I am sick of the food I make. It is always the same old thing! I need new recipes that are easy, fast, and good. Any ideas? I love crock pot recipes...if you can't tell!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Pirate Stew
3/4 cup sliced onion
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup uncooked, long grain rice
3 cups diced raw potatoes
1 cup diced celery
2 cups canned kidney beans, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. peper
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1. Brown onions and ground beef in skillet. Drain.
2. Layer ingredient in slow cooker in order given above.
3. Cover. Cook on low 6 hours or until potatoes and rice are cooked.
Variation:
Add a layer of 2 cups sliced carrots between potatoes and celery.
*This is one of my favorite stews!!!
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup uncooked, long grain rice
3 cups diced raw potatoes
1 cup diced celery
2 cups canned kidney beans, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. peper
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1. Brown onions and ground beef in skillet. Drain.
2. Layer ingredient in slow cooker in order given above.
3. Cover. Cook on low 6 hours or until potatoes and rice are cooked.
Variation:
Add a layer of 2 cups sliced carrots between potatoes and celery.
*This is one of my favorite stews!!!
Chicken Noodle Soup
5 cups of water
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon granules, or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
46 oz can chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken
1 tsp. salt
4 cups "homestyle" noodles, uncooked
1/3 cup thinly sliced celery, lightly pre-cooked in microwave
1/3 cup shredded or chopped carrots
1. Dissolve bouillon in water. pour into slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Cover. Cook on low 4-6 hours.
I split this recipe in half because it's a lot for just Nate and I. I would added 2 bouillon cubes even if you split the recipe in half. Also, I didn't use "homestyle" noodles, I just used regular noodles and they were really soggy. If you use regular noodle I would put them in a few hours before it is done.
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon granules, or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
46 oz can chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken
1 tsp. salt
4 cups "homestyle" noodles, uncooked
1/3 cup thinly sliced celery, lightly pre-cooked in microwave
1/3 cup shredded or chopped carrots
1. Dissolve bouillon in water. pour into slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Cover. Cook on low 4-6 hours.
I split this recipe in half because it's a lot for just Nate and I. I would added 2 bouillon cubes even if you split the recipe in half. Also, I didn't use "homestyle" noodles, I just used regular noodles and they were really soggy. If you use regular noodle I would put them in a few hours before it is done.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Chicken Enchiladas
*4 lb. (2-4 chicken breasts, depending on the size) chicken, cooked and cubed or shredded
*10-12 flour tortillas
*1 lbs (give or take, depending how much cheese you want) shredded cheese
*1 large can of enchilada sauce (I use mild)
*1 can cream of chicken soup
*1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
*1 cup milk
Mix all canned foods with milk. Spread spoonful of soup mixture with chicken and cheese into the center of tortilla. Roll the tortilla and place in pan. Pour remaining soup mixture over tortillas and top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Can add additional toppings: tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, green onions, sliced olives, salsa.
*10-12 flour tortillas
*1 lbs (give or take, depending how much cheese you want) shredded cheese
*1 large can of enchilada sauce (I use mild)
*1 can cream of chicken soup
*1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
*1 cup milk
Mix all canned foods with milk. Spread spoonful of soup mixture with chicken and cheese into the center of tortilla. Roll the tortilla and place in pan. Pour remaining soup mixture over tortillas and top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Can add additional toppings: tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, green onions, sliced olives, salsa.
Cafe Rio Salad Dressing
*1 buttermilk ranch dressing packet OR 2 cups buttermilk ranch dressing
*2 tomatillos-quartered (remove husks)
*1/2 bunch cilantro
*1 clove garlic-minced
*Juice of 1 lime
*1 jalapeno OR a few drops of green tabasco
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend well.
*2 tomatillos-quartered (remove husks)
*1/2 bunch cilantro
*1 clove garlic-minced
*Juice of 1 lime
*1 jalapeno OR a few drops of green tabasco
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend well.
Baked Chicken Breasts
*2-3 whole chicken breasts
*2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
*1 can cream of chicken soup
*1/2 cup dry sherry (I used orange juice, you can use any fruit juices)
*1 tsp. dried tarragon or rosemary or both (I used rosemary)
*1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
*4oz can sliced mushrooms, drained (I don't like mushrooms so I didn't put any in)
1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
2. In saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Heat until smooth and hot. Pour over chicken
3. Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours
*I shredded the the chicken a couple of hours before it was ready.
*2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
*1 can cream of chicken soup
*1/2 cup dry sherry (I used orange juice, you can use any fruit juices)
*1 tsp. dried tarragon or rosemary or both (I used rosemary)
*1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
*4oz can sliced mushrooms, drained (I don't like mushrooms so I didn't put any in)
1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
2. In saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Heat until smooth and hot. Pour over chicken
3. Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours
*I shredded the the chicken a couple of hours before it was ready.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Baked Ziti
*1 pound of Zita, rigatoni, or other tube shaped pasta.
*1 (15 ounce) carton of low-fat ricotta cheese
*1 cup grated mozzarella or part yellow and white cheese
*1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
*1 bottle of spaghetti sauce
1) Cook noodles according to the package directions but cut the cooking time in half.
2) In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, cheese, Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
3) After noodles are cooked half way, mix them in with the cheese mixture.
4) Pour into a greased 9x13 inch glass dish.
5) Pour spaghetti sauce over the mixture in the pan (I don't usually use a whole bottle but that is because I don't like a lot of spaghetti sauce).
6) Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes of baking time.
*1 (15 ounce) carton of low-fat ricotta cheese
*1 cup grated mozzarella or part yellow and white cheese
*1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
*1 bottle of spaghetti sauce
1) Cook noodles according to the package directions but cut the cooking time in half.
2) In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, cheese, Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
3) After noodles are cooked half way, mix them in with the cheese mixture.
4) Pour into a greased 9x13 inch glass dish.
5) Pour spaghetti sauce over the mixture in the pan (I don't usually use a whole bottle but that is because I don't like a lot of spaghetti sauce).
6) Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes of baking time.
Chicken Delicious
*4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
*Lemon Juice to taste (When I made this I didn't have any lemon juice so I didn't put any in and it tasted just fine).
*Salt to taste
*Pepper to taste
*Celery salt to taste
*Paprika to taste (I also didn't have any of this either but it probably would have been good).
*Can of cream of mushroom soup
*Can of cream of celery soup
*1/3 cup dry sherry or white wine (Instead of using wine, although the alcohol burns out, you can use orange juice, apple juice, grape juice, basically any juice you like) (I used orange juice and it was good).
*grated Parmesan cheese
1) Season chicken with lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery salt, and paprika. Place in slow cooker.
2) Combine soups with sherry/juice. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
3)cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
4) Serve with rice.
*I shred the chicken a couple of hours before it is done so that the flavor soaks into the chicken.
*Lemon Juice to taste (When I made this I didn't have any lemon juice so I didn't put any in and it tasted just fine).
*Salt to taste
*Pepper to taste
*Celery salt to taste
*Paprika to taste (I also didn't have any of this either but it probably would have been good).
*Can of cream of mushroom soup
*Can of cream of celery soup
*1/3 cup dry sherry or white wine (Instead of using wine, although the alcohol burns out, you can use orange juice, apple juice, grape juice, basically any juice you like) (I used orange juice and it was good).
*grated Parmesan cheese
1) Season chicken with lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery salt, and paprika. Place in slow cooker.
2) Combine soups with sherry/juice. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
3)cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
4) Serve with rice.
*I shred the chicken a couple of hours before it is done so that the flavor soaks into the chicken.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sick of Thinking.
So I'm really tired of wondering what I'm going to cook each night for dinner, let alone wonder if I have the ingredients to cook whatever it is I've decided to cook. So I've written down a list of recipes from all my cook books that I use or have used in the past. So far I've got 7 1/2 weeks of meals. I decided to organize them so that I always know what to cook and have my grocery list ready each week. Here is week one:
Week One:
Monday:
Glazed Chicken Wings
12 whole chicken wings (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
Cut chicken wings into three section; discard wing tip section. Place in a greased 13-on. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine barbecue sauce, honey, and soy sauce; pour over wings. bake, uncovered at 350 for 50 - 60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with Rice or Baked Potatoes.
Tuesday:
Parmesan Chicken:
2 - 4 Chicken Breasts
1 Package Shake n' Bake
1 package Whole Grain noodles
1 can Spaghetti sauce
Cook chicken according to Shake n' Bake directions. Cook noodles according to package. Warm up sauce and serve.
Wednesday:
French Toast
eggs (about 1 egg per 2 people)
milk
vanilla
cinnamon
loaf of bread
mix wet ingredients including cinnamon together. cover both sides of bread in mixture and place on griddle to cooked. Can serve sausage, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, ect. with this meal. (I don't measure my stuff out for french toast, I kind of just guess.)
Thursday:
Chili Dogs
1 package hot dogs
1 can chili
1 package hot dog buns
handful grated cheese
Grill or pan fry hot dogs, warm up chili, serve.
Friday:
Open Night. Try a new recipe or go call it a date night!
Week One:
Monday:
Glazed Chicken Wings
12 whole chicken wings (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
Cut chicken wings into three section; discard wing tip section. Place in a greased 13-on. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine barbecue sauce, honey, and soy sauce; pour over wings. bake, uncovered at 350 for 50 - 60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with Rice or Baked Potatoes.
Tuesday:
Parmesan Chicken:
2 - 4 Chicken Breasts
1 Package Shake n' Bake
1 package Whole Grain noodles
1 can Spaghetti sauce
Cook chicken according to Shake n' Bake directions. Cook noodles according to package. Warm up sauce and serve.
Wednesday:
French Toast
eggs (about 1 egg per 2 people)
milk
vanilla
cinnamon
loaf of bread
mix wet ingredients including cinnamon together. cover both sides of bread in mixture and place on griddle to cooked. Can serve sausage, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, ect. with this meal. (I don't measure my stuff out for french toast, I kind of just guess.)
Thursday:
Chili Dogs
1 package hot dogs
1 can chili
1 package hot dog buns
handful grated cheese
Grill or pan fry hot dogs, warm up chili, serve.
Friday:
Open Night. Try a new recipe or go call it a date night!
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