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24
Aug
2022

Chicken Enchilada Quiche

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern

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Make a delicious Chicken Enchilada Quiche, with a corn tortilla crust filled with two cheeses, chicken, eggs, spices, onions and green chilis!

If you enjoy eating quiche or chicken enchiladas, then I’m confident you’ll enjoy this Chicken Enchilada Quiche! This Mexican-inspired quiche comes together easily and then it’s cooked in a MICROWAVE! How convenient is that? That’s a big plus, especially when it’s hot outside, so your kitchen doesn’t heat up from using an oven. Hooray!

Another cool feature about this yummy quiche is that the crust is made entirely from corn tortillas. Yep… you don’t have to make a pastry crust… you use corn tortillas! They’re layered into a pie plate, then two cheeses, shredded chicken, green chilis, spices and an egg filling are added. As the filling cooks, it “bonds” with the corn tortillas, creating a nice, simple crust for this tasty quiche.

Are you a Vegetarian but want to try this recipe? If you follow a vegetarian diet or just want a “meatless” meal occasionally, simply leave the chicken out! This quiche will still taste wonderful! Here’s how easy the quiche is to make:

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Prepare The “Crust” And Chicken Filling

For this recipe I use 6 small corn tortillas to fill a standard 9″ pie plate. There is no need for any cooking spray! Overlap the tortillas enough to cover the pie plate, being sure to leave some up on the rim, which will become the visible “crust”. If you use larger corn tortillas, you may only need 4 or 5 of them, but using little standard sized ones require 6 to fill the dish.

Mix together the grated Jack and Cheddar cheeses, then measure out 1/2 cup of the cheese and set it aside for later (used during cooking). Once the tortillas have been arranged, sprinkle grated cheeses on top (except for reserved cheese).

Sprinkle the cheese with shredded chicken breast, sliced green onions, and diced green chilis. I use rotisserie chicken because it’s convenient, but feel free to use any cooked chicken breast, as long as you shred it with a couple of forks. Set the pie plate aside while you make the egg filling.

Prepare The Egg Filling

Combine six lightly beaten eggs, salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and a Tablespoon of salsa in a medium bowl. Whisk well, to fully combine these ingredients. Set the bowl aside.

In a glass measuring cup, heat milk in the microwave for 2 minutes on HIGH power, stirring once after 1 minute. Remove the milk from the microwave, and let it cool slightly. Drizzle the milk VERY SLOWLY into the egg mixture, whisking the entire time you are adding the milk. Keep whisking as you SLOWLY pour, to ensure the eggs don’t scramble from the heated milk.

Prepare The Quiche For Cooking

Carefully pour the egg mixture over the top of the chicken enchilada quiche ingredients in the pie pan. Gently stir the filling, doing the best you can to combine the cheeses, onions, etc. with the egg mixture. Try to evenly distribute the chicken, etc. throughout the quiche. Once combined, the quiche is ready to be cooked in the microwave.

Final Step

Cook the chicken enchilada quiche (uncovered) in the microwave on 70% power for 15 minutes. NOTE: If your microwave does NOT have a carousel (that moves in a circle), rotate the quiche a 1/3 turn every 5 minutes. At the end of 15 minutes, sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheese evenly over the top of the quiche and put it back into the microwave.

Continue to cook for 3 minutes on HIGH (100% power), then remove the chicken enchilada quiche from the microwave. When done, the cheese should be melted and the surface will be fairly firm to the touch. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the quiche cool 5-6 minutes before slicing. This gives the filling and the melted cheeses time to firm up and solidify even more, as well.

Serving The Chicken Enchilada Quiche

Slice the chicken enchilada quiche into 6 wedges. Dollop each serving with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, if desired. Those extra ingredients are optional, but they do add even more color and flavor to the quiche! All that’s left to do is “Dig In!” and enjoy this yummy meal.

I really hope you enjoy this absolutely delicious chicken enchilada quiche! Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit this blog today. Please come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe inspired by: Bonnie Spycher’s recipe for Acapulco Quiche in the “Cooking With Love” Monte Vista Chapel Ladies Fellowship cookbook, page 110, published in 1988

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Chicken Enchilada Quiche

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

33 mins

Make a delicious Chicken Enchilada Quiche, with a corn tortilla crust filled with two cheeses, chicken, eggs, spices, onions and green chilis!

Category: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern

Keyword: chicken enchilada quiche

Servings: 6 slices

Calories Per Serving: 292 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

6 6" corn tortillas
1 cup Cheddar cheese grated
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
1 large cooked chicken breast shredded
1 stalk green onion (green stem and white bulb) thinly sliced
4 ounces diced green chilis (4 oz.) drained
6 large eggs lightly beaten
1 Tablespoon salsa
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk

OPTIONAL GARNISHES: guacamole, sour cream, salsa, etc.

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Layer tortillas in pie pan. Overlap tortillas enough to cover bottom and sides, leaving some on the rim, to become a visible "crust".
Mix together grated Jack/Cheddar cheeses. Measure out ½ cup of cheese and set aside for later. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly on top of tortillas (except for reserved cheese). Add chicken, green onion, and green chilis. Set pie pan aside.
Combine eggs, salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and salsa in a medium bowl. Whisk well, to fully combine. Set bowl aside. Heat milk in a glass measuring cup in microwave for 2 minutes on HIGH, stirring once after 1 minute. Remove milk; let cool slightly. Drizzle milk VERY SLOWLY into egg mixture, whisking constantly, to ensure eggs don't scramble from heated milk. Carefully pour over ingredients in pie pan. Gently stir filling to evenly distribute ingredients.
Cook (uncovered) in microwave on 70% power for 15 minutes. NOTE: If your microwave does NOT have a carousel (that moves in a circle), rotate ⅕ turn every 5 minutes. After 15 minutes, sprinkle reserved cheese evenly on top; put quiche back in microwave. Continue to cook for 3 minutes on HIGH. When done, cheese should be melted and surface will be fairly firm to the touch. Transfer pan to wire rack; let quiche cool 5-6 minutes before slicing.
To serve, slice quiche into 6 wedges. Dollop each serving with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, if desired. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Enchilada Quiche

Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/6 of total))

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 248mg83%

Sodium 631mg27%

Potassium 278mg8%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 745IU15%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 367mg37%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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09
Aug
2022

Beef Tips and Gravy

categories: Beef, Main Dishes

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Enjoy delicious Beef Tips and Gravy on top of mashed potatoes or buttered noodles! One pan and minimal prep makes this a great dinner for 2.

If you’re looking for a simple recipe to make great tasting beef tips and gravy, I would suggest giving THIS one a try. I enjoy ordering beef tips at a one of our favorite restaurants, but also like making them at home using this recipe.

This recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare, and then it is cooked low and slow to ensure the beef turns out nice and tender. A simple gravy is stirred in once the meat is tender, and then this dish is ready to enjoy!

Truly this is an “easy” meal to prepare, and tastes wonderful, served on noodles or mashed potatoes (made while the beef cooks).

The recipe, as written below, makes about 3 servings, but can be easily modified to make more for larger families. Here’s how to make this yummy dinner:

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Pan-Sear The Beef And Onions

Heat oil on High in a large Dutch oven or soup pot until very hot, but not smoking. Add stew meat and chopped onions to the oil, and cook, stirring often for 8-10 minutes.

The beef should be nicely browned on all sides, and the onions should be tender and lightly browned.

Cook The Beef Tips Until Tender

Add Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and garlic powder to the pan. Stir to combine these ingredients with the meat. Pour a 14 ounce can of beef broth into the pan, and stir again to combine. Bring the liquid up to a boil, then turn the heat down to a low simmer.

Put a cover on the pan, and let the beef tips cook for about 90 minutes, or until they become fork-tender. Be sure to check the meat at about 60 minutes.

If too much of the liquid has cooked out, simply add a tiny bit more broth (or water) to the pan, and stir it in. When the beef has become fork-tender, it is time to make the gravy.

TIP: Use the time available while the beef cooks to make mashed potatoes, noodles, or even rice, if desired. Serve the beef tips and gravy on top of any of these options for the best tasting finished meal.

Making The Gravy

TIP: Do not make the gravy until you’re sure the beef is fork-tender! To make the gravy, place ¼ cup of flour in a measuring cup. Add enough water to measure one cup. Use a fork to blend the flour and water together until it is smooth and lump-free. This is called a “slurry”.

To make the gravy, remove the lid from the pan, and turn the heat up to High. Once the liquid begins to boil, slowly add about half the slurry to the pan. Be sure to stir the gravy very well while adding, to incorporate it with the remaining liquid in pan.

Continue to slowly add slurry until the gravy has thickened. Once thickened, remove the pan of beef tips and gravy from the heat.

NOTE: You may not need all of the slurry to achieve a thick gravy. If you had too much liquid left in the pan, you may need a bit more slurry added to thicken to your desired consistency. My experience has been that I do not use all of the slurry, but “almost all” of it.

Time To Enjoy Beef Tips And Gravy!

Once the gravy has thickened, this delicious dish is ready to be served hot. Beef tips and gravy can be served over hot, buttered egg noodles OR on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Our favorite way to enjoy it is on top of mashed potatoes!

Spoon the beef chunks over the potatoes and then spoon additional gravy over the top and serve. YUM! The gravy tastes wonderful and goes perfectly with those mashed potatoes!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for beef tips and gravy! We sure do! The recipe will yield about 3 servings, if made as written, but can easily be doubled to serve more. The leftovers can be reheated easily in a microwave the next day, as well.

Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you will come back soon for more delicious recipes. Take care, have a GREAT day, and may God bless you and yours.

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Beef Tips And Gravy

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 35 mins

Total Time

1 hr 50 mins

Enjoy delicious Beef Tips and Gravy on top of mashed potatoes or buttered noodles! One pan and minimal prep makes this a great dinner for 2.

Category: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef tips and gravy

Servings: 3

Calories Per Serving: 313 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound stew beef in 1 - 1½ inch cubes
½ medium yellow onion peeled, diced
1 cup low sodium beef broth
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For Gravy:

¼ cup all purpose flour

Instructions

Heat oil on High in a large Dutch oven or soup pot until very hot, but not smoking. Add stew meat and chopped onions; cook, stirring often for 8-10 minutes. Beef should be well browned on all sides; onions should be tender.
Add Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and garlic powder to pan. Stir to combine. Pour beef broth into pan; stir to combine. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Put lid on the pan. Let beef cook (covered) about 90 minutes, or until beef is fork-tender. Stir it a couple of time while cooking. Check it at about 60 minutes. If too much liquid has cooked out, add a tiny bit more broth (or water) to the pan, and stir it in. When you're sure the beef is fork-tender, make the gravy.

Make Gravy (only when beef is fork-tender!)

Place ¼ cup flour in measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 cup. Use a fork to blend flour/water together until smooth & lump-free. This is a "slurry". Remove lid from pan; turn heat to High. Once liquid begins to boil, slowly add about half the slurry, stirring well while adding, to combine it with remaining liquid in pan. Continue to slowly add slurry until gravy has thickened to desired consistency. NOTE: You may not need all of the slurry to achieve a thick gravy.
Once gravy has thickened, remove pan from the heat and serve over hot, buttered egg noodles, rice, OR mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation was made only for beef tips and gravy. Potatoes, rice or noodles are not included in final calculation.

Nutrition Facts

Beef Tips And Gravy

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))

Calories 313 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 380mg17%

Potassium 815mg23%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 11IU0%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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03
Aug
2022

Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers

categories: Main Dishes, Turkey

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Yummy Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers are easy to make, and can be pan-seared or grilled on a BBQ. They’re delicious, with or without a bun!

If you’re looking for an alternative, “lighter” type of burger to try, may I suggest this recipe for Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers? These “healthy” burgers (made with ground turkey) are filled with spinach, and flavored with garlic and crumbled feta cheese. They really taste great! You can decide whether you want to serve them on a bun (with tzatziki sauce on them is good), or serve them as is, with other side dishes.

The best part is how quickly you can prepare 4 burger patties with only a few ingredients! Before you know it, you can pan-sear them in a skillet, cook under a broiler, OR cook them on a BBQ grill outside! Let me show you how easy the turkey burgers are to make.

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Prepare The Ingredients For The Turkey Burgers

The ingredients you will need for these burgers are ground turkey, well-drained frozen (but thawed) spinach, egg, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and crumbled feta cheese. You can add a little bit of salt if desired, but usually find the feta cheese makes the patties salty enough.

Place all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and mix them, using a fork or your own clean hands. Mix only until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Forming The Patties

Divide the mixture into four equal-sized portions and then shape them into a ball. If you have a kitchen scale, that makes it easy to weigh each portion to ensure similar sizes, but it’s really not necessary. I usually just “eyeball it”.

Place each portion of meat onto a piece of wax paper (or aluminum foil), then gently press the mixture out with your hands to make a round, flat turkey patty. Now you’re ready to cook… see how easy that was? If you’re making these ahead of time for later in the day, simply stack the patties (with the wax paper) on a plate. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready for them!

Different Ways To Cook Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers

Cooking the turkey, feta and spinach burgers couldn’t be easier! You can broil them in your oven (approx. 6 ” from heating element) until done, turning them over halfway.

If you’re pan-searing them, place them in a lightly oiled large skillet. Heat the skillet on medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Lay the patties in the hot skillet in a single layer. They should sizzle a bit when they hit the hot skillet. Cook them for a total time of about 13-15 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and no longer pink inside. About halfway through the cooking time (about 6 minutes), flip the burgers over to brown the other side, and continue cooking until done.

If you’re going to grill them on a BBQ, lightly grease the grill grate. Preheat the grill or make sure the briquets are red hot and ready to go. Cook until well browned on the bottom, then carefully flip the burgers over. When the patties are cooked through and no longer pink inside, they are ready (approx. 13-15 minutes or less).

Ready To Serve

How you choose to serve the turkey, feta and spinach burgers is your choice. You can go all in and serve them on buns with lots of fixin’s, or you can serve them “bun-less” with side dishes. Several times we have had them with salads on the side for a light meal. We’ve also enjoyed them, served with roasted sweet potato fries! These burgers have really nice flavor, no matter how you choose to serve them!

I hope you have the opportunity to try these tasty turkey burgers, and trust you’ll enjoy them as we do. If you’re looking for another “alternative” type burger or don’t eat meat, you might want to check out my recipe for Black Bean Burgers. They’re yummy, too! Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you’ll come back soon. Take care, and have a wonderful day!

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Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

13 mins

Total Time

23 mins

Yummy Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers are easy to make, and can be pan-seared or grilled on a BBQ. They're delicious, with or without a bun!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: turkey feta and spinach burgers

Servings: 4 patties

Calories Per Serving: 195 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg slightly beaten
5 ounces frozen spinach thawed and well-drained
1½ cloves minced garlic
2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt (optional) if desired... feta cheese is slightly salty

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Instructions

Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and mix, using a fork or hands. Mix only until well-combined.
Divide into four equal portions; shape each into a ball. Place each portion of meat onto a piece of wax paper (or foil). Gently press them out with your hands, to make a round, flat turkey patty. TIP: If making these ahead of time for later in the day, stack patties (with the wax paper) on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to cook!

Ways To Cook Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers:

** Pan-Sear: Lightly oil a large skillet. Heat on medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Lay patties in hot skillet in a single layer. They should sizzle when they hit hot skillet. About halfway through cooking time (about 6 minutes), flip burgers over to brown other side, then continue cooking until done. Cook a total of 13-15 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
** Grill On BBQ: Lightly grease grill grate. Preheat grill or make sure charcoal briquets are red hot. Cook in single layer until well browned on bottom, then carefully flip burgers over. When patties are cooked through and no longer pink inside, they're ready (approx. 13-15 minutes or less).
** Broil: Broil them in oven (approx. 6 " from heating element) until done, flipping them over halfway.
Serve with or without a bun, and with your favorite condiments or side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Turkey, Feta and Spinach Burgers

Amount Per Serving (1 patty)

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 264mg11%

Potassium 491mg14%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 0.3g0%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 4312IU86%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 129mg13%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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21
Jul
2022

Easy Black Bean Stew

categories: Meatless Meals, Soups

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Easy Black Bean Stew is a hearty meatless dish, with black beans, pearl couscous, onions, and tomatoes in a savory Southwestern-style broth.

If you enjoy the flavor of chili, then I’m confident you will enjoy this easy black bean stew. The dish is incredibly simple to prepare, and is very filling, because of the black beans and pearl couscous used. Onions, diced tomatoes and spices round out the dish, and when garnished with sour cream and green onions, it’s a great meatless meal!

My husband and I are trying to eat a couple of meatless meals each week, and this one is always a big hit! With only a few minutes prep time and a short cooking time, this meatless meal is not only quick and simple, it tastes GREAT! Here’s how to make this easy black bean stew:

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The recipe calls for pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous), which is typically located near the rice at most grocery stores.. It is a round-shaped pasta, similar in size to a pearl, so you can see why it’s called “pearl” couscous. Pearl couscous cooks quickly and is a wonderful addition to this dish.

First, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium heat in a large, non-stick saucepan. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), add chopped onion and the pearl couscous (uncooked). Stir often, and cook for 5 minutes. The onions will soften and the couscous will become lightly “toasted”.

Add chicken broth, minced garlic and ground cumin to the pan, then bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the saucepan with a lid once it begins boiling, and turn the heat down to low. Allow the broth to simmer (covered) for 5 minutes.

Almost Finished Making The Stew

Remove the lid and add black beans (drained, rinsed), diced tomatoes (including juice), and a teaspoon of minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Stir the black bean stew until all the ingredients are combined.

Put a lid on the pan and let the stew simmer (covered) on low heat for 4 minutes, or until the pearl couscous is tender. The stew will be fairly thick when done. If you want it to be more “soup-like”, add a bit more broth or hot water, and stir it in. I usually tend to add a bit more broth to ours at the very end. See how easy it is to make black bean stew? Now you’re ready to serve it!

Serve The Easy Black Bean Stew

When the stew is fully heated and the couscous is tender, it is ready to serve! Ladle the black bean stew into serving bowls. If desired, garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped green onions (scallions). The garnishes are optional, but provide great added color and flavor to the dish, and I heartily recommend it!

You could also add avocado chunks or chopped cilantro, if desired, to “make it your own”. This soup really does taste great, for something so simple to make! I am confident you’re going to enjoy this meal. A big slice of crusty bread on the side goes well with the stew. It tastes great dipping it into the seasoned broth. YUM!

I sure hope you enjoy this delicious black bean stew, if you have the opportunity to try it. Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back soon for more delicious recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day.

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Recipe adapted from the cookbook: “Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004, page 273, published in 2003 by Oxmoor House

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Easy Black Bean Stew

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Easy Black Bean Stew is a hearty meatless dish, with black beans, pearl couscous, onions, and tomatoes in a savory Southwestern-style broth.

Category: Main Dish, Meatless, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black bean stew

Servings: 4 small bowls

Calories Per Serving: 211 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
⅓ cup uncooked Israeli (pearl) couscous
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can black beans (14.25 oz.) rinsed, drained
1 can diced tomatoes (14.25oz.) including juice
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

For Garnish: (optional, but recommended!)

1 Tablespoon sliced green onions
4 teaspoons low-fat sour cream

Instructions

Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large, non-stick saucepan. Once oil is hot (but not smoking), add chopped yellow onion and uncooked couscous.. Stir often, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, garlic and cumin to the pan. Bring liquid to a boil. Cover pan with a lid once boiling and turn heat to low. Let stew simmer (covered) for 5 minutes.
Remove lid; add black beans, tomatoes (including juice), and minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Stir until all ingredients are combined. Cover pan; simmer (covered) on low heat for 4 minutes, or until couscous is tender. NOTE: Stew will be fairly thick. If you want it more "soup-like", add more broth or hot water, and stir it in.
Ladle stew into serving bowls. If desired, garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions. Garnishes are optional, but provide added color and flavor, Serve hot, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation includes sour cream and green onion garnish in total.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Black Bean Stew

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 211 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 581mg25%

Potassium 648mg19%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 215IU4%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 87mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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10
Jul
2022

Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops

categories: For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes, Pork

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Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops are boneless pork chops, marinated 8 hours in a simple Asian-style sauce, and grilled until done and delicious!Summer is here and with it comes lots of BBQ’s on our back deck! The recipe I want to share with you today is one I found many years ago in one of my old cookbooks. Hoisin marinated pork chops are so easy to make, and the only hard part of the recipe is YOU HAVE TO PLAN AHEAD to enjoy them!

That’s right… a simple Asian-style marinade is made and then the pork chops have to marinate in the sauce for 8 hours or overnight, so plan ahead. I thaw the pork chops out the night before we plan to cook them, then marinate them early in the morning on the day we will eat them.

The marinade for the pork is made with Hoisin sauce (a common Chinese cooking sauce) and a few other ingredients. Hoisin sauce can typically be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Combine the ingredients for the marinade and let the pork chops hang out in it overnight, then grill the pork chops once done marinating! The marinade helps tenderize the pork and imparts great flavor to the meat. Here’s how to make this dish:

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Make The Asian-Style Marinade

You will need hoisin sauce, soy sauce (regular or low-sodium), honey, crushed red peppers, and minced garlic to make the marinade for the pork.

Place the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl, and stir or whisk until combined. That’s it… you just made the marinade! See how easy it is? NOTE: I used four pork chops for this recipe, but there is enough marinade to coat 6 pork chops, if needed

Prepare The Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops

The pork chops should be boneless, about 4 oz. each, and approx. 3/4″ thick. Pat them dry with paper towels, then place them in a gallon size re-sealable plastic bag or shallow container with a secure lid.

Pour the marinade over the pork chops and seal the bag or container securely. Make sure to coat the pork chops on all sides with the sauce, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. If you do this early in the morning, the pork chops will be ready to grill by dinner. Don’t skip this step, because it helps tenderize the meat. The longer the pork chops marinate, the better the flavor.

Time To Grill The Pork Chops Then Eat!

After the pork chops have fully marinated, they’re ready to grill. Prepare your BBQ for grilling, as normal. Spray the BBQ grill rack with cooking spray, then place over hot coals. Remove the chops from the bag/container, discarding any extra marinade. This extra marinade is not safe to eat, because its been in contact with raw meat and will not be cooked.

Cover the BBQ and cook the pork chops about 4-5 minutes, then flip them to the other side. Continue cooking until done (4-5 minutes typically). Keep an eye on the pork chops, so the sugar present in the honey doesn’t burn. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Cooking time may vary slightly, depending on the thickness of the pork chops being used (or the BBQ heat).

Once done, transfer the pork chops to a serving plate, and let them rest for a couple minutes to let the juices redistribute inside the meat. Serve, then enjoy these delicious hoisin marinated pork chops!

I hope you have the chance to grill some of these delicious hoisin marinated pork chops, and trust you’ll enjoy them like we do! Hey there… since we’re speaking of CHOPS, if you enjoy eating LAMB CHOPS, be sure to check out my recipe for Rosemary Wine Lamb Chops!

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Recipe adapted from original recipe in the cookbook: “The Best Of Cooking Light”, page 186, published in 2004 by Oxmoor House

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Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

9 mins

Marinating Time (inactive prep)

8 hrs

Total Time

8 hrs 14 mins

Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops are boneless pork chops, marinated 8 hours in a simple Asian-style sauce, and grilled until done and delicious!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: hoisin marinated pork chops

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 188 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or regular)
3 Tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon red chili flakes (crushed red peppers)
2 garlic cloves minced
4 (4-ounce) boneless pork chops about ¾ inch thick
cooking spray for grill rack

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Instructions

Place hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, red chili flakes and garlic in a small bowl; stir or whisk until combined.
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels; place chops in a large, re-sealable plastic bag or shallow container with secure lid. Pour marinade over pork chops; seal bag or container securely. Make sure pork chops are covered on all sides with sauce, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Don't skip this step, because it helps tenderize the pork. The longer the pork chops marinate, the better the flavor.
Once pork has marinated, prepare BBQ for grilling. Spray BBQ grill rack with cooking spray, then place over hot coals. Remove chops from bag/container, discard extra marinade. Extra marinade is not safe to consume, because its been in contact with raw meat and will not be cooked.
Cover BBQ and cook pork chops for 4-5 minutes, then flip them to the other side. Continue cooking until done (4-5 minutes typically). Keep an eye on the pork chops, so the sugar present in the honey doesn't burn. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Cooking time may vary slightly, depending on thickness of the pork chops being used (or BBQ heat).
Once done, transfer pork chops to serving plate. Let them rest 2-3 minutes to let juices redistribute inside the meat. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)

Calories 188 Calories from Fat 56

% Daily Value*

Fat 6.2g10%

Saturated Fat 2.1g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g

Cholesterol 62mg21%

Sodium 249mg11%

Carbohydrates 6.7g2%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Protein 25g50%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jun
2022

Turkey Tortilla Soup

categories: Soups, Turkey

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Have leftover roast turkey? Make a pot of yummy Turkey Tortilla Soup, garnished with cheese, tomato, cilantro and baked tortilla strips!

If you enjoy the flavor of Southwestern-style soups or chilis, then I believe you will really love this turkey tortilla soup! The soup can be made quite simply, and features cooked turkey, so it’s a perfect soup to use any leftover cooked turkey you might have!

Typically once Thanksgiving is over, or any time we cook a whole turkey or turkey breast, we have leftover turkey. I usually make turkey noodle soup with leftover turkey, but this tortilla soup is now (also) an option. You only need 2 cups of cooked turkey to make this soup, and it is so yummy!

Corn tortillas are used in two ways for this soup. They are used uncooked IN the soup and used (baked ’til crispy) ON TOP of the soup, adding flavor and texture.

The turkey tortilla soup is garnished with crispy tortilla strips, and then can be topped with cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado and cilantro, if desired! YUM! Turkey tortilla soup not only LOOKS great… it tastes great, too. Here’s how to make it:

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Prep The Corn Tortillas

Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the corn tortillas in two piles of 5 each, stacking 5 tortillas on top of each other. Slice the tortillas into ½” wide strips. Reserve and set aside one stack of strips from 5 tortillas until later.

The reserved stack of tortilla strips will go (uncooked) into the soup, and the remaining strips will be baked until crispy to garnish the finished soup.

Take the remaining stack of strips (from 5 tortillas) and place them on a large baking sheet, in a single layer. Lightly coat the strips with non-stick cooking spray, then turn them over and spray the other side.

Bake the tortilla strips at 450°F for 9-10 minutes, turning them over once, halfway through the cooking time. Once crispy and browned, remove them from the oven, let cool, then place in an airtight container, plastic wrap or bag until you’re ready to serve the soup.

Let’s Make Some Turkey Tortilla Soup!

Now you’re ready to make some delicious turkey tortilla soup! TIP: If you start the soup while the tortilla strips are baking, you will save time! Heat olive oil on MEDIUM in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.

Once oil is hot, add chopped onion, minced garlic and jalapeño. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often (so garlic doesn’t burn), until onions are softened and slightly browned.

Pour in the chicken broth, then add the reserved (unbaked) tortilla strips to the soup pot. Stir to combine, and cook on MEDIUM heat for 3-5 minutes. This cooking time will soften the tortilla strips which helps to slightly thicken the broth.

The next step is to add canned (mild-flavored) enchilada sauce, chopped turkey and ground cumin to the soup.

Stir these ingredients in, then cook the turkey tortilla soup for 7-8 more minutes on Medium heat. Do NOT let the soup boil. The soup is done when the turkey and the soup is fully heated through.

NOTE: If you feel the soup is too spicy (depending on the brand of enchilada sauce you used), simply add a little more water or chicken broth to even it out a bit.

Serving Turkey Tortilla Soup

To serve the turkey tortilla soup, ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Place several baked tortilla strips on top of each serving of soup. At this point, the soup is ready to serve, unless you want to add optional toppings (which I recommend!).

OPTIONAL, BUT GOOD: If desired, garnish each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro leaves. A dollop of sour cream or avocado chunks can also add to the presentation and taste of this dish, too.

These extra toppings are completely OPTIONAL, but they really do add additional flavor and color to the soup. Serve immediately, and enjoy this delicious soup!

I truly hope you enjoy this tasty soup… we LOVE it, and trust you will, too! This soup is such a wonderful way to use up turkey leftovers!

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Turkey Tortilla Soup

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Have leftover roast turkey? Make a pot of yummy Turkey Tortilla Soup, garnished with cheese, tomato, cilantro and baked tortilla strips!

Category: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Southwestern

Keyword: turkey tortilla soup

Servings: 8 cups

Calories Per Serving: 105 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

10 6" corn tortillas cut in ½" strips, divided use
vegetable cooking spray as needed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper , seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves minced
32 ounces chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked turkey breast meat used in caloric calculation
10 ounce can MILD enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Additional Garnishes (optional): shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, chopped tomatoes, avocado, sour cream

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place tortillas in two piles of 5 each, stacking 5 tortillas on top of each other. Slice tortillas into ½" wide strips. Reserve/set aside one stack of strips from 5 tortillas until later. Take remaining strips (from 5 tortillas) and place them on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Spray strips with cooking spray; turn and spray other side. Bake strips at 450°F for 9-10 minutes, turning them over once halfway through cooking time. Once crispy/browned, remove them from oven, let cool, then place in airtight container, plastic wrap or bag until ready to serve soup. TIP: If you start soup while tortilla strips are baking, you'll save time!
Heat olive oil on MEDIUM heat in large soup pot or Dutch oven. Once oil is hot, add onion, garlic and jalapeño. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring often (so garlic doesn't burn) until onions are softened/slightly brown.
Add chicken broth and reserved (unbaked) tortilla strips to soup pot. Stir to combine; turn heat down to MEDIUM; cook 3-5 minutes. This will soften the tortilla strips which help to slightly thicken broth.
Add turkey, enchilada sauce, and cumin to soup. Stir well, then cook 7-8 minutes on MEDIUM heat until soup is fully heated through. Do NOT let soup boil.
To serve, ladle soup into serving bowls. Place several baked tortilla strips on top. OPTIONAL: If desired, also garnish with cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado or sour cream. Serve immediately, and enjoy this delicious soup!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation made using a serving size of 1 cup, and using turkey breast meat. It does NOT include optional garnishes of cheese, avocado, cilantro, tomato or sour cream, but DOES include baked tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Tortilla Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 cup (8 oz.))

Calories 105 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 851mg37%

Potassium 190mg5%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 273IU5%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jun
2022

Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

categories: Breakfast, Main Dishes, Pork, Vegetable Dishes

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Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It’s yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

If you’re interested in an absolutely scrumptious recipe that can do double duty as either breakfast, lunch OR dinner, may I suggest this bacon, onion and spinach tart? How convenient it is to make this tart, then have it in the fridge to enjoy the leftovers throughout the week!

Caramelized onions are the unabashed star of this dish, as their flavor and sweetness permeate every bite! Add some bacon, spinach, cheese, and eggs to the filling, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous recipe! Here’s how to make this flavor-packed bacon, onion and spinach tart.

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Prepare The Crust For The Tart

For this tart, feel free to use either a homemade pie crust OR a purchased, refrigerated rolled, flat pie crust. Roll the dough out, and fit the pie crust into a 9″ tart pan (with a removable bottom). Press the dough into the sides of the pan, then trim away excess crust from the top edge. You will want the top edge of the crust to be flush with the pan.

Use the tines of a fork to prick the dough in several places on the sides and bottom. Keep the prepared crust in the refrigerator while the filling for the tart is made.

Cook The Bacon And Spinach

Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. I use kitchen scissors and stack the bacon strips to quickly cut the pieces. Place the bacon strips into a large non-stick skillet and cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook the bacon for approximately 6-8 minutes.

Add 6 cups of fresh baby spinach into the skillet with the bacon. It looks like a lot of spinach, but will greatly reduce in size as it cooks. Continue to stir and cook for 1 minute, or until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the bacon/spinach mixture out of the skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on a plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease.

Caramelize The Onions

Caramelized onions will take about 25 minutes to turn out perfect, so plan ahead! Place sliced onions, dried thyme and (part of) the salt into the same large skillet you cooked the bacon/spinach in. Turn the heat to MEDIUM, and put a lid on the skillet.

Cook the onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until the onions have caramelized. They will also reduce in size as they become browned and fully cooked. The longer they cook, the more caramelized and sweeter the onions become! TIP: PREHEAT your oven while the onions are cooking!

Once the onions have caramelized, take the skillet off the heat, stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Prepare The Bacon, Onion And Spinach Tart For Baking

Now it’s time to make the filling for the Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining salt until fully combined. Stir in the bacon and spinach mixture. Add the cooled caramelized onions, and stir until all ingredients are incorporated.

Carefully pour the tart filling into the prepared crust. The filling will come very close to the top of the crust. Make sure the spinach and bacon are evenly distributed in the filling. Now the bacon, onion and spinach tart is ready for baking.

Bake And Broil

Bake the tart at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at the lower temperature. Remove the tart from the oven and turn the oven to the BROIL setting. Sprinkle the top of the tart with shredded cheese, then place the tart about 6″ from the broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or only until the cheese has melted!. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn the top!

Transfer the bacon, onion and spinach tart to a wire rack and let it cool about 5 minutes, before you attempt to slice and serve it.

Slice And Serve The Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Carefully remove the tart rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate the tart from the metal rim. Slice the tart into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

The leftovers can be easily microwaved to reheat, which makes this delicious tart a perfect choice to enjoy again for breakfast, lunch or dinner the next day! When we had this for dinner, we enjoyed it served with fresh fruit and Pistachio Asparagus In Orange Sauce!

I really do love the versatility of this dish! The leftovers are wonderful as they hold up well taste-wise, even after being refrigerated for several days! I’m confident you’re going to enjoy this meal. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from and printed from original source in April, 2018 at FamilyCircle.com

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Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon onion and cheese tart

Servings: 8

Calories Per Serving: 258 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 refrigerated rolled pie crust or homemade
4 slices bacon crosswise cut into ¼" strips
6 cups baby spinach leaves
1½ pounds yellow onions (about 4) cut into ¼" slices (about 6 cups total)
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 large eggs
¾ cup half and half
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Gruyere

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Instructions

Prep:

Roll out dough; fit it into a 9" tart pan (with removable bottom). Press dough into sides of pan; trim away excess crust from top edge, so top of crust is flush with pan. Use fork tines to prick dough on sides and bottom. Refrigerate crust while making tart filling.
Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. Place bacon strips in a large non-stick skillet. Cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook approx. 6-8 minutes. Add spinach. Continue to stir; cook for 1 minute, or until spinach has wilted. Transfer bacon/spinach mixture out of skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease. Do not clean skillet.

Caramelize Onions:

Place onions, thyme and ¼ teaspoon salt into the same skillet. Turn to Medium heat; put a lid on skillet. Cook onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until onions have caramelized, softened and are a rich brown color. When done, remove skillet from heat. Stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes. TIP: Preheat oven to 375°F. while onions are cooking.

Make Tart Filling:

In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining ½ tsp. salt until combined. Stir in bacon/spinach. Add cooled onions; stir until combined. Carefully pour filling into crust, making sure spinach/onions/bacon are evenly distributed.

Time For The Oven:

Bake at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at lower temperature. Remove tart from oven, and turn oven to BROIL setting. Sprinkle top of tart with shredded cheese. Place tart about 6" from broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Keep an eye on it so you don't burn the top! Transfer tart to wire rack. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from tart pan, slicing and serving.
Carefully remove metal rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate tart from outer rim. Cut into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered/refrigerated up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))

Calories 258 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 90mg30%

Sodium 470mg20%

Potassium 353mg10%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 2346IU47%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 115mg12%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jun
2022

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

categories: Air Fryer Recipes, Chicken, Main Dishes

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Use your air fryer to make an Air Fryer Whole Chicken in about 1 hour! The crispy, well-seasoned and browned chicken tastes delicious!

Using an air fryer to cook an entire chicken is a great way to prepare a crispy, browned whole chicken. The process is extremely simple, and the cooked chicken is full of flavor! After the chicken is well-seasoned, the air fryer does the rest of the work for you!

Air fryers use extremely hot air circulating around the food to cook it, and we really enjoy using ours! There is minimal hands-on, prep time necessary (about 10 minutes) to make a 4½ pound air fryer whole chicken. The rest of the time is simply letting the air fryer cook the chicken! When you use the homemade spice mixture as shown below, the cooked chicken also has great flavor! Here’s how to make this dish:

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Looking For A Good Spice Rub?

Obviously, when making an air fryer whole chicken, feel free to use whatever spice mixture you enjoy, to season the chicken. However, I love to use this homemade spice mix and have included the ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

The spices used are brown sugar, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, cumin and dry mustard, and they add great flavor to the chicken! Mix these ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. The ingredients will yield about 1/2 cup of spice mix, but you’ll only need 4 Tablespoons to season one chicken, so save the rest for another time!

Prepare The Chicken For Cooking

Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken (and discard). Rinse the chicken, and pat it dry, using paper towels to absorb moisture. I recommend using kitchen twine or raffia to tie the legs of the chicken together (see photo below). This helps the chicken cook more evenly! Tuck the wings snugly under the chicken for cooking, as well.

Place 4 Tablespoons of the combined spice mixture and 1½ T. olive oil in a separate bowl. Mix together, then spread this spice rub over the entire chicken. Be sure to spread some of the spice rub into the chicken cavity, also. Now this big ol’ chicken is ready for the air fryer!

Into The Air Fryer It Goes!

Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. This usually takes 4-5 minutes. Place the seasoned whole chicken into the fryer BREAST SIDE DOWN. NOTE: The photo below is only to show that an entire chicken can fit into the basket of an air fryer! Anyways… place it breast side down into the basket for cooking.

Cook the chicken at 360°F. for about 45-50 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken over to the other side (breast side up), and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Once the internal temperature is 165°F., it is considered done and is safe to eat. To check the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thick part of the chicken between the thigh and the breast. The finished chicken should also be beautifully browned and crispy on the outside.

TIP: Because the weight of each chicken used may vary a bit, keep an eye on it! Yours may take slightly less time or slightly more time to finish cooking. Check the temperature occasionally, to make sure it is not overcooked or undercooked.

Time To Serve The Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Transfer the whole chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This “resting time” allows the juices time to redistribute throughout the chicken. After the air fryer whole chicken has rested, slice away! A whole chicken can be cut into 8 pieces, with two pieces each of the breasts, legs, thighs, and wings.

I hope you enjoy making and eating this air fryer whole chicken! We enjoy cooking whole chickens this way, and love the flavor and the way it turns out. Thanks for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more recipes! Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 10 mins

Use your air fryer to make an Air Fryer Whole Chicken in about 1 hour! The crispy, well-seasoned and browned chicken tastes delicious!

Category: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer whole chicken

Servings: 8 pieces

Calories Per Serving: 313 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4½ pound whole chicken giblets removed from cavity

For Seasoning:

1½ Tablespoons olive oil
2½ Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons paprika
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon salt
1½ teaspoons black pepper
1½ teaspoons onion powder
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon dry mustard powder

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken:

Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken. Rinse and pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Use kitchen twine or raffia to tie the legs of the chicken together. This helps the chicken cook evenly! Tuck the wings snugly under chicken for cooking.
Mix spices together in a medium-sized bowl. NOTE: This will yield about ½ cup spice mix; you only need 4 T. spice mix for one chicken (so save the rest for another time). Place 4 Tablespoons of the combined homemade spice mixture and the olive oil into a separate bowl. Stir to combine, then rub entire chicken with the spice mix. Be sure to spread some spice mix inside the chicken cavity.

Air Fry The Seasoned Chicken:

Preheat air fryer to 360°F. (about 4-5 minutes). Place seasoned chicken into fryer basket BREAST SIDE DOWN. Cook chicken at 360°F. for about 45-50 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over (now breast side UP). Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Because weight of chickens used may vary, keep an eye on it! Check internal temp. occasionally, to make sure it isn't overcooked or undercooked.
Transfer chicken to cutting board; let it rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows juices time to redistribute through the meat. Once chicken has rested, slice away, and serve!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Estimated caloric calculation made using 8 pieces of chicken divided between total calories. Depending on the size piece consumed, calorie count may vary. The total amount of spices were used to calculate nutrients, however you will not use all the spice mix for one chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 piece (1/8of total pieces))

Calories 313 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 92mg31%

Sodium 961mg42%

Potassium 306mg9%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1116IU22%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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17
May
2022

Penne, Sausage and Peppers

categories: Italian, Main Dishes, Pork

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Penne, Sausage and Peppers is an easy, yummy meal! Italian sausage, onions, spices and red/green bell peppers in pasta, topped with Parmesan!

Simple and delicious is how I would describe this recipe for penne, sausage and peppers I’m sharing here today. I found this recipe almost 7 years ago in a magazine I subscribed to at the time. It’s filling, and my husband and I enjoy it a lot.

Italian sausage is the star of this recipe, and you can use either sweet milk Italian sausage or spicy hot Italian sausage, whichever you prefer. The other ingredients are red and green bell peppers, onion, olive oil and a couple of Italian spices. That’s it! Here’s how to make this easy dish:

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Cook The Italian Sausage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Remove the Italian sausage from their casings (if using links), and place the meat into the skillet. Cook the sausage for about 5-6 minutes, stirring to break up the chunks.

Once the sausage is lightly browned and no longer pink, it is done cooking. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to a plate (letting grease drain back into skillet). Leave 1 Tablespoon of the grease remaining in the skillet, and discard the rest.

Cook The Onions And Bell Peppers

On Medium heat, cook the onions, peppers and spices in reserved Tablespoon of oil/grease left in the skillet. Continue to cook, (stirring occasionally) for 10-12 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.

Add the cooked Italian sausage back into the skillet, and toss to combine all ingredients. Take a little bite, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Prepare The Pasta And Finish The Dish

Prepare the penne pasta according to the package directions (usually around 10-11 minutes). Once done, reserve and set aside 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water, and drain off the rest. Place the drained pasta back into the pan, and add the sausage and peppers mixture.

Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of hot starchy pasta water, and toss, to combine all the ingredients. The water will help to moisten the pasta, because there is no sauce. Don’t worry… it won’t be “soupy”. That hot pasta will quickly absorb almost all the hot water as you toss the ingredients together. Cook, stirring often until heated through (about a minute).

Serving The Penne, Sausage and Peppers

Once heated through, place portions onto serving plates or into bowls. Top each portion of the penne, sausage and peppers with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately while hot.

The onions, peppers and sausage provide great flavor to this simple dish, and I’m sure you will enjoy it. TIP: Leftovers can be easily microwaved, but you may need to add a tiny bit of olive oil or hot water to re-hydrate the pasta before re-heating.

I hope you have the opportunity to try this recipe for penne, sausage and peppers. It really is easy to make, and really does tastes wonderful. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from: Jodi Braun, via “All You” magazine, November 2015 edition, page 64.

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Penne, Sausage and Peppers

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Penne, Sausage and Peppers is an easy, yummy meal! Italian sausage, onions, spices and red/green bell peppers in pasta, topped with Parmesan!

Category: Dinner, Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: pasta, penne, sausage and peppers

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 442 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot) removed from casings (approx. 3 links)
½ large green bell pepper seeded, thinly sliced
½ large red bell pepper seeded, thinly sliced
½ medium yellow onion thinly sliced (top to bottom)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Remove sausage from casings (if using links); place meat in skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring to break up chunks, cooking until meat is no longer pink. Use slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate (let grease drain into skillet). Leave 1 Tablespoon of the grease in skillet; discard the rest.
On Medium heat, cook onions, peppers and spices in reserved oil/grease in skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes, until veggies are tender.
Add cooked sausage to veggies; toss to combine. Take a taste; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Prepare pasta according to pkg. directions (usually 10-11 minutes). Once done, reserve/set aside 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water; drain off the rest. Place drained pasta back into pan; add sausage/peppers. Pour in reserved 1/2 cup of hot starchy pasta water. Toss to combine. Cook, stirring often until heated through (about a minute).
Transfer to serving plates; garnish portions with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve hot. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Can substitute rotini, farfalle or bow-tie pasta for the penne, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Penne, Sausage and Peppers

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 442 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 43mg14%

Sodium 420mg18%

Potassium 381mg11%

Carbohydrates 47g16%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 722IU14%

Vitamin C 45mg55%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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02
May
2022

Southwestern Fried Rockfish

categories: Main Dishes, Seafood

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Southwestern Fried Rockfish is an easy, delicious seafood dish! Taco mix seasoned fillets, coated in cornmeal and flour are fried until crunchy.

Today I want to share a recipe for a simple, but tasty way to cook rockfish fillets. Since I began cooking rockfish several years ago, I have enjoyed trying various recipes for this type of fish, which is fairly common on the west coast. This recipe comes from a cooking magazine I have subscribed to for years, and I discovered it many years ago (yes, I keep my old cooking magazines!).

Rockfish is also called Pacific Red Snapper, Striped Bass or Rock Cod in North America (there are a LOT of varieties). Most types of this mild-flavored fish are typically found in the northern Pacific ocean. A simple 5 ounce serving provides nearly 2/3 of a typical adult’s daily protein requirements, and is very low in calories!

This recipe for Southwestern fried rockfish is simple to prepare, and has good flavor, too. Fish fillets are coated with Taco seasoning mix, dipped in egg and then covered with a cornmeal and flour mixture before cooking. From start to finish it takes about 30 minutes to make this dish, and that INCLUDES 15 minutes of “chillin’ time” in the refrigerator. Here’s how to make this easy recipe:

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Prepare The Rockfish

Pat the rockfish fillets dry on layers of paper towels. Place one envelope of taco seasoning mix into a large re-sealable plastic bag, and add the fish, one at a time, until coated with the spices. Shake off any excess spices back into the bag.

NOTE: In the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page, I have included a “make it yourself” taco seasoning mix to use if you don’t have taco seasoning mix at home. It will coat the pound of rockfish used for this recipe.

Dip the seasoned fish fillets in a lightly beaten egg in a shallow bowl until covered on all sides, then let the excess egg drip back into the bowl. Place the egg-covered fillet into a separate bowl filled with a cornmeal/flour mixture, turning to fully coat the surface of the fish with the dry mixture on all sides. Place fish on platter or baking sheet, and repeat process with remaining fillets.

Refrigerate the coated rockfish in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying. The slight moisture from the fish will help the seasoning adhere and the seasoning will have time to bring flavor to the fish.

Time To Cook The Rockfish

Remove the rockfish from the refrigerator. Heat oil on Medium-High heat in a large skillet until it is really hot, but not smoking. If you have a large cast iron skillet, I recommend that for extra crispiness, but if not, use a large, non-stick skillet. Add the seasoned fish to the hot oil, and fry them for 3-4 minutes, without moving them in the pan.

Carefully turn the rockfish over and continue to cook the second side an additional 3-4 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. The coating should be wonderfully golden brown and crispy on the fish.

Serve The Southwestern Fried Rockfish

Once the fish is cooked through and crisp on the outside, carefully remove the fish from the skillet. Put the fish on layers of paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Place the Southwestern Fried Rockfish on dinner plates, and serve with your favorite sides.

This time the rockfish was served with fresh pineapple slices and Thai coleslaw in Peanut Sauce on the side. It was kind of our own “fusion-type meal” – Southwestern seasoned rockfish and Thai-Inspired coleslaw. Sounds odd, but it worked!
The Southwestern fried rockfish is drained on paper towels to absorb oil after frying. A white plate with coleslaw, pineapple, and a piece of Southwestern fried rockfish.

I hope you have the chance to make this rockfish recipe, and trust you will enjoy it, as well. Thanks for stopping by, and please come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a wonderful day.

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Original recipe source: “Taste of Home” magazine, June/July 2006 edition, page 60, published by Reiman Publications.

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Southwestern Fried Rockfish

Prep Time

7 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Inactive refrigeration time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Southwestern Fried Rockfish is an easy, delicious seafood dish! Taco mix seasoned fillets, coated in cornmeal/flour are fried until crunchy.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Southwestern

Keyword: Southwestern fried rockfish

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 283 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 pound rockfish fillets (4) 4 fillets total (approx. 4 oz. each)
1 ounce taco seasoning mix (1 envelope) *see NOTE below for making homemade
1 large egg lightly beaten
½ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

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Instructions

Pat rockfish dry on layers of paper towels. Put taco seasoning mix into large resealable plastic bag. Add fillets, one at a time, shaking until fish is coated with spices. Shake excess spices back into bag.
Light beat egg in a shallow bowl. In separate bowl, combine cornmeal and flour. Dredge seasoned fillets in egg until covered, letting then let the excess egg drip back into bowl. Next coat fish in cornmeal/flour mixture, covering all sides. Place fish on large platter; repeat process with remaining fillets. Refrigerate rockfish for 15 minutes before frying.
Heat oil on Medium-High heat in a large cast iron skillet (or non-stick) until oil is really hot, but not smoking. Carefully add fillets to hot oil; fry fish for 3-4 minutes, without moving fish in the pan. Carefully turn fish over; cook second side 3-4 minutes or until cooked through and fish flakes easily with a fork. Coating should be browned and crisp when done. Remove fish from skillet; transfer to layers of paper towels to absorb oil. Serve immediately, and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Taco Seasoning Mix For this Recipe (if you don't have pre-made):Stir to combine.

1 T. Flour// 1 t. chili powder// 1 t. paprika// 3/4 t. salt// 1/2 t. onion powder// 1/2 t. cumin// 1/4 t. cayenne pepper// 1/4 t. garlic powder// 1/8 t. ground oregano//

**Caloric Calculation made using HALF of the oil in recipe because at least half remains in the skillet (used for frying).

Nutrition Facts

Southwestern Fried Rockfish

Amount Per Serving (1 fillet)

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 103mg34%

Sodium 674mg29%

Potassium 527mg15%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 749IU15%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 25mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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