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Shrimp Picadillo
By Side Passion
Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat
- 1 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large green pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- Large pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped stuffed green olives
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 2 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1-1/4 lbs large shrimp (21-25 size), peeled and deveined
Chili-Rubbed Steak(Skirt)
By Side Passion
Mix chili powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper; rub over steak
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1-1/4 pounds)
Slow Cooked Pot Roast
By Side Passion
Place onion and mushrooms in 5 qt slow cooker
- 1 Lg sweet onion, chopped
- 1 C sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 lbs)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 C dry red wine or beef broth
- 1 Tbs brown sugar
- 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 2 Tbs cold water
Skillet Lasagna
By Side Passion
In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- 3/4 lbs ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
- 2 jars (14 oz each) spaghetti sauce
- 2/3 C condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 C 1% cottage cheese
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
- 1/2 C shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 C shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chicken Cacciatore
By Side Passion
1. Skin chicken. In a large skillet brown chicken on all sides in hot oil over medium heat about 15 minutes, turn...
- 2 1/2 - 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
- Hot cooked fettuccine or linguine (optional)
Mom's Meatloaf
By Side Passion
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
- cooking spray
- 20 reduced-fat buttery-taste crackers
- large zip-top bag
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 7% fat
- 1 cup frozen seasoning blend (onions, bell peppers, and celery)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon meat seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Corn on the Cob (8)Variations
By Side Passion
To Boil: Bring a large pot full of water to a boil
- Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan:
- 4-5 4-5 ears 4-5 large ears of corn.
- 2 2 1 bowl, combine 2 grated garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Baste hot, cooked corn with mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Chilis and Lime:
- Tuscan Blend:
- 2 1 30 of dried italian herbs with 1 stick of softened butter. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes so that the herbs rehydrate. Spread over cooked corn.
- Garlic and Old Bay:
- 1 1/2 stick softened butter with 1 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning. Spread on cooked corn and sprinkle with more old bay seasoning and kosher salt.
- Lemon-Pepper Blend:
- 2 1 tablespoons of a lemon-pepper blend seasoning with 1 stick softened butter and spread over hot corn.
- Jamaican Sweet Corn:
- 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/4 1/2 1 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Spread mixture on hot cooked corn and roll in toasted coconut.
- Spicy Asian Glaze:
- 1/4 1/4 2 2 sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Brush on corn and grill or roast, basting and turning several times. Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
- Spicy Sriracha:
- 1 2 stick softened butter with 2 tablespoons fiery Sriracha sauce. Spread on hot cooked corn. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro.
Crispy Chicken Fingers
By Side Passion
Heat oven to 400* Mix mayo, milk, salt and pepper
- Dipping Sauce:
- 6 Tbs. Kraft mayo
- 2 Tbs. milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt & pepper
- 4 small boneless chicken breasts cut lengthwise into 3 strips per breast.
- Panko seasoned coating mix
- 2 Tbs Ranch dressing
- 1 Tbs mayo
- couple chopped green onions
Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables
By Side Passion
Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a large roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (lemon reserved)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 (5-pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
- 1 (24-ounce) package fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 3 (8-ounce) packages multicolored baby carrots with tops, halved lengthwise
- 6 radishes, halved
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Garnish: fresh rosemary
Beer Braised Stew
By Side Passion
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp
- 3 bacon strips, diced
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups fresh baby carrots
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- Hot cooked noodles