Baked Zucchini Bites

Much healthier than fried zucchini, these crispy little bites make yummy snack served with lite ranch dressing or as a side dish.

 

Ingredients:

1. 2 Medium Zucchini, Cut Into 1/4-Inch Slices

2. 1/2 Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs

3. 1/8 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

4. 1/8 Teaspoon Freshly Salt

5. 21/2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese

6. 2 Egg Whites

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475 Degree F

2. In one small bow, stir together the bread crumbs, pepper, salt and parmesan cheese. Place the egg whites in a separate bowl.

3. Dip zucchini slices into egg whites, then coat in the breadcrumbs. Place on a greased baking sheet.

4. Bake 5 minutes in the oven, then turn and bake another 5-10 minutes, until browned and crispy.

5. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

 

ENJOY!!!





Beef And Broccoli Lo Mein

Ingredients:
1. 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
2. 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
3. 3 Cups Broccoli, Chopped
4. 1.5 Cups Onion, Chopped
5. 3 Teaspoons Fresh Ginger Root
6. 12 Oz. New York Strip Steak, Thinly Sliced
7. 1/4 Cup Beef Broth
8. 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
9. 6 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
10. 1/2 Teaspoon Oyster Sauce
11. 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
12. Lo Mein Pasta or Whole Wheat Pasta 1 Package

Directions:
1. Cook pasta. Drain. Return to pot. Toss with olive oil and sesame seeds, set aside.
2. Heat canola oil in skillet. Stir fry broccoli, onion. Add ginger and garlic. Add steak, cook for around 5-10 minutes depending on degree of steak wanting cooked.
3. In a small bowl mix the broth, soy sauce, brown sugar and oyster sauce. Add to skillet. Toss in pasta.
4. Serve with your favorite side dish!


ENJOY!!!

Homemade Tortilla Chips And Salsa

Salsa Ingredients:
1. 2 Medium Tomatoes
2. 1 Cup Onions
3. 1 Lime
4. 2 Tablespoons Cilantro
5. Dash Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
6. 1/2 Cup Green Chili Peppers

Directions:
1. First, ingredients must be fresh. Find a pepper that is the right amount of spice for your taste. You can also use green onions or the entire onion including the green for a slightly greener taste.
2. Place onions, garlic, and tomatoes into a food processor and blend well. Add fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, lime and pulse gently.
3. Refrigerate over night and serve. Delicious with homemade tortilla chips (see recipe) or serve on boiled eggs for a healthy snack.

Tortilla Chip Ingredients:
1. 12 (6) inch Corn Tortilla
2. 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
3. Salt To Taste

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of each tortilla with oil.
3. Stack tortilla and cut them into quarters.
4. Spread chips in a single layer on a cookie sheet, season with salt.
5. Bake until crisp and golden, about 12-16 minutes.

ENJOY!!!

Monica's Honey Glaze Chicken With Cheesy Hashbrowns

The most delicious, moist and tender chicken you will ever eat that is fast and simple to put together. This recipe is a favorite of my husbands and daughters and was created by my very best friend, Monica Felix. Prefect for dinner or as a party favorite.

Chicken Ingredients:
1. 2 Pounds Chicken Legs, Skins Remove
2. Poultry Seasoning
3. Salt
4. Freshly Ground Black Pepper

(HONEY GLAZE):
1. 1 Cup Ketchup
2. 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
3. 1/2 Cup Honey
4. 1/4 Cup Grape Jelly

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Remove skin from each chicken leg and wash with warm water
3. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper
4. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes turning once
5. 15 Minutes into cooking spread each chicken leg with honey glaze and continue cooking
6. Remove and spread with additional glaze, serve.

Cheesy Hash Browns Ingredients:
1. 1 Bag Frozen Or Fresh Hash Browns Potato Squares
2. 2 Slices Velvet a Cheese
3. 1 Cup Mixed Red and Green Peppers, Finely Chopped
4. 1/2 Cup Onions, Finely Chopped
5. 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
6. Salt and Pepper To Taste
7. 2 Tablespoons Butter

Directions:
1. If frozen, defrost but prefer fresh. Add potatoes, onions and bell peppers with salt and pepper to a large skillet and cook till soften and brown.
2. Add butter, taco seasoning and continue browning about 5 minutes. Do not over cook.
3. Chop up cheese and add to potatoes during the last few minutes, melt through and serve.

ENJOY!!!

Grilled Cheeseburger With Baked Seasoned French Fries

French Fries Ingredients:
1. 4 Medium Potatoes, Skins On
2. Olive Oil Cooking Spray
3. Seasoning Optional (add your preference)
Ground Black Pepper
Salt
Garlic Powder
Seasoning Salt
Old Bay Seasoning
Mrs. Dash
The Possibilities Are Endless!

Directions:
1. Wash potatoes and cut into 'French fry' strips.
2. Put in a large bowl, spray lightly with cooking spray and toss. Add seasoning of your choice.
3. Spray a light coating of cooking spray on a baking sheet and lay potato strips in a single layer.
4. Bake at 450 degrees F, turning frequently, until done (keep In longer if you prefer them crisp)


Serve with Burger and....

ENJOY!!!

Southern Style Meatloaf And Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Meatloaf Ingredients:
1. 1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef
2. 1 Cup Onion, Finely Chopped
3. 1/4 Cup Light Zesty Italian Dressing
4. 2 Egg Whites
5. 1 6 Oz. Package Stuffing Mix
6. 3/4 Cup Ketchup, Divided
7. 1 Cup Water

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F.
2. Cook onion in Italian dressing on medium heat 8-10 minutes, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3. Combine ground beef with 1/4 cup of ketchup, onion mixture, stuffing mix, water and egg whites.
4. Put meat mixture in a loaf pan and form loaf. Spread remaining ketchup on top of meat and bake 55-60 minutes or until 160 degrees inside temperature.

* Serve With Mashed Potatoes Or With Mashed Cauliflower For a Healthier Option. (

Homemade Fresh Dill Pickles

Ingredients: (Per Jar)
1. Cucumbers (Homegrown Are The Best)
2. 2 Tablespoons Salt
3. 2 Garlic Cloves, Whole
4. 4-5 Sprigs Fresh Dill
5. Hot, Boiling Water To Top (Seals)
6. Pickle Jars and New Lids

Directions:
1. Arrange all ingredients for easily assembly
2. Clean and slice cucumbers in desired manner and so that they fit best, place in jars.
3. Add equal ingredients for numbers 2, 3, 4, in each jar.
4. Boil needed amount of water and carefully add water to each jar and seal. Do not move until jars cool off to allow seal process to take place.
5. Allow to stay sealed for at least 1 week to 1 month or longer.

ENJOY!!!

Slow Cooked Bar-B-Que Pork Roast With Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Pork Roast Ingredients:
1. Pork Rump Roast Or Pork Tenderloin Size Depends on Number In Family
2. 16 Oz. Of Beef Broth
3. Salt and Pepper
4. 1 Glove Minced Garlic
5. 2 Stalks Celery, Roughly Chopped In Large Pieces
6. 2 Carrots, Roughly Chopped In Large Pieces Also
7. 1/2 Medium Onion, Roughly Chopped
(#4-7 are added as a flavor base and not necessarily to be part of the meal)
8. Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (Optional) or Whatever one you prefer

Directions:
1. Combined all ingredients 1-7 in a large crock pot on low heat for 7-8 hours
2. Remove and place on serving plate, shred
3. Serve either on hamburger bun as sandwich or alone

ENJOY!!!

Slow Cooked Potato Soup With Shredded Cheddar And Crispy Bacon With A Garden Side Salad

Potato Soup Ingredients:
1. 6 Large Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed
2. 3 Large Carrots, Peeled (Leave whole if you want to remove or cube if you want to leave in soup. I removed them from mine.)
3. 3 Stalks Celery, (Same as Carrots)
4. 1 Medium Onion, Chopped Finely
5. 4 Cups Chicken Broth
6. 2 Cups Water
7. 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
8. 1 Can Nonfat Evaporated Milk
9. 1 Cup Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
10. 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped, Cooked Bacon (Optional)
11. 1 Stick Butter
12. Salt and Pepper

Potato Soup Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients, chicken broth, butter, salt, pepper, bouillon cubes, and water in a large crock pot.
2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-5 hours until potatoes are tender.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Remove carrots and celery from soup and discard.
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Using a hand held blender, blend soup in crock pot until slightly smooth with still some whole pieces of potato are remaining. You can make soup as smooth as you personally desire.
5. Add evaporated milk, stir till heated through and serve.
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) Shred Cheddar Cheese and Crisp Bacon and serve on top of soup as shown in photo.

*Pairs wonderfully with a garden salad with oil and vinegar dressing, salt and pepper and a roll.

ENJOY!!!

Beef Lo Mein And Roasted Green Beans With Olive Oil And Toasted Almonds

Beef Lo Mein Ingredients:
1. 11/2 Pounds Steak Strips or Cubes
2. 1 Package Lo Mein Egg Noodles
3. 1 Tablespoon Butter
4. 2 Gloves Garlic Minced
5. 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Grated Ginger Root
6. 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
7. Freshly Ground Pepper
8. 31/2 - 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
9. 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil

Directions:
1. In a large sauce pan, add 6 quarts water and butter on medium high heat and bring to boil.
2. Once water is boiling, add lo mein noodles and boil for exactly 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat wok or skillet over high heat with olive oil, after heated add garlic, steak, grated ginger root, salt, pepper and brown meat.
4. Once meat is almost done, add in half of the soy sauce and mix.
5. Add the noodles into the wok with the meat and sauce mixture and add remaining soy sauce until heated and mixed well.
6. During the last minute of cooking, add the sesame oil and again mix very well.
7.  Serve Hot.

Roasted Green Beans Ingredients:
1. 1 Pound Fresh Green Beans, Snipped
2. 1-2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3. Salt
4. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
5. Almonds, Sliced

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F.
2. Line baking sheet with foil. Place beans on prepared sheet.
3. Drizzle beans with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss gently to coat.
4. Spread the beans in an even layer.
5. Roast for 12-14 minutes, turning over half way through.

ENJOY!!!