Sunday, July 27, 2014

Week of July 28th

Romaine and Potato Salad With Artichoke, Tomato, and Parsley Dressing
Original recipe here




Ingredients:

•    1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, quartered
•    1 beefsteak tomato, chopped
•    1 15.5-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
•    1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds
•    1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
•    1/3 cup olive oil
•    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•    kosher salt and black pepper
•    4 romaine hearts, chopped
Anchovies (optional)

Directions:

1.    Steam the potatoes in ½ inch water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2.    Meanwhile, combine the tomato, artichoke hearts, almonds, parsley, oil, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
3.    Combine the dressing, lettuce, anchovies and potatoes.

SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SPRING VEGETABLES
Original recipe here. 




Ingredients:

   
1 tablespoon olive oil
    4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    kosher salt and black pepper
    3/4 cup dry white wine
    3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 pound new potatoes, thinly sliced
    1/4 small head Savoy or green cabbage, thinly sliced (6 cups)
    1 cup frozen peas
    bread, for serving (optional)

Directions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned (it does not need to be cooked through), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; reserve the skillet.

Add the wine to the reserved skillet and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.

 Add the broth, potatoes, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

 Return the chicken (and any juices) to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165° F, 8 to 10 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice.

Add the cabbage and peas to the skillet and cook until the peas are warmed through and the cabbage is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Serve the chicken over the vegetables with bread, if desired.


CHILI PORK TENDERLOIN
From Diabetes Family Friendly Cookbook 2013

1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon canola oil

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients, brush over pork.  In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides.

Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.  Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
GINGER CHICKEN WITH PEACHES AND ONIONS

1 bag (1 pound) frozen peaches, unthawed
2 red onions, halved and sliced ¼ thick
Coarse salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ to ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (10 to 12 oz each)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place peaches and onions on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.  Sprinkle with ginger, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; toss to coat.

Rub chicken with remaining teaspoon vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper.  Arrange chicken skin side up among peaches and onions. 

Roast until chicken is opaque throughout and registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone), 25 to 30 minutes.  Serve chicken with white rice, peaches and onions.
 

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Week of July 7th - TWO new recipes!





[Meatless Monday] TAMALE PIE

Ingredients:

6 au gratin or small oven proof dishes (or one 9 x 9 baking dish)
1 cup cornmeal for polenta (or prepared polenta, about two 18 ounce tubes)
3 cups pinto beans, cooked (or canned)
1 cup frozen corn
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups salsa
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or a mix of Monterrey jack and cheddar)
Sour cream to serve

Note: If you have time, we recommend cooking the beans from dry beans – it greatly enhances the flavor and texture!

Directions:

Make the polenta. When it is done, spread a layer evenly in the bottom of each dish. You can prepare it in advance and refrigerate until baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Chop the cilantro. Drain the can of diced tomatoes and 1/2 cups salsa to remove excess liquid. If using canned beans, drain and rinse the beans.

In large bowl, coarsely mash the beans with a fork. Add 1 cup corn, tomatoes, salsa, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Mix to combine.

Spoon the bean mixture on top of the polenta. Top each dish with cheese and remaining cilantro.

Bake for 20 minutes until heated through. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream to serve.

[NEW] SLOW COOKER MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN (Pampered Chef frozen meal)

Ingredients:

4-6 skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 T Pampered Chef Dijon Mustard Rub 
3 T Pampered Chef Maple Herb Rub
1 T Pampered Chef Garlic & Herb Rub
1 cup chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chunked
1 onion chopped

Prepare everything in a freezer bag.  Cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low.  Boom, you're done.

[NEW] LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS 
Original recipe here.


Ingredients:

1 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ½ to 3 pounds chicken wings

Directions:

Heat the oven (with oven rack in the middle) to 425°F.

To crack the peppercorns, first pour some onto a cutting board. Using the back of a small skillet’s round edge, firmly press down to crack the peppercorns. (Make sure they are all cracked before adding or you might break a tooth!). Add to a large bowl.

Grate the zest of the lemons directly into the bowl. Add the paprika, salt, and oil.

Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Add to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade. Transfer the chicken to a rimmed sheet pan and arrange in a single layer. Cut the zested lemons in half and place, cut-side down, amongst the chicken.

Roast until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (you can cut into one to make sure) and the skin is golden brown and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes. Squeeze the roasted lemons over the chicken.