Baja-Battered Fish
Ingredients:
3/4 cup beer , preferably lager or pilsner
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1-1 1/4 pounds tilapia or other firm white fish, sliced into 1/2-inch-by-2-inch strips
3 tablespoons canola oil , dividedRecipe
Directions:
Place beer, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, oregano, mustard, cayenne and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish. Add fish, turning to coat all sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary. Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve immediately.
The fish is best when served immediately, but will keep, wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To reheat, place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 375°F.
October 26, 2009
Lazy Lasagna
Lazy Lasagna
Ingredents:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
2 carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (14-ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli, unthawed
1 (14-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/2 pound sliced provolone
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in an ovenproof 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Transfer the onion mix to a bowl. Now arrange the still-frozen ravioli (breaking them apart if they're clumped) in one layer in the skillet and sprinkle with the onion mix. Ladle the marinara sauce evenly over the ravioli. Over medium heat, without stirring, cook everything until the ravioli are heated through and beginning to brown on the bottom (gently lift one with a fork to check), about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, then arrange the provolone slices over the sauce and sprinkle the whole thing with Parmesan. Bake the lasagna in the middle of the oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Ingredents:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
2 carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (14-ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli, unthawed
1 (14-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/2 pound sliced provolone
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in an ovenproof 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Transfer the onion mix to a bowl. Now arrange the still-frozen ravioli (breaking them apart if they're clumped) in one layer in the skillet and sprinkle with the onion mix. Ladle the marinara sauce evenly over the ravioli. Over medium heat, without stirring, cook everything until the ravioli are heated through and beginning to brown on the bottom (gently lift one with a fork to check), about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, then arrange the provolone slices over the sauce and sprinkle the whole thing with Parmesan. Bake the lasagna in the middle of the oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce; simmer for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish, place about half of the pasta; top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices. Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and sour cream.
Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce; sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly; serve.
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce; simmer for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish, place about half of the pasta; top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices. Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and sour cream.
Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce; sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly; serve.
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 pork shoulder roast (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 bottle (14 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
8 hamburger buns or hard rolls
Directions:
Place pork roast in CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours.
Remove pork roast from CROCK-POT® slow cooker; discard cooking liquid. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork to CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar and onion. Cover; cook on HIGH 1 hour or on LOW 2 hours.
Serve shredded pork on hamburger buns or hard rolls.
Ingredients:
1 pork shoulder roast (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 bottle (14 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
8 hamburger buns or hard rolls
Directions:
Place pork roast in CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours.
Remove pork roast from CROCK-POT® slow cooker; discard cooking liquid. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork to CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar and onion. Cover; cook on HIGH 1 hour or on LOW 2 hours.
Serve shredded pork on hamburger buns or hard rolls.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained (hot or mild, depending on preference)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 15-ounce cans of diced tomatoes, including juice
1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and pepper
4 corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 avocado diced and tossed with lime juice to prevent browning
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions:
Place chicken in Crock-Pot® slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine chilies, garlic, onion, tomatoes, 1/2 c chicken broth and cumin. Blend and pour over chicken.
Cook on high for 3 hours. When chicken is tender, use the tines of 2 forks to shred. Adjust seasoning and add additional chicken broth if necessary.
Just before serving, add tortillas and cilantro to Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Stir to incorporate. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve in soup bowls, topping each with shredded cheese, diced avocado and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained (hot or mild, depending on preference)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 15-ounce cans of diced tomatoes, including juice
1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and pepper
4 corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 avocado diced and tossed with lime juice to prevent browning
1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions:
Place chicken in Crock-Pot® slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine chilies, garlic, onion, tomatoes, 1/2 c chicken broth and cumin. Blend and pour over chicken.
Cook on high for 3 hours. When chicken is tender, use the tines of 2 forks to shred. Adjust seasoning and add additional chicken broth if necessary.
Just before serving, add tortillas and cilantro to Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Stir to incorporate. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve in soup bowls, topping each with shredded cheese, diced avocado and a squeeze of lime.
Bean and Corn Chili
Bean and Corn Chili
Ingredients
2 tablespoons red wine
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely sliced
6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Directions :
Heat red wine and olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender. Transfer to CROCK-POT® slow cooker.
Add bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, beans, broth, tomato paste, corn, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano and coriander. Mix well.
Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons red wine
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely sliced
6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Directions :
Heat red wine and olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender. Transfer to CROCK-POT® slow cooker.
Add bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, beans, broth, tomato paste, corn, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano and coriander. Mix well.
Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast - cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 medium red or white new potatoes - sliced, about 2 cups
1 medium zucchini - halved and sliced, about 1 cup
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing
Directions:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
2. Add chicken and stir frequently until browned lightly.
3. Toss in potatoes and stock or broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer.
4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5. Add zucchini and continue cooking for another 2 -3 minutes until tender.
6. Add ranch dressing and remove from heat. Stir well to coat and serve.
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast - cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 medium red or white new potatoes - sliced, about 2 cups
1 medium zucchini - halved and sliced, about 1 cup
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing
Directions:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
2. Add chicken and stir frequently until browned lightly.
3. Toss in potatoes and stock or broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer.
4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5. Add zucchini and continue cooking for another 2 -3 minutes until tender.
6. Add ranch dressing and remove from heat. Stir well to coat and serve.
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