When I worked at the bank we were constantly bringing in food. One of the staff's favorite things was something so simple and so unusual and kind of gross sounding.
I have no idea what they were called, but it was ham, spread with cream cheese, and a pickle spear. It was all rolled up and then sliced into little nuggets. Yuck...but so YUM!
I was needing a snack the other day and we were out of groceries except for a few things that we usually have on hand. I saw the big jar of pickles and a little box of deli ham. No cream cheese. Oh, but we have tons of Laughing Cow Light Swiss....hum. I spread a wedge over a couple of thin slices of ham and then wrapped a pickle inside. I didn't bother to cut it into nuggets. Just ate the whole thing. I figured if I was still counting Weight Watchers points (which I definitely need to be) this tasty little snack would have only been 1.5 points. I love fattening tasting recipes that aren't!
Monday, May 2, 2011
German-ish Potato-ish Salad
WOW! This is quite possibly one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten. It is so incredibly good.
It's vinegary, it's sweet, it's bacony! It's just plain good!
This is what I'm bringing to the next potluck that I go to. It's definitely going to be a go to recipe!
I'm going to go eat some more now. Bye.
It's vinegary, it's sweet, it's bacony! It's just plain good!
This is what I'm bringing to the next potluck that I go to. It's definitely going to be a go to recipe!
I'm going to go eat some more now. Bye.
Beef Strogataki
This recipe has very good flavor. However the steak that I used was not good, at all. I used chuck eye and trimmed all of the fat away. We use chuck eye a lot, it is inexpensive and tastes very much like Rib eye, but we usually marinate and grill it. I didn't notice until just now that it calls for fillet. That probably would have been better. Maybe. I'm not sure how it would have achieved tenderness or have flavor. Maybe it would. Fillet is tender already. What I used was very tough and flavorless.
If you love mushrooms this recipe is great. It makes this very hearty.
I did different:
Used a different cut of meat...doh!
and added cornstarch. The sauce didn't thicken without it.
My overall thought on this recipe: It has very good flavor. The sauce is very tasty. I love all of the mushrooms. Next time, I'll definitely use fillet meat.
A note on Shiritake Noodles: If you ever try these noodles, when you open them, the smell is very off putting. They smell just like shrimp. I have no idea why, since they are vegan and made of soybeans...but they sure do. P.U. Wee! You must follow the directions to rinse them very well, pat dry, microwave for 1 minute, and then pat dry again. The smell goes away and you would never know they ever smelled like shrimp.
If you love mushrooms this recipe is great. It makes this very hearty.
I did different:
Used a different cut of meat...doh!
and added cornstarch. The sauce didn't thicken without it.
My overall thought on this recipe: It has very good flavor. The sauce is very tasty. I love all of the mushrooms. Next time, I'll definitely use fillet meat.
A note on Shiritake Noodles: If you ever try these noodles, when you open them, the smell is very off putting. They smell just like shrimp. I have no idea why, since they are vegan and made of soybeans...but they sure do. P.U. Wee! You must follow the directions to rinse them very well, pat dry, microwave for 1 minute, and then pat dry again. The smell goes away and you would never know they ever smelled like shrimp.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Chicken Pot Pockets
Yum! Comfort food and a crowd pleaser.
These were very simple to make. My whole family loved them. That is a rare thing these days...for my kids to like anything that I make, something is always wrong and there is a reason that it is just too gross to eat. These nifty little pockets are not only delicious but also fun to eat.
I made a little change: I added a little poultry seasoning and thyme. I should have added a little salt.
One problem: The problem is not the taste, they are very good. It is the portion. I ate 4 of these and my 4 year old that barely eats ate 2. I didn't look at the Weight Watchers points for these, but I'm sure eating 4 was probably way to many since the serving size is 1. I was in a hurry and thought that since this recipe has it all (Veggies, protein, carbs) that a side dish wasn't really necessary. Our family of 4 ate all 12.
So if this is a recipe that you decide to try my recommendations are to add a little salt and make a couple of filling side dishes.
These were very simple to make. My whole family loved them. That is a rare thing these days...for my kids to like anything that I make, something is always wrong and there is a reason that it is just too gross to eat. These nifty little pockets are not only delicious but also fun to eat.
I made a little change: I added a little poultry seasoning and thyme. I should have added a little salt.
One problem: The problem is not the taste, they are very good. It is the portion. I ate 4 of these and my 4 year old that barely eats ate 2. I didn't look at the Weight Watchers points for these, but I'm sure eating 4 was probably way to many since the serving size is 1. I was in a hurry and thought that since this recipe has it all (Veggies, protein, carbs) that a side dish wasn't really necessary. Our family of 4 ate all 12.
So if this is a recipe that you decide to try my recommendations are to add a little salt and make a couple of filling side dishes.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Nacho-rific Stuffed Chicken
This is the third time I have bought the ingredients for this recipe and the chips never make it through one day in my house. I saw my son with the bag of chips this afternoon and took them and decided that I'd better make it tonight or I'd be buying ingredients a fourth time.
This chicken sounded so good. It's stuffed with refried beans and two types of cheese and then it's faux fried with Fiber One, baked tortilla chips, and seasonings. I used baked Doritos...Doritos are always a good choice.
It was easy to make but a little messy. I'm not a fan of handling raw chicken too much. And this had to be pounded thin and then filled, rolled, and dipped. It did go together quickly though, it took maybe 45 minutes to prepare including cooking time...not bad.
My husband and I agreed that this is a great chicken recipe base. It is a little bland. It would be wonderful though with some fresh pico de gallo.
This chicken sounded so good. It's stuffed with refried beans and two types of cheese and then it's faux fried with Fiber One, baked tortilla chips, and seasonings. I used baked Doritos...Doritos are always a good choice.
It was easy to make but a little messy. I'm not a fan of handling raw chicken too much. And this had to be pounded thin and then filled, rolled, and dipped. It did go together quickly though, it took maybe 45 minutes to prepare including cooking time...not bad.
My husband and I agreed that this is a great chicken recipe base. It is a little bland. It would be wonderful though with some fresh pico de gallo.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Falafel Pita Pockets with Dill-icious Yogurt Dip
Greek food is one of my favorites! There is not much better than falafel wrapped in warm pita bread. And HG definitely knew what she was doing here! Yum!!!
I made a couple of mistakes when making these...
1. My kids (6 & 4) begged to help, I couldn't say no. Even though this made preparing the recipe difficult and it's not a difficult recipe. Having 6 hands trying to do one thing is sometimes very annoying, especially when you are trying to get dinner on the table. I need more patience. Stat!!!
2. I planned on making this last week. I couldn't find whole wheat pitas, so I bought whole wheat Flat Out bread. Which did not make it through the week. It was covered in mold when I went to assemble the pitas. Doh!
I made one change...
I love crispy fried fat laden falafel! In this recipe they are baked. So I decided to use HG's nifty little faux frying trick which the recipe doesn't call for.
And only ran into one problem (besides the molded Flat Outs)...
I think that I didn't cut the onions small enough because when I went to mash everything together with a potato masher, I broke my masher. I put it all into the food processor and it turned out perfect. I'll definitely just stick all of the ingredients in the food processor next time. Much easier and less mess.
My overall opinion on this recipe is that it is great! I loved it. The sauce is great! I love that it has dill. Oh, and I used Greek yogurt instead of regular plain. Next time I make this, I will also make a batch of Taboulleh and stuff it all into a pita or wrap together.
I made a couple of mistakes when making these...
1. My kids (6 & 4) begged to help, I couldn't say no. Even though this made preparing the recipe difficult and it's not a difficult recipe. Having 6 hands trying to do one thing is sometimes very annoying, especially when you are trying to get dinner on the table. I need more patience. Stat!!!
2. I planned on making this last week. I couldn't find whole wheat pitas, so I bought whole wheat Flat Out bread. Which did not make it through the week. It was covered in mold when I went to assemble the pitas. Doh!
I made one change...
I love crispy fried fat laden falafel! In this recipe they are baked. So I decided to use HG's nifty little faux frying trick which the recipe doesn't call for.
And only ran into one problem (besides the molded Flat Outs)...
I think that I didn't cut the onions small enough because when I went to mash everything together with a potato masher, I broke my masher. I put it all into the food processor and it turned out perfect. I'll definitely just stick all of the ingredients in the food processor next time. Much easier and less mess.
My overall opinion on this recipe is that it is great! I loved it. The sauce is great! I love that it has dill. Oh, and I used Greek yogurt instead of regular plain. Next time I make this, I will also make a batch of Taboulleh and stuff it all into a pita or wrap together.
On the Menu This Week
This week I will be making and reviewing...
Chicken Pot Pockets
Falafel Pita Pockets with Dill-icious Yogurt Dip
Three Cheese Chicken Cannelloni
Beef Strogataki
German-ish Potato-ish Salad (as a side dish with the beef strogatiki)
Nacho-rific Stuffed Chicken
I only planned the dinners. I have lots of ingredients for the breakfasts in the book. I'm not sure which ones I'll be using yet.
Chicken Pot Pockets
Falafel Pita Pockets with Dill-icious Yogurt Dip
Three Cheese Chicken Cannelloni
Beef Strogataki
German-ish Potato-ish Salad (as a side dish with the beef strogatiki)
Nacho-rific Stuffed Chicken
I only planned the dinners. I have lots of ingredients for the breakfasts in the book. I'm not sure which ones I'll be using yet.
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