Friday, August 30, 2013

Picante Chicken & Rice Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Picante sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese



Spicy Touchdown Tenders

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 3/4 cup buffalo chicken wing sauce
  • 2 cups Cheez-It Hot & Spicy crackers, crushed



Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Southern Style Mixed Greens

Ingredients


  • 1 large bundle collard greens
  • 1 bundle mustard greens
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Five Pepper Salmon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan or mesquite wood chips
  • 4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Fiery 5 Pepper Seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds of salmon fillets
  • Olive oil

Monday, August 26, 2013

Quick Chili Mac

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box Dreamfields Elbows
  • 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend



Thursday, August 22, 2013

Chicken Saltimbocca

Ingredients
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
6 fresh sage leaves
6 thin slices prosciutto
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Taco Lasagna

Ingredients


  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 packet (1.25 ounces) Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 can (4 ounces) Ortega Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 cup frozen chopped onion
  • 1 container (16 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish optional)
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) Ortega Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
  • 1/4 cup Ortega Thick & Smooth Mild Taco Sauce
  • 1 box (12 count) Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells or Whole Grain Corn Taco Shells
  • 3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese




Homemade Potatoe Chips

 
 
Ingredients

  • 4 medium Florida fingerling potatoes, unpeeled (mixed colors)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pan release spray
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Additional seasonings (see below)
  • Special equipment needed: French mandolin



Monday, August 19, 2013

Tropical Granola Parfait

Ingredients


  • 1 (6-ounce) container low-fat or fat-free flavored yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sliced fruit
  • 1/3 cup Tropical Granola (recipe below)
  • Tropical Granola:
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons wheat germ (optional)




Friday, August 16, 2013

Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients1 cup butter melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (use the boxed kind, or grind them in a food processor. Tiny granules.)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar (aka powdered sugar)
1 cup + 4 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips


Thursday, August 15, 2013

Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas

Ingredients
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for frying
4 corn tortillas, preferably white
Kosher salt
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ancho chili paste or adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cups finely shredded green or red cabbage
1 bunch radishes (about 6), julienned
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded into large pieces

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

French Toast Baked Polenta Sticks

  • 1 cup polenta (may also be called medium or coarse ground cornmeal or grits)
  • 1 15-ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sea salt

    1. Lightly grease a casserole dish. Put the coconut milk and water in a medium to large sized saucepan and place over high heat.
    2. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium. While stirring, slowly pour in the polenta. Once all the polenta is mixed in, stir in the cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
    3. Cook, stirring regularly, until polenta is thickened and will hold its shape. If it looks like the polenta is scorching, reduce heat to medium-low.
    4. Press into the casserole dish, spreading evenly, aiming for 1/2 inch thickness. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
    5. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Invert the polenta onto a cutting board, and slice into pieces around 3-4 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide.
    6. Arrange on the baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes, flip the pieces, then continue baking another 10-15 minutes, until golden brown on the outside. Remove and serve with maple dipping sauce.
    Maple Dipping Sauce
    • 1/4 cup plain non-dairy yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Source

    Cuban Pork Adobo Chops

     
    Ingredients


    • 6 New York (top loin) pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
    • 1 cup lime juice
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • Olive oil, for grill grate




    Monday, August 12, 2013

    Brussel sprouts with bacon

     
     

    Ingredients


    • 3 slices bacon, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, small spouts left whole, larger spouts halved
    • Salt and pepper, to your taste
    • 1 cup chicken broth

    Friday, August 9, 2013

    Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    2 cans cream of chicken soup
    1/2 stick butter
    2 15 oz cans chicken broth
    24 oz. frozen egg noodles

    Thursday, August 8, 2013

    Berry Vinagrette

    Ingredients

    • 2/3 cup Heinz® Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 cups cut berries (raspberries, strawberries or blackberries)



    Wednesday, August 7, 2013

    Cheese Stuffed Texas Toast Burgers

     
    1 lb of ground beef 
    1 egg
    1/2 bread crumbs
    Your favorite cheese
    1 package of Texas Toast garlic bread

    Grilled Vegetable Pita Pizza

    Ingredients


    • 1 1/2 cups summer squash (about 2 medium size) yellow and/or green
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 red onion
    • 2 vine ripe tomatoes
    • 3 (6-inch) round pitas
    • 1 cup Sabra Classic Hummus
    • Black pepper and salt to taste




    Monday, August 5, 2013

    Flourless DOVE Dark Chocolate Lover's Cake

    Ingredients

    • 2 (3.3-ounces) DOVE Dark Chocolate Bars
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 5 eggs
    • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark cocoa, at least 70%
    • 1 cup whipping cream (optional, for garnish)



    Thursday, August 1, 2013

    Aloha Chicken Sliders

    Ingredients

    • 1 can crushed pineapple
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 3 chicken breasts
    • 2 tablespoon crushed pineapple
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
    • 3 slices provolone cheese, cut into 4 pieces
    • 12 tomato slices
    • Lettuce
    • King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls