Archive for the 'Quick and Easy' Category

30 Minute Recipes

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Rachael Ray Magazine’s 30 Minute Meals
Spicy Sausage, Chicken and Bean Pot
Serves 4
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
3/4 pound bulk hot italian sausage
3/4 pound andouille sausage, cut on an angle into 1-inch lengths
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, about 8, cut into thirds
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Big Game Menu

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Some easy recipes for a Super Bowl party.
The chicken can be served hot or at room temperature.
Oven-Fried Chicken
24 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 cup butter
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
In a gallon-sized plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and […]

Turkey Chili

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

This recipe using leftover turkey comes from the Mayo Clinic.
Turkey Chili
1 pound chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups unsalted canned tomatoes
4 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
In a soup pot, add the turkey and onion. Saute over low heat […]

Turkey Calzones

Sunday, November 26th, 2006

If you still have some leftover turkey, here’s a tasty way to help use it up.
Turkey Calzones
2 1/4 cups chopped turkey
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded pizza-blend cheese
1 (8 oz.) can pizza sauce
2 (10 oz.) packages refrigerated pizza dough
In a large bowl, combine turkey, spinach, cheese, and 1/2 cup of the sauce. On […]

National Hot Dog Day (Sept. 9)

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Chili Dog Wraps
10 (6- or 8-inch) flour tortillas
10 hot dogs
1 (16 ounce) can chili or 2 cups leftover chili
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Cook hotdogs.
Place 1 hot dog on each tortilla. Top with 3 tablespoons of chili, a sprinkle of diced onion, and some cheese.
Roll up and secure with toothpick.

Lunchbox Recipes

Monday, August 14th, 2006

Back to school time -
Shake-it-up-salad
2 tablespoons French salad dressing
1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
1 cup torn prewashed salad greens
Pour salad dressing into 1-quart plastic container with tight-fitting lid. Place cooked chicken on top of salad dressing. Place Cheddar cheese on top of chicken, and carrot shreds on top […]

Frozen Cucumbers

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

If you or a neighbor has an abundance of cucumbers, this is an easy way to use them to make a tasty treat.
Frozen Cucumber Slices
8 cups cucumbers- peeled and sliced
1 medium onions- sliced
2 tsp. salt
Mix cucumbers and onion slices, sprinkle with salt, and let stand for 2 hours.
Brine
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cups vinegar
Let sugar dissolve […]

Fudge Pie

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006

Pie-shaped, but not a traditional pie since it doesn’t have a crust. Chocolatey goodness like this doesn’t need anything else…except maybe a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
No Crust Fudge Pie
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place chocolate […]

Peach Pie for a Crowd

Sunday, July 9th, 2006

Take this to your next potluck dinner or picnic.
Peach Pie
1 dozen peaches, sliced
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup butter
1 pre-made pie crusts (unroll and bake style) or use your own favorite 1-crust recipe
Mix peaches, sugar, flour, and nutmeg; let stand for 15 minutes. Cook in microwave for 15 minutes (time may […]

Zippy Chicken

Saturday, May 6th, 2006

Quick and easy chicken recipe.
Zippy Chicken
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
boneless chicken breasts
Mix first 3 ingredients. Spread on top of chicken breasts and bake, grill, or broil til done.