There are times when you make something and it was so hard but you know it will be worth it in the end. I am not sure that it was the case with this one. It may have been easier to call the local take out Chinese!
72. Sesame Chicken
*1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
*1/4 cup sesame seeds
*1/2 cup mayonnaise
*1 teaspoon dry mustard
*1 teaspoon dried minced onion
*3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
SAUCE:
*1/2 cup mayonnaise
*1/4 cup honey
In a plastic bag, mix bread crumbs and sesame seeds; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and onion.
Coat chicken pieces with mayonnaise mixture, then toss in crumb mixture.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine sauce ingredients; serve with the hot chicken.
73. Vegetable Lo Mein
*8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
*1/4 cup vegetable oil
*2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
*1 cup shredded carrots
*1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers
*1 onion, chopped
*2 cloves garlic, minced
*2 cups fresh bean sprouts
*1/2 cup chopped green onions
*1 tablespoon cornstarch
*1 cup chicken broth
*1/4 cup hoisin sauce
*2 tablespoons honey
*1 tablespoon soy sauce
*1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
*1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large wok or saute pan. Stir fry mushrooms, carrots, peppers, onion and garlic until tender.
Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook one minute.
Mix cornstarch and chicken broth in a small bowl and add to stir fry.
Stir in hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, cayenne pepper and curry powder.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Add cooked spaghetti, and toss.
Serve immediately.
The kids liked this and so did I. Dave is not home yet so I dont know what he thinks.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
March 7
70. Roast Chicken with Vegetables
There was nothing fancy about this meal but it was really good. It was easy to make and the kids both ate it without much fight. However getting Eli to eat the mushroom was a feat!
*1 roasting chicken (3-4 Lbs)
*1 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp pepper
*2 sprigs thyme
*1 lb red potatoes cut into quarters
*1 onion cut into pieces
*5 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices
*12 onces mushrooms, cut into half
*1/2 cup chicken broth
Heat oven to 450
Dry chicken and remove excess fat
Sprinkle with salt and pepper inside and out
Place the thyme in the cavity of the bird
Place chicken breast side down in a large roasting pan and heap potatoes, carrots and onion around it
Roast for 30 minutes
Reduce heat to 350
Turn chicken breast side up
Add mushrooms and broth to the pan
Roast for 45 minutes or until bird reaches 160
Remove chicken and continue to roast vegetables if they are not tender enough
71. Cottage Cheese Bread
*1/2 cup water
*1 cup cottage cheese
*2 tablespoons margarine
*1 egg
*1 tablespoon white sugar
*1/4 teaspoon baking soda
*1 teaspoon salt
*3 cups bread flour
*2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and start. You can use up to 1/2 cup more bread flour if the dough seems too sticky.
This was really yummy bread. I know it seems strange but it was good. I have to say that since I got my bread machine I have not bought a loaf of bread. I think that my dad likes it the most!
There was nothing fancy about this meal but it was really good. It was easy to make and the kids both ate it without much fight. However getting Eli to eat the mushroom was a feat!
*1 roasting chicken (3-4 Lbs)
*1 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp pepper
*2 sprigs thyme
*1 lb red potatoes cut into quarters
*1 onion cut into pieces
*5 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices
*12 onces mushrooms, cut into half
*1/2 cup chicken broth
Heat oven to 450
Dry chicken and remove excess fat
Sprinkle with salt and pepper inside and out
Place the thyme in the cavity of the bird
Place chicken breast side down in a large roasting pan and heap potatoes, carrots and onion around it
Roast for 30 minutes
Reduce heat to 350
Turn chicken breast side up
Add mushrooms and broth to the pan
Roast for 45 minutes or until bird reaches 160
Remove chicken and continue to roast vegetables if they are not tender enough
71. Cottage Cheese Bread
*1/2 cup water
*1 cup cottage cheese
*2 tablespoons margarine
*1 egg
*1 tablespoon white sugar
*1/4 teaspoon baking soda
*1 teaspoon salt
*3 cups bread flour
*2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and start. You can use up to 1/2 cup more bread flour if the dough seems too sticky.
This was really yummy bread. I know it seems strange but it was good. I have to say that since I got my bread machine I have not bought a loaf of bread. I think that my dad likes it the most!
Friday, March 5, 2010
march 5, company
We had some of our best friends over for dinner tonight. Its really the first time we have had people over (other than my wonderful parents) since I started this project. Our friends Alicia and Jason had a baby a few months ago. Since he was born early and then we went to Mexico this was our first time to see him. Alicia called me and wanted to know if she could bring dinner to us. I reminded her that I had to cook. So I made dinner! We all really liked it. Dave gave it a 9...so we are moving on up, like the Jeffersons!
68. Garlic Bread
*1 3/8 cups water
*3 tablespoons olive oil
*1 teaspoon minced garlic
*4 cups bread flour
*3 tablespoons white sugar
*2 teaspoons salt
*1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
*1 teaspoon dried basil
*1 teaspoon garlic powder
*3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
*1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
*2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Put it into a Bread Machine and set to 2 lb.
This is such good bread. We all really like it and its so easy. I did not have chives so I left them out.
69. Spicy Turkey Lasagna
*1 lb ground turkey
*1tsp dried oregano
*1 tsp salt
*1 tsp red pepper flakes
*15 onces ricotta cheese
*2 cups Italian-blend cheese
*10 onces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
*12 lasagna noodles broken in half
*26 onces chunky pasta sauce (or you can make your own) with mushrooms and peppers
*1/2 cup water
Now I did not catch on that this was for the slow cooker until around 4:30 this afternoon. As you can guess the Loopers were coming at 6, so I put it in the oven
Brown the turkey over medium high heat until no longer pink
Season with salt, oregano and red pepper flakes
In a medium bowl mix together ricotta, cheese-blend and spinach
In a slow cooker layer the half the noodles
Spoon half the Turkey mixture
Pour on half the sauce and half the water
Spread half the cheese and repeat the layering
Cover and cook in slow cooker for 4 hours on low.
now, this is what I did.
I mixed the pasta sauce with turkey mixture
I layered the noodles and the the turkey with sauce and the then the cheese.
I cooked it for an hour on 350. I also topped with some parmesan cheese.
For dessert we had strawberry shortcake that I have made many times. Its the best and I would post it if anyone wants to see it.
68. Garlic Bread
*1 3/8 cups water
*3 tablespoons olive oil
*1 teaspoon minced garlic
*4 cups bread flour
*3 tablespoons white sugar
*2 teaspoons salt
*1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
*1 teaspoon dried basil
*1 teaspoon garlic powder
*3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
*1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
*2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Put it into a Bread Machine and set to 2 lb.
This is such good bread. We all really like it and its so easy. I did not have chives so I left them out.
69. Spicy Turkey Lasagna
*1 lb ground turkey
*1tsp dried oregano
*1 tsp salt
*1 tsp red pepper flakes
*15 onces ricotta cheese
*2 cups Italian-blend cheese
*10 onces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
*12 lasagna noodles broken in half
*26 onces chunky pasta sauce (or you can make your own) with mushrooms and peppers
*1/2 cup water
Now I did not catch on that this was for the slow cooker until around 4:30 this afternoon. As you can guess the Loopers were coming at 6, so I put it in the oven
Brown the turkey over medium high heat until no longer pink
Season with salt, oregano and red pepper flakes
In a medium bowl mix together ricotta, cheese-blend and spinach
In a slow cooker layer the half the noodles
Spoon half the Turkey mixture
Pour on half the sauce and half the water
Spread half the cheese and repeat the layering
Cover and cook in slow cooker for 4 hours on low.
now, this is what I did.
I mixed the pasta sauce with turkey mixture
I layered the noodles and the the turkey with sauce and the then the cheese.
I cooked it for an hour on 350. I also topped with some parmesan cheese.
For dessert we had strawberry shortcake that I have made many times. Its the best and I would post it if anyone wants to see it.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
march 4
67. Broccoli and Cheese Campanelle
First the cake was hit and let me tell you it was good. It had that Key Lime bite to it and was refreshing.
Tonights dinner was good. Eli ate it all with only mild threats! Elise hated it and ate three bites that took 30 minutes and then wanted dessert. Let me tell you that it did not happen. This had a kick to it and I did not even use the whole amount of pepper-jack it called for.
*1 lb campanelle pasta
*2 TBSP onion flakes
*1 bag fresh broccoli (12 onces)
*1 jar double cheddar sauce
*8 onces diced ham
*1 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
I used a couple of slices and then I used Mont. Jack cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
Add the pasta and the onion flakes, cook for 4 minutes
Add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes
Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat the cheddar sauce, ham and pepper-jack cheese, stirring occasionally. (it did not say what heat to use, I used LOW)
Drain pasta and return to pot
Stir in cheese sauce mixture until combined
First the cake was hit and let me tell you it was good. It had that Key Lime bite to it and was refreshing.
Tonights dinner was good. Eli ate it all with only mild threats! Elise hated it and ate three bites that took 30 minutes and then wanted dessert. Let me tell you that it did not happen. This had a kick to it and I did not even use the whole amount of pepper-jack it called for.
*1 lb campanelle pasta
*2 TBSP onion flakes
*1 bag fresh broccoli (12 onces)
*1 jar double cheddar sauce
*8 onces diced ham
*1 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
I used a couple of slices and then I used Mont. Jack cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
Add the pasta and the onion flakes, cook for 4 minutes
Add the broccoli and cook for 5 minutes
Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat the cheddar sauce, ham and pepper-jack cheese, stirring occasionally. (it did not say what heat to use, I used LOW)
Drain pasta and return to pot
Stir in cheese sauce mixture until combined
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
march 3
66. Pasta Fagiolo with Sausage
This was good. I think that if I make it again I would add something to give it a little more of a kick. One warning...It made a ton of food. So make sure that when you make it, make sure you are cooking for more than 2. Or freeze it. I am sending it with Dave to work tomorrow. I will let you know what they think of it too. Dave really liked it. Have it some good bread.
*2 TBSP olive oil
*1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
*3 cloves garlic, crushed or thinly sliced
*3 large chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved into 6 cups hot water
*1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
*1 tsp Italian seasoning
*1/2 tsp onion salt
*1/2 tsp black pepper
*1 lb ditalini pasta
*2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
*1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium high heat
Crumble sausage into saucepan, stirring until browned (about 5 minutes)
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
Add dissolved bouillon cubes, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion salt and pepper
Bring to boil over high heat
Stir in pasta and reduce heat
Simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender
Stir in beans and cook for about 1 minute or until beans are heated through
Serve with cheese
67. Key Lime Cake
One of my best friends birthday is this weekend. She told me in passing that she has not had a birthday cake in 10 years. I could not stand for that. So I asked what kind of cake she wanted and she said something fruity. So this is what I found to make her. I will let you know tomorrow what she thinks of it. We are taking her to lunch tomorrow with no children!! So happy birthday Tracy!!
*1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
*1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
*3/4 cup water
*1/2 cup vegetable oil
*4 eggs
*5 tablespoons key lime juice
*1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
*3 tablespoons key lime juice
Preheat oven to 350
Lightly grease one 9x13 inch cake pan or one 10 inch bundt pan.
In a large bowl stir together; lemon cake mix, lemon instant pudding, water, oil, eggs, and 5 tablespoons key lime juice, mixing well.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Pour key lime glaze over cake while still warm.
To Make Glaze: Mix together the confectioner's sugar and 3 tablespoons of the key lime juice (or more if necessary), spoon glaze over warm cake.
This was good. I think that if I make it again I would add something to give it a little more of a kick. One warning...It made a ton of food. So make sure that when you make it, make sure you are cooking for more than 2. Or freeze it. I am sending it with Dave to work tomorrow. I will let you know what they think of it too. Dave really liked it. Have it some good bread.
*2 TBSP olive oil
*1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
*3 cloves garlic, crushed or thinly sliced
*3 large chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved into 6 cups hot water
*1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
*1 tsp Italian seasoning
*1/2 tsp onion salt
*1/2 tsp black pepper
*1 lb ditalini pasta
*2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
*1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium high heat
Crumble sausage into saucepan, stirring until browned (about 5 minutes)
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
Add dissolved bouillon cubes, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion salt and pepper
Bring to boil over high heat
Stir in pasta and reduce heat
Simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender
Stir in beans and cook for about 1 minute or until beans are heated through
Serve with cheese
67. Key Lime Cake
One of my best friends birthday is this weekend. She told me in passing that she has not had a birthday cake in 10 years. I could not stand for that. So I asked what kind of cake she wanted and she said something fruity. So this is what I found to make her. I will let you know tomorrow what she thinks of it. We are taking her to lunch tomorrow with no children!! So happy birthday Tracy!!
*1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
*1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
*3/4 cup water
*1/2 cup vegetable oil
*4 eggs
*5 tablespoons key lime juice
*1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
*3 tablespoons key lime juice
Preheat oven to 350
Lightly grease one 9x13 inch cake pan or one 10 inch bundt pan.
In a large bowl stir together; lemon cake mix, lemon instant pudding, water, oil, eggs, and 5 tablespoons key lime juice, mixing well.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Pour key lime glaze over cake while still warm.
To Make Glaze: Mix together the confectioner's sugar and 3 tablespoons of the key lime juice (or more if necessary), spoon glaze over warm cake.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March 2
65. Baked Pork Chops
Since I live in the wonderful state of south carolina, known for our wonderful mild weather, it snowed today. Really? Its March. So I wanted to make something that did not have me going to the store and was yummy! This was good. the kids liked it too. I dont know why I have such a hard time getting Eli to eat cooked carrots but he will still chew on a book. Oh well!
*6 pork chops
*1 teaspoon garlic powder
*1 teaspoon seasoning salt
*2 egg, beaten
*1/4 cup all-purpose flour
*2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
*4 tablespoons olive oil
*1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
*1/2 cup milk
*1/3 cup white wine
Preheat oven to 350
Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste.
Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl.
Dredge the pork chops lightly in flour, dip in the egg, and coat liberally with bread crumbs.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the pork chops 5 minutes per side, or until the breading appears well browned.
Transfer the chops to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
While baking, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk and white wine in a medium bowl.
After the pork chops have baked for an hour, cover them with the soup mixture.
Replace foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.
Since I live in the wonderful state of south carolina, known for our wonderful mild weather, it snowed today. Really? Its March. So I wanted to make something that did not have me going to the store and was yummy! This was good. the kids liked it too. I dont know why I have such a hard time getting Eli to eat cooked carrots but he will still chew on a book. Oh well!
*6 pork chops
*1 teaspoon garlic powder
*1 teaspoon seasoning salt
*2 egg, beaten
*1/4 cup all-purpose flour
*2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
*4 tablespoons olive oil
*1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
*1/2 cup milk
*1/3 cup white wine
Preheat oven to 350
Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste.
Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl.
Dredge the pork chops lightly in flour, dip in the egg, and coat liberally with bread crumbs.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the pork chops 5 minutes per side, or until the breading appears well browned.
Transfer the chops to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
While baking, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk and white wine in a medium bowl.
After the pork chops have baked for an hour, cover them with the soup mixture.
Replace foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1
64. Crispy herb Baked Chicken
This was good. I am not going to tell you that it was as good as fried chicken. (what is??) However it was good. We both really liked it and it was easy to make.
*2/3 cup dry potato flakes
*1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
*1 teaspoon garlic salt
*1 (3 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
*1/3 cup butter, melted
Heat oven to 375
Grease or line with foil a baking sheet or a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt.
Stir until well mixed.
Dip chicken pieces into melted butter or margarine, and roll in potato flake mixture to coat. Place in prepared pan.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is tender and golden brown.
This was good. I am not going to tell you that it was as good as fried chicken. (what is??) However it was good. We both really liked it and it was easy to make.
*2/3 cup dry potato flakes
*1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
*1 teaspoon garlic salt
*1 (3 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
*1/3 cup butter, melted
Heat oven to 375
Grease or line with foil a baking sheet or a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt.
Stir until well mixed.
Dip chicken pieces into melted butter or margarine, and roll in potato flake mixture to coat. Place in prepared pan.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is tender and golden brown.
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