Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Honeyed Pork Chops

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless pork chops
  • 1/4 Cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 Cup honey
  • 1/4 Cup water

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 of a small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic

Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix the honey, water, soy sauce, onion, ginger, and pepper. Pour over the pork chops in the baking dish.
  4. Bake pork chops 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

LABEL (13) Thaw First. Bake @325 for 50 minutes or until internal temp is 145F. Serve w/rice or potatoes. Can use extra liquid for a gravy. 

Slow Cooker Italian Beef


INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine water and beef broth with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Whisk to combine.
  2. Place roast & vegetables in slow cooker and pour seasoning mixture over the meat. Cover, and cook on low for 9-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork (keep the shredded meat in the slow cooker with the juices). Serve on crusty rolls with cheese, if desired.

Labels (13): Place roast & vegetables in slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 9-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. When done remove bay leaves. 8-31-16

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Spicy Chicken Casserole

Spicy Chicken Casserole

3 cup cooked rice (1.5 cup uncooked rice)
1 can of chicken
1 can chili
1 can cream of chicken
1 can diced green chiles
2 cups cheddar jack cheese

Directions: Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.  Put cooked rice in the bottom of the pan.  Mix all other ingredients and pour on top of the rice (save 1 cup of the cheese for the top).  Add cheese (and olives if desired) on the top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes.   Goes well with tortilla chips

Label (13): Spicy Chicken casserole: Thaw, Uncover and cook at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes  NOT INCLUDED: TORTILLA CHIPS .  8-31-16

NEEDED: 13 9x11 tin pans

Baked Ziti (or Italian Stallion as Treas likes to call it...)

Baked Ziti (Italian Stallion)

3/4 lb. Italian Sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves
28 oz. can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 c. prepared pesto
10 oz. cooked ziti or penne pasta
8 c. spinach leaves
6 oz. mozarella, cubed
1 c. grated parmesan cheese

Heat large saucepan over medium heat.  Add sausage, onion and garlic. Saute until sausage is cooked through. Add tomtoes with juices to the pan. Simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in pesto. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine cooked pasta, spinach, mozarella and 1/3 c. parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir in hot tomato/meat sauce. Transfer mix to casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 c. parm cheese over the top.  Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes until  sauces are bubbly and cheeses melt.

Labels (13): Baked Ziti: Thaw.  Bake at 375 for 30 minutes until sauces bubble and cheeses melt. 8-31-16

Mexi-Chicken Mixture

Ingredients: 
                  5 chicken breasts
                  1 can stewed tomatoes
                  1 pkg taco seasoning
                  1 can drained corn
                  1 can drained black beans

Directions: Heat chicken, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in crockpot on high for 2 hours (or until it is ready to shred). Shred the chicken. Add corn and black beans. Use chicken mixture for tacos, buritos, or over lettuce to make a Mexican salad. Use toppings (cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, cafe rio dressing, etc) that your family loves :)

LABELS (12): MEXI-CHICKEN MIXTURE- Thaw Mexi-Chicken Mixture and warm it up. Can be used with tortillas, over lettuce for a Mexican salad, ow however you please. Not included: tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, or any Mexican toppings you want to eat it with :)

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Asian Chicken Salad

1 package coleslaw salad
1 package frozen chicken strips (breaded or grilled)
1 bottle Asian sesame salad dressing

Toppings:
Mandrain oranges
Pineapple tidbits
Sunflower Seeds
Edamame
Chopped almonds
cucumbers
Red Peppers
Chinese noodles

Directions:
Cook Chicken according to package directions.
Top cabbage coleslaw mix with chicken toppings and salad dressing


Label  (13):
Asisan Chicken Salad: Cook Chicken according to package directions.
Top cabbage coleslaw mix with chicken toppings and salad dressing
NOT INCLUDED:  Coleslaw mix, cucumbers and red peppers. (8-31-16)

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Tomatillo Tacos


Ingredients:
  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 6 tomatillos chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
Directions: Brown hamburger, drain, add salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Add onion and cook until translucent. Then add celery, green peppers, tomatillos and cook for a couple of minutes.  Then add taco seasoning and water, blend completely.
Serve in taco shells, tortillas, or tortilla chips.  Garnish tacos with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, etc. anything your taco heart desires!

LABELS (13): TOMATILLO TACOS-Thaw taco mixture or you can just place it frozen in a skillet and cover with a lid.  Heat through. Can be served in taco shells (provided) with cheese (provided) or however you wish. 8/31/16

LABELS (13): TOMATILLO TACOS-Taco shells for Tomatillo Tacos 8/31/16

LABELS (13): TOMATILLO TACOS-Cheese garnish for Tomatillo Tacos 8/31/16