Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Turkey Meatballs

1 pkg ground turkey
1 beaten egg
1 tbsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 C crushed gluten free pretzels
1/4 C finely diced onion

Mix together and create 1 - 1/5" diameter balls.
Place in non-stick frying pan on med-high heat with 1/4 cup canola oil.
Place all meatballs in pan and turn carefully with tongs until all sides are browned.
Place in freezer bags, or add to sauce and simmer away.

Yummy - Nobody will know they are turkey unless you tell!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Green Bean Tomatoes

Kendra’s Green Beans
(that are better than Steak!)


1 Can Green Beans, drained
1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Basil and Oregano
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded or cubed)

In a glass casserole dish with cover, mix all ingredients together and cover. Heat in microwave on Medium for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Ruby's Sonora Chicken Pasta

Got this from a co-worker. Don't want to get her into any trouble, so I'll hold back her name. :-)

Sauce
6 oz. jar of Tostitos Queso dip
1 small block of Velveta (optional)
1 small can of green chilis (optional)

1. Mix cheeses and chilis in a saucepan and heat on low.

Black Bean Salsa
6 oz. jar of your favorite salsa (Newman’s medium for me)
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed.

2. Mix salsa and beans in a bowl, set aside or chill.

Pasta
1 box Penne pasta

1. Cook according to directions on box.

Chicken
1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast
2 Tbsp Olive or Canola Oil
Garlic Salt

1. In a frying pan, add Oil and then Chicken. Sprinkle with salt on one side.
2. Cook over medium to high heat until chicken is cooked through.
3. Slice chicken into strips or chunks.

Putting it all together:
Place Penne on a plate. Spoon 2 or 3 Tablespoons of cheese sauce over the pasta.
Add a dollop (or more) of the Salsa on top of the cheese.
Place chicken on top or around the Salsa.
ENJOY!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Vicente's Buffalo Wings

Marinade
Wings
¼ C Butter Milk
½ C Hot Sauce

1. Marinate Overnight in zip lock bag.

Glaze
½ C Butter
½ Brown Sugar
½ C Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar


1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Bake wings in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, combine glaze ingredients over medium heat.
4. Toss in baked wings, and coat well. Sauté for approx. 5 -15 min. on low heat.
5. Plate and eat with either Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing.

OMG! These are good!!!