Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Parmesan Potato Pancake

Ingredients


  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Monday, February 11, 2013

Heavenly Heart-Shaped Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) NestlĂ© Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the griddle and cookie cutters
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3-inch heart-shaped metal cookie cutters (optional)
  • Powdered sugar


Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

Ingredients


  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces, 1/4 cup, chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 really ripe bananas, mashed up
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 cup, melted, plus additional for buttering skillet
  • Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Slow cooker quinoa chicken chili

1 cup black beans
1 cup garbonzo beans
2 cans chicken stock
2 chicken breasts
1 cup of quinoa
2 tbs minced garlic
2 tbs chili powder
2 tbs garlic salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbs sour cream
1 stock of celery chopped

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Classic Beef Stew


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 pounds Laura's Lean Eye of Round Roast cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 large celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 medium carrots
  • 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 pounds) cut into eighths
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup fat-free beef stock (double strength)
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Monday, February 4, 2013

Flu Fighting Sorbet

2 cups fresh orange juice (from 5 to 6 oranges)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
One 3-ounce packet liquid pectin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Friday, February 1, 2013

Mediteranean Nachos

Ingredients
  • 4 cups pita chips
  • 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus
  • 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • 8 to 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup chopped zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella