Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick caraway seed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick pure vanilla extract

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Collard Greens Bubble and Squeak

Ingredients
  • Collards:
  • 1 gallon chicken stock
  • 3 cups apple juice
  • 1 cup small diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 6 slices hickory smoked bacon, diced
  • 4 heads collard greens, rinsed
  • Potatoes:
  • 3 pounds peeled potatoes, medium dice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • Potatos:
  • 3 pounds peeled potatoes, medium dice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

  • Monday, March 10, 2014

    Slow cooker rootbeer spare ribs

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon allspice
    • 2 racks St. Louis-style pork spare ribs, (2 1/3 to 3 pounds each), cut into 3- or 4-rib sections
    • 1 1/2 cups (12 ounce can) root beer, (not diet), divided
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water



    Friday, March 7, 2014

    Chicken Pozole

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups of chicken, shredded from a store bought (3- to 4-pound) rotisserie chicken
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
    • 3 teaspoons ground coriander
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles
    • 1/2 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
    • 1 can (7 ounces) salsa verde
    • 2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, drained
    • 2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
    • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
    • Garnishes (optional)
    • 1 red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges
    • 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
    • Crushed tortilla chips
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
    • Thinly sliced radishes
    • 1 avocado, diced



    Wednesday, March 5, 2014

    Sloppy Joes no can required

    Ingredients


    • 1 pound of extra-lean ground beef or turkey
    • 1 onion, small diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 jalapeno, minced
    • 1 red pepper, small diced
    • 1 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend Black pepper, cracked
    • 8 whole-wheat hamburger buns


    Preparation
      1. Brown meat and onion in large sauté pan. Strain remaining fat and juices from pan. Add garlic, jalapeno and red pepper; cook about 5 minutes more. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 5 to 10 more minutes. Scoop 1/2-cup portion onto each bun and serve.



    Calories:
    Total Fat:
    Cholesterol:
    Protien:
    Carbohydrates:
    Sodium:110mg
    Serves
    8 sandwiches
     Source
    Salt for Life




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    Tuesday, March 4, 2014

    Morning Energy Mocha Balls


    Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 cups Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Chocolatey Almond Crunch cereal
    • 1/2 cup walnut halves
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon flax seeds
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • 4 tablespoons almond butter
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
    • 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut for rolling (optional)

    Monday, March 3, 2014

    Lemon Ginger Tilapia

    Ingredients
    • 2 lbs tilapia, sliced into 6 fillets
    • 1 bottle light Lemon Ginger Sesame Salad Dressing (I used THIS one)
    • Salt & pepper to taste