Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Teriyaki Glazed Pork Chops, Shredded Mexican Pork Pizza, Chicken with Artichoke Pan Sauce

Produce
Red Onion
Cilantro
Pineapple
Orange
Garlic
Ginger
Jalapeno
Lemon
Shallots
Rosemary
Parsley

Meat
2 lbs. boneless pork loin
Pork Chops
4 Chicken Breasts
2 oz. pancetta

Dairy
Shredded Cheese

Pantry
Soy sauce
Pineapple juice
Dark brown sugar
Cornstarch
Green Enchilada sauce (I like Frontera Grill packets)
Flour
Chicken stock
Dry sherry

Frozen
Artichoke hearts

Teriyaki Glazed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 4 tsp. soy sauce, 2-3 large garlic cloves (chopped), and grated fresh ginger.  Add pork chops and marinate at least 30 minutes.

For the teriyaki sauce you can use store bought or this is simple and quick.  In a small bowl whisk together 1 tsp. cornstarch and 3 T. cold water until dissolved.  In a small saucepan combine 3 T. soy sauce, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 T. brown sugar, ginger and garlic.  Bring to a boil and cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).  Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, another 2-3 minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside.

Pineapple salsa:  Combine chopped pineapple with jalapeño and chopped red onion and cilantro.

Grill or bake pork chops to your liking and top with sauce and salsa!

Shredded Mexican Pork Pizza

http://www.laurenslatest.com/the-easiest-shredded-mexican-pork/

I follow that recipe but add coriander spice and fresh orange juice (~1/4 cup). After it is shredded add to flat out pizza (pre bake crust for about 2 minutes first), top with chihuhua cheese and pineapple salsa from previous recipe.  Bake until cheese melts, roughly 4-5 minutes.

Chicken With Artichoke Pan Sauce
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-artichoke-pan-sauce

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Skirt Steak with Asian Bruschetta, Hawaiian Turkey Burgers, Lemon Chicken & Veggie Quinoa Soup

Produce
2 Thai chiles
Ginger
3 medium tomatoes
Basil
Red or green bell pepper
Green onions
1 leek
3 Carrots
Garlic
1 Lemon
English Peas (or frozen)
2 Zucchini

Meat
1 lb. skirt steak
1 lb. lean ground turkey
Rotisserie Chicken

Pantry
Soy sauce
Toasted sesame oil
Rice wine vinegar
1 small can pineapple slices
Teriyaki sauce
Quinoa
Chicken Stock
Hamburger Buns

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/skirt-steak-with-asian-bruschetta.html

http://ourbestbites.com/2009/01/hawaiian-turkey-burgers/

http://thecozyapron.com/simple-lemony-chicken-spring-veggie-soup-a-little-sunshine-in-my-spoon/

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Spicy Fish Tacos, Steak & Mango Stir Fry, Slow Cooker Veggie Ratatouille

Produce
Garlic
Jalapeño pepper
Cilantro
2 Limes
Coleslaw Mix
Avocado
Radishes
Red onion
3 Red bell peppers
2 lbs. eggplant
3 Zucchini
2 onions
Ginger
Mango
Basil
Mint

Meat
1 lb. Cod filets
12 oz. thinly sliced flank steak

Dairy
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Pantry
Miracle Whip or Mayo
Chili powder
Corn tortillas
Brown sugar
Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Sugar
28oz. diced tomatoes

http://ourbestbites.com/2014/09/spicy-fish-tacos/

http://ourbestbites.com/2014/03/steak-mango-stir-fry/

http://ourbestbites.com/2013/07/slow-cooker-ratatouille-summer-vegetable-stew/

Sunday, April 19, 2015

BBQ Pork Tacos, Creamy Salsa Chicken Tenders, Honey Balsamic Drumsticks

Produce
1 onion
Cilantro (garnish)
3 Veggie side dishes
Garlic

Meat
3-5lb. Pork Shoulder
1 lb. chicken tenders
1 lb. chicken drumsticks

Dairy
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream

Pantry
2 cans pop (coca-cola or dr. pepper)
1 bottle BBQ sauce
Taco Shells
2 cups salsa
Honey
Balsamic
Ketchup


http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2014/10/dinner-tonight-bbq-pork-tacos.html

http://reluctantentertainer.com/2015/02/creamy-salsa-chicken-tenders/

http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/honey-balsamic-drumsticks/

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Spicy Black Bean Burgers, Puerto Rican Slow Cooked Pork, Honey Chipotle Turkey Meatballs

Produce
Garlic
Cilantro
Avocado
Scallions
Red Bell Pepper
3 oranges
2 limes
Yellow onion
Veggie side dish

Meat
3 lb. boneless pork shoulder
1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey

Dairy
1 egg

Pantry
Hot sauce
Quick oats (1/2 cup)
Whole Wheat Buns
16oz. can black beans
Chipotles in Adobo sauce (1 can for 2 separate recipes)
Light mayo
Oregano
Cumin
Honey
Cider vinegar
Olive Oil
Rice or Quinoa side

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/spicy-black-bean-burgers-with-chipotle.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/skinny-slow-cooked-pernil-puerto-rican.html

http://traceysculinaryadventures.com/2012/03/honey-chipotle-turkey-meatballs.html

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry


Meat
1 dozen medium shrimp, cleaned (YOU CAN SUB PORK/CHICKEN/TOFU FOR SHRIMP ON THE STIR FRY)

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups (about 1.5 pounds) shredded cooked chicken


Produce
1 bunch of basil, whole leaves

6 scallions (green onions), 
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 cup loosely-packed chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, red pepper, green pepper, carrots, green beans, peapods, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, mushrooms, baby corn, asparagus, etc.) (FOR STIR FRY SO PICK WHAT YOU LIKE)

Pantry
1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers sliced into 1 inch pieces (about two whole red peppers if you roast your own)

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 cups red enchilada sauce 
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
2/3 cup Szechuan sauce 
1 to 2 cups cooked rice 
16 corn tortillas, halved

Dairy
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 8 slices 
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan
3 cups shredded Monterrey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
1 EGG

2 tablespoons olive oil (or sesame, peanut, or canola oil)





Sunday, March 8, 2015

Ravioli with Spicy Sage Sauce, Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas, Banging Good Chicken Salad

Produce
2 1/2 cups butternut squash 
Onion
Garlic
1 jalapeño 
Scallions
Lettuce 

Fresh Herbs
Fresh Sage Leaves
Cilantro 

Meat
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Dairy
Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese
Shredded mexican cheese

Pasta, Rice and Grains
1 pound ricotta and spinach ravioli

Pantry 
Butter
Olive Oil 
Paprika
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt and Pepper
1 can red enchilada sauce
10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles 
1 can black beans
Cumin 
Chili Powder
8 medium flour tortillas
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs 
Mayo 
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Sriracha sauce 


Saturday, February 28, 2015

Croc Pot Italian Chicken, Italian Orzo Spinach Soup, Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken Stir Fry

Produce
1 white onion
1 cup carrots (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
3 cloves garlic
4 cups spinach
3/4 fresh lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon
Veggie for side dish
Green onions (garnish)

Meat
2 lbs. Chicken meat (mix of breasts and thighs)
1-2 lbs. Chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)

Pantry
2 Italian Dressing Packets (dry mix)
1 12oz. jar of pepper rings
6 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
1 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes
8 oz. whole wheat orzo pasta
Dried Thyme
Dried Oregano
Dried Rosemary
Soy sauce
Rice wine vinegar
Cornstarch
Honey
Siracha or Chili garlic sauce
Quinoa or brown rice
Toasted sesame seeds (garnish)

http://beyerbeware.net/2012/09/hunk-of-meat-monday-crock-pot-italian-chicken.html

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/italian-orzo-spinach-soup-recipe/

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/skinny-honey-lemon-chicken-recipe/

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Southwestern Egg Rolls, Barbacoa Tacos, Asian Quinoa Meatballs

Produce
2 onions
2 1/2 cups baby spinach
2 jalapeños
Egg roll wrappers
Garlic
Green onions
2 Limes (1/4 cup fresh lime juice)
3 bay leaves
Cilantro (garnish)
Lettuce cups (or tortillas for Barbacoa)

Meat
1 lb. Chicken breasts (diced)
3 lbs. Chuck Roast cut into 2 inch cubes
1 lb. Ground turkey

Dairy
Pepper jack cheese
1 egg

Pantry
1 can black beans
Cumin
Chili powder
Chipotles in adobo sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
Mexican oregano
Ground cloves
Apple cider vinegar
Tortillas
Quinoa (3 /4 cup cooked)
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Cornstarch
Brown sugar
Sriracha sauce
Sesame seeds (garnish)

Frozen
1 cup frozen corn

http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2012/09/southwestern-egg-rolls/
(recipe says to use tortillas but you could substitute egg roll wrappers)

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/

http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/15/asian-quinoa-meatballs/

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Loin, Chicken Sweet Potato & Kale Soup, Coconut Chicken Salad

Produce
1 onion
2 celery stalks
garlic
1 large sweet potato
3 cups Kale
1 jalapeño
cilantro (garnish)
Veggie (side dish)
Baby greens
Shredded carrots
1 large tomato
1 cucumber

Meat
Center loin pork roast 
2 bone in chicken breasts (skin removed)
8 chicken tenders (1 lb.)

Dairy
3 large eggs

Pantry
Dijon mustard
Brown sugar
Oregano
Thyme
Cumin
Adobo seasoning
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
Panko bread crumbs
1/2 shredded coconut
Honey
White vinegar
Corn flakes (3T.--optional)

http://www.rockrecipes.com/easy-glazed-brown-sugar-dijon-pork-loin/

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2015/02/chicken-sweet-potato-and-kale-soup.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/coconut-chicken-salad-with-warm-honey.html

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Chicken Parmesan Casserole, Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, Hoisin & Turkey Zucchini Meatloaf

PRODUCE
fresh herbs (basil/oregano/thyme/parsley)
parlsey
garlic
ginger
scallions
zucchini

vegetable side for meatloaf or rice if you prefer

MEAT
4 cups fully cooked chicken shredded or cubed
2 pork tenderloins 

(2lbs)ground turkey

DAIRY
parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
1 egg


PANTRY
jar of marinara sauce
panko bread crumbs
olive oil
salt and pepper
soy sauce
orange preserves
hoisin sauce
old fashioned oatmeal
chinese 5 spice powder
rice for side dish on meat loafs



Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Mini Hoisin and Turkey Zucchini Meatloaf

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Chicken & Red Wine Sauce, Pork Polenta, Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

PRODUCE
12 Garlic cloves
2 Lg red bell peppers
2 Lg green bell peppers
1 yellow bell pepper
2C kale leaves
Flat leaf Parsley
6 tomatillos
1 Jalapeno
1 Sweet Onion
1 White onion
1 Avocado
1 Lime
Bunch of Cilantro
Rosemary
Tyme

MEAT
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 lb bonelsss pork shoulder

PANTRY
Olive Oil
Paprika
Brown Sugar
Red wine
Red quinoa
Chicken Broth (2C)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
White Wine
Panko Bread Crumbs
Cumin
2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
Balsamic Vinegar
Wocestershire Sauce
Instant Polenta

DAIRY
Grated Parm
Reduced Fat-milk (1C)



Saturday, January 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Soup, Zucchini Rice Casserole, Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Produce
2-3 Yellow onions
2 Red bell peppers
1 Green bell pepper
Garlic
Avocado (for garnish)
2-3 Zucchini and or yellow squash
2 Jalapeños

Meat
8 oz. chicken or turkey sausage
4-6 boneless chicken breasts
3 slices bacon

Pantry
Quinoa
Vegetable broth
Long grain brown rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 8oz. tomato sauce
Chili powder
Cumin
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
Pickled jalapeños
Ritz crackers for topping or panko bread crumbs

Dairy
Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups plus some for garnish)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1 /2 cups low fat milk
4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese
1 8oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup mayo or greek yogurt

Freezer
2 1/2 cups frozen corn

http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/12/slow-cooker-enchilada-quinoa-bake/

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Shredded Mexican Pork, Tex Mex Chicken & Rice Soup, Brown Sugar Brisket

Produce
Garlic
2 Onions
Lettuce cups or tortillas for shredded pork
2 veggie sides

Meat
1-1 1/2 lb. pork roast
1 lb. chicken breasts
1 3-5lb. brisket

Dairy
Shredded cheddar cheese (garnish)

Pantry
1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
1 package taco mix
2 cups chicken stock
Instant brown or white rice
1 can corn or 1 cup frozen corn
Brown sugar
4 cups Apple juice
Yellow mustard

http://www.laurenslatest.com/the-easiest-shredded-mexican-pork/

http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2014/09/dinner-tonight-tex-mex-chicken-and-rice.html

http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2014/09/dinner-tonight-brown-sugar-brisket.html

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin, Simply Great Chicken, Asian Mixed Rice Cashew Chicken

PRODUCE
Pineapple chunks
Lemons for juice

MEAT
A package of 2 pork tenderloins (about 1/2 lb ea.)
About 3 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (I've used both thighs and breasts)
1 (5 ounce) chicken breast filet, sliced to strips

PANTRY
garlic powder (or 1 T sauteed minced garlic)
onion powder
oregano
thyme or rosemary
parsley
salt & pepper
balsamic vinegar
extra virgin olive oil
1 ( 0.7 ounce) packet of dried Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasonings)
brown sugar
roasted red peppers
brown rice
soy sauce

OTHER
cashews (raw) but you could use roasted
bag of frozen peas

http://stylishstealthyandhealthy.com/2013/03/07/balsamic-pork-tenderloin/
http://foodforahungrysoul.blogspot.com/2009/10/simply-great-chicken.html
http://skinnyms.com/asian-mixed-rice-cashews-chicken/