Thursday, July 18, 2013

Coconut Granola Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup rice syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 serving protein powder
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup ground chia seeds

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Grilled Pierogies and Kielbasa

 
 

Ingredients


  • 1 pound kielbasa (pork or turkey), cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 pound frozen potato-and-cheddar pierogies (do not thaw)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Tasty Beef Brisket

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Heinz Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons diced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds beef brisket

Monday, July 15, 2013

Avacodo and Veggie Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1/2 avocado, very ripe, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices Roman Meal bread
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 8 slices cucumber
  • 12 slices sweet bell pepper



Wednesday, July 3, 2013

All Star Sliders on Cornbread Buns

Ingredients
Cornbread Buns
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Sliders
  • 3/4 pound ground chuck
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
  • (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/3 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 5 to 6 dashes hot sauce, or to taste



Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Cheddar Wurst with Corn Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen corn, cooked, drained, cooled
  • 1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 package Hillshire Farm Cheddar Wurst Sausage Links
  • 6 French bread rolls or hot dog buns, split

Monday, July 1, 2013

Basil Pesto

Ingredients


  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese