Friday, December 26, 2014

Rustic Italian Gnocchi Soup, Mongolian Beef & Broccoli, Turkey Taco Chilli Mac

Produce
2 Onions
Celery
Garlic
Red bell pepper
Baby spinach
Basil
Carrots
Fresh or frozen Gnocchi (16 oz.)
4 cups broccoli
Scallions
Ginger
Cilantro (garnish)

Meat
14 oz. Italian Chicken Sausage
1 lb. sirloin steak
1 lb. ground turkey


Dairy
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Milk
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Pantry
Chicken Stock (4 1/2 cups)
Flour
Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Rice wine vinegar
Sesame Oil
Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Brown sugar
Oyster sauce
Rice
Red beans
Tomato sauce
1 can fat free refried beans
15 oz can chicken broth
8 oz. whole wheat shells or gluten free shells


Rustic Italian Gnocchi Soup
In a small bowl, make a slurry by mixing together the flour and 1/2 cup cold water.

Heat a pot over medium heat.  Add sausage and cook breaking the meat into small pieces.  Cook until browned.

Add 1/2 cup water, 4 1/2 cups chicken stock and 1 cup of fat free milk and bring to a boil. Add 1 chopped onion, diced carrots, celery, 4 chopped garlic cloves, parmesan rind (optional) salt and pepper and return to a boil.  Partially cover the pot and reduce to simmer until veggies are soft (about 15-20 minutes).

Uncover and slowly stir in the slurry mix and continue stirring while soup returns to a boil.

Add gnocchi, spinach and basil.  Cook until gnocchi start to float to the top and become fluffy.

Source:  SkinnyTaste

Mongolian Beef & Broccoli

Mix together 2 tsp. cornstarch, 2 tsp. soy sauce and 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar and 1 tsp. sesame oil.  Season steak with salt and place in marinade. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes.

Cook broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.  Run under cold water to stop cooking.

Heat a Wok over high heat.  Add 1 tsp. of sesame or peanut oil. Add half of the beef and cook until browned. Add another tsp. oil and finish the remaining beef.  Transfer beef to a plate and cover with foil.

Heat another tsp. of oil and add scallions, garlic and ginger.  Cook about 30 seconds.  Add broccoli, 2 T. brown sugar, 3 T. soy sauce and 1 T. oyster sauce.  Stir in beef and cook until warm.  Serve over rice.

Source:  SkinnyTaste

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/12/one-pot-cheesy-turkey-taco-chili-mac.html

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Spaghetti Squash Primavera, Thai Chicken Peanut Lettuce Wraps, Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup

Produce
1 small spaghetti squash (you'll need 2 cups cooked)
1 tbsp minced shallots
garlic

red onion
white onion
1/4 cup celery, diced
Shredded carrots

Celery
Carrots (diced for 2 dishes)
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup diced zucchini

ginger
Red cabbage (shredded)
Lettuce cups (or tortillas if you prefer)
Cilantro (garnish)
Parsley
Rosemary
Bay leaves
Basil
Zucchini
Spinach

Meat
1lb. ground chicken
1.3 lbs. ground turkey

Dairy
1/2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano (optional)
3 oz fresh mozzarella (optional)

1 Egg

Pantry
2 cups homemade marinara sauce
Chicken stock (2 cups and 32 oz.)
Diced tomatoes
3 tbsp PB2 (or 2 tbsp peanut butter)
1/2 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten free)

Peanuts
Whole wheat bread crumbs

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/01/spaghetti-squash-primavera.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/11/thai-chicken-peanut-lettuce-tacos.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/10/mini-turkey-meatball-vegetable-soup.html
 

 

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Tomatillo Ranch Chicken, Pork Loin Wine & Herbs, Eggplan Parmesan

Produce:

1 c. cilantro
3 tomatillos
1 lime
Garlic
rosemary
sage
basil
1 large eggplant

Dairy:
1/2 c. cream
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. milk
3 eggs
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1 c. parmesan

Meats:
3-6 boneless chicken breasts
2 lbs. pork loin

Pantry and Misc:
1 package of ranch dressing mix
1/4 c. dry white wine
3 c. marinara sauce
mayo
Olive oil
1/2 c. chicken stock
1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs


http://lecremedelacrumb.com/2013/11/tomatillo-ranch-chicken.html

http://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/pork-loin-wine-herbs/

http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/eggplant-parmesan/

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Mongolian Beef, Spicy Thai Curry Noodle Soup, Tex Mex Ravioli Bake

Produce
Garlic
Ginger
Cilantro (garnish)
Green Onions (for garnish and 2 meals)
Basil (garnish)

Meat
Flank steak

Pantry
Coconut oil
Red curry paste
Chicken stock (4 cups)
Coconut milk (3 cups)
Rice sticks (thin rice noodles)
Soy sauce
Dark brown sugar
Cornstarch
1 can Rotel Tomatoes
Black beans
Tomato sauce
Chili powder or taco seasoning

Dairy
Shredded cheddar cheese

Freezer
Cheese Ravioli
Frozen corn

http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/take-out-fake-out-mongolian-beef/

http://heatherchristo.com/cooks/2014/01/27/spicy-thai-curry-noodle-soup/

http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2014/10/dinner-tonight-tex-mex-ravioli-bake.html

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Southwest Chicken Skillet, Smoky Pork Chops

Produce
2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Vegetable to go with Pork Chops

Meat
1 whole Cooked Chicken Should Be 5-6 Cups Of Chicken
½ pounds Very Thinly Sliced Deli-style Honey Ham, Rough Chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or tenders) cut into small pieces
Boneless Pork Chops

Dairy
¼ pounds Thin Sliced Baby Swiss Cheese
4 Tablespoons Butter
3-¼ cups Milk (I Used Whole Milk)
6 Tablespoons Butter
handful of shredded Mexican cheese blend
sour cream, for topping

Pantry
4 Tablespoons Flour
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1-½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika
¼ teaspoons White Pepper
1-½ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
¾ teaspoons Seasoning Salt
1-½ teaspoon Crushed Dried Parsley
1 Tablespoon (or so) olive oil
1 cup uncooked rice
10 oz can RoTel diced tomatoes & green chilies
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon brown sugar 
1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole

Southwest Chicken Skillet

Smoky Pork Chops

Monday, October 27, 2014

Chicken, Sweet Potato & Quinoa soup, Skinny Chicken Enchilada Flatbread, Angel Chicken Pasta

Produce
2 sweet potatoes
Garlic
Parsley (optional)
White onion
JalapeƱo peppers
Cilantro (optional)

Meat
1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts (for soup)
4 chicken breasts (pasta meal)
Rotisserie chicken

Dairy
Shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz. onion & chive cream cheese

Pantry
Quinoa
Black beans
Diced tomatoes
Chili seasoning mix
Chicken stock (7 cups)
Enchilada sauce
Green chiles
Flat bread pizza crusts
Cream of Mushroom soup
Italian dressing seasoning mix (dry)
Corn starch
Angel Hair Pasta

http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-chicken-and-quinoa-soup/

http://www.skinnymom.com/2013/06/22/skinny-chicken-enchilada-flatbread/

http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/dinner-tonight-angel-chicken.html

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Kale, Bean & Sausage Stew, White Chicken Lasagna, Alfredo Chicken Vegetable Bake

Produce
2 medium fennel bulbs or fennel seeds
1 medium onion
One 10-ounce bunch kale
Fresh Parsley
Garlic
Asparagus
Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
Scallions

Meat
4 chicken breasts
4 turkey or chicken Italian sausage links

Dairy
1 Egg
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
shredded parmesan cheese
butter

Pantry
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 lasagna noodles
alfredo sauce
Vegetable oil cooking spray
olive oil
Red Pepper Flakes
Garlic powder
Italian Seasoning
Panko bread crumbs
Flour
Rice