April 13, 2008 Traci W.'s Teriyaki Pork Chops

Easy Tastebud Delights

04.13.08 Edition (April 13, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone and happy Sunday to you.

Today's recipe was submitted by one of our members. Thanks Traci. Enjoy!

Traci W.'s Teriyaki Porkchops

"My husband really doesn't eat pork chops (don't ask me why. lol) so on rare occasions when we do have them, this is one of the recipes I use."- tw

3/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c soya sauce
1/4 c chopped onion
1 lemon, thinly sliced
6 porkchops, trimmed water, to thin sauce

Combine the first 5 ingredients together in a large flat pan. Stir well. Add chops in a single layer. Let stand 1 hr. Turn often, so all meat marinates. Put chops into small pan or roaster. Add water to marinade. Pour over chops. Cover. Bake in 325 degree oven until tender. About 1 1/2 hrs.

Submitted by Traci W.

Brown sugar and soya sauce make a great combination for teriyaki sauce.

You might want to try putting the pork chops in the marinade in a freezer bag, before freezing, then when you take them out of the freezer, they will soak in the marinade while they thaw.

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April 12, 2008 20-Minute Garlic Rosemary Chicken & Rice (re)

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04.12.08 Edition (April 12, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a great Saturday.

Today's recipe is a repeat edition from March 18, 2007. Enjoy!

20-Minute Garlic Rosemary Chicken & Rice

1 tablespoon oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves -- (about a pound)
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder -- divided
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves -- crushed, divided
1 10-1/2 ounce can chicken broth --
(1 1/3 cups) 1/3 cup water
2 cups Minute Rice -- uncooked

HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with l/4 teaspoon each of the garlic powder and rosemary. Cover and cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.

ADD broth and water to skillet; stir. Bring to boil.

STIR in rice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and rosemary. Top with chicken; cover. Cook on low heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

Serve with steamed broccoli and carrots.

Recipe featured in March 18, 2007 issue of Easy Tastebud Delights.

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April 11, 2008 Crockpot Beef Stew

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04.11.08 Edition (April 11, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone and Happy Friday to you.

I have made this recipe many times and it has become a family favourite. Enjoy!

Crockpot Beef Stew

2 lbs. stewing beef, cut into cubes
1/2 cup flour
2 tbsp. oil
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. worchestershire sauce
1 tsp. minced garlic (approx. 2 cloves)
3 medium onion, chopped coarsely
1 can beef stock or 1 cup homemade beef stock
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
6-8 whole peppercorns
1/2 tsp. dry rosemary leaves
1/2 tsp. dry basil
6 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups water

In a zippy bag, shake stewing beef chunks in flour with 1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper. Keep left over flour. Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown the stewing beef on all sides.

Place browned beef, spices and vegetables to crockpot. Cover the ingredients with water. Place lid on crockpot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Remove bay leaves and whole peppercorns. Thicken with leftover flour by dissolving it in a small amount of water. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes until thickened. ENJOY!

This recipe tastes great with salad and garlic bread.

Because the stewing beef is cooking for a long period of time at a low heat, it comes out very tender.

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April 8, 2008 Chop Suey

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04.08.08 Edition (April 8, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday to you!!

Today's recipes were from Mom's Mini Recipe Binder and will be added to the family cookbook that I am putting together. Enjoy!

Chop Suey

3 tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. beef, pork, turkey or
chicken
3 tbsp. soya sauce
3 cups chopped celery
2 large onions
1 tbsp. molasses
2 cups boiling water
2 cups bean sprouts
3 tbsp. corn starch
1/4 cup cold water
3 cups cooked rice
salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat in pan with vegetable oil. Coat with soya sauce. Add celery and onions to pan. Mix molasses with boiling water and pour into pan. Add bean sprouts and mix well. Mix cornstarch with cold water well and add to pan. Serve over cooked rice.

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April 7, 2008 Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops

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04.07.08 Edition (April 7, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone and Happy Monday morning to you!

This recipe sounds really good. If you don't have rosemary on hand, use what you have. For me, oregano comes to mind. Enjoy!

Grilled Rosemary Pork Chops

4 pork chops (about 8 ounces each), 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon chopped or broken dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons corn or canola oil

Sprinkle the pork chops with the rosemary, pepper, and salt. Pour the oil onto a plate and dip the chops into the oil, just moistening them on both sides. If you will not be cooking immediately, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for up to 2 hours.

Heat your grill and arrange the rack so that it is 6 to 8 inches from the heat (the rack should be very clean). Place the chops on the rack, cover with the grill lid, and cook for 6 minutes. Then turn the chops and cook them, covered, for 6 minutes on the other side. Transfer them to the far side of the grill if possible, or to a platter, and place in a 180-degree oven. Keep warm for 10 to 15 minutes. Then serve.

4 SERVINGS

Serve with side salad and baked potatoes.

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April 6, 2008 Cheesy Macaroni (re)

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04.06.08 Edition (April 6, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! Happy Sunday to you! Today's recipe is for Cheesy Macaroni. Instead of baking it in the oven, all preparation is made on the stovetop, so it shortens the cooking time. Enjoy!

Cheesy Macaroni

2 1/2 cups macaroni
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 4-ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 4-ounce package shredded cheddar cheese
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cut up
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling unsalted water until barely tender. Drain.

In a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in flour. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.

Stir in mozzarella, cheddar and cream cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Stir in mustard and pepper.

Stir pasta into cheese sauce. Heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

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April 5, 2008 Creamy Beef Stroganoff

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04.05.08 Edition (April 5, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday. It looks like it will be nice and warm all weekend.

Today's recipe sounds elegant enough to feed a crowd and easy enough to make for the family. Enjoy!

Creamy Beef Stroganoff

1 lb. beef sirloin, cut in 1/4"x1" pieces, (against the grain)
2 tbsp. butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp. minced garlic
3 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. tomato paste
10 oz. beef broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. red wine

Brown the beef quickly in a hot skillet. Remove to casserole dish. Reduce the heat in the skillet and add mushrooms, onions and garlic. If the pan is dry, add a bit more butter. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until onion is clear. Remove and add to casserole dish.

Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter then add flour, salt and tomato paste. Stir in beef broth and cook until thick. Add sauce to the casserole.

When ready to serve, add sour cream and wine to casserole and heat in 275 degree oven for 1/2 hour or until warmed through. Don't allow sauce to boil or the sour cream will curdle.
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April 4, 2008 Pizza Pot Pie

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04.04.08 Edition (April 4, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful Friday!

Today's recipe is courtesy of Country 95.3 What's for Dinner? Contest.

It sounds delicious and I hope to try it soon. Enjoy!

Pizza Pot Pie

* 1 lb (500 g) of lean ground beef
* 1/2 cup (125 ml) of chopped onion
* 1/2 cup (125 ml) of chopped green pepper
* 1 can (8 oz) of pizza sauce
* 1/2 cup (125 ml) of sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 cup (250 ml) of shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1 cup (250 ml) Bisquick* mix and
* 1/4 cup (50 ml) of very hot water

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease four small casseroles (1 1/2 cups/375 ml).
2. Cook the ground beef, onion and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the beef is brown; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce and mushrooms.
3. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce the heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon the beef mixture into the casseroles. Sprinkle 1/4 cup (50 ml) of cheese on each.
4. Mix the Bisquick* mix and very hot water; beat vigorously for 20 seconds. Turn the dough onto the surface dusted with Bisquick* mix; gently roll in Bisquick* mix to coat.
5. Shape into a ball; knead about 10 times or until smooth. Divide dough into 4 balls. Pat each ball into a circle the size of diameter of casserole.
6. Cut a steam vent in each circle with knife or cookie cutter. Place each circle on beef mixture in casserole. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very light brown.

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April 3, 2008 Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

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04.03.08 Edition (April 3, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! Happy Thursday to you!

Last week I made stuffed meaty pasta shells and they were a hit. After seeing this recipe, I realized I've never made them with chicken before and would love to give it a try. Right before Easter I stocked up on Stove Top stuffing because it was on sale so I'm hoping to try this recipe soon. Enjoy!

Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

4 cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 box jumbo pasta shells
1 box seasoned stuffing mix
3 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken broth
1 cup mayonnaise

1. Cook pasta shells according to directions on the package but slightly undercook them. Prepare stuffing according to directions.

2. Mix soup and broth together. Pour half the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. Mix chicken, stuffing and mayonnaise together and stuff shells. Place shells in pan and pour remaining soup over the top.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
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April 2, 2008 Crockpot Apple Pork Chops

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04.02.08 Edition (April 2, 2008)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! I hope your Wednesday is going well.

Today's recipe caught my attention because I've had pork chops and applesauce in a baking dish in the oven before and it was delicious. Being able to make it in the crockpot sounds so much easier and just think of the aroma at dinner time! Enjoy!

Crockpot Apple Pork Chops

apples
cinnamon
pork chops
1 cup apple juice

1. Peel, core and slice apples. Layer apples, cinnamon and pork chops ending with apples and cinnamon then add apple juice.

2. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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