Category Archive for 'Recipes'

Chicken Tomatillo Black Bean Enchilada by Nili

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I received this recipe from a friend of mine. Sounds yummy!
You will need:

White Corn tortillas
Can of black beans
small can of chopped green chiles
one supermarket rotisserie chicken (southwest flavor if they have it)
jar of Pace’s new Tequila Lime Salsa
Kraft (or any kind) 4 cheese mexican blend (2 cups)
9 or […]

Summer Pasta

Monday, June 9th, 2008

This is one of my favorite recipes for the summer time. I like to cook it and keep it in the fridge, the longer it is in there, the more the flavors blend together.
Ingredients:

1 box of Pasta - 16 oz. Cooked
Tomatoes - Diced (2 or 3 med. to large)
Black Olives (1 - 2 cans)
Olive Oil […]

Recipe: Beef Lo Mein

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

My friend Tracy gave me this very easy recipe, and after making it for my family it is yet another one to add to a great family favorite. Your kids will love it!
Ingredients:
2lbs. of ground chuck
2lbs. of Bok Choy
1 bunch of green onions
3 packages of Ramen Noodles (roast beef flavor)
Feta Cheese
Directions:
Brown the ground chuck and […]

Graham Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Ingredients:
Plain or chocolate Graham Crackers
Cool Whip
Directions:
Break Crackers in half put Cool Whip on the cracker and make a sandwich.
Put in freezer until Cool whip is frozen.
Note: Especially the Chocolate crackers make them taste like ice cream sandwiches. Get the light cool whip and they are about 50 calories, and a great low sugar treat. […]

Recipe: Pan Glazed Chicken with Basil

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

From one of my favorite recipe books, Weight Watchers 5 ingredients 15 minute Cookbook, I have found another great recipe. The best part is how easy it is!
Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
salt and pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tbs. Honey
2 tbs. chopped fresh or 2 tsp. dried basil
Directions:
Sprinkle both sides with […]

Salmon Cakes

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Here is a quick, easy, and healthy recipe. My kids, husband, and I flipped over it. (Anna was shoving them in her mouth whole, and asking for more before she could swallow. )
Ingredients:
Salmon Cakes:
3 tsp. olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
fresh parsley
15 oz. can Salmon,drained
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 3/4 […]

Chicken Marsala

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Here is a great recipe I found in Taste of Home Comfort Food (diet) Cookbook. It is delicious, and Low in fat and calories!!!
Ingredients:

6 Boneless skinless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 tbs. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbs. olive […]

Crescent Cream Cheese

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Ingredients:

2 cans Crescent Rolls
1 stick of butter (melted)
2 packs cream cheese
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Cinnamon

Directions:

Spread one can of crescent rolls in a 13X9 dish
mix cream cheese and brown sugar and spread on top of crescent rolls
layer second can of crescent rolls over cream cheese
Drizzle melted butter over crescent rolls
sprinkle cinnamon and Brown Sugar on top
Cook […]

Apple Cider

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

A great Recipe from my mother-in-law, the best Apple Cider I have ever had!
 Ingredients: 
32 oz. Apple Juice or Cider
16 oz. Cranberry Juice Cocktail
1 3 inch Cinnamon Sticks broken into pieces
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 whole cloves
Directions:
Let all ingredients slowly steep in a pot. Serve.  Depending on how strong you like it you may can even add […]

Creamy Hot Artichoke Dip

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

During the holidays there are always parties to go to, and items to bring. Here is one of my favorite quick and easy appetizers that is great for any occasion. Plus you can keep all these ingredients in your house, and have them on hand for those “oops I have nothing to make” […]