Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Smoky Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Mustard, Ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Paprika, Smoked
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
  • 2 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled


Monday, March 30, 2015

Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients


  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (2 (1/4 ounce) packages)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus as needed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (13 ounces)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup currants, plumped in the microwave and cooled
  • 1 egg beaten, for brushing

For the icing/glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely gated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Friday, March 27, 2015

Slow Cooker Orange marmalade pork tenderloin....so good!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 10-ounce jar Orange Marmalade
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 package fresh mushroom caps
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Baked Sweet Potato Spinach Ravioli

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 bag (9-ounce) pre-washed spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 package Nasoya square wraps (48 wrappers)
  • Parmesan cheese
Sage Brown Butter Sauce (Optional)
  • 2 thick cut slices of pancetta - diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stick unsalted butter - cut into large pieces
  • Approximately 10 sage leaves - finely diced
  • Fresh black pepper


Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Pecan Crusted Trout


Ingredients 

cooking spray
1/2 cup crushed pecans
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour, or as needed
4 (4 ounce) fillets trout
1 egg, beaten

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Mandarin Teriyaki Chicken



  • 4 mandarin oranges
  • 1 16oz bottle of teriyaki sauce
  • 1tsp chinese 5 spice
  • 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt

Monday, March 23, 2015

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Grape Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, fresh minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • 1 3/4 cups California green seedless grapes, picked from stem and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh



Friday, March 20, 2015

Turkey and Bean Burrito Burgers


Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold leftover white or brown rice
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • Palmful chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, half a palmful
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, half a palmful
  • 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1jalapeƱo or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 red leaf lettuce leaves
  • 1 ripe tomato, sliced
  • 4 crusty rolls, split

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Cast Iron Pizza

Ingredients
  1. 1 1/2 cups flour
  2. 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
  3. 3/4 tsp. salt
  4. 3/4 cup water, cold
  5. 1 tbs. olive oil, for greasing pan
  6. 1/3 cup of your favorite pizza sauce
  7. 4 oz. mozzarella & provolone mix cheese
  8. Any toppings

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Shepherds Pie

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Monday, March 16, 2015

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

  • 8 small red potatoes
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), rinsed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick Mixed Pickling Spice
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges


Friday, March 13, 2015

Baked Mac and Cheese


Ingredients
  • 2½ cups uncooked macaroni
  • 2½ Tablespoons flour
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • Pepper to taste (I use about a teaspoon)
  • 4 Tablespoons margarine
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1lb ground turkey(optional)

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Corned Beef & Potato Bake

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces reserved corned beef brisket, coarsely chopped*
  • 3 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons reserved horseradish-butter mixture*
  • 2 cups reserved potato halves*
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese


Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame

Ingredients


  • 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 1/3 cups cooked edamame
  • Lime wedges, optional garnish

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Vegan Black Bean Brownies



Ingredients
  • ⅓ of a 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed (about ½ cup)
  • 1 flax egg (1 T flaxseed meal + 2.5 T water)
  • 1 T coconut oil (or other oil)
  • scant ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • dash salt
  • ½ t vanilla
  • ¼ c granulated sugar
  • ½ t baking powder
  • heaping ½ t finely ground espresso powder or instant coffee granules
  • ¼ c semisweet chocolate chips (dairy free for vegan)
  • dash of chocolate sprinkles

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Ceviche-Marinated Grilled Gulf Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 21-25 peeled and deveined jumbo Gulf shrimp
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 pound shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup tomato salsa
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream


Monday, March 9, 2015

Fresh Pork & Apple Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 Smithfield Peppercorn & Garlic Seasoned Pork Tenderloin
  • 1 (7-oz.) bag mixed salad greens
  • 2 apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups assorted fresh vegetables (e.g., red onions, sugar snap peas, radishes) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup nuts (e.g., cashews or almonds)


Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Pot Roast

  • any size roast
  • 1 packet of onion soup
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 5 large potatoes
  • 4-5 large carrots peeled and cut

Monday, March 2, 2015

Savory Oatmeal


Ingredients

1 cup lowfat milk
1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
pinch sea salt (plus additional for serving)
1 teaspoon cooking oil (or 1/2 second spray)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
1 slice cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sliced green onion
Fresh cracked pepper