Before diving into today's recipes, there are four recalls to warn you about. All four were in a recent The Diabetic News e-newsletter. The first recall involves Blue Cheese from Maytag Dairy Farms. The voluntary recall is due to potential for contamination from Listeria monocytogenes. Click here to read the recall.
The second recall involves certain flax seed products which may have Salmonella contamination. The products were sold under the Organic Traditions brand name. Click here to read the recall.
The third recall involves macadamia nuts produced by Marathon Ventures. This is also due to a risk of Salmonella contamination. Click here to read the recall.
And finally, pistachios are being recalled due to a possible Samonella contamination risk. According to the beginning of the recall, Salmonella “can be especially dangerous for people with diabetes.” To read the recall, click here.
And now for today's six recipes. Enjoy!
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS
This recipe was in a recent New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. It begins, “This recipe was originally developed by Pierre Franey in 1991 for the 60-Minute Gourmet column, a weekly feature dedicated to Times-worthy dishes that were easy, quick and inexpensive. This recipe fit the bill perfectly, and it still does. Just sauté the chicken breasts until they are lightly browned. Then add shallots and garlic, tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, white wine and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for about 9 minutes more. That's it.” Time: 20 minutes; makes 4 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
8 ripe plum tomatoes cut into small cubes (or one 28-ounce can of tomatoes, drained and chopped)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup drained capers
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Preparation
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
Blend well, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 9 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
This decadent dessert comes from Sam Sifton in a recent New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. Sam wrote, “Here is a nod both to the original bananas Foster at Brennan’s restaurant in the French Quarter of New Orleans and to the luxe version of bananas baba au rhum that the Louisiana chef Allison Vines-Rushing once cooked at Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar in the East Village. Silky and rich, deep with the flavors of bananas, rum and custard, it is not much work to make, and pays off in incredible flavor. Do not be afraid to use an even darker sugar than the brown called for in the recipe, though molasses may be a step too far. You are looking for a deep caramel hue and flavor in the sauce, to complement the rum and the fruit.” What would I write? “Yum!” Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; makes 8 servings
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Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups cubed brioche, approximately 1/2 loaf
5 ripe bananas, peeled and cut into coins
1 tablespoon white sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
Preparation
FOR THE BREAD PUDDINGPreheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, vanilla, 1 tablespoon rum and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the bread, and stir so that it absorbs the liquid. Set aside to soak.
Butter a 2-quart baking dish, and place it on a baking sheet. Line the bottom of the dish with banana coins, then spoon about 1/2 of the soaked bread over them. Top with banana coins, and spoon the remaining soaked bread over the top. Bake for 40 minutes, then sprinkle with the tablespoon of white sugar. Continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, approximately 50 to 60 minutes total.
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a small sauce set over medium heat. Add the remaining brown sugar, cream, remaining rum and salt, and whisk until combined. Simmer, whisking, until the sauce has thickened, approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Serve the pudding warm, with some of the sauce drizzled over the top, alongside vanilla ice cream.
CARROT CHEESECAKE.
This comes from The Food Network Kitchen, and begins, “Most people would agree that the cream cheese frosting is the best part of any carrot cake, so it makes perfect sense to replace it with a thick layer of creamy cheesecake. These two classic cakes make one showstopping mash-up dessert.” Total Time: 2 hr; Prep: 30 min; Cook: 1 hr 30 min; Yield: 10 to 12 servings; Level: Intermediate.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/carrot-cheesecake.print.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
Carrot Cake:
1/2 cup pecan halves, plus more, chopped, for garnish
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Kosher salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot (2 to 3 medium carrots)
Cheesecake:
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Sour Cream Topping:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Directions
For the carrot cake: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spread 1/2 cup of the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden and toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool, and then finely chop.
Combine the pecans, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, sugar and eggs in a separate bowl. Stir the carrots into the egg mixture. Fold the carrot-egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Pour into an ungreased 9-inch springform cake pan and tap it on the counter to even out the batter. Bake until the cake bounces back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. The cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the pan.
For the cheesecake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the cream cheese, sour cream and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the flour, lemon zest and juice and vanilla, about 1 minute.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake. Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with a large piece of foil. Put in a roasting pan or a large baking dish and fill halfway up the sides of the cake pan with water. Bake until the cheesecake is pale yellow and just jiggles slightly in the center, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest in the hot oven for 30 minutes. Remove, run a sharp knife around the edge and let cool completely on a rack. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
For the sour cream topping: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, sour cream, vanilla and salt. Spread on top of the cheesecake; garnish with chopped pecans. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cut into slices and serve.
ZESTY SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN POT ROAST
This recipe, from the FamilyTime e-newsletter, begins, “Chuck roast, potatoes, celery and carrots simmer to tenderness in the slow-cooker with an Italian-inspired tomato sauce made special with Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup.” Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cooking Time: 600 minutes (10 hours); Servings: 6. Source: Campbell's Recipes
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Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, cut into quarters (about 4 cups)
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen whole baby carrots
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
1 medium Italian plum tomato, diced
1 beef bottom round roast or beef chuck pot roast (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Tomato Soup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped roasted garlic *, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon each dried basil leaves, dried oregano leaves and dried parsley flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon vinegar
Directions
Place the potatoes, carrots, celery and tomato into a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Season the beef with the black pepper. Place the beef into the cooker.
Stir the soup, water, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the beef and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 11 hours** or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are tender.
*To roast garlic, place 1 whole garlic bulb onto a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle with vegetable oil. Wrap the foil tightly around the garlic. Roast at 350°F. for 45 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Peel and chop the garlic.
**Or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.
Tip: For thicker gravy, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Romove the beef and vegetables from the cooker. Stir the flour mixture into the cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens.
ANYTIME BLACK FOREST BLIZZARD
This was also in the September 2012 issue of Runner’s World, page 50. Contributing chef Pam Anderson comes up with quite a few really yummy recipes. This recipe starts off, “Plain Greek yogurt has roughly twice the protein and half the sugar of plan traditional yogurt. Cherries contain antioxidants that help reduce postrun inflammation. ‘To add crunch, stir in Famous Chocolate Wafers,’ says Anderson.”
I doubt that Pam is reading this, but if she is, all I can say is: Keep it up, please!
1 heaping cup frozen, dark sweet cherries
1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
1 C chocolate soymilk
1/4 C Greek yogurt
2 tsp honey or agave syrup
1/4 tsp almond extract
4 Famous Chocolate Wafers, crumbled
Place all the ingredients – except the Famous Chocolate Wafers – in a blender; process until creamy smooth. Divide between two glasses. Top each with a portion of crumbled Famous Chocolate Wafers. Serves two.
Calories per serving: 273; Carbs: 54 g; Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 4 g
SPAGHETTI PIE
This was featured on The Today Show in August, and got Matt Lauer's attention. I had never tried anything like this before. As a vegetarian, I'd lean toward using a vegetarian substitute for the ground turkey or beef.
To view this online, along with video, go to http://www.today.com/food/spaghetti-pie-fun-way-make-dinner-leftovers-later-t39701.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked, 1/2 cup cooking water reserved
1 small yellow onion, chopped finely
1 pound ground turkey or sirloin beef
1 cup tomato paste, divided
3 large eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large skillet, saute the onions until soft. Add ground turkey or beef, and 3/4 cup of the tomato paste. Add half the reserved pasta water and stir well. Season with salt, to taste. Consistency should be like a thick Bolognese sauce. Add more cooking water as needed.
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked spaghetti, eggs, parmesan cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the tomato paste.
Grease a 9 or 10-inch pie pan with olive oil. Spread half the meat mixture over the bottom of the pan. Add the spaghetti mixture and press it down to level it. Top with the remaining meat mixture, then scatter the remaining mozzarella on top.
Bake the pie in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit about 10 minutes. Use a sharp knife or pizza slicer to cut into wedges like a pie. Serve with a green salad.
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Friday Recipes
Finally, Friday! Here are six recipes to take you through the weekend. Enjoy!
Note: Next week's blog will include one day of soup recipes (nothing like homemade soup to warm one up during the chilly winter days!) and one of homemade bread recipes - both posts with photos. And now, on to today's recipes.
PEAR AND ALMOND DANISH
This comes from Samantha Seneviratine in The New York Times' Cooking e-newsletter. Samantha writes, “Add 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground fresh cardamom with the flour in Step 1 of the Danish Dough (next recipe). The apricot glaze adds a festive shine to the finished pastry but is not essential. If you don’t have a coffee grinder, use 1/2 cup (45 grams) almond meal in place of the raw almonds.” Makes 10 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups diced pear (from 2 to 3 firm Bosc pears)
1/3 cup raw almonds
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 batch Danish dough with cardamom added
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup apricot preserves, for glaze (optional)
Preparation
To prepare the pear filling, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add the pears and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pears to a plate and let the mixture cool completely.
Use a coffee grinder to blend the almonds to a fine meal. Transfer the almond meal to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the confectioners’ sugar, egg yolk and almond extract. Mash the mixture into a paste with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon.
On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into an 11-by-14-inch rectangle. Arrange so a short side is facing you. With a bench scraper or the backside of a knife, very lightly mark off a 3-inch section lengthwise down the center of the dough. (Don’t cut through the dough, you’re just creating a guide for yourself.) Cut 1-inch strips perpendicular to the lengthwise guidelines, on either side of the 3-inch section. (These strips will be folded up to become the braided top.) Cut off the top and bottom corner strips, leaving the center flap.
Spread the almond mixture down the 3-inch section of the pastry, leaving about an 1/8-inch border on all sides. Top evenly with the pear mixture, leaving any accumulated liquid on the plate.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Very lightly, brush a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg. (You'll be brushing the pastry that's been cut into strips, and the two end flaps.)
Fold up the top and bottom ends of the center section to create a barrier for the filling. Starting at the top, fold each strip in at a slightly downward angle over the filling, alternating from left to right. Make sure the strips are overlapping by about 1/2 inch so they don’t open up while baking. Using the parchment, move the filled pastry onto a rimmed baking sheet.
Cover the pastry loosely with plastic wrap and let rest until slightly puffed, about 1 hour. Note the thickness of the strips when you first set it aside and use their growth as a guide. It’s ready when the dough bounces back slowly when pressed lightly. (If it bounces back too fast, it hasn’t risen enough; if it doesn’t bounce back at all, it’s gone too far.) While dough is rising, heat the oven to 425 degrees.
Gently brush the top and sides of the pastry with some of the remaining beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes then turn the pan and reduce the heat to 375 degrees. Bake until deep golden brown and puffed, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Meanwhile, make the apricot glaze if desired. Heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan, stirring, until loose. Strain the jam through a mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard the solids. Brush a thin coat of apricot glaze over the warm pastry. Let cool slightly before serving.
DANISH DOUGH
This also comes from Samantha Seneviratine in The New York Times' Cooking e-newsletter. Samantha writes, “The only trick to this recipe is planning for the considerable resting time. Break up the work over a few days to simplify the process. If you don’t have a food processor, cut the butter into 1/4-inch pieces and chill until firm. Fold the cold butter pieces into the flour mixture and continue with the recipe as written. If you are using this dough to make our Pear and Almond Danish Braid, add 1 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh cardamom to step 1, along with the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.” Makes enough for 9 or 10 small pastries, or 1 large braid.
To view this online, go to http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017897-danish-dough.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for the work surface and the rolling pin
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
14 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks), roughly cubed
1 large egg
1/4 cup cold whole milk
Preparation
Combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and pulse to combine. The butter should be the size of small marbles and peas. Transfer this mixture to a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons water.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture until it is evenly moistened. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape into a small rectangle, and wrap well. Chill for at least 3 hours, and up to 2 days.
On a lightly floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out to an 8-by-15-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, fold the dough in thirds like a letter, bringing the top third of the dough down, then folding the bottom third up. Use a bench scraper to help lift and fold the dough if necessary. At this point, the dough will be rough and shaggy with visible butter pieces; as you roll and fold the dough it will come together. Rotate the dough 90 degrees. Repeat the rolling and folding process, then rotate the dough once more and roll and fold again. As you work, dust the work surface, your hands and the rolling pin with flour as necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Repeat the entire rolling and folding process one more time for a grand total of six turns. If the dough starts to fight you and become difficult to roll at any point, just pop it in the fridge for an extra rest. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Tip: If you are using this dough to make the pear and almond Danish braid, add 1 teaspoon/2 grams coarsely ground fresh cardamom to step 1, along with the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
HOUSEMAN'S ROASTED-SQUASH SALAD
This comes from Sam Sifton on The New York Times' Cooking newsletter. (Note: If you haven't signed up for their newsletter, I highly recommend it. Seriously.) This recipe begins, “At Houseman, the restaurant Ned Baldwin and Adam Baumgart opened in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan in 2014, you’ll find this astonishing salad made with red kabocha squash. But the more easily found green kabocha works beautifully in the recipe, as does buttercup squash and sugar pumpkin. For the dressing, some confidence is required. What seems an enormous amount of dried spices — ground fennel, sumac and coriander — is combined with chopped parsley and cilantro. The result looks dry and grainy, as if something is wrong. But olive oil, lime juice and white-wine vinegar (best available, please!) begin to smooth things out, and the cheese, pistachios and vinegar-plumped currants finish the job. The combination makes a fine vegetarian main-course lunch or dinner, particularly paired with braised greens and good bread.” Time: 30 minutes, plus macerating; Makes 4 to 6 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 kabocha squash, approximately 3 to 4 pounds
Approximately 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground sumac
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup chopped parsley, packed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, packed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, approximately 3 to 4 limes
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup firm feta cheese, diced
Preparation
Put the currants in a small bowl, and pour the white-wine vinegar over them. Allow them to macerate for several hours or overnight, though in a pinch you can allow them to plump up while you prepare the squash. Heat oven to 450.
Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, peel both halves (if you like: the skin of the kabocha squash is edible) and slice the squash into 1/4-inch half moons. Dress the squash lightly with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and season with the salt. Place the squash on a parchment-lined sheet pan, and roast until soft and caramelized, approximately 15 to 20 minutes, turning the pieces once or twice during the process. Remove the squash from the oven, and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, combine the fennel seed, sumac and coriander, then add the parsley and cilantro, and stir to combine. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, and stir to combine. You want a wet mixture and may need to add a couple of extra tablespoons of oil to get it.
Drain the currants, reserving the vinegar, and add them to the green sauce. Add the lime juice, pistachios, cheese, 6 tablespoons olive oil and 5 teaspoons vinegar from the pickled currants to the green sauce. Taste, and add more lime juice or vinegar if you like, along with a spray of salt.
Place squash on a warm platter, and spoon the dressing over the top.
LAZY CHICKEN
This comes from the Tablespoon.com e-newsletter. It begins, “A healthy one pot dish with summer vegetables and chicken. Serve this right from the pan...it's lazy chicken after all.” Prep Time: 10 min; Total Time: 30 min; makes 4 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into one-inch cubes
2 red potatoes, sliced thinly
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced into disks
1 -2 teaspoons steak seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes
10 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Salt and pepper
Directions
In an oven safe skillet, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and brown on medium high heat for a couple of minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add olive oil to the pan. Layer the sliced potatoes and onions in the pan and sprinkle with half of the steak seasoning. Cook potatoes and onions in a thin layer until brown, turning as little as possible to get a nice sear.
Add chicken broth to the pan. Spread zucchini in a thin layer on top of the potatoes and onion. Sprinkle zucchini with the remaining steak seasoning.
Place chicken in an even layer over the zucchini. Pour tomatoes evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle tomatoes with the oregano and basil. Cover and cook until the veggies and chicken are completely done.
Sprinkle with cheese and place under the broiler until cheese melts or starts to brown. You could also just cover the pan with a lid on the stove to melt the cheese.
Serve right away.
CHICKEN & ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO
This comes from Campbell's Kitchen, and begins, “This quick-cooking, creamy risotto features chicken, carrots and peas enhanced with the flavor of mushrooms and roasted garlic.” Prep Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Cooks: 20 min; Stand: 5 min; Serves: 4
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup or (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic Soup
2 cups water
2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Directions
Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Stir the soups and water in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the rice and vegetables. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
SKILLET LASAGNA
This comes from the Tablespoon's e-newsletter. It begins, “This ground beef and pasta skillet recipe is the quick-fix version of the all-time dinner favorite - with the classic Italian flavors and cheese filled layers of authentic lasagna.” Prep Time: 15 min; Total Time: 50 min; makes 5 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1/2 lb ground beef round
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 precooked lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), chopped
5 teaspoons refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella-Parmesan cheese blend (2 oz)
Directions
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Add vinegar and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning. Spoon ricotta cheese evenly over beef. Top with noodles, making 1 flat layer (noodles will overlap).
In small bowl, mix tomatoes and roasted peppers; spread over noodles, making sure noodles are completely covered. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Dollop pesto evenly over top. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until noodles are soft. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve from skillet with slotted spatula.
Note: Next week's blog will include one day of soup recipes (nothing like homemade soup to warm one up during the chilly winter days!) and one of homemade bread recipes - both posts with photos. And now, on to today's recipes.
PEAR AND ALMOND DANISH
This comes from Samantha Seneviratine in The New York Times' Cooking e-newsletter. Samantha writes, “Add 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground fresh cardamom with the flour in Step 1 of the Danish Dough (next recipe). The apricot glaze adds a festive shine to the finished pastry but is not essential. If you don’t have a coffee grinder, use 1/2 cup (45 grams) almond meal in place of the raw almonds.” Makes 10 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups diced pear (from 2 to 3 firm Bosc pears)
1/3 cup raw almonds
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 batch Danish dough with cardamom added
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup apricot preserves, for glaze (optional)
Preparation
To prepare the pear filling, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add the pears and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pears to a plate and let the mixture cool completely.
Use a coffee grinder to blend the almonds to a fine meal. Transfer the almond meal to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the confectioners’ sugar, egg yolk and almond extract. Mash the mixture into a paste with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon.
On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into an 11-by-14-inch rectangle. Arrange so a short side is facing you. With a bench scraper or the backside of a knife, very lightly mark off a 3-inch section lengthwise down the center of the dough. (Don’t cut through the dough, you’re just creating a guide for yourself.) Cut 1-inch strips perpendicular to the lengthwise guidelines, on either side of the 3-inch section. (These strips will be folded up to become the braided top.) Cut off the top and bottom corner strips, leaving the center flap.
Spread the almond mixture down the 3-inch section of the pastry, leaving about an 1/8-inch border on all sides. Top evenly with the pear mixture, leaving any accumulated liquid on the plate.
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Very lightly, brush a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg. (You'll be brushing the pastry that's been cut into strips, and the two end flaps.)
Fold up the top and bottom ends of the center section to create a barrier for the filling. Starting at the top, fold each strip in at a slightly downward angle over the filling, alternating from left to right. Make sure the strips are overlapping by about 1/2 inch so they don’t open up while baking. Using the parchment, move the filled pastry onto a rimmed baking sheet.
Cover the pastry loosely with plastic wrap and let rest until slightly puffed, about 1 hour. Note the thickness of the strips when you first set it aside and use their growth as a guide. It’s ready when the dough bounces back slowly when pressed lightly. (If it bounces back too fast, it hasn’t risen enough; if it doesn’t bounce back at all, it’s gone too far.) While dough is rising, heat the oven to 425 degrees.
Gently brush the top and sides of the pastry with some of the remaining beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes then turn the pan and reduce the heat to 375 degrees. Bake until deep golden brown and puffed, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Meanwhile, make the apricot glaze if desired. Heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan, stirring, until loose. Strain the jam through a mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard the solids. Brush a thin coat of apricot glaze over the warm pastry. Let cool slightly before serving.
DANISH DOUGH
This also comes from Samantha Seneviratine in The New York Times' Cooking e-newsletter. Samantha writes, “The only trick to this recipe is planning for the considerable resting time. Break up the work over a few days to simplify the process. If you don’t have a food processor, cut the butter into 1/4-inch pieces and chill until firm. Fold the cold butter pieces into the flour mixture and continue with the recipe as written. If you are using this dough to make our Pear and Almond Danish Braid, add 1 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh cardamom to step 1, along with the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.” Makes enough for 9 or 10 small pastries, or 1 large braid.
To view this online, go to http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017897-danish-dough.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for the work surface and the rolling pin
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
14 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks), roughly cubed
1 large egg
1/4 cup cold whole milk
Preparation
Combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and pulse to combine. The butter should be the size of small marbles and peas. Transfer this mixture to a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons water.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture until it is evenly moistened. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape into a small rectangle, and wrap well. Chill for at least 3 hours, and up to 2 days.
On a lightly floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out to an 8-by-15-inch rectangle. With a short side facing you, fold the dough in thirds like a letter, bringing the top third of the dough down, then folding the bottom third up. Use a bench scraper to help lift and fold the dough if necessary. At this point, the dough will be rough and shaggy with visible butter pieces; as you roll and fold the dough it will come together. Rotate the dough 90 degrees. Repeat the rolling and folding process, then rotate the dough once more and roll and fold again. As you work, dust the work surface, your hands and the rolling pin with flour as necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Repeat the entire rolling and folding process one more time for a grand total of six turns. If the dough starts to fight you and become difficult to roll at any point, just pop it in the fridge for an extra rest. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Tip: If you are using this dough to make the pear and almond Danish braid, add 1 teaspoon/2 grams coarsely ground fresh cardamom to step 1, along with the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
HOUSEMAN'S ROASTED-SQUASH SALAD
This comes from Sam Sifton on The New York Times' Cooking newsletter. (Note: If you haven't signed up for their newsletter, I highly recommend it. Seriously.) This recipe begins, “At Houseman, the restaurant Ned Baldwin and Adam Baumgart opened in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan in 2014, you’ll find this astonishing salad made with red kabocha squash. But the more easily found green kabocha works beautifully in the recipe, as does buttercup squash and sugar pumpkin. For the dressing, some confidence is required. What seems an enormous amount of dried spices — ground fennel, sumac and coriander — is combined with chopped parsley and cilantro. The result looks dry and grainy, as if something is wrong. But olive oil, lime juice and white-wine vinegar (best available, please!) begin to smooth things out, and the cheese, pistachios and vinegar-plumped currants finish the job. The combination makes a fine vegetarian main-course lunch or dinner, particularly paired with braised greens and good bread.” Time: 30 minutes, plus macerating; Makes 4 to 6 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 kabocha squash, approximately 3 to 4 pounds
Approximately 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground sumac
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup chopped parsley, packed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, packed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, approximately 3 to 4 limes
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup firm feta cheese, diced
Preparation
Put the currants in a small bowl, and pour the white-wine vinegar over them. Allow them to macerate for several hours or overnight, though in a pinch you can allow them to plump up while you prepare the squash. Heat oven to 450.
Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, peel both halves (if you like: the skin of the kabocha squash is edible) and slice the squash into 1/4-inch half moons. Dress the squash lightly with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and season with the salt. Place the squash on a parchment-lined sheet pan, and roast until soft and caramelized, approximately 15 to 20 minutes, turning the pieces once or twice during the process. Remove the squash from the oven, and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, combine the fennel seed, sumac and coriander, then add the parsley and cilantro, and stir to combine. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, and stir to combine. You want a wet mixture and may need to add a couple of extra tablespoons of oil to get it.
Drain the currants, reserving the vinegar, and add them to the green sauce. Add the lime juice, pistachios, cheese, 6 tablespoons olive oil and 5 teaspoons vinegar from the pickled currants to the green sauce. Taste, and add more lime juice or vinegar if you like, along with a spray of salt.
Place squash on a warm platter, and spoon the dressing over the top.
LAZY CHICKEN
This comes from the Tablespoon.com e-newsletter. It begins, “A healthy one pot dish with summer vegetables and chicken. Serve this right from the pan...it's lazy chicken after all.” Prep Time: 10 min; Total Time: 30 min; makes 4 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into one-inch cubes
2 red potatoes, sliced thinly
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced into disks
1 -2 teaspoons steak seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes
10 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Salt and pepper
Directions
In an oven safe skillet, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and brown on medium high heat for a couple of minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add olive oil to the pan. Layer the sliced potatoes and onions in the pan and sprinkle with half of the steak seasoning. Cook potatoes and onions in a thin layer until brown, turning as little as possible to get a nice sear.
Add chicken broth to the pan. Spread zucchini in a thin layer on top of the potatoes and onion. Sprinkle zucchini with the remaining steak seasoning.
Place chicken in an even layer over the zucchini. Pour tomatoes evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle tomatoes with the oregano and basil. Cover and cook until the veggies and chicken are completely done.
Sprinkle with cheese and place under the broiler until cheese melts or starts to brown. You could also just cover the pan with a lid on the stove to melt the cheese.
Serve right away.
CHICKEN & ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO
This comes from Campbell's Kitchen, and begins, “This quick-cooking, creamy risotto features chicken, carrots and peas enhanced with the flavor of mushrooms and roasted garlic.” Prep Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Cooks: 20 min; Stand: 5 min; Serves: 4
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup or (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic Soup
2 cups water
2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Directions
Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Stir the soups and water in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the rice and vegetables. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
SKILLET LASAGNA
This comes from the Tablespoon's e-newsletter. It begins, “This ground beef and pasta skillet recipe is the quick-fix version of the all-time dinner favorite - with the classic Italian flavors and cheese filled layers of authentic lasagna.” Prep Time: 15 min; Total Time: 50 min; makes 5 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1/2 lb ground beef round
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 precooked lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), chopped
5 teaspoons refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella-Parmesan cheese blend (2 oz)
Directions
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Add vinegar and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning. Spoon ricotta cheese evenly over beef. Top with noodles, making 1 flat layer (noodles will overlap).
In small bowl, mix tomatoes and roasted peppers; spread over noodles, making sure noodles are completely covered. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Dollop pesto evenly over top. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until noodles are soft. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve from skillet with slotted spatula.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
More Super Bowl Food!
Tomorrow's the big game, and whether you're going to a Super Bowl party where you're asked to bring food, having the party (even more food to make!), or simply watching it with a couple of other people, you'll want something yummy to eat. Here are a few things to put together for game-watching. Some of this comes from other sources, and are so noted.
Enjoy!
LAYERED PIZZA DIP
According to Family Time, "Here's a crowd pleasing dip to serve at your next party...it has all the great flavors of pizza easily made into a hot and cheesy dip. What could be better?"
Prep. time: 10 minute; Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 24 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Source: Campbell's Recipes
Ingredients
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, (about 1 cup)
1 cup Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, any variety
Pepperidge Farm® Garlic Bread, any variety, heated according to package directions or Pepperidge Farm® Crackers, any variety
Directions
Heat the oven to 375°F.
Spread the ricotta cheese in an even layer in a 9-inch pie plate. Top with 1/4 cup of the pepperoni and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Carefully spread the sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.Bake for 15 minutes or until it's hot. Let stand for 5 minutes.Serve with the garlic bread or crackers for dipping.
Tip: Easy Substitution Tip: Substitute or add any of the following toppings for the pepperoni: Sliced pitted ripe olives, sliced mushrooms, chopped sweet peppers or chopped onions.
From Campbell's Kitchen, at Family Time. Recipe found here.
BISTRO ONION BURGERS
According to the Family Time site, "Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love? Try these burgers that use dry onion soup mix to add a savory touch."
Prep. time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10
Serves: 6
Source: Campbell's® Quick and Easy Cookbook
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 envelope (about 1 oz.) dry onion soup & recipe mix
3 tbsp. water
6 Pepperidge Farm® Farmhouse™ Premium White Rolls, with Sesame Seeds, split and toasted
lettuce leaves
tomato slices
Directions
Thoroughly mix the beef, soup mix and water. Shape the beef mixture into 6 (1/2-inch thick) burgers.
Cook the burgers in batches in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides, 10 minutes for medium or to desired doneness.
Serve the burgers on the rolls. Top with the lettuce and tomato.
Author: Campbell's Kitchen Found here.
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
© 2009 Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, licensed to About.com, Inc., found at About.com's Home Cooking section. This recipe can be found here.
Peggy Trowbridge Filippone of Home Cooking at About.com writes, "If you love Buffalo wings, you will love this dip. All the flavors from one of America's favorite appetizers come together in a no-muss hot dip. Use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken from the deli, or your own leftover cooked chicken. Serve hot with celery sticks, crackers, veggies or all three. This could not be easier to throw together and tips are included for microwave, slow cooker, and tailgating."
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup any flavor Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans (9.75 oz. each) Swanson® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained OR 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Preparation:
Heat oven to 350 F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
Mix in salad dressing, Frank's® RedHot Sauce® and cheese. Stir in chicken.
Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Yield: 3-1/2 cups dip
Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 minutes until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.
Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Cover pot. Heat on HIGH setting for 1-1/2 hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir.
Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.
Recipe Source: Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, reprinted with permission
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Photo © 2009 Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, licensed to About.com, Inc.
And finally, a repeat of my chili recipes.
TEXAS CHILI
One of my dad’s recipes.
Note: Actually, it is the one he said he found in the airline magazine. Whenever Dad fixed this, he’d have to make 2 batches of chili: this for those brave enough to try it, another for everyone else, somewhat cooler.
A funny anecdote: Dad had been involved in Civil Defense when we lived in New York. He had a friend who was also in C.D. who swore that since he'd grown up in New Mexico, he could eat anything spicy hot without it bothering him; in fact, the hotter it was, the better he liked it.
One evening, Larry and his wife came to dinner. Dad had invited them, fixing up a batch of this chili, along with the milder batch. Larry was served the hot stuff. Next time Dad went to a C.D. meeting, he overheard Larry state, "I can eat anything hot - except John S's chili!" Be forewarned!
3 balls ground beef suet
4 slices bacon, cut up
2 lbs. stew beef, cut small
2 lbs. chopped chuck
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Bernudea onions, chopped
1 T paprika
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
6-9 T chili powder
2-4 walnut-size pieces suet
1 can beef broth
1 tsp. oregano
3 cans measured water
3/4 tsp. cumin
6 C tomatoes & juice
1 2/3 T salt
1 1/2 lbs. drained kidney beans
In heavy pot place 3 balls suet with bacon. Cook out fat. Add & brown beef & chopped chuck. After browning, add garlic. Cook lightly. Add remainder of spices. In another pot, heat 2-4 pieces of suet. Add onions. Cook until almost burned. Add to meat pot. Deglaze pot with meat broth. Add water, tomatoes & juice. Mash tomatoes into chili. Cover & simmer slowly 1 1/2-2 hours. Uncover. Cook down for about 1/2 hour, adding kidney beans. Serves 6-8.
SUPER CHILI
One of my inventions.
2 C pinto beans
4 C water
4-8 cloves garlic, minced
2-4 onions, chopped
2 T chili powder
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 T oil or butter
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. bacon, chopped
28 oz. can tomatoes (undrained)
1 tsp. oregano
1 T chili powder
Soak beans in water for several hours. Drain & place in 4 C water. Add 2-4 cloves garlic, 1 onion & 1 T chili powder. Bring to boil, stir, reduce heat, cover & simmer several hours, or until soft & creamy. Add tomato paste & 1 T chili powder & water as needed. Stir, cover & let simmer 30 more minutes. While beans are simmering, brown 1-3 onions, 2-4 cloves garlic & ground beef in butter. Add to beans. Cook bacon & add to beans. Add tomatoes, oregano & 1 T chili powder. Cook for 1-1 1/2 hours. Great for anyone who likes good, hot chili. Better the next day.
VEGETARIAN CHILI
This is from Runner's World. Apparently, it was in the December 1999 issue and repeated after someone mentioned it in a letter in the February 2000 issue. I'm always amazed at the great food coming out of there!
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon soybean or olive oil
1 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
1 or 2 19-once cans of beans (kidney, pinto, or white)
1 28-ounce can stewed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Salt & Pepper to taste
Sauté the onion, pepper & garlic in oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and sauté until crisp & lightly browned (about 10 minutes). Add the beans, stewed tomatoes, carrots, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, & salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 50-60 minutes. Serves 4.
From Runner’s World, December, 1999/letters Feb. 2000
REWORKED VEGETARIAN CHILI
I've fixed this recipe probably several hundred times, easily. I started off with the above Runner's World recipe; it slowly morphed into this recipe.
Note: I have a habit of buying anywhere from 16 to 20 (or more) peppers of varying colors at the same time, then chopping them all up, putting them into several containers, and freezing them. When I put them into the containers, they're not separated by color, but, rather, dumped in together. This way, I end up with containers with red, green, yellow and orange bell peppers all thrown in together. Then, whenever I need cut up peppers, I end up with a colorful bunch of peppers in whatever I'm putting them in. If you prefer, you can buy one or two peppers as needed (like for this recipe) and cut it up at that time. You can use whichever color bell pepper you want; if I'm out of frozen peppers, and am planning to buy only one or two for this recipe, I usually go with the green peppers, since they're usually the cheapest.
Also, with the onions, I usually try to have both yellow and red onions on hand; when I do, I use one of each in this recipe. Finally, for the cans of beans, I lean toward one can of black beans and one can of either Navy or Great Northern beans, both of which are white. Between the multi-colored peppers, two different kinds of onions, and different colored beans, it makes for a more colorful chili. But if you only have two cans of white, red or black beans, that's fine, too.
2 T olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 peppers, chopped
16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
2 19-once cans of beans, drained
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt & Pepper to taste
Sauté the onion, pepper & garlic in oil over medium heat. Add tofu and sauté until crisp & lightly browned. While this is cooking, peel and cut the carrots. Add the beans, crushed tomatoes, carrots, chili powder, cumin, & salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 50-60 minutes. Serve over noodles. Serves 4.
QUICK AND EASY CHILI
I first had this at my former in-laws' house. It is about as quick and simple as you can get. It took me a while to warm up to this chili, after eating Dad's Texas Chili. No matter; my younger two love it, and I've grown to like it.
Note: The beans were pretty much required for this recipe. I usually don't push certain brands, and I suppose that other cans of chili beans could be used. But when I fix their dad's/paternal grandparents' chili, I use the beans listed. I've also added the oil to this, but this was not an original part of the recipe.
2 T olive oil
1 pound ground beef
4 cans Ranch Style beans
1 can tomato soup
Chili powder, to taste
Brown ground beef in oil. Add beans, soup, and chili powder. Stir, heat, eat.
Enjoy!
LAYERED PIZZA DIP
According to Family Time, "Here's a crowd pleasing dip to serve at your next party...it has all the great flavors of pizza easily made into a hot and cheesy dip. What could be better?"
Prep. time: 10 minute; Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 24 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Source: Campbell's Recipes
Ingredients
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, (about 1 cup)
1 cup Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, any variety
Pepperidge Farm® Garlic Bread, any variety, heated according to package directions or Pepperidge Farm® Crackers, any variety
Directions
Heat the oven to 375°F.
Spread the ricotta cheese in an even layer in a 9-inch pie plate. Top with 1/4 cup of the pepperoni and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Carefully spread the sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.Bake for 15 minutes or until it's hot. Let stand for 5 minutes.Serve with the garlic bread or crackers for dipping.
Tip: Easy Substitution Tip: Substitute or add any of the following toppings for the pepperoni: Sliced pitted ripe olives, sliced mushrooms, chopped sweet peppers or chopped onions.
From Campbell's Kitchen, at Family Time. Recipe found here.
BISTRO ONION BURGERS
According to the Family Time site, "Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love? Try these burgers that use dry onion soup mix to add a savory touch."
Prep. time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10
Serves: 6
Source: Campbell's® Quick and Easy Cookbook
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 envelope (about 1 oz.) dry onion soup & recipe mix
3 tbsp. water
6 Pepperidge Farm® Farmhouse™ Premium White Rolls, with Sesame Seeds, split and toasted
lettuce leaves
tomato slices
Directions
Thoroughly mix the beef, soup mix and water. Shape the beef mixture into 6 (1/2-inch thick) burgers.
Cook the burgers in batches in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned on both sides, 10 minutes for medium or to desired doneness.
Serve the burgers on the rolls. Top with the lettuce and tomato.
Author: Campbell's Kitchen Found here.
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
© 2009 Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, licensed to About.com, Inc., found at About.com's Home Cooking section. This recipe can be found here.
Peggy Trowbridge Filippone of Home Cooking at About.com writes, "If you love Buffalo wings, you will love this dip. All the flavors from one of America's favorite appetizers come together in a no-muss hot dip. Use canned chicken, rotisserie chicken from the deli, or your own leftover cooked chicken. Serve hot with celery sticks, crackers, veggies or all three. This could not be easier to throw together and tips are included for microwave, slow cooker, and tailgating."
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup any flavor Frank's® RedHot® Sauce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans (9.75 oz. each) Swanson® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained OR 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Preparation:
Heat oven to 350 F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
Mix in salad dressing, Frank's® RedHot Sauce® and cheese. Stir in chicken.
Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Yield: 3-1/2 cups dip
Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 minutes until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.
Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Cover pot. Heat on HIGH setting for 1-1/2 hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir.
Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.
Recipe Source: Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, reprinted with permission
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Photo © 2009 Frank's® RedHot Sauce®, licensed to About.com, Inc.
And finally, a repeat of my chili recipes.
TEXAS CHILI
One of my dad’s recipes.
Note: Actually, it is the one he said he found in the airline magazine. Whenever Dad fixed this, he’d have to make 2 batches of chili: this for those brave enough to try it, another for everyone else, somewhat cooler.
A funny anecdote: Dad had been involved in Civil Defense when we lived in New York. He had a friend who was also in C.D. who swore that since he'd grown up in New Mexico, he could eat anything spicy hot without it bothering him; in fact, the hotter it was, the better he liked it.
One evening, Larry and his wife came to dinner. Dad had invited them, fixing up a batch of this chili, along with the milder batch. Larry was served the hot stuff. Next time Dad went to a C.D. meeting, he overheard Larry state, "I can eat anything hot - except John S's chili!" Be forewarned!
3 balls ground beef suet
4 slices bacon, cut up
2 lbs. stew beef, cut small
2 lbs. chopped chuck
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Bernudea onions, chopped
1 T paprika
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
6-9 T chili powder
2-4 walnut-size pieces suet
1 can beef broth
1 tsp. oregano
3 cans measured water
3/4 tsp. cumin
6 C tomatoes & juice
1 2/3 T salt
1 1/2 lbs. drained kidney beans
In heavy pot place 3 balls suet with bacon. Cook out fat. Add & brown beef & chopped chuck. After browning, add garlic. Cook lightly. Add remainder of spices. In another pot, heat 2-4 pieces of suet. Add onions. Cook until almost burned. Add to meat pot. Deglaze pot with meat broth. Add water, tomatoes & juice. Mash tomatoes into chili. Cover & simmer slowly 1 1/2-2 hours. Uncover. Cook down for about 1/2 hour, adding kidney beans. Serves 6-8.
SUPER CHILI
One of my inventions.
2 C pinto beans
4 C water
4-8 cloves garlic, minced
2-4 onions, chopped
2 T chili powder
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 T oil or butter
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. bacon, chopped
28 oz. can tomatoes (undrained)
1 tsp. oregano
1 T chili powder
Soak beans in water for several hours. Drain & place in 4 C water. Add 2-4 cloves garlic, 1 onion & 1 T chili powder. Bring to boil, stir, reduce heat, cover & simmer several hours, or until soft & creamy. Add tomato paste & 1 T chili powder & water as needed. Stir, cover & let simmer 30 more minutes. While beans are simmering, brown 1-3 onions, 2-4 cloves garlic & ground beef in butter. Add to beans. Cook bacon & add to beans. Add tomatoes, oregano & 1 T chili powder. Cook for 1-1 1/2 hours. Great for anyone who likes good, hot chili. Better the next day.
VEGETARIAN CHILI
This is from Runner's World. Apparently, it was in the December 1999 issue and repeated after someone mentioned it in a letter in the February 2000 issue. I'm always amazed at the great food coming out of there!
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon soybean or olive oil
1 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
1 or 2 19-once cans of beans (kidney, pinto, or white)
1 28-ounce can stewed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Salt & Pepper to taste
Sauté the onion, pepper & garlic in oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and sauté until crisp & lightly browned (about 10 minutes). Add the beans, stewed tomatoes, carrots, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, & salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 50-60 minutes. Serves 4.
From Runner’s World, December, 1999/letters Feb. 2000
REWORKED VEGETARIAN CHILI
I've fixed this recipe probably several hundred times, easily. I started off with the above Runner's World recipe; it slowly morphed into this recipe.
Note: I have a habit of buying anywhere from 16 to 20 (or more) peppers of varying colors at the same time, then chopping them all up, putting them into several containers, and freezing them. When I put them into the containers, they're not separated by color, but, rather, dumped in together. This way, I end up with containers with red, green, yellow and orange bell peppers all thrown in together. Then, whenever I need cut up peppers, I end up with a colorful bunch of peppers in whatever I'm putting them in. If you prefer, you can buy one or two peppers as needed (like for this recipe) and cut it up at that time. You can use whichever color bell pepper you want; if I'm out of frozen peppers, and am planning to buy only one or two for this recipe, I usually go with the green peppers, since they're usually the cheapest.
Also, with the onions, I usually try to have both yellow and red onions on hand; when I do, I use one of each in this recipe. Finally, for the cans of beans, I lean toward one can of black beans and one can of either Navy or Great Northern beans, both of which are white. Between the multi-colored peppers, two different kinds of onions, and different colored beans, it makes for a more colorful chili. But if you only have two cans of white, red or black beans, that's fine, too.
2 T olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 peppers, chopped
16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
2 19-once cans of beans, drained
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt & Pepper to taste
Sauté the onion, pepper & garlic in oil over medium heat. Add tofu and sauté until crisp & lightly browned. While this is cooking, peel and cut the carrots. Add the beans, crushed tomatoes, carrots, chili powder, cumin, & salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 50-60 minutes. Serve over noodles. Serves 4.
QUICK AND EASY CHILI
I first had this at my former in-laws' house. It is about as quick and simple as you can get. It took me a while to warm up to this chili, after eating Dad's Texas Chili. No matter; my younger two love it, and I've grown to like it.
Note: The beans were pretty much required for this recipe. I usually don't push certain brands, and I suppose that other cans of chili beans could be used. But when I fix their dad's/paternal grandparents' chili, I use the beans listed. I've also added the oil to this, but this was not an original part of the recipe.
2 T olive oil
1 pound ground beef
4 cans Ranch Style beans
1 can tomato soup
Chili powder, to taste
Brown ground beef in oil. Add beans, soup, and chili powder. Stir, heat, eat.
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