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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Deconstructed Beef Kabobs









Did you know:  The name “Kabob” comes from the Turkish word "sis kebap" meaning served on the skewer.

Kabos are a Summer staple but who says you can't have them year round!?  I was in the mood for kabobs and the Hubby was at work.  I don't like cooking on the grill, that is the Hubby's job.  So, I decided I was going to try something new!

A few months ago, I had made up a marinade recipe for beef kabobs for the Hubby to make on the grill.  I used this recipe for the marinade. 




I used Worcesterchire sauce, soy sauce, olive oil and other ingredients (recipe below) to make the marinade.  You can use this marinade for just about anything!



I sliced, cut and chopped up the vegetables.  Some were fresh from the garden!  Those are the best! I used yellow squash, zucchini, onions, peppers and Little Potatoes.  Of course, you can use any veggies you want!  I threw them all in the bowl and tossed them with some of the marinade.  My squash and zucchini were so big, I ended up quartering them.



I then started trimming and cutting the stew beef.  Once it was cut, I threw it into the marinade and combined it. 


I then poured the beef and marinade in the bowl with the veggies and mixed it until everything had a good coating.  After I put the lid on. I gave the bowl a good shake put it in the fridge for 5 hours.

For the marinade, you may want to increase or decrease the amounts of ingredients depending on the amount of food you want to marinate in it.

For the beef, I used stew beef because that is what I had on hand.  Beef kabob is c
ommonly cut from the sirloin but can come from any tender cut.


After 5 hours (you can marinate anywhere from 1-6 hours or even overnight!) I preheated the oven to 400*, sprayed a baking sheet with cooking spray and arranged the beef and veggies in a single layer.  I let it bake for 40 minutes.  

It was so good, there weren't even any leftovers!


Deconstructed Beef Kabobs 

INGREDIENTS

11/2  lbs stew beef cut into 1 in cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow squash, sliced (quartered for big  pieces)
1 zucchini, 
sliced (quartered for big  pieces)
6 ounces Little Potatoes (cut in half)

MARINADE (make in small bowl)
     Ingredients:
     1/4 cup worcesterchire sauce
     
1/4 cup soy sauce
     1/4 cup olive oil (or oil of your choice)
     1 Tbsp  mustard
     
1 Tbsp minced garlic
     1 Tbsp brown sugar
     1 Tbsp lemon juice
     1 tsp dried basil
     
1 tsp dried parsely
     1 tsp pepper

Instructions:  
  1 Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl
  2 Prepare your vegetables place in large bowl, pour some of the             marinade over them  and mix well.
  3 If needed, cut and trim your beef.  Then place beef in marinade.         Once it is all in the bowl,  combine well. 
  4 Add the marinade and beef to the vegetables, combine well.  
  5 Cover and place in the refrigerator.  Let marinate 1-6 hours or            even overnight 
  6 Preheat oven  to 400*
  7 Coat baking sheet with cooking spray, arrange kabob ingredients        in a single layer.  Bake 35-40 minutes or until veggies are soft.

  
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Oven-Fried Veggies


This is a recipe from 

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 17th Edition.  It calls for fresh vegetables but I since I made it during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic and already had a bag of frozen veggies in the freezer, that is what I used.

If you are using fresh veggies, be sure to cut them into uniform pieces so they bake at the same rate.  You may have to halve or quarter large mushrooms.

We chose to just use ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.  The veggies were very flavorful without the ranch but the ranch gave them a nice kick! The next time, I am going to make the Curried Aioli to go with it.

Oven-Fried Veggies


Ingredients
1 cup panko bread crumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano, basil, or thyme, crushed

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon milk

4 cups cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, whole fresh button mushrooms, and/or baby

carrots, halved lengthwise

¼ cup butter, melted

1 recipe Easy Aïoli or bottled ranch salad dressing (optional)


Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside. In a plastic bag combine panko, cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper. In a small bowl combine egg and milk.
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  • Add 1 cup of the vegetables to egg mixture; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to panko mixture in bag; shake to coat. Place vegetables in the prepared baking pan. Repeat with the remaining vegetables. Drizzle with melted butter.
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    • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and coating is golden, stirring twice.
      If desired, serve vegetables with Easy Aïoli (recipe below) or ranch dressing)

      Nutrition Facts (Oven-Fried Veggies)

      Per Serving:
      169 calories; 11 g total fat; 6 g saturated fat; 1 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g
      monounsaturated fat; 62 mg cholesterol; 222 mg sodium. 245 mg potassium;
      12 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 7 g protein; 0 g trans fatty acid; 0 RE vitamin a;
      3693 IU vitamin a; 22 mg vitamin c; 0 mg thiamin; 0 mg riboflavin;
      1 mg niacin equivalents; 0 mg vitamin b6; 32 mcg folate; 0 mcg vitamin b12;
      111 mg calcium; 1 mg iron;


      Easy Aïoli

      Ingredients
       cup mayonnaise
      3 cloves garlic, minced
      1 teaspoon water
      ½ teaspoon lemon juice
       teaspoon kosher salt
      ¼ cup olive oil

      DirectionsIn a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise and garlic. Whisk in the water, lemon juice,
      and salt until the mixture is smooth. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined and
      smooth. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with vegetables, shellfish,
      or beef.
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    Thursday, April 9, 2020

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    Fried Chicken has always been a family favorite!  It's  perfect for an old-fashioned picnic!
    This recipe is simple and so easy to make although it is kind of bland.  The next time I make it, I am going to experiment with some different kinds of herbs and spices.





    Buttermilk Fried Chicken
    Prep: 
    30 mins  Chill: 2 hrs Cook: 12 mins per batch  Servings:6

    Ingredients

    3 cups buttermilk
     cup kosher salt
    2 tablespoons sugar
    2 ½ – 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)2 cups all-purpose flour
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    ¾ cup buttermilk (see below)
    Cooking oil

    Instructions Checklist
    • For brine, in a resealable plastic bag set in a bowl combine the 3 cups buttermilk, the coarse salt, and sugar. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Add all chicken pieces to the brine; seal bag. Turn bag to coat chicken with brine mixture. Chill for 2 to 4 hours; remove chicken from brine. Drain chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine.
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        • Don't have buttermilk?  Make your own..... Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and enough milk to make 1 cup, stir. let sit for 10 minutes. 

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        Thursday, March 26, 2020

        Parmesan Broiled Tilapia

        If you need a quick and easy idea for dinner tonight, you just found it!  This dish is done in 10 minutes!  I am going to share the recipe but first, let me give you some tips on tilapia!

        1)  When you're buying fresh tilapia fillets, the flesh should have a bright white surface without any pink or brown spots. Whole tilapia should have firm flesh, clear eyes and red gills. If you're buying frozen tilapia, ask for fish that's been frozen at sea for the best quality.

        2)  Tilapia can be grilled, baked, broiled, sautéed, pan-fried or steamed. The bitter-tasting skin should be removed, either before cooking or before serving.

        3)  
        5 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Fish
                     1  
        Potatoes
                     2   Pasta
                     3   Grilled or Steamed Vegetables
                     4   Salad
                     5   Quinoa


        4)   Wine Pairings
                     Pinot Grigio
                     Principato Rosso
                     Principato Rosato
                     Cabernet Sauvignon
                     Riesling
                     Pinot Noir 
                     Sauvignon Blanc

        5)  
        Foodsafety.gov recommends cooking  tilapia to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
                  
        Parmesan Broiled Tilapia
          Prep: 4 minutes  Cook:  6 minutes  Total: 10 minutes  Serves: 4
        Ingredients:

        4 Tilapia Filets
        1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
        2 tbsps butter
        1 1/2 tbsps mayonaise
        1 tbsps lemon juice
        1 tsp fresh dill
        salt and pepper

        Directions:

        Turn broiler to high, place rack on top
        In small bowl, combine all ingredients except tilapia, set aside
        Place fillets on foil lined baking sheet.  Broil for 3 minutes.
        Remove from oven, flip over and divide parmesan mixture to uncooked sides of tilapia
        Return to oven and broil an additional 3-4 minutes making sure not to over cook the fish.  

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        Tuesday, March 24, 2020

        Basil Pesto Meatballs & Basil Pesto Meatballs and Sun-dried Tomato Spaghetti

         The following recipes are a mix of a bariatric recipe and my own.  The meatballs are the bariatric recipe.  You have got to make this!  Anyway, for the spaghetti, I used all the same ingredients as the meatballs and added marinated sun-dried tomatoes (my own touch).  I wanted to do something besides sauce and thought this would compliment the meatballs perfectly!  All of it was so full of flavor!   I think this is something the kids will love too! Also, it was quick and easy.  I had dinner ready in just over a 1/2 hour!

        The recipe for the meatballs says to measure using a tablespoon and it will make 20 meatballs.  I used a cookie scoop - 2 tablespoons and was able to get 24.





        Basil Pesto Meatballs

        Ingredients:
        1lb ground lean sirloin (90% or higher)
        2 eggs
        1/2 cup basil pesto sauce
        1 tsp lemon juice
        1 tsp sea salt
        1 tsp black pepper

        Directions:
        Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 
        In large miking bowl, combine sirloin and eggs
        Add in remaining ingredients and mix until well combined
        Using a tablespoon, measure 20 meatballs and place on baking sheet
        Bake 24 minutes
        Remove from oven
        Use spatula to remove excess fat and baked egg from meatballs


        This recipe was perfect for 2 people.

        Basil Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Spaghetti

        1/4 lb uncooked spaghetti
        2 tbsp marinated sun-dried tomatoes
        1 tbsp basil pesto sauce
        1 tsp lemon juice
        1 tsp sea salt
        1 tsp black pepper

        Cook Spaghetti according to package directions, drain
        Chop tomatoes
        Heat skillet
        Add all ingredients to hot skillet and combine quickly.  Remove from heat.  Serve.


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        Tuesday, February 11, 2020

        Basil Pesto & Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Breast Over Angel Hair Spaghetti -Original Recipe by Whip It Up Recipes

        For those that follow my blog, you know that I like to make up my own recipes and here is one of them.  I wanted to do something different with chicken so I scrounged through my cupboards and came up with this. 


        Sorry, I did not time how long it took to make.  It was enough to feed my husband and me with some left over.



        Basil Pesto & Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Breast Over Angel Hair Spaghetti 
        Ingredients:

        2 C cubed chicken breast
        3 Tbsps olive oil
        1 Tbsp minced garlic
        1/2 lb angel hail spaghetti
        3 Tbsps marinated sun-dried tomatoes
        2 Tbsps basil pesto
        Parmesan Cheese

        Directions:

        Cook Spaghetti according to package directions
        Preheat skillet - add oil and garlic
        Cut chicken breast into cubes - add to pan
        Add tomatoes and pesto
        Cook until chicken is done
        Serve over pasta
        Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese over top to taste

        Quick and Easy!

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        Wednesday, January 15, 2020

        Roasted Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin




        Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin - made in a 4 qt electric roaster
        Preheat roaster to 350
        Ingredients
        2-3 lb pork tenderloin
        1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
        1 tsp garlic powder
        1 tsp onion powder
        1 tsp celery salt
        1/2 tsp salt
        1/2 tsp ground thyme


        1)  Combine dry ingredients in small bowl.





        2) Rub mixture on to entire surface of roast. 




        3) Place in roaster and roast 25 - 30 mins or until internal temperature reaches 160





        4)  Serve with your favorite sides!

        I served with stuffing and steamed veggies.  You could also serve with mashed potatoes, a[pplesauce, green beans. 




        WHICH WINES PAIR BEST WITH PORK?

           white wine is a better match than red with most roast pork dishes  especially if it is cold!  But MOST WINE GOES WITH PORK so choose what you like depending on mood.




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