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Pressure Cooker Spanish Rice and Sausage
By jlwoodruff
1. In a 5-7 quart pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium celery ribs, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 lb. sweet italian pork sausage, casings removed
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 14 1/2oz. can of tomatoes in juice, drained and chopped, juices reserved
Pressure Cooker New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
By jlwoodruff
1. In a 5-7 quart pressure cooker, heat 1 Tbs
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. andouille or other smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 thick rounds
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium celery ribs with leafs, copped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbs. cajun seasoning
- 1 lb. dried small red beans, soaked and drained
- 3 cups beef stock
- salt, to taste
- 6 cups hot cooked rice or 2 cups raw rice
Vitamix - It's Easy Being Green Smoothie
By jlwoodruff
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 medium orange, peeled
- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 2 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
- 1 medium apple, seeded, quartered
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 3-4 cups ice cubes
Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread
By jlwoodruff
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- For the Caramel Glaze:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into several pieces
- 2 About 2 bananas, sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking power
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Vitamix - Banana Cream Pie Milkshake
By jlwoodruff
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 banana, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
Lattice Peach Cobbler
By jlwoodruff
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 7 cups sliced, peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. quick cooking tapioca
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 5 Tbs. cold butter, cut into small peices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 6 Tbs. buttermilk
- 1 egg, lightly beated
- 1 tsp. water
Pressure Cooker Abilene beef and bean chili
By jlwoodruff
1. In a 5-7 Qt. pressure cooker, heat 1 Tbs
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more as needed
- 2 pounds beef bottom round, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalepeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Tbs. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more as needed
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1/4 cup corn meal
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz) dried pinto beans, soaked, drained, and cooked or 2 cans (15oz) of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
By jlwoodruff
Preheat broiler. In large skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef/sirloin, about 5-6 minutes
- 1 lb. ground beef/sirloin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 c. steak sauce
- 1 c. beef stock
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 pkg. sliced mushrooms
- Provolone cheese, cut into slices or pre-sliced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Buns/Rolls
WW - Linguine with Turkey Bolognese
By jlwoodruff
WW Plus - 8 pts
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 oz. ground skinless turkey breast
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
- 4 Tbs. 2% milk
- 4 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz. whole wheat linguine, cooked
Vitamix - Banana Bounce Smoothie
By jlwoodruff
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 banana, peeled, frozen