List one or more recipe(s) that you have tried within the past 6 months which has/will become incorporated into your menus on a fairly regular basis. Posting the recipe is not necessary unless you want too.
Here's mine:
1. Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic from Food Network's Ellie Krieger
2. Zucchini Mushroom Saute from Spark People Website
Summer Se7en Challenge Goals
1. Binge control: no more than 2 times per week 2. Think positive and give credit for all the little successes 3. Go swimming
Last night I made Mexican Skillet Dinner for the 4th time since I discovered it. Super easy and really tasty.
1lb Ground beef or ground turkey
Brown this up and drain if necessary.
Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 2/3 cup broth(beef or chicken), a can of mexican style tomatoes crushed or diced, 1 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni, 2 1/2 cups thawed frozen corn, 1T Chili Powder, 1/2 t oregano, salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is done.
At the end I like to add a half a cup of recuded fat shredded cheddar.
This recipe serves 6.
I have added chopped hot banana peppers or jalepenos, and shallots. Both are good additions. I am sure you could add a can of black beans to stretch it out if you wanted.
Last time I added some cumin and some chipotle powder. Very Tasty.
Well, I really REALLY try to get through leftovers. This week for instance I opened a can of chick peas for a salad...we had some green beans left over from a dinner.
BOOM I just put some EVOO, Salt and Pepper and little oregano. It is a little side salad with lunch.
So, I just try to look at what I have that I certainly do not want to throw out. Then I think about what I can do with it.
Another one I have done---anyone seen those cocktail mini slices of bread. RR actually has had them on some of her shows. Well, I bought some of the low fat spreadable cheese (blanking on the name right now) and toasted those little breads up...it is a nice little breakfast for me. This morning i did with PB and had a nice glass of milk. (If you do decide to do this...be aware there quite a few slices in one package so you should put them in a freezer bag after opening and keep in the fridge.)
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Posts: 1624 | Location: Georgia | Registered: March 24, 2004
Originally posted by SheriaVa: I'm glad to hear you and your family like these so much--I got the book for Christmas and am looking forward to trying it! I bought myself a mini loaf pan while grocery shopping last weekend because I thought "Hmm...that looks like something that might come in handy once I start reading and using my Small Batch Baking book!" Sounds like it WILL (I love banana bread!).
You'll definitely use that loaf pan a lot. The banana bread is so quick and easy, I have the recipe practically memorized. I really like the cookie recipes, too. What I haven't tried are any of the cakes that you're supposed to make in cans. Saving that for when I feel really ambitious.
i am a huge falafel fan! i was going thru a period where i had one for breakfast every morning. i always think it's shame when people won't give it a try because it has a foreign name. foreign can be totally yummy!
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Muffins of all kinds. I have received a basic muffin recipe, and all you do is add the other ingredients you desire. It's a great way to get your family a little more vegetables or fruit.
We've had beet muffins, apple muffins, peach muffins, savory muffins. GREAT!
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Posts: 3473 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
Originally posted by Coaster Girl: I make chicken falafel burgers. My own creation.
I hate the texture of almost every legume but like the flavor of falafel so I make a double batch of falafel, substituting 1 lb. ground chicken for half of the chick peas.
I hate the texture of almost every legume but like the flavor of falafel so I make a double batch of falafel, substituting 1 lb. ground chicken for half of the chick peas.
MMMMM... and you almost don't notice the beans.
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Originally posted by susanrows: I make the banana bread and the sweet potato bread from the Small Batch Baking cookbook on an almost weekly basis now.
I'm glad to hear you and your family like these so much--I got the book for Christmas and am looking forward to trying it! I bought myself a mini loaf pan while grocery shopping last weekend because I thought "Hmm...that looks like something that might come in handy once I start reading and using my Small Batch Baking book!" Sounds like it WILL (I love banana bread!).
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7356 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
I make the banana bread and the sweet potato bread from the Small Batch Baking cookbook on an almost weekly basis now. Either one is just enough for a little dessert in the evening or a little breakfast. Notice I said "or" not "and." DH and DS really like these breads!
Sounds like it WILL (I love banana bread!). 
