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Friday, December 21, 2012

Mushroom Pizza's

Adapted From: Pinterest and Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2012/10/mexican-portobello-mushrooms.html

Yum Yum Yum! I have been seeing these all over Pinterest and finally decided to give it a try! Yesterday was the last day of the semester and I celebrated by cooking a new recipe! I find cooking so relaxing and because today I work a 9 hour day and tomorrow we head off to the great deep south, I needed to relax! They are very similar to the these mushrooms that we made a while ago but with a pizza twist! Enjoy!

The Fixin's
4 Portobello Mushroom Caps
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Cup Pizza Sauce
1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 Cup Spinach Leaves
1 Package Pepperoni
2 Gloves Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Oregano

Let's Cook Dinner
Pre-heat the oven to 350F
In a skillet cook ground beef with minced garlic and oregano
Drain fat and set aside
Clean/wash the mushrooms, remove gills and stem
Place mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with tin foil
Cover the bottom of eat cap with spinach leaves
Top with several spoonfuls of ground beef
Cover beef with pepperoni
Top with sauce and cheese
Bake for 20 mushrooms
** the mushrooms will expel a lot of water so don't worry, you will know it is done when it feels tender to the touch.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Easy (Paleo) Chicken Parm

Adapted from: CrossFit CatCave
http://crossfitcatcave.blogspot.com/2012/04/paleo-chicken-parmigiana.html

Chicken Parm is normally pretty difficult and timely to make. Not to mention all that cheese and fried breading is far from paleo. This recipe does have a good amount of cheese because that is pretty much impossible to cut out. Look for a real, non processed cheese or cut the amount in the recipe if you need too but DON'T leave it out! The Mr. loved the meal and I loved how quick it was to put together. The Mr suggested maybe adding a layer of pepperonis to spice it up....maybe next time!


The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Cup Almond Flour
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 Jar Marinara Sauce
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
Olive Oil

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 425F
Grease a glass baking dish
Cut chicken breasts into 1/4's
Cut 6 slices of cheese in half
Combine flour, oregano, basil, and garlic salt in a mixing bowl
Cover each piece of chicken in the flour
Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan on high heat
Place the chicken in the skillet a few pieces at a time and brown the outside to make a crust
Lay the chicken flat in the baking dish
Place a 1/2 slice of cheese over each piece of chicken
Pour sauce over the entire pan
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink

Monday, December 17, 2012

Parmesan Tilapia

Adapted From: Rachal Ray
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/five-ingredient-recipes/parmesan-crusted-tilapia

Yum Yum Yum! We don't cook enough fish and I really don't know why. It is so so easy to make and very filling! This was great and is best served with a dash of lemon juice on top when you serve it!


The Fixin's
6 Tilapia Fillets
1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Paprika
2 Tablespoons Parsley
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and grease
In a mixing bowl combine cheese, paprika, pasley, salt, and pepper until well blended
Dip each fillet into cheese mixture
Place on baing sheet
Drizzle with lemon juice
Bake for 12-15 minutes

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Honey Basil Chicken

Adapted From: Fast Paleo
http://fastpaleo.com/honeygarlicrosemary-glazed-chicken-breasts/

This was really yummy. The original recipe called for rosemary but that's not a spice that I use very often and didn't see it when I was at the store. I decided that basil might be a nice switch and luckily it turned out great. The honey adds a nice sweet flavor but the balsamic really balances that out!

 

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Basil
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until well blended
Pour sauce over Chicken
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Spinach Sausage Casserole

Adapted From: Multiply Delicious
http://www.multiplydelicious.com/thefood/2012/03/breakfast-casserole/

Yes I know that this has like a million fixin's and will dirty up a ton of dishes BUT it is soooooo yummy. The Mr. gets all the credit for the cooking AND cleaning of this dish. Enjoy!


The Fixin's
1 lb Breakfast Sausage
6 Strips Bacon
1 Large Sweet Potato
3 Cups Spinach
12 Eggs
1/2 Cup Cheese
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Siracha
1 Teaspoon Cayan Pepper
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat Oven to 375F
Peel and dice sweet potatoes
Chop spinach
In a skillet cook sausage, remove and set aside
Add sweet potatoes to skillet with sausage oil and cook for 15 minutes
In a different skillet cook bacon, crumble into pieces
In a large mixing bowl combine sweet potatoes, spinach, sausage, and bacon
Pour mixture into greased 9 x 13 baking dish
In a mixing bowl whisk eggs
Add spices to eggs
Pour into baking dish over meat/veggie mixture
Bake for 25-30 minutes

 

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Meatza Egg Casserole

Adapted from: Paleomg
http://paleomg.com/breakfast-meatza/

We made this for breakfast a weeks ago and it was so good. Better late then never right? Breakfast for most people is hard. I have found that the best way to make sure you eat a good breakfast is to cook it before hand. We always pick one or two recipes and make them on Sunday. That way when I am running around like a crazy person in the morning, there is something to eat!




The Fixin's
1 lb Breakfast Sausage
7 eggs
8 Slices of Bacon
1 Sweet Potato
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Clove Minced Garlic
 
Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Peel and dice sweet potato
In a skillet cook bacon, remove, let cool, and dice
Add sweet potato and minced garlic to skillet
Cook in bacon grease for 10 minutes
Place uncooked sausage into a large mixing bowl
Crack ONE egg on top of it
Add onion powder
Mix with you hands until egg and spices are blended
Grease a baking dish and "pour" meat/egg mixture into the dish
Cook for 10 minutes in oven
Remove from oven
Top with sweet potato
Crack the remaining 6 eggs on top 
Sprinkle diced bacon over eggs
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your desire

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Honey Glazed, Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Adapted From: Kayotic Kitchen
http://www.kayotic.nl/blog/honey-glazed-chicken-bacon-bites

The Mr. says this is best meal we have had in a while! It was easy to prep and tasted amazing. The other great thing is that it requires so few "fixin's"! I was worried that it wouldn't be very flavorful but I was wrong! You defiantly need to make these soon. They would be a great holiday food for a party and could be changed up into an appetizer by cutting the chicken and bacon into smaller pieces. I didn't have a glass baking dish big enough to cook the whole batch, so half was in glass and half was in a metal dish. The metal cooked faster and the bacon was bit more crispy. Totally your call, but something to be noted!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Package Bacon
3 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Mustard
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut chicken breasts into 1/4's
Wrap each piece of chicken with one or two pieces of bacon
Place in a greased baking dish
In a mixing bowl combine honey, mustard, and lemon juice
Coat tops of chicken with half the mixture
Bake for 20 minutes
Flip over
Coat tops of chicken with half the mixture
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is not longer pink

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Paleo Fried Chicken

Adapted From: Easy Paleo
http://www.easypaleo.com/2012/02/29/food-diary-fried-chicken/

This was soooooooo good. It was spicy and crunchy and all things wonderful! The Mr. inhaled his plate and asked that we make it again. I think this will defiantly be making another appearance soon. I cut my chicken breasts into halves because they were huge. I also think it helped it cook a little faster!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken Breasts
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Almond Flour
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat to 400F
Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl
In a large bowl combine almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper
Dip chicken into egg mixture and then into dry mixture
Heat olive oil in large pan
Brown chicken on both sides in the frying pan for about 3 minutes each side
Place in greased baking dish
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken in no longer pink

Friday, November 30, 2012

Paleo Brownie's

Adapted From: My Mother-in-Law

Yes, paleo brownie's! We have been making so much fun stuff this holiday and I am happy to report that it's all paleo! These are yummy. They don't taste like normal brownies but have a much more dark chocolate taste.

 
The Fixin's
6 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup Honey
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Coco
1/2 Cup Coco Nibs
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1/2 Cup Arrowroot

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Combine all fixin's
Pour into 8 x 8 pan
Bake for 20 minutes

Monday, November 26, 2012

Paleo Chicken Nuggets

Adapted From: Edible Harmony
http://www.edibleharmony.com/paleo-chicken-nuggets/

These were super yummy! I have made homemade chicken nuggets a few times and it's a really fun meal! Paleo chicken nuggets proved to be no different! Almond flour really is a life saver, it's thicker than regular flour and acts like breadcrumbs.

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
2 Eggs
1 Cup Almond Flour
3 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Cup Olive Oil

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 450F
Cut chicken in bite sized pieces
In a bowl beat eggs and combine with arrowroot powder and spices
In a separate bowl pour almond flour
Dip chicken pieces into eggs mixture
Shake off excess and dip into almond flour mixture
Place on greased baking sheet lined with tin foil
Brush with olive oil
Bake for 10 minutes
Turn, brush with olive oil
Bake for 10 minutes

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Coconut Banana Muffins

Adapted From: My Mother-In-Law

I seriosuly cannot believe that these are paleo! Not only do they taste super yummy, they were sweet and very soft. We topped ours with sunflower butter to add some extra protein and make it more filling! The holidays are the time for baking and I am so excited to have found some things that find within paleo and are yummy! Make sure to use very ripe banana's, it will help the mixture bake. Our's were almost brown!

The Fixin's
5 Eggs
2 Bananas
1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (or butter)
1 Teaspoon Arrowroot Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Vanila

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven 350F
Mash banana's
In a mixing bowl beat eggs
Combine all fixin's until well blended
Grease muffin tins
Bake for 13-18 minutes

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Squash Casserole

Adapted from: Gourmet Girl
http://gourmetgirlcooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/yellow-cheddar-squash-casserole.html

My favorite holiday dish is my mom's squash casserole. I found this recipe when I was giving it my all trying to find a recipe for Thanksgiving. I was nervous but it turned out great! If you want a paleo alternative, this is it!
 
The Fixin's
6 Yellow Squash
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Cup Almond Flour
2 Cups Cheese
1/4 Cup Milk
4 Eggs
4 Tablespoons Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 375F
Slice squash
Steam in a steamer until very tender
Remove from steamer and smash
In a mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, and seasonings
Add 1.5 cups of cheese and 1/2 cup almond flour to the mixing bowl
Add squash
Stir until well combine
Pour into a greased casserole dish
Top with 1/2 cup almond flour and 1/2 cup cheese
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and pour on top
Bake for 35 minutes

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla-less Soup

Adapted From: PaleOMG and  Cooking For Serendipity
http://paleomg.com/chicken-tortilla-soup/
http://cookingforserendipity.wordpress.com/2011/03/21/paleo-chicken-tortilla-less-soup/

This is amazing! Need a nice easy soup? This is the ticket! Things have been really crazy around the Moore household, the holidays are getting closer, the semester is starting to come to a close, and well we are just very busy! Nothing beats a super easy Crockpot soup!

The Fixin's
2 lb Chicken Breasts
32 oz Can Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Lime Juice
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Teaspoons Cumin
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
4 oz Can Diced Green Chillies
15 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
2 Cups Chopped Veggies (Squash, Zucchini,Cauliflower)
1 Avocado

Let's Cook Dinner
In Crockpot mix chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, garlic powder until blended
Place chicken in Crockpot
Add diced tomatoes, green chillies, and chopped veggies
Cook on low for 8 hours
Shred chicken with a fork
Stir
Top with chopped avocado



Monday, November 19, 2012

Sunflower Butter Chicken

Adapted From: Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2012/09/peanut-butter-chicken.html

Remember peanut butter chicken? It was pretty awesome right? Well it wasn't exactly Paleo...so I thought I would give sunflower butter a try! The result was the same, awesome!


The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Sunflower Butter
3 Tablespoons Ketchup
2 Tablespoons Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix olive oil, soy sauce, sunflower butter, and ketchup until well blended
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Taco Chicken

Adapted From: Plain Chicken
http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/05/taco-chicken.html

This was awesome and super spicey. I really must be in a taco mood these days because I keep trying to find paleo taco meals. BBQ might not be paleo, I think it has sugar in it but I am sure you can make your own "paleo style".

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Oregano
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Salsa
1/4 Cup BBQ Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
2 Tablespoons Chili Sauce

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix olive oil, salsa, BBQ sauce, chili sauce, cumin, oregano, taco seasoning until well blended

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Monday, November 12, 2012

Pumpkin Paleo Pancakes

Adapted From: Balanced Bites
http://balancedbites.com/2012/10/easy-recipe-pumpkin-pancakes-from-practical-paleo.html

I didn't want to eat eggs this morning before my long run and stared into the fridge to see what I could come up with. Lucky for me, the cat has been having an upset tummy the past few days and we had bought some pumpkin puree to add to his food. Side note, this works wonders. So I used what we had left to make these wonderful pancakes. Yes, I know they don't taste exactly like "real" pancakes, they are a bit softer but they do the trick!

The Fixin's
1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
4 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Coconut Flour
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt

Let's Cook Dinner
Whisk eggs
Add pumpkin, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract
Stir until smooth
Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon
Grease a skillet with butter or olive oil and heat on medium heat
Spoon batter into skillet, desired size, should be small
After about 2 minutes, flip
Serve with honey

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Sausage and Peppers

Adapted From: Pinterest

I wanted to make sausage and sauerkraut but the Mr. wouldn't go for it. On Friday we went to store to pick up a few missing items and red bell peppers were on sale, so I decided to make this recipe up. It was super yummy and I saw many similar recipes on pinterest. If you have some picky eaters in your house, this meal should do the trick.


The Fixin's
2 lb Kielbasa Sausage
3 Bell Peppers
3 Cups Fresh Spinach
3 Cloves Mince Garlic
1 Cup Marinara Sauce

Let's Cook Dinner
Chop sausage into bite sized pieces
In a skillet cook the sausage
Chop bell peppers and spinach
In a different skillet, cook bell pepper and minced garlic in a small amount of olive oil
Add spinach in the last minute
Combine sausage and veggies
Top with marinara sauce

Monday, November 5, 2012

Pinterest Pork

Adapted From: Chef Mommy
http://chefmommy-brandao.blogspot.ca/2012/03/pork-tenderloin-with-pan-sauce.html

I found this recipe on pinterest and couldn't think of a name, so pinterest pork it is! This was my OH MY GOSH it's Saturday and there is nothing in the house except pork in the freezer meal and it turned out sooo yummy. If you lemon juice, add a little more. It has a slight tang but is not super strong.



The Fixin's
1 lb Pork Chops
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Soy Sauce
1/4 Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Pepper
4 Cloves Minced Garlic

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, worcestershire, parsley, pepper, and garlic until well blended

Pour sauce over pork

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Lemon Pepper Pork

Adapted From: Plain Chicken
http://www.plainchicken.com/2012/10/lemon-pepper-pork-chops.html

I will be the first time admit that I miss all the recipes from Plain Chicken since we started eating Paleo. I read her blog everyday and my mouth drools for all her yummy treats! The one thing she does do that is Paleo is grill recipes, she is always coming up with something yummy to cook the meat it. Now given that it's already winter time here is Wisconsin we are not grilling, but I this recipes work great in the skillet!


The Fixin's
1 lb Pork Chops
1/4 C Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
2 Cloves Minced Garlic

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix soy sauce, worcestershire, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and minced garlic until well blended
Pour sauce over pork

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Friday, November 2, 2012

Perfect Chicken

Adapted From: The Recipe Crayon Box
http://therecipecrayonbox.blogspot.com/2012/03/perfect-chicken.html

I found this recipe on Pinterest and the pinners called it the perfect chicken and I don't think I would argue. It was simple and tasty. This would be the perfect chicken to cook and add to any pasta dish but we just ate it alone. It seems simple but it had tons of flavor and the outside got a crispy.


The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
2 Tbalespoons of Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix olive oil, pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Pepper Lime Pork

Adapted From: Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2012/09/pepper-lime-chicken.html

Remember the pepper lime chicken we made a few weeks ago? Well I liked it so muhc that I decided to try it with pork and I think I might like this even better! Aldi had pork chops on sale this week so we stocked up and made a few changes to the weekly menu. The lime flavor is not a intense as it is on the chicken but gives it a stuble, tangy flavor!

The Fixin's
1 lb Prok
1/4 Cup Lime Juice
2 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Basil
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tbalespoons of Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix lime juice, garlic, pepper, olive oil, basil, and salt until well blended

Pour sauce over pork

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Sausage Egg Muffins

Adapted From: Snacking In The Kitchen
http://www.snackinginthekitchen.com/2010/05/mothers-day-2010-brunch.html

This was my contribution to breakfast this week but as you can see, I liked them so much that I ate one with my dinner! I cannot even describe how easy these were to make and store. I baked them Monday night then I put them in a plastic bag and left them in the fridge. Everyone morning I warmed two for 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave....awesome breakfast done! They are filling and full of protein. These are totally a keeper!

 
 
The Fixin's
1 lb Italian Sausage
1-2 Cups Chopped Broccoli
8 Eggs
1/4 Cup Milk
1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 375F
Cook sausage in a large skillet, drain fat
Chop broccoli into small pieces, add to skillet and stir
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings together
Spray a 12 hole cupcake pan with cooking spray
Spoon sausage broccoli mixture into each cup
Spoon egg mixture evenly into each cup
Sprinkle tops with additional parmesan cheese if desired
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until eggs are set and fluffy

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Honey Lime Chicken

Adapted From: The Enchanted Cook
http://theenchantedcook.blogspot.com/2010/08/honey-lime-chicken-inspired-by-sunset.html

I am always trying to mix it up with the chicken recipes while still keeping it paleo! Pinterest has truly been my best friend these days! Most of the recipes I find are for grilling, but they can easily be adapted for the skillet. This was yummy, the lime cuts the sweetness but it doesn't have the same tang as some of the others that use lime juice. When your cooking the chicken, make sure it cook it until the liquid is almost absorbed and the chicken is almost sticky. This gives it GREAT flavor.


The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1/4 Cup Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, chili powder, and pepper until well blended
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Delicata Squash

Adapted From: Summer Tomato
http://summertomato.com/better-than-butternut-roasted-delicata-squash-recipe/

YUMMMMY! This was by far my favorite of the winter squash. One of the best ways to eat paleo on a budget is to eat the veggies that are in season. I always thought that winter squash looked really weird but I am glad that I got over it and learned to cook them. We have been eating butternut squash and acorn squash with sweet flavoring but this squash was savory and oh sooooo yummy!

The Fixin's
1 Delicata Squash
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon oregano

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut the ends off the squash
Cut the squash length ways in half
Remove the seeds and strings
Cover with olive oil, pepper, salt, and oregano
Place in the bottom of a baking dish
Cover with tin foil
Bake for 30 minutes
 


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Adapted From: Teenie Cakes
 http://www.teeniecakes.com/2010/12/roasted-parmesan-sweet-potatoes/

Think sweet potato fries but SO MUCH BETTER! We had a few left over sweet potatoes and I thought I would give this a try. The best part about these is that they are baked and not fried.


The Fixin's
3 Sweet Potatoes
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Oregano

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Peel and slice sweet potatoes
Cut into small pieces
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano
Put sweet potatoes into bowl and stir until well combined
Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet covered with tin foil
Bake for 30 minutes, flipping over after 15 minutes

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Honey Spice Chicken

Adapted From: Well Fed Newlywed's
http://thewellfednewlyweds.blogspot.com/2011/09/spicy-honey-chicken.html

This was yummy! I think I start all of my blog posts out with that phrase but hey if it wasn't yummy I wouldn't be posting it! The chicken was not as spicy as I thought it might be. I think next time I cook it I will cut the honey but if you are not a spice person it will be perfect. These chicken meals are my favorite. I can even explain how easy it is to make 5 or 6 all in one day, freeze, and then cook right after work or school. Easy is the key word here! One thing with the chicken is that you want to make sure you are cooking it until the sauce is soaked up and the chicken starts to get a bit sticky. This was you get all the flavor!


The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons White Vingar
 
Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix honey, vingar, cajun seasoning, cumin, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and pepper until well blended
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Monday, October 15, 2012

Apple Muffins

Adapted From: Paleomg
http://paleomg.com/apple-cinnamon-muffins/

Today is my 100th post of the year yall! I can't believe it! When we started Moore Family Food way back at the beginning of the year I wasn't even planning on making the blog public. I had tried blogging before and never really kept at it. It wasn't until I realize just how many of my friends and family learning to cook and looking for fun, cheap, and easy meal ideas! Thanks for all the support, kind words, and ideas! I can't take credit for these as the Mr. found the recipe and cooked them. People seem to think that when you eat Paleo you can't make fun things like muffins. Just use almond and coconut flower and BAM you have muffins!


The Fixin's
1 Large apple
1 Cup Almond Flour
3 Tablespoons Coconut Flour
3 Eggs
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt
 
Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
In a mixing bowl combine almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and a pinch of salt
Whisk eggs in a separate mixing bowl and pour into flour mixture
Melt coconut oil and add to mixture
Add honey and cinnamon
Mix until very well blended, the mixture will look dry but DON'T worry
Place batter in greased muffin pan
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Roasted Lemon Cauliflower

Adapted From: Simply Recipes
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_cauliflower/

Our nephew William's favorite food is roasted cauliflower. I have never met a three year old who loves veggies as much as he does! I don't normally ever buy cauliflower but after seeing all the paleo recipes that use it I decided I need to look into it. I really like this recipe, William might be on to something!


The Fixin's
1 Medium Cauliflower
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Chop the cauliflower into small pieces
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well blended
Stir in cauliflower and coat well
Cover a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with cooking spray
Pour cauliflower onto baking sheet
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping over after 10 minutes

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Ginger Pork

Adapted From: Ask Chef's
http://trickschefs.com/showthread.php?tid=1352

These turned out great! I was a little bit worried when I started cooking it in the skillet because there was SO much liquid, but that cooked off pretty quickly and the pork got a great sticky coating. We liked it so much we had trouble saving some for tomorrow's lunch! I cooked the green onion along with the pork but you could totally put it on top afterwards if you have a picky eater!


The Fixin's
1 lb Pork Chops
1 Teaspoon Ginger
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/3 Soy Sauce
1/3 Orange Juice
1/4 Cup Honey
1 Green Onion

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce, orange juice, and honey until well blended 
Pour sauce over pork

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink

Top with  chopped green onions

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Mexican Portobello Mushrooms

Adapted From: Green Litle Brights
http://greenlitebites.com/2012/01/30/mexican-style-portobello-mushroom-pizza/

I can't even explain how great these were! Since we decided to go paleo I have been missing a few of my favorite foods. After searching the internet, I found that a lot of people cook tacos and pizzas on mushrooms. I decided to give it a try and the results were great! Make sure you buy large portobello mushrooms and don't overload them or they will flatten out when you bake them. They also expell a lot of water when they cook, so bake them on a baking sheet with a lip.


The Fixin's
4 Portobello Mushroom Caps
1 lb Ground Beef
1/2 Cup Salsa
1 Cup Shredded Mexican Cheese
1/2 Cup Spinach Leaves
1 Packet Taco Seasoning
 
Let's Cook Dinner
Pre-heat the oven to 350F
In a skillet cook ground beer, drain fat, and add taco seasoning
Clean/wash the mushrooms, remove gills and stem
Place mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with tin foil
Cover the bottom of eat cap with spinach leaves
Top with several spoonfuls of ground beef
Top with salsa and cheese
Bake for 20 mushrooms
** the mushrooms will expell a lot of water so don't worry, you will know it is done when it feels tender to the touch.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Mom's Chicken Pot Pie

Adapted From: My Mother

This recipe is anything but paleo, but I must say I LOVE IT. In 2010, I ran the Atlanta ING Marathon in PR setting time after eating this for my pre-race meal. I skipped it a few times and then ate it again before an amazing 2012 Wisconsin Marathon and so began my pre-race ritual of chicken pot pie before big races! After eating this on Saturday, I am happy to report another marathon PR, this meal may be magic!


The Fixin's
1 1/2 lb Chicken
1 10.5 oz Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Cup Chicken Broth
1 Can English Peas
1 Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat Oven to 350F
Cook chicken by boiling, in a skillet, or baking
Shred chicken
In a mixing bowl combine chicken broth and cream of chicken soup and stir until well combined
Drain peas and add to mixing bowl
Hard boil 2 eggs, peel, and chop
Stir in eggs
Stir in chicken
**if the mixture looks dry, add a little more chicken broth
Pour mixture into large baking dish
In a different mixing bowl, combine melted butter, milk, and flour and stir until well combined
Spoon mixture ontop of the chicken in the baking dish
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the crust in golden brown

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Tomato Basil Soup

Adapted From: Chef in Training
http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/09/creamy-tomato-basil-soup/

This was such an amazing soup. I have never made soup before so I have nothing to compare it too but I was so happy with hour it turned out! It was creamy, just a little sweet, and perfect for a cold winter night. To made this paleo, use almond flour, although I cheated and used regular flour because I wasn't really paying attention! We served this soup as a side item but it is heavy enough to be a main course.

 
The Fixin's
5 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1/2 Cup Flour
2 -2.5 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
56 oz Crushed Tomatoes
1 Cup Diced Tomato
2.5 Tablespoons Chicken Broth
3 Tablespoons Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Melt butter in saucepan
Add garlic and saute for one minute
Add flour and stir till a ball forms and it soaks up the butter
Slowly pour in whipping cream and stir till it begins to thicken and flour thins out
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes,basil, salt, and pepper
Stir until combined
Simmer and stir often for 20 minutes

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Zesty Pork

Adapted From: Southern Living
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/zesty-chicken-marinade-10000000465562/

I found this recipe came from pinterest as I was searching for freezer meals. We have been getting in the habit of buying meat and other fixin's on Sunday and separating it all out into bags. I then make the marinades, pour them into the bag with a label, and off they go into the freezer. This way we start the week with 6 -7 meals prepared almost all the way done. This was a great one! A lot of the recipes have been very sweet and this was a welcomed change! It's kind of, well, zesty, and packs a mild but spicy punch!


The Fixin's
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1.5 Teaspoons Paprika
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix garlic, onion powder, olive oil, paprika, cumin parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes until well blended
Pour sauce over pork

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Honey Garlic Pork

Adapted From: Spark Recipes
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=59689

This was an awesome dinner! I had planned to cook pork medallions and then accidentally bought bone in pork. I decided to cut the pork off the bone into bite sized pieces in order to make the cooking easier and boy was it awesome. I was able to throw this meal together watching the game on Saturday and didn't miss a play! The key is to cook the pork until the honey and garlic are starting to get very sticky, almost burnt. It gives it a great smokey flavor!

The Fixin's
1 /4 Cup Honey
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
6 Cloves Minced Garlic
2 Tablespoons Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic until well blended
Cut pork into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink and sauce is sticky

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Friday, September 28, 2012

Breakfast Lasagna

Adapted From:Paleomg
http://paleomg.com/breakfast-lasagna/

This was the meal The Mr. made for us the eat for breakfast this week. It was so yummy. I am really enjoying all of the sweet potato and it really mixes well with the flavor. Instead of milk, we used coconut milk and it was such a nice change. To find coconut milk in your local store check out the oriental/ethnic food isle. Look for the soy sauce and it should be close by!

 
The Fixin's
2  Sweet Potatoes
1 lb Sausage
1 Container Sliced Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
6 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
 
Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 375F
Cook sausage in a skillet
In pot heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add mushrooms
Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stir often
Peel and thinly slice sweet potato
In glass baking dish, cover bottom with a layer of sweet potatoes
Top layer with 1/3 of the mushrooms
Top mushrooms with a layer of 1/3 of the cooked, crumbled sausage
Top with a layer of sweet potatoes
Repeat
In a mixing combine coconut milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
Whisk until smooth and pour over dish
Cover with a tin foil
Bake for 30- 35 minutes
Let cool for 10 minutes
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs
Scramble them in a skillet
Pour on top of cooled lasagna

Scotch Eggs

Adapted From: Mark's Daily Apple
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-scotch-eggs/#axzz27IgUoNOn

OK, I know you guys are starting to think I am the crazy egg lady with all these weird ways to serve eggs but seriously...these are so good. Yes I am aware I claimed this about the avocado eggs and I stand by that statement but this meal takes eggs to a whole new level. The Mr. gets all the credit for finding and cooking this recipe. I have been happy to enjoy the fruits of his efforts all week long! These are perfect for people who are busy in the morning and need a quick meal. They can store for about a week in the fridge and need to be heated for about 1.5 minutes!


The Fixin's
4 Eggs
3/4 lb Ground Sausage
Olive Oil

Let's Cook Dinner
Hard boil the eggs according to the following directions
Place eggs in a pot of water, enough water to just cover the eggs
Bring to boil
Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat
Cover the pot with a lid for ten minutes
Transfer the eggs into a mixing bowl filled with cold water
Peel eggs once they have cooled
Divide the sausage, uncooked, into four equal parts
With each 4th of sausage form a patty and wrap it around the egg
Repeat for all eggs
Preheat oven to 375F
Pour olive oil into a large skillet
Cook 2 eggs at a time for 8 minutes, rolling them around every few minutes so that all sides brown
Place in a baking dish
Bake for 8 additional minutes


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Avocado Egg

Adapted From: Life Hacker
http://lifehacker.com/5881942/bake-an-egg-in-an-avocado-for-a-fast-and-healthy-breakfast-treat

This is my new favorite food! We made it as a side dish yesterday because the avocado's were starting to go soft and since the Mr. had to work late tonight, I made them again for myself. I really can't think of a more filling and healthy snack, breakfast, or side dish. Yes, yes, eggs and avocado are both a little high in fat...BUT it's the healthy kind of fat and as long as you are not eating like 10 a week, I think you will be in the clear! I know it looks strange but seriously..go make this now!


The Fixin's
1 Large Avacado
2 Eggs
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 425F
Cut avacado in half
Remove pit and scope out a small amout of avacado it pit is very small
Season with garlic and onion powder
Crack egg into avacado
Season with salt and pepper
Bake on a cooking sheet for 20 minutes or until egg is set

Monday, September 24, 2012

Roasted Red Potatoes

Adapted From: Taste Of Home
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Red-Potato-Bundles

These were AMAZING! They were crispy, yummy, and if I do say so myself, tasted better then French Fries. This is a great side dish for any fall meal!

 

The Fixin's
4-5 Red Potatoes
1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
Tin Foil

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut potatoes into bite sized pieces
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, garlic, onion powder, parsley, paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined
Pour potatoes into bowl and stir until coated
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and grease tin foil
Spoon potatoes onto foil
Bake for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Pepper Lime Chicken

Adapted From: Real Good Recipes
http://realgoodrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/09/dump-chicken.html

This was such an awesome meal. I did not expect the chicken to have such a tangy, lime flavor. When is discovered the many dump chicken recipes I had planned on baking them. After the Peanut Butter Chicken incident, I think I will cook the chicken in the skillet from now on. This week we bought 5 lbs of chicken to be cut in pieces and cooked in various homemade sauces. This is such a quick and easy idea for the week nights and most sauces can be made with things you already have at home!


The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1/4 Cup Lime Juice
2 Cloves Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Basil
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tbalespoons of Butter

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix lime juice, garlic, pepper, olive oil, basil, and salt until well blended

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
Pour sauce over chicken

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

White Chicken Chili

Adapted From: Pioneer Woman
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/01/simple-hearty-white-chili/

This is the perfect fall chili! We made it last winter and I was so excited that it was "cool enough " this week to start making soups and chili's again! I love regular chili but this is a very nice change. It is also very very easy! I have seen it floating around Pinterest as a great football tailgating food!


The Fixin's
1 - 2 lb Chicken
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Corn
1 Can Rotel
1 Package Ranch Dressing Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
8 oz Cream Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Spray Crockpot with cooking spray
Place Chicken in the bottom of the CrockPot
Pour in undrained corn, undrained rotel, and black bean that are drained and rinsed
Top with seasonings
Stir
Place block of cream cheese on top
Cook on low for 6 hours
Stir
Shred chicken
Stir and serve

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Tuna Cakes

Tuna Cakes Adapted From: Dishes and Dishes
http://dishesanddishes.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/paleo-tuna-cakes/

Remember the Paleo diet that I told you about a few posts ago? The Mr. has been looking around for some neat and easy Paleo recipes to try and this one sounded great. Now the tuna cakes we made are not actually Paleo because we used regular flour, after two trips to two different stores I could not find almond flour! No harm done really, I operate on the theroy that if I make it at home it's 150% better for me then if I went to a fast food place! These are a nice change in the meal line up and were super yummy!

 
The Fixin's
4 Cans Tuna
4 Eggs
8 Tablespoons Flour (To follow Paleo, use 4 Tablespoons almond flour, 4 Tablespoons Coconut Flour)
2 Table spoons Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons mustard
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne

Let's Cook Dinner
Beat eggs
Drain tuna
Mix all the "fixin's" together into a mixing bowl
Form 8 patties and place on a plate
Heat oil in a large skillet
Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown
Serve with ranch

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Eggless Cookie Dough

Adapted From: Willow Bird Baking
http://willowbirdbaking.com/2011/03/20/three-safe-to-eat-cookie-doughs-chocolate-chip-sugar-and-cake-batter/

I should not be left alone with food blogs. This week is the second week of my "summer vacation" aka the two weeks between summer and fall classes. I was craving something sweet when I came across eggless cookie dough...and who doesn't love to eat cookie dough. I had everything on had and whipped it up right away! It was the perfect afternoon treat. I think it would be a great way to make cookie dough ice cream as well!


The Fixin's
1/2 Cup Butter
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Let's Cook Dinner
Melt butter
In a mixing bowl, combine butter and brown sugar until well blended
Stir in flour, salt, vanilla, and chocolate chips
Mix well
Add one tablespoon of water if dough is too thick
Refrigerate for 1 hour
EAT

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Paleo Chocolate Ice Cream

Adapted From: Civilized Caveman Cooking
 http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/grain-free-goodies/chocolate-ice-cream/

Do you have an ice cream maker? If you don't, you should! We love makers...and we have a lot of them! The ice cream maker doesn't get used very often but maybe that's a good thing! The Mr. recently got started doing Crossfit. A big part of the Crossfit lifestyle is the "Paleo Diet". In simple terms, eating paleo means only eating food that a cave man ( in the Paleo Era) would eat. Over my dead body was my intial reaction...BUT...we have been working in some paleo meals into our diet and I can't complain too much!  This ice cream is awesome. It tastes like a Wendy's frosty and stores well for 2 -3 days!

The Fixin's
14oz Coconut Milk
1/4 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Let's Cook Dinner
Combine coconut milk, honey, vanilla, cocoa powder in a blender and mix until well blended
Pour mixture into ice cream maker
After 10 to 15 minutes, transfer the ice cream into another bowl and place in the freezer for 30 minutes
Store in a sealed container

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Beef Boomers

Adapted From: Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2012/05/peperoncini-pork-sandwhich.html

I got the idea for these beef sandwhichs from the Peperoncini Pork Sandwhichs we made back in May. It's almost the same sandwhich but tastes totally different! I froze some of the stew meat from last week's beef tips and rice and this was the perfect use for the left over beef tips!


The Fixin's
1 lb Stew Meat
1 Packet Dry Gravy Mix
Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese
French Rolls
1-2 Bell Peppers

Let's Cook Dinner
Cook stew meat in the Crockpot on low for 8 hours
Skim fat, shred meat, and stir in gravy mix
Dice bell peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes in a small skillet
Spoon beef and peppers onto a french roll
Top with one slice of cheese
Boil or bake for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and roll is crisp

Monday, August 27, 2012

Doritos Chicken Bake

Adapted From: Jam Hands
http://www.jamhands.net/2008/12/mexican-chicken-casserole.html

This is a great Mexican casserole! Not only is it easy, but it gives me an excuse to buy Doritos! It's something I could make often but it's worth the splurge in money and calories! If you like your Mexican spicy, I would suggest adding more taco seasoning. Also, it make great left overs just make sure you heat it up in the oven so the chips stay crisp!




The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Cup Instant Rice
1 10.5 oz Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 10.5 oz Can Rotel Tomatoes
1 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
2 Tablespoons Milk
2 Cups Mexican Cheese
1 Cup Crushed Doritos

Let's Make Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Cook chicken and cut into chunks
In a mixing bowl combine chicken, uncooked instant rice, cream of chicken soup, undrained rotel, seasoning, milk, and 1.5 cups of cheese until well mixed
Pour into medium sized, greased cassrole dish
Bake for 25 minutes, uncovered
Remove from oven and top with 1/2 cup of cheese and 1 cup crushed doritos
Bake for 5 to 10 additional minutes

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Rice A Roni Chicken Bake

Adapted From: Plain Chicken
http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/11/chicken-rice-roni-casserole.html

This is one of our favorite meals! We have made it a good many times since I started the blog but we always eat it so fast, I never get a picture. I will be the first to admit that it's not the healthiest meal but it sure is yummy. This would be a great meal to take to new mom or sick friend!


The Fixin's
1 Box Chicken Rice-A-Roni
10.5 oz. Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Cup Sour Cream
3-4 cups cooked, chopped chicken (or 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken)
6 oz. Can French Fried Onions

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Cook Rice-A-Roni according to directions
Cook chicken in a skillet and cut into bite sized pieces
In a mixing bowl stir together cooked rice, soup, sour cream, and chicken until well blended
Pour into baking dish coated with cooking spray
Top with fried onions\
Cook for 25-30 minutes

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Grown Up Bagel Bite Pizza

Adapted From: The Mr.

Do you remember Bagel Bites? They were the horrible snack food that I use to beg my parents to buy me at the super market! Back in college, my husband created giant bagel bites using bagels for a quick and easy dinner. They are super yummy and easy to make!

The Fixin's
6 Bagels
1 Package Pepperoni
2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
1 Can Pizza Sauce

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat the Oven to 350F
Slice bagels into halves
Spoon pizza sauce on bagels
Place 4 to 5 pepperonis on top of sauce
Cover with cheese
Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bagel is crisp

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Apple Crisp

Adapted From: My Mother In Law

My Mother In Law has an apple tree in her backyard and this summer she has had tons of apples! We have been the lucky recipient of apple butter, apple jellies, and canned apples. Along with the canned apples, she gave us a recipe for apple crisp! It is very served with a side of ice cream!


The Fixin's
4 Cups Sliced or Chucked Apples
1 Cup Oatmeal
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Stick Butter
1/2 Cup Flour

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Spray a small baking dish with cooking spray
Spread apples on the bottom
In a mixing bowl combine oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until well mixed
Pour on top of the apples
Bake for 25 minutes
Serve with a side of vanilla ice cream

Monday, August 13, 2012

BBQ Chicken Biscuit Calzones

Adapted From: Chef In Training
http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/07/bbq-chicken-calzones/

This was a fun and yummy meal! I got the idea from a post on Chef In Training, one of my go to food blogs, but I changed it around to fit our tastes. One can of biscuits only makes 4 clazones but we had filling left over, so next time I would buy 2 cans!


The Fixin's
1-2 Cans Large Biscuits
1 lb Chicken
1 Clove Garlic
3/4 Cup BBQ Sauce
1/2 Onion
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Cook chicken in olive oil or butter and the clove of garlic
Cut chicken into small bite sized pieces
Chop onion into fine pieces
In a mixing bowl, stir chicken, cheese, BBQ sauce and onion until well blended
Flatten one biscuit and place on a baking sheet
Top biscuit with 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling
Place a second biscuit on top and press firmly, sealing the edges as best you can
Sprinkle top with cheese
Cook for 15-20 minutes or until biscuits are done
Serve with a side of BBQ sauce for dipping

Monday, August 6, 2012

Chicken Spaghetti

Adapted From: Pealrs, Handcuffs and Happy Hour and mydailymoment.comhttp://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/search/label/chicken?updated-max=2011-09-07T20:46:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=7&by-date=false

I LOVE this meal. I was looking for a white chicken spaghetti and came across these two recipes. The combination produced an awesome dinner that not only cooks in the Crockpot but makes tons of left overs! We use baby bella mushrooms but any type of fresh mushroom should do!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
8 oz Fresh Mushrooms
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Package Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Clove Minced Garlic
1 lb Spaghetti

Let's Cook Dinner
Spray Crockpot with cooking spray
Cut mushrooms in half or quaters and place on top of chicken
Place butter, soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, and italian dressing seasoning in a skillet
Cook on low heat until well blended and cream cheese is melted
Pour mixture over chicken and mushrooms
Cook on low for 6 hours
Cook spaghetti according to directions
Remove chicken and shred
Stir chicken back into Crockpot
Stir cooked spaghetti into Crockpot