Written by admin on May 21st, 2009
Cost: $6.50 (CD)
Markets: No Frills
Notes: The Chicken breasts were on sale.
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 2 Skinless & boneless chicken breasts
- 1 Cup of Italian herb bread crumbs
- 1 Lemon, zest and slices
- 1 TBSP of EVO
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1/4 Cup of flour
- 3 TBSP of Chicken broth
- Cooking oil spray, as needed
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Quickie Recipe
In a medium bowl add bread crumbs, lemon zest, and garlic powder. Season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, egg batter and and bread crumbs. In non-stick skillet add the EVO and cooking oil spray. Brown cutlets and put in an oven proof baking dish. Add the chicken broth. Cover with tinfoil and bake at 350 F. for 35-40 minutes.
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Tags: Juicy Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Cutlets
Written by admin on May 19th, 2009
Cost: $6.00 (CD)
Markets: Bulk Barn & No Frills
Notes: This recipe could feed four
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 3 Cups of Brown rice pasta
- 2 Quarts of Chicken broth or stock to cook the brown rice pasta in
- 1 Boneless chicken breast
- 1 TBSP of season salt for the chicken
- 1 Lemon, zest and juice
- 4 Medium sized red/orange bell peppers roasted and diced. (Roast pepper under broiler on high, turning until entire pepper is black. Let rest and take off skin. DO NOT RINSE UNDER WATER)
- 1 Small Spanish onion, small dice
- 1 Cup of frozen peas
- 4 Cloves of minced garlic
- 1 TBSP of EVO
- 1 TBSP of dried Basil
- 1/4 cup of Dry Vermouth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- Cooking oil spray as needed
Quickie Recipe
Cook pasta in chicken boiling broth as directed. In a non-stick skillet add cooking oil spray and then turn on the heat to medium high. Sauté onions until lucid and add garlic and cook for one minute. Add vermouth and reduce by 1/2 half. Add peas and peppers and cook for one minute. Set aside. Clean pan and add cooking oil spray. Sauté chicken until brown and add juice of lemon and cook for one minute. Combine veggies, chicken, lemon zest, EVO, dried basil and toss. Drain pasta but leave a thin layer of broth in the pot. Add the veggies and chicken. Toss, season and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Tags: Brown Rice Pene with Roasted Peppers, Chicken and Peas in a Light Broth
Written by admin on May 18th, 2009
Cost: $7.50 (CD)
Markets: Longos
Notes: This recipes made about 20 soft tacos. Save the leftovers. It’s worth it!
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 3 Pounds flank steak
- 1/3 Cup white vinegar
- 1/2 Cup soy sauce
- 4 Cloves garlic, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 Cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Relish
- 1 White onion, chopped
- 1/2 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Lime, juiced
- Tortillas
Quickie Recipe
Add all of the ingredients and marinate the meat for 1 to 2 days. Grill 3-4 minutes each side. Chop into pieces. Place on top of a warm small flour or corn tortillas. Top with onion relish and fresh guacamole and serve with a the perfect refreshing margarita.
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Tags: Carne Asado Tacos
Written by admin on May 17th, 2009
Cost: $2.00 (if that)
Markets: Eggs came from No Frills
Notes: Feeds two people. All of the ingredients I used are from dishes I made last week and what was left in the freezer.)
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 4 Large Eggs (or 3 extra large eggs)
- 1/4 LB of frozen salmon fillet, medium dice
- 1/2 Cup of red onions, small dice
- 2 Cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 Cup of fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Cup of Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 TBSP of EVO
- Cooking oil spray as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quickie Recipe
Turn broiler onto high. Beat your eggs and season with salt and pepper. On the stove–top, preferably cooking in a cast iron pan (any non-stick oven resistant sauté pan will do) add olive oil and cooking oil spray. Turn heat to medium-high. Add onions and sauté until lucid. Add salmon and garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add eggs, basil (reserves some for garnish) lemon juice and cook for a minute. Cover with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and put underneath the brother until browned. Garnish with basil.
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Tags: Basil, Free Form Frittata (Salmon, Garlic, Onion, Parmesan)
Written by admin on May 16th, 2009
Cost: $7.50 (CD)
Markets: Longos and No Frills
Notes: Killer sale on boneless chicken breasts and peppers
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 2 Orange bell peppers (with tops cut off)
- 1 Chicken breast small cubed
- 1 Cup of cubed sweet potato
- 1 TBSP of BBQ rub seasoning (I use Southern Pride)
- 1 Leek (white part cut in half and sliced)
- 1/4 Cup of minced fresh basil
- 1 Orange, zest and juice
- 1 TBSP of balsamic vinegar
- Cooking oil spray as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quickie Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Sauté leeks in cooking spray oil (you can use EVO if you wish) until lucid add sweet potatoes, orange juice and reduce to low and cover. Cook for 20-30 minutes until al dente. Sauté chicken in a non-stick pan and add the BBQ rub. In a bowl combine chicken, leeks and potatoes, basil, orange zest and balsamic vineger. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook Orange bell peppers for 3 minutes. Stuff peppers and place in an oven proof dish with 1/4 inch of water and bake for 40-45 minutes.
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Tags: Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chicken, Sweet Potato and Leeks
Written by admin on May 15th, 2009
Cost: $10.40 (CD)
Markets: Food Basics and Longos
Notes: Four breasts feeds four people
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 4 Chicken breasts (bone in and skin on)
- 6 cups of cooked Lima or butter beans they are knows as (I soaked mine for 14 hours and then cooked them in chicken broth for one hour).
- 2 Leeks, cut in half and sliced
- Cooking oil spray as needed
- Several tablespoons of your favorite season salt
- 2 Lemons, sliced
- Hand full of flat leaf parsley
- 1 Serrano chili (optional, I diced and sauteed it and put this on the chicken breast to give it some kick)
- 3 Cloves of garlic
- 1 TBSP of Olive oil
- 1/4 Cup of white wine (for the mash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quickie Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. In an oven proof tray line all of the lemon pieces, but save four for garnish. Spray chicken breasts with oil and sprinkle on the season salt. Bake for 40-50 minutes until crispy. Sauté leeks until lucid. Add leeks, cooked Lima beans, garlic, white wine, olive oil and parsley in a food processor and mix until thick like a mash poratoes.
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Tags: Baked Lemon Chicken with Lima Bean and Leek Mash
Written by admin on May 14th, 2009
Cost: $10.75 (CD)
Markets: No Frills and Longos
Notes: This will feed 4-5 people
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 1 LB of lean ground pork
- 1 LB of lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- Zest of two lemons
- 3/4 Cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 Onion, small dice
- Cooking oil spray as needed
- 3 Cloves of garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 4 Tomatoes on the vine, diced
- 3 Cloves of crushed garlic
- 1/2 onion, minced
- Hand full of finely chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
- Slices of lemons
- 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Quickie Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Sauté 1/2 onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic until slightly brown. Use the cooking oil spray to sauté the veggies. In a bowl combine meat, onions, garlic, eggs, feta cheese, lemon zest and pepper and mix very well. Cook a quarter-sized piece of the meat to see if it’s seasoned well. Make into lemon sized balls. In a large non-stick sauté pan spray it with cooking oil spray and slightly brown balls on all sides. Slice the lemons and put in ovenproof pan. Add the meatballs to the pan, cover with foil and cook for 20-25 minutes. For the sauce add the olive oil, onions, garlic and sauté until lucid. Add the tomatoes, red pepper, cover and reduce to low and cook for 25 minutes. Season to taste and add parsley.
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Tags: GreeK Meatballs Stuffed with Feta Cheese and a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Written by admin on May 13th, 2009
Cost: $6.50 (CD)
Markets: No Frills
Notes: This was simple, crispy and delicious! Serves two.
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 2 Chicken breasts (bone in and skin on)
- 1 Head of broccoli cut into pieces (florets)
- 3-4 Cloves of minced garlic
- 2 TBSP of your favorite season salt. I like Lawry’s
- 1 Lemon, juice
- 1 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive oil
- Cooking oil spray
Quickie Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Spray chicken breasts with cooking oil. Sprinkle with season salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 40-45 minutes until crispy. Meanwhile steam your florets in a pot with one inch of water for 30 seconds. Take them out and add your olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste.
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Tags: Baked Fried Chicken and Garlic Broccoli
Written by admin on May 12th, 2009
Cost: $15 (CD) just for the fish
Markets: Longos
Ingredients and Recipe Here
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Tags: Soy Citrus Salmon with Pineapple
Written by admin on May 8th, 2009
Cost: $7.50 (CD)
Markets: Longos and No Frills
Notes: Serves two people
Ingredients Purchased in Bold:
- 1 Pork tenderloin
- 1 Small red onion
- 1/2 Bottle of cheap balsamic vinegar
- 3-4 Cloves of garlic, smashed
- 2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP of your favorite steak rub
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Quickie Recipe
Cut any fat off of pork tenderloin. Slit 6-7 holes 1/4 inch deep in different places and stuff them with garlic pieces. Marinate pork with olive oil and steak seasoning for 24 hours. Caramelize onions and set aside. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. In a cast iron skillet brown all sides of the pork (two minutes each side). Finish cooking in oven for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, reduce the vinegar by 2/3 and add the onions. Let pork rest after cooking for 5 minutes. Cut into pieces and drizzle with sauce.
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Tags: Garlic Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
