our family went on a health streak last summer we've managed to stay away from those yummy, cheesy, bad-for-you-but-oh-so-good skillet dishes!! Which is kinda sad, but sooooo worth it!!
So let's move on by enjoying a healthy start to 2012!!!
Broiled Cod
4-6 Cod Fillets (2 per adult, one per kiddo)
Salt & Pepper
1/4 t cayenne
1/2 t garlic powder
1 T minced onion
Olive Oil
Preheat oven to broil. Place fillets on foil-lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle w/ seasonings listed, using more or less cayenne to taste. Drizzle w/ Oil. Broil 8-10 minutes, keeping a close eye on the fish, so it does not burn. When we made this the smaller pieces got done first, so we had to pull them out and finish the rest of the fish. This is why you must watch it carefully!!!
Asparagus
1 lb asparagus spears, about 1/3 of the end snapped off to remove the stiff part
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
Place asparagus on foil-lined cookie sheet. Drizzle w/ oil and sprinkle w/ salt & pepper. Place alongside fish under broiler. Broil 8-10 min, again watching closely so it doesn't burn. When you remove the asparagus, if it's still stiff, broil another 3-4 min until it's soft to the touch.
Cous Cous
2 cups chicken broth
1 pkg instant Cous Cous
Boil broth. When it's at a rolling boil, add cous cous and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 min. Fluff w/ fork and enjoy w/ asparagus and fish!!
So let's move on by enjoying a healthy start to 2012!!!
Broiled Cod
4-6 Cod Fillets (2 per adult, one per kiddo)
Salt & Pepper
1/4 t cayenne
1/2 t garlic powder
1 T minced onion
Olive Oil
Preheat oven to broil. Place fillets on foil-lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle w/ seasonings listed, using more or less cayenne to taste. Drizzle w/ Oil. Broil 8-10 minutes, keeping a close eye on the fish, so it does not burn. When we made this the smaller pieces got done first, so we had to pull them out and finish the rest of the fish. This is why you must watch it carefully!!!
Asparagus
1 lb asparagus spears, about 1/3 of the end snapped off to remove the stiff part
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
Place asparagus on foil-lined cookie sheet. Drizzle w/ oil and sprinkle w/ salt & pepper. Place alongside fish under broiler. Broil 8-10 min, again watching closely so it doesn't burn. When you remove the asparagus, if it's still stiff, broil another 3-4 min until it's soft to the touch.
Cous Cous
2 cups chicken broth
1 pkg instant Cous Cous
Boil broth. When it's at a rolling boil, add cous cous and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 min. Fluff w/ fork and enjoy w/ asparagus and fish!!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Dinner Aug 30 - Spicey Grilled Chicken
Hello everyone!!! I hope your week is going well! We are still trying to squeeze some summer fun into every thing; our outdoor time, pool time and of course--meal time!!! Today's dinner just screams summer!!! This recipe came from www.bettycrocker.com Grilling section--love it!!! I hope you enjoy as you sip some wine (or beer) at your grill :)
2 T chili powder
Salt & Pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 T Oil
1 can black beans
1 can Green Giant Mexicorn
1/3 c Salsa
2 cups hot cooked rice
In small bowl, mix chili powder, salt & pepper. Coat chicken in oil and sprinkle over chicken breasts. Heat grill to med-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6min per side, until no longer pink.
Stir beans, corn and salsa in pan and heat on low. Serve chicken over rice and top w/ bean/corn mix. Yummy!!!
2 T chili powder
Salt & Pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 T Oil
1 can black beans
1 can Green Giant Mexicorn
1/3 c Salsa
2 cups hot cooked rice
In small bowl, mix chili powder, salt & pepper. Coat chicken in oil and sprinkle over chicken breasts. Heat grill to med-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6min per side, until no longer pink.
Stir beans, corn and salsa in pan and heat on low. Serve chicken over rice and top w/ bean/corn mix. Yummy!!!
Dinner Aug 26, 2001 - Taco Pizza
For everyone who's ever ordered a taco pizza at a restaurant, this one's for you!!! I've never made this before and was thrilled at how well it turned out! It was easy and yummy and pretty....a perfect dinner :)
Taco Pizza
1 pre-made pizza crust (like Boboli's)
1 c salsa (I mixed med and hot)
1/2 lb ground turkey
1 pkt taco seasoning
1/4 c water
1 can blk olives
1/2 c shredded cheese
lettuce, tomato, sour cream
Heat oven to 425. In skillet, brown meat over med-high heat and drain, if there's any fat. Mix water and taco seasoning. Pour over meat in pan and simmer for a few minutes, coating the meat in the seasoning. Place crust on pizza pan and cover w/ salsa, meat, olives and cheese. Bake for about 10 min. Top w/ remaining lettuce and tomato, and use sour cream for dipping. I didn't do this, but you can also top w/ crushed chips :) Enjoy your dinner!!!
Taco Pizza
1 pre-made pizza crust (like Boboli's)
1 c salsa (I mixed med and hot)
1/2 lb ground turkey
1 pkt taco seasoning
1/4 c water
1 can blk olives
1/2 c shredded cheese
lettuce, tomato, sour cream
Heat oven to 425. In skillet, brown meat over med-high heat and drain, if there's any fat. Mix water and taco seasoning. Pour over meat in pan and simmer for a few minutes, coating the meat in the seasoning. Place crust on pizza pan and cover w/ salsa, meat, olives and cheese. Bake for about 10 min. Top w/ remaining lettuce and tomato, and use sour cream for dipping. I didn't do this, but you can also top w/ crushed chips :) Enjoy your dinner!!!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Dinner Aug 22, 2011 - Marsala Pork Tenderloin
Hello everyone! We had a wonderful weekend filled w/ some pool time, laziness and leftovers :) I hope you enjoyed yours as well! Monday brings us back to craziness and rushed dinners! I recently got a cookbook from Pampered Chef: 29 Minutes to Dinner. I LOVE it!! It's got some amazing recipes that are yummy, easy and QUICK!!! Most pork tenderloins take quite a while in the oven, but I was very pleased w/ this one. As you may know, I'm not a big fan of pork anyway, but I was sooooo happy w/ dinner last night! And now, may I bring you....
Marsala Pork Tenderloin
1 pork tenderloin, about 1lb
2 T oil
Salt & Pepper
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small onion, cut into slices
1 can mushrooms, pieces & stems, chopped finely
2 T garlic, chopped
1 c chicken broth
1/2 c Marsala wine
3 T cornstarch
2 T butter
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Heat skillet on med-high and add oil. Cut tenderloin into medallions, about 1/2" thick. Salt and pepper both sides. Cook in oil about 5-6min per side. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm. Add a little more oil to skillet and add asparagus, onions, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 4-5min. Whisk together broth, wine, cornstarch, salt & pepper in small bowl and add to veggies. Bring to a boil and cook on med for 2-3min, or until thick. Add pork and butter to pan and let simmer for a few minutes. Serve w/ mashed potatoes and it's a meal!!
Marsala Pork Tenderloin
1 pork tenderloin, about 1lb
2 T oil
Salt & Pepper
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small onion, cut into slices
1 can mushrooms, pieces & stems, chopped finely
2 T garlic, chopped
1 c chicken broth
1/2 c Marsala wine
3 T cornstarch
2 T butter
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Heat skillet on med-high and add oil. Cut tenderloin into medallions, about 1/2" thick. Salt and pepper both sides. Cook in oil about 5-6min per side. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm. Add a little more oil to skillet and add asparagus, onions, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 4-5min. Whisk together broth, wine, cornstarch, salt & pepper in small bowl and add to veggies. Bring to a boil and cook on med for 2-3min, or until thick. Add pork and butter to pan and let simmer for a few minutes. Serve w/ mashed potatoes and it's a meal!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Dinner Aug 16 - Steak Fajitas
This dinner was AMAZING!!! I'm not a fan of fajitas in restaurants, b/c the meat is always tough and it's soaked in a sauce that, albeit delicious, it can't be good for you! These fajitas put all other fajitas to shame! I originally got the recipe from www.kraftfoods.com, but I adapted it a bit, of course :) I have to give some credit to my hubs, who is the World's Best Meat Griller ;) I hope you guys enjoy this as much as we did!!
1 Skirt Steak or Flank Steak
All purpose seasoning
2 red or green peppers, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
3 banana peppers, sliced
1 cayenne pepper, sliced (for heat)
1 c corn
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 gr onions, chopped
handful of Cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lime
Salt
flour tortillas
Heat grill to med-high. Season steak on both sides, being very generous w/ seasoning. As my husband would say - if you think you've over-seasoned it, it's perfect! The the peppers and onion and toss in the seasoning as well. Grill veggies in grill pan for about 8-10 min and grill steak for about 8min per side, for rare steak.
Mix remaining ingredients in separate bowl. To assemble, layer steak, peppers and corn salsa inside tortilla. I used a little sour cream also :) It was soooooo good!!!! Happy dinner!!
1 Skirt Steak or Flank Steak
All purpose seasoning
2 red or green peppers, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
3 banana peppers, sliced
1 cayenne pepper, sliced (for heat)
1 c corn
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 gr onions, chopped
handful of Cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lime
Salt
flour tortillas
Heat grill to med-high. Season steak on both sides, being very generous w/ seasoning. As my husband would say - if you think you've over-seasoned it, it's perfect! The the peppers and onion and toss in the seasoning as well. Grill veggies in grill pan for about 8-10 min and grill steak for about 8min per side, for rare steak.
Mix remaining ingredients in separate bowl. To assemble, layer steak, peppers and corn salsa inside tortilla. I used a little sour cream also :) It was soooooo good!!!! Happy dinner!!
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