Monday, September 03, 2007

Tilapia Lemon Parmesan

Tilapia Lemon Parmesan

2-1/2 lbs. Tilapia fillets
2-4 tsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Lemon-Parmesan Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbl. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley


Rinse the tilapia fillets in cold water and drain thoroughly.
Top with butter or margarine and lemon juice.
Broil about 4 inches from the source of heat for approximately 5 to 6
minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Top each portion with 1-2 tbl. of Lemon-Parmesan Sauce; broil 2-3
minutes or until sauce puffs and turns golden brown.
Place fillets on serving plate; garnish with lemon slices and fresh
parsley.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Baked Mexican Rice

Baked Mexican Rice

1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup rice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 4-ounce jar button mushrooms
8-12 slices garlic sausage or chorizoStock (about 1 1/2 cups)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Sauté the onion and garlic in hot olive oil until justsoft. Add the rice and seasonings and brown lightly.Add the mushrooms and sausage and enough boiling stockto come 1" above the rice. Cover with a tight lid andbake in a 350°F. oven until the liquid is completelyabsorbed, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

1 can cream of chicken soup
½ C. sour cream
1 T. butter or margarine
1 t. chili powder
2 C. chopped cooked chicken
1 can chopped green chilies
8 flour tortillas (8”)

Mix soup and sour cream. Heat butter in saucepan. Add onion and chili powder and cook until tender. Add chicken, chilies and 2 T. soup mixture. Spread ½ C. soup mixture in 2 qt. shallow baking dish. Spoon about ¼ C. chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in dish. Spoon remaining soup mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until hot.

Friday, August 24, 2007

Ultimate Ranch Cheeseburgers

Ultimate Ranch Cheeseburgers

1 packet Ranch Salad Dressing
1 pound of ground beef


Combine dressing mix with beef. Shape into patties; cook until no longer pink in center.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ranch Bacon Smashed Red Potatoes

Ranch Bacon Smashed Red Potatoes

2-3 lbs red potatoes
1/2 c Kraft 3 Cheese Ranch Dressing
1/2 t butter
1 clove garlic, minced
6 slices bacon, fried and crumbed
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Boil potatoes until tender. Drain. Add ranch dressing,garlic and butter. Mash until it's the consistency youlike. Stir in bacon. Place in a casserole dish and topwith parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake or broiljust until the top is lightly brown.

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Cornmeal- Crusted Tilapia

Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia

1/2 t. paprika
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/3 cup flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
tilapia fillets
2 TBS. vegetable oil

Combine paprika, cornmeal. and flour on a plate. Place a bowl with the lightly beaten egg. Dredge the fillets firt in egg, then the cornmeal mixture. Heat the oil in a large, skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.

Calories: 266
Fat: 3g

Cheddar Broiled Tomatoes

Cheddar Broiled Tomatoes

3 large tomatoes - sliced or cut in half
salt & pepper
1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
3/4 c. shredded Kraft Cheddar Cheese
1/4 c. butter - melted
paprika

Cut thin slice from bottom of each tomato half; season with salt and pepper. Mix crumbs, cheese and butter; spoon over tomatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Broil until cheese is melted.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Pork Chop Foil Meal

Pork Chop Foil Meal

1 Boneless Pork Chop
1 Potato, sliced
1 Carrot, sliced
1 Yellow Onion, sliced
1 Tablespoon Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste

Fat: 23.6g
Carbohydrates: 41.4g
Calories:488.9
Protein: 28.1g

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly grease one side of a large piece of heavy foil. 2. Place pork chop in the center of the foil's prepared side. Arrange potato, carrot and onion around the pork chop. Top with butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Tightly seal the foil around the pork chop and vegetables. 3. Place the sealed foil packet on the prepared grill. Turning frequently, cook approximately 30 minutes, or to desired doneness. *These meals can also be cooked in the oven on 350* F for the same amount of time.*

Sweet Balsamic -Glazed Sirloin Kebabs

Sweet Balsamic - Glazed Sirloin Kebabs

8 oz. boneless sirloin steak, cubed
1 small bell peper, cubed
8 cubes fresh pineapple
4 fresh mushrooms
4 wedges of onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Heat grill. Thread steak, bell pepper, pineapple, mushrooms, and onion onto 2 metal or wodden skewers. Combine brown sugar and vinegar in small bowl; reserve half of the mixture. Brush remaining half over kebabs. Grill kebabs over medium heat for 7-10 minutes. Brush reserved vinegar mixture over kebabas before serving.

Calories: 295
Fat: 4g

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Vegetable Trio

Vegetable Trio

4 large carrots, julienned
1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 TBS. butter

In a baking dish mix everything in. Cover and put in oven 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

3/4 cup serving = 79 calories, 3 g fats

Italian Stuffed Meat Loaf

Italian Stuffed Meat Loaf

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup liquid
1 egg
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs mixed with 2 tbs. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. onion
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dreid basil
3/4 shreeded mozzarella
1 - 16 oz. can tomato sauce

In a bowl combine first five ingredients. Mix thoroughly. On a sheet of aluminum foil pat mixture into a 10 x 14 inch rectangle. Sprinkle rectangle evenly with crumbs, dried spices, onions, mushrooms, and cheese. Roll the meat like a jelly roll. Seal the ends and joining by pinching and patting, so that no filling shows. Place loaf in a 13x9x2 in. baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over. Cover with your piece of foil and bake 50-60 min. on 350 degrees.

Monday, August 06, 2007

Tuna Puff Sandwiches

Tuna Puff Sandwiches

3/4 cup mayonnaise, divided
2 TBS. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. grated onion
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 can tuna, drained and flake
3 hamburger buns, split
6 tomato slices
3/4 shredded cheddar cheese

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, green pepper, onion, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; stir in tuna. Spread over each bun; top each with a tomato slice. Arrange sandwiches on a baking sheet. In a small, combine cheese and remaining mayonnaise; spoon cheese mixture over tomato. Bake at 400 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until the toppings is puffy and golden brown.

Friday, August 03, 2007

Baked Mushroom Chicken

Baked Mushroom Chicken

boneless skinless chicken breat or thighs
flour
3 TBS. butter, divided
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
pepper
1/3 shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 TBS butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased baking dish. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in the remaining butter util tender. Add the broth and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or util liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon over chicken. Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheeses and green onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear.

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Home Fried

Home Fries

3 Potatoes
1 large onion
1 green pepper
10 cloves garlic
spices to taste, i use basil, dill, and turmeric

chop potato, onion, pepper, garlic, add to hot oil and add spices and stir fry until potatos are soft.


Fat: 2.6g
Carbohydrates: 24.7g
Calories:128.2
Protein: 3.0g

Vegetable Frittata

Vegetable Frittata

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli, carrot, onion and olives in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile beat eggs, milk, parsley, salt and pepper sauce thoroughly with fork or wire wisk until a uniform yellow color. Pour egg mixture over vegeta-bles. Sprinkle with cheese; reduce to low
3. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until set in center. Cut into 4 wedges. Serve immediately

Open Faced Mozzarella Sandwichs

Open Faced Mozzarella Sandwichs

1 cup seeded chopped plum tomatoes
3 TB olive or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. thinly sliced green onion
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
4 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick) OR 2 English muffins, cut in half
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Drain 2 teaspoons liquid from the tomato mixture; brush onto one side of each slice of bread.
Broil 5 inches from the heat until crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Spoon 1/4 cup tomato mixture on each pieces of bread; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Yield: 2 servings.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Potatos Tomatos, & Onions

Potatos, Tomatos, & Onions

Potatos
Tomatos
onions
Seasonings: pepper, salt, basil, garlic powder etc.
Olive oil

Spray your baking pan. Slice up potatos and layer on bottom. Season the potatos. Next layer slice up onions. Top the layers with sliced tomatos. Add more seasoning and a dribble of oil. Cover and cook for 45-50 at 400 degrees.

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Baked Parmesan Chicken

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
6 split chicken breasts

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In 13x9in baking pan melt butter in oven. Meanwhile in
bowl mix all ingredients exept milk and chicken.

Dip chicken breasts in milk and then coat in flour
mixture. Dip chicken in butter then place skin side up
in pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is
fork tender and golden brown.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Turkey Mushroom Tetrazini

Turkey Mushroom Tetrazini

3 oz cooked spaghetti
1 tbsp light butter
2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c chicken broth
1/2 cup skim milk
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup turkey breast, cooked and cubed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions
Heat oven to 350. Saute mushrooms in 1 tsp butter. Spray 2 quart dish with cooking spray. Melt 2 tsp butter. Add flour, salt, pepper, broth and milk. Stir contantly until thickens. mix sauce, cooked turkey, mushrooms and spaghetti. Put in dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 minutes. Number of Servings: 4

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 181.8
Total Fat: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 35.2 mg
Sodium: 638.4 mg
Total Carbs: 13.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 20.0 g

Friday, July 13, 2007

Baked Hush Puppies

Baked Hush Puppies

1 Cup yellow cornmeal
1 Cup all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. Splenda (or sugar)
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 Cup fat free milk (I used 2%)
1/4 Cup veg oil
1/2 Cup finely chopped onion
* add some honey

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
Make a well in center of mixture. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring well. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Coat miniature muffin pans with cooking spray. Spoon about 1 Tbsp. batter into each muffin cup, about 3/4 full.
Bake at 425° for 15 mins or until done. Remove from pans immediately and serve warm.(notes: I would add some Old Bay and garlic powder, and maybe a little more cayenne to zip it up)
I actually liked these alot better than fried ones.
you might check the pups after 12 mins, with my oven, I thought 15 was a little too long.