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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Brunch Quiche
I know I haven't posted anything forever. I have been slacking but its been hard adjusting to my Greg being gone thru the week. But here are some things I have baked the past few weeks starting with this yummy quiche!
For the Crust:
1 1/2c Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp salt
10 Tbsp Very Cold Butter, seperated
1 egg
1 egg yolk, reserve egg white for filling
Now I mix my dough up in a food processor...less mess :) but for those of you that don't have one, you can use yours hands.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add butter using fingers until mix resembles crumbs the size of peas
Add the egg and egg yolk until well mixed.
Wrap in plastic wrap and sit in refrigerator for about 20 mins
Remove from fridge and roll out to about 1/4 inch thick and place in 9-in pie pan
Prick with forks and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 mins or until golden brown
For the Filling:
4 eggs plus egg white from above
1 c Heavy Cream
6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
1/4 c chopped green onions
Salt and Pepper, to your personal taste
Whisk all ingredients till very well mixed and pour into warm pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 mins.
Serve and Enjoy!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup With A Twist
Tired of plain 'ol grilled cheese and tomato soup? Try this recipe to add some flavor!!
For Soup:
1 Can Tomato soup
1 Soup Can full of Milk
1/2 tbsp Dried Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
For Grilled Cheese:
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Colby Jack Cheese*
Butter
Garlic Salt
Add Soup ingredients to pot and heat to temperature, stirring occasionally.
Butter one side of bread and sprinkle a little garlic salt on each piece. Put butter side down in skillet on med-heat. Put slices of cheese on and other piece of bread butter side up. Cook till browned on each side and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
*Some other cheese choices: Swiss, Colby, Cheddar, Smoked Swiss and Cheddar, Smoke Gouda, or whatever you prefer :)
For Soup:
1 Can Tomato soup
1 Soup Can full of Milk
1/2 tbsp Dried Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
For Grilled Cheese:
100% Whole Wheat Bread
Colby Jack Cheese*
Butter
Garlic Salt
Add Soup ingredients to pot and heat to temperature, stirring occasionally.
Butter one side of bread and sprinkle a little garlic salt on each piece. Put butter side down in skillet on med-heat. Put slices of cheese on and other piece of bread butter side up. Cook till browned on each side and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
*Some other cheese choices: Swiss, Colby, Cheddar, Smoked Swiss and Cheddar, Smoke Gouda, or whatever you prefer :)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Lemony Lemon Bars
This Lemon Bars are so yummy and if you like lemons, you'll love them!!
2 c flour
1/2 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c cold butter
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 c sugar
3 tbsp flour
1 Lemon
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel from Lemon
3/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c half and half or light cream
Powdered Sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Sift together flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cube butter and add to flour mixture and mix with a pastry blended until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of dish and bake for 15-20 mins until edges are lightly browned. While that is baking, grate lemon for lemon peel and juice lemon in to liquid measuring cup. Then add enough lemon juice to make 3/4 c from bottled lemon juice or if you prefer, more lemons. Mix eggs, sugar, flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cream until well mixed. Pour onto hot crust and bake for 15-20 mins until center is set. Let cool on wire rack for about 3 hours then sift powdered sugar on top. Make sure you refrigerate...if there is any left over :) Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of this one but next time!!
2 c flour
1/2 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c cold butter
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 c sugar
3 tbsp flour
1 Lemon
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel from Lemon
3/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c half and half or light cream
Powdered Sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Sift together flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cube butter and add to flour mixture and mix with a pastry blended until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of dish and bake for 15-20 mins until edges are lightly browned. While that is baking, grate lemon for lemon peel and juice lemon in to liquid measuring cup. Then add enough lemon juice to make 3/4 c from bottled lemon juice or if you prefer, more lemons. Mix eggs, sugar, flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cream until well mixed. Pour onto hot crust and bake for 15-20 mins until center is set. Let cool on wire rack for about 3 hours then sift powdered sugar on top. Make sure you refrigerate...if there is any left over :) Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of this one but next time!!
Creamy Swiss Chicken Casserole
So, I know I haven't posted anything in awhile. I apologize but since Greg is working out of town thru the week now, I'm not cooking as much. I am going to try to at least keep baking yummy goodies! Here is a casserole I whipped together and some Lemon Bars I made for Greg to take with him.
Creamy Swiss Chicken Casserole
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/4 White Wine
1 c Heavy Cream
1/2 c Sour Cream
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried bay leaf
2 tbsp Butter
2 c shredded swiss cheese
1 c diced onion
1 c diced celery
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
Salt and Pepper
Topping:
1 c plain bread crumbs
1/4 c chopped pecans
2 tbsp butter
Preheat oven 375 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat skillet with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and cook chicken until done. Remove chicken and drain oil from skillet. Add wine and reduce by half. Whisk in heavy cream, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup and herbs. Cook until thick and bubbly then remove from heat and whisk in butter. Pour in mixing bowl, shred chicken and add to bowl. Add the rest of ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put in 8x8 casserole dish.
Melt butter in another skillet and add bread crumbs and pecans. Toast until lightly browned. Add topping to casserole. Bake for 30-45 mins until browned and bubbly.
Creamy Swiss Chicken Casserole
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/4 White Wine
1 c Heavy Cream
1/2 c Sour Cream
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried bay leaf
2 tbsp Butter
2 c shredded swiss cheese
1 c diced onion
1 c diced celery
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
Salt and Pepper
Topping:
1 c plain bread crumbs
1/4 c chopped pecans
2 tbsp butter
Preheat oven 375 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat skillet with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and cook chicken until done. Remove chicken and drain oil from skillet. Add wine and reduce by half. Whisk in heavy cream, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup and herbs. Cook until thick and bubbly then remove from heat and whisk in butter. Pour in mixing bowl, shred chicken and add to bowl. Add the rest of ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put in 8x8 casserole dish.
Melt butter in another skillet and add bread crumbs and pecans. Toast until lightly browned. Add topping to casserole. Bake for 30-45 mins until browned and bubbly.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Another 30 min. Meal
So, last night I made another quick meal in about 30 mins. I know it prolly seems like a lot but I take so many shortcuts. You don't have to make everything from scratch to have the best. There are so many things out there now that are quick and easy and taste just as good, if not better than what you could make home made. So, I will take you thru this step by step to try to show you it can be done.
Pork Fried Cube Steak with Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies with Cheese and Crescent Rolls
First, I preheated my oven to 350 degrees for my crescent rolls. Put about a 1/4in of vegetable oil in a skillet on med-high heat. Bread cube steaks in a milk and egg mixture and then flour. I only use 1 egg and about a 1/2 c of milk. I put a good amount of salt and pepper in the flour. I also use hot shot seasoning which is red and black pepper mixed, has a bit of a kick to it. But you can put any seasoning you want in your flour depending on your taste. Just make sure you put a liberal amount cause this is the only way your pork will be seasoned. I say about a teaspoon per cup of flour. Then when oil is hot enough to fry, put pork in and turn heat down to med heat and cover for about 8 mins on each side until center is no longer pink. While pork is frying I heat up my sides in the microwave. Yes, the microwave! I buy Bob Evans pre-made Mashed Potatoes which take about 6 mins to cook in the microwave. Then I buy the Steamers vegetable bags which take about 7-8 mins in the microwave. Quick and easy! And then once your oven is preheated, you will want to put in your crescent rolls. They usually take about 13 mins. So, then when your pork is done frying, drain the grease and make your gravy. I just use a packaged gravy in which you just add 1c milk and 1c water. Stir and let simmer till thickened. And there you have it!
Now I do want to stress, my meals are made for 2. So, it may take a little longer for larger portions. But I'd say you can easily do it for 4 in about the same time. Also, they are not for the health nut. I don't worry about fat, carbs and such. So, if you like to eat healthier, than these most likely won't meet your needs. But I like to think they are well balanced. :)
Pork Fried Cube Steak with Country Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies with Cheese and Crescent Rolls
First, I preheated my oven to 350 degrees for my crescent rolls. Put about a 1/4in of vegetable oil in a skillet on med-high heat. Bread cube steaks in a milk and egg mixture and then flour. I only use 1 egg and about a 1/2 c of milk. I put a good amount of salt and pepper in the flour. I also use hot shot seasoning which is red and black pepper mixed, has a bit of a kick to it. But you can put any seasoning you want in your flour depending on your taste. Just make sure you put a liberal amount cause this is the only way your pork will be seasoned. I say about a teaspoon per cup of flour. Then when oil is hot enough to fry, put pork in and turn heat down to med heat and cover for about 8 mins on each side until center is no longer pink. While pork is frying I heat up my sides in the microwave. Yes, the microwave! I buy Bob Evans pre-made Mashed Potatoes which take about 6 mins to cook in the microwave. Then I buy the Steamers vegetable bags which take about 7-8 mins in the microwave. Quick and easy! And then once your oven is preheated, you will want to put in your crescent rolls. They usually take about 13 mins. So, then when your pork is done frying, drain the grease and make your gravy. I just use a packaged gravy in which you just add 1c milk and 1c water. Stir and let simmer till thickened. And there you have it!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Quick Fixes
So, I know I haven't posted anything in a couple of days but I really haven't made much. This past weekend Greg made some game day food for the Colts game Saturday night and he made chili on Sunday. Every Sunday we always have chili or pulled pork BBQ. So, on Saturday night he made hot wings and loaded cheese fries. Very simple yet very yummy and for all you health nuts out there, this is not very healthy food. But, it is good to make for parties and such!!
Loaded Cheese Fries: Basically Greg just fried them, then he melted down some Velveeta with cayenne pepper. He sauteed onions, green peppers and jalapenos and crisped up some bacon. I, on the other hand made chili cheese fries with the cheese and a can of Hormel Chili, then topped with diced onions.
Hot Wings: We just cooked them according to the directions on the bag and choose the baking method. Then put mild, hot and spicy garlic sauces on them. You can really just get any sauce you want to put on them. But next time, we definitely decided to fry the wings, as the skin on them were just too slimy! Here are some pics!
Loaded Cheese Fries: Basically Greg just fried them, then he melted down some Velveeta with cayenne pepper. He sauteed onions, green peppers and jalapenos and crisped up some bacon. I, on the other hand made chili cheese fries with the cheese and a can of Hormel Chili, then topped with diced onions.
Hot Wings: We just cooked them according to the directions on the bag and choose the baking method. Then put mild, hot and spicy garlic sauces on them. You can really just get any sauce you want to put on them. But next time, we definitely decided to fry the wings, as the skin on them were just too slimy! Here are some pics!
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