Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Chicken Cigar Pie (adapted from Rachel Ray)
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 c sundried tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves/ I use 1 tsp of the prepared garlic in evoo
1 tsp dried basil
1 cup mozzarella + 1/2 c parmesan cheese
refrigerated pie crusts (not the ones in the aluminum plate... you want the dough)
1/2 c sundried tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves/ I use 1 tsp of the prepared garlic in evoo
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp red pepper flakes1 cup mozzarella + 1/2 c parmesan cheese
refrigerated pie crusts (not the ones in the aluminum plate... you want the dough)
- mix all ingredients
- place pie crust in pie plate (if you are using 2 crusts... I use just one on the top!)
- spoon mix in shell
- top with another shell & egg wash shell
- vent with fork
- bake according to pie crust direction
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Apple and Pork Kabobs
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup Dale's
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice(about 1 medium orange)
3 garlic cloves, smashed (or garlicpowder)
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
A pinch of salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, center cut, porkloin chops, about 1-2 inches thick
1 green apple, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
Any other kabob veggie you wish!
Fresh Mushrooms
Bamboo or metal skewers
Directions
Measure vinegar, Dale's, brown sugar, orange juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper into a large zip-top bag. Seal and shake to combine.
Cut pork chops into 1 1/2 inch cubes and add to the bag, seal and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to one day.
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Remove pork from the marinade, and place the marinade in a small saucepan. Heat the marinade to boiling and boil until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Reserve.
Skewer the pork, along with the apples, mushrooms, and onions (and any other veggie) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Brush with reduced marinade and grill.
Serve over rice and drizzle with remaining reduced marinade.
Monday, August 6, 2012
August 2012
Balsamic BBQ Chicken* Pizza
Chicken Cigars
Chicken Nachos
Chicken Fajitas
Buffalo Chicken dip & Chips
& Salad
Rosemary
Ranch Chicken Kabobs, rice & green beans
Spaghetti
Ham Sammies and Salad (Strawberries, almonds, feta, balsamic
vinegarette)
Apple & Pork Kabobs & Hash brown Casserole
Taco Salad
Bacon and hootenanny
Sausage & Cream Cheese Casserole with fruit
French bread pizzas
Burgers
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