Tuesday, July 30, 2013

3 Envelope Roast

This recipe has circulated around social media, and it is really easy and a favorite at the Green house. 

1 packet of Ranch dressing mix
1 packet of Italian dressing mix
1 packet of brown gravy mix
1 1/2 cups water
4 lb roast
3 chopped carrots (or a couple of handfuls of carrot chips)
3 small potatoes, quartered

Put this all in the crock pot and cook for 6 hours.  Serve with a green salad. 

Monday, July 1, 2013

Peaches in White Balsamic

That is pretty much the recipe.  Cut up peaches (not from a can - a real live peach) and drizzle white balsamic over them.  They are amazing. 

Monday, June 24, 2013

Corn-Avocado-Tomato Salad

I don't really know how to qualify this---is it a dip?  a salad? a side? 
All I know is that it is healthy and it is YUMMY!  I started eating it with chips, and then moved to a fork, and later a spoon.  I ate it with a little grilled chicken mixed in, too, and later a little romaine lettuce. 

3 ears of corn, brushed with olive oil and sea salt and toasted on the grill (and then cut off the cob)
2 avocados, cut into small chunks
2 handfuls of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

Juice from one lime
1 tablespoon of olive oil

Mix all these things together in a bowl and try to not eat the entire bowl full.  It is summer deliciousness!! 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches

My family L.O.V.E.S. this recipe from my mother-in-law:

24 Hawaiian rolls cut almost in half
12 slices ham (quartered)
8 slices Swiss cheese (cut in thirds)
 
Place a slice of cheese between 2 pieces of ham and place on roll.   
Place on a Pammed baking sheet.
 
1 stick butter (melted)
1T mustard
1T finely minced onions
1T poppy seed
1t Worcestershire sauce
 
Combine remaining ingredients and spoon over sandwiches.  Bake  at  
350• for 15 minutes.

Friday, March 1, 2013

11-week menu



SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY

Ravioli

Chicken fajitas
Chili (Frito pie)

Hamburgers
Chicken with Rice
Macaroni beef casserole

Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes
Brisket
Soft tacos

Steak on the grill
Roast with green beans
Pork tenderloin
Beef fajitas

Honey mustard roasted chicken
Beef stew
Fettuccini with pesto, bruschetta
Sun dried tomato chicken, mashed potatoes

Wing chicken sandwiches
Chopped steak and scalloped potatoes

Pork tenderloin kebabs

Scalloped potatoes and ham
Harvest vegetable soup



Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole



  • 3 to 4 cooked chicken breasts, chopped
  • 16-oz. pkg. wide egg noodles, cooked
  • 24-oz. container sour cream
  • 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 sleeve round buttery crackers, crushed
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seed

Preparation

Combine chicken, noodles, sour cream, soup and cheeses in a large bowl. Pour into a lightly greased 13"x9" baking dish. Mix together cracker crumbs and margarine; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle poppy seed over cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until crackers are crispy and golden and cheese is melted.

Corn Chowder



1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
2 tablespoons finely diced onion
2 tablespoons finely diced green pepper
1 package frozen whole kernel corn (10 oz.)
1 cup peeled, diced, 1/2" raw potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups low-fat (1%) or skim milk
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

Directions:
1.      Heat oil in the sauce pan.  Add in celery, onion, green pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. 
2.     Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and paprika.  Bring to a boil and reduce to medium.  Cook for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
3.     Mix ½ c. milk and flour together by shaking them in a jar. 
4.     Gradually add the milk/flour mixture to the veggies.  Add in the remaining milk. 
5.     Cook, stir constantly.  When the mix comes to a boil and thickens, it is ready.