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GT Express - Dinner
By BlueSchmoo
Stuffed Chicken Breasts Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup stuffing mix, hot water and margarine in a small bowl
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half
- 1 cup instant stuffing mix, divided
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 Tablespoon soft margarine
- nonstick cooking spray
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- 2 (8-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 2 slices ham
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Italian-flavored bread crumbs
- Cheddar and Broccoli Stuffed Chicken - substitute 3 Tablespoons of chopped broccoli for the ham and cheddar cheese for the Swiss.
- Spinach and Feta Stuffed
- Chicken - substitute 3 Tablespoons of
- chopped spinach combined with 1 teaspoon pesto and 1 teaspoon chopped sun-dried tomato for the ham and feta for the Swiss cheese.
- Stuffed Beef Rolls
- 1/4 cup Italian-flavored breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 mushroom, chopped
- 2 (4-ounce) thinly sliced top round sandwich steaks, pounded
- 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heated tomato sauce
- Veal Birds
- 1/4 cup dry stuffing mix
- 3 Tablespoons water or broth
- 1 Tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 mushroom, chopped
- 2 (4-ounce) thin slices veal cutlet, pounded
- 2 thin slices provolone cheese
- Meat-Stuffed Veal - substitute 2-ounces sausage meat or ground beef and 2 Tablespoons Italian flavored
- breadcrumbs for the stuffing mix and water. Cook 10 minutes or filling is done.
- Mexican Grilled Stuffed Burritos
- Leftover Makeover
- 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 4 Tablespoons refried beans, rice or combination of both
- 4 Tablespoons cooked meat (chicken, beef or pork), shredded
- 2 Tablespoons salsa
- 4 Tablespoons shredded Monterey jack or cheddar, 2 slices American cheese
- Pizza Burritos
- 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce
- 6 Tablespoons mozzarella cheese
- 6 Tablespoons cooked ground beef, sausage or sliced pepperoni
- Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Patties
- 1/2 cup cooked baby shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley
- 1 7-ounce package pink salmon
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- nonstick cooking spray
- Tartar Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon dill
- Stir all ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- “Doggie Bag” Burritos
- Leftover Makeover
- 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- Cooked steak, cut into thin strips
- 6 Tablespoons chopped, cooked potato, mushrooms, and/or vegetables 4 Tbsp shredded cheese, 2 Tablespoons steak sauce (optional)
- Quick and Possible Pies
- “Pie” Batter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup baking mix
- Pizza Burger Pies
- 1/2 cup ground beef, cooked and drained
- 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pie batter
- Traditional Pizza Pies
- 1/2 cup total of any of the following: reduced-fat pepperoni, cooked,
- drained sausage, diced ham, olives, well-drained crushed pineapple
- 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pie batter
- Veggie Pizza Pies
- 1/2 cup total of any of the following: sliced olives, green peppers,
- onion, and/or mushrooms
- 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pie batter
- Beef Stew and Biscuit Bake
- 4 small or 2 large refrigerator biscuits
- 1 can (7.5 ounces) beef stew, Remove any excess liquid or 1 cup left over stew
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
- Pizza Pita
- 1 (6-inch) pita bread, sliced in half vertically forming two pockets
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 10 pepperoni slices, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon green pepper, chopped
- 1 thin slice onion, separated into rings
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Quiche Lorraine
- 1/2 (9-inch) refrigerator pie crust, cut in 2 pieces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 Tablespoons chopped ham
- 1 Tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 mushroom, chopped
- 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup half and half or light cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche - substitute 1/4 cup chopped broccoli
- for ham and cheddar cheese for Swiss.
- Spinach and Muenster - substitute 1/4 cup chopped spinach for ham and muenster cheese for the Swiss
- Polenta, Sausage, Spinach & Cheese Stacks
- nonstick cooking spray
- 4 (3/4-inch) slices of polenta flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs
- or mushroom
- salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
- 8 baby spinach leaves
- 1 ounce Swiss cheese
- 4 fully-cooked breakfast sausage patties
- Calzones
- 1/2 pound pizza dough, cut in 2 pieces
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and onion powder tomato sauce, optional
- Spinach Calzone - substitute 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach for pepperoni.
- Sausage Calzone - substitute 1/4 cup chopped cooked sausage for pepperoni.
- Stuffed Soup
- 1 can (18.8 ounces) prepared chicken and corn chowder
- 2 1/2 cups chicken-flavored dry stuffing mix
- 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Tostada Bowls
- 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla, cut in half
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby, Monterey jack or a combination)
- shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, chopped green onion
- Chili Taco Bowls
- 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla, cut in half
- 1 cup canned or leftover sloppy Joe
- 2 Tablespoons each cheddar and Monterey jack cheese
- 2 Tablespoons each shredded lettuce and chopped tomato
- 2 teaspoons sour cream
- Tuna Puffs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 can tuna, drained
- Hot Dog and Mashed Potato Bake
- 2 hot dogs
- 3/4 cup mashed potatoes
- Corn Dogs
- 1 pouch (6.4 to 6.5 ounces) or one small box (7 to 8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix
- 3 hot dogs, whole or cut into pieces
Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf
By BlueSchmoo
1. Preheat oven to 325F. Rinse and strain lentils
- Balsamic Apple Glaze:
- 1 cup uncooked green lentils
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped and toasted
- 3 tbsp ground flax + 1/2 cup water
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups diced sweet onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1/3 cup peeled and grated sweet apple (use a firm variety)
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 3/4 tsp dried thyme)
- salt & pepper, to taste (I use about 3/4 tsp sea salt + more Herbamare)
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple butter (or unsweetened applesauce in a pinch)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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- SERVES 4 - Use mini Loaf pan and decrease cooking time, check after 20 mins
- 1/2 cup uncooked green lentils
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped and toasted
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground flax + 1/4 cup water
- 1 Lg garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cups diced sweet onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp peeled and grated sweet apple (use a firm variety)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp raisins
- 1/4 cup oat flour (you can grind rolled oats in food processor)
- 6 Tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme or other herb of choice)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- Balsamic Apple Glaze:
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple butter (or unsweetened applesauce in a pinch)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Bread - Nun’s Puffs
By BlueSchmoo
Sort of like Brioche
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Brownies - Black Bean Brownies
By BlueSchmoo
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Butter, for greasing pan
- 3/4 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting
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- SERVES 6
- Butter, for greasing pan
- 6 Tbsp cooked black beans
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 1 eggs
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar, for dusting
DOG - Sweet Potato Jerky Treats
By BlueSchmoo
Preheat oven to 250° F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1 Large Sweet Potato, washed & dried
Prime Rib for Two
By BlueSchmoo
1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 200 degrees
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) bone-in rib-eye steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine
Pork Ribs - Chinese Sticky
By BlueSchmoo
Chinese sticky ribs should be spicy, moist, and tender
- 2 racks pork ribs(2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds each), preferably St. Louis cut or baby back ribs
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 (6-inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- strips of orange peel from 1 orange
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 30 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves, stems chopped coarse (reserve leaves for glaze)
- 8 scallions, white parts cut into 1-inch pieces (reserve green parts for garnish)
- Glaze
- 1 (10-ounce) jarred pepper jelly (or Red Currant or Apple jelly also suitable)
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Minced scallion greens greens
Pudding - Mousse - Pumpkin
By BlueSchmoo
KAF Recipe 1 cup Pastry Cream Filling mix* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon** 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger** 1/2 teaspoon
- 8 (4)
- 1 large (5.1-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix, if desired (NOT sugar-free). Reduce the milk to 3/4 cup, for a stiffer mousse. (1/2 Box [2.5 Oz] + 6 Tbsp Milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon** (1/2 tsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger** (1/4 tsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice** (1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1/8 tsp)
- 1 3/4 cups (1 can, 15 ounces) plain pumpkin (pumpkin purée) (3/4 Cup+2 Tbsp)
- 2 tablespoons boiled cider or molasses (1 Tbsp)
- 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin flavor, optional (1/16 tsp)
- 1 cup milk (1/2 Cup)
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream (1/2 Cup)
- Substitute 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, if desired. (1 tsp)
Reboot - Soup - Raw Carrot Ginger Soup
By BlueSchmoo
Puree the first seven ingredients in a blender until completely smooth
- 3 cups Carrot Juice
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tbsp Agave Nectar
- 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
- 1/4 tsp ground Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Coconut Meat (optional)
- 2 tbsp Avocado or Olive Oil (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Salad - Chicken Caesar Salad
By BlueSchmoo
For efficiency, several components of the salad can be prepared at the same time
- Serves 4 as a light main dish
- Garlic Croutons
- 2 large cloves garlic , minced fine or pressed through garlic press
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups 3/4-inch bread cubes from 1 baguette or country loaf
- Broiled Chicken Breasts
- 6 tablespoons kosher salt or 3 tablespoons table salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
- Ground black pepper
- Caesar Dressing
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice , plus 2 more teaspoons from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic , minced fine or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 4 anchovy fillets (flat), minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salad
- 2 medium heads romaine lettuce (large outer leaves removed) or 2 large romaine hearts; washed, dried, and torn into 1 1/2-inch pices (about 10 cups lightly packed)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese