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Taco Soup (with beef or chicken)

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Mar.5,2010

2 pounds ground beef (or 3 chicken breasts)

2 cups diced onions

2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans

1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans

1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles

2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles

1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional

1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional

1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Corn chips, for serving

Sour cream, for garnish

Grated cheese, for garnish

Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. If using chicken, simply add chicken from frozen, or fresh. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapenos.

Tags : Beef, Chicken, healthy carb, Liked not Loved, mexican, slow cooker

PASTRAMI-DILL BITES

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Feb.8,2010

3 dill pickle spears, about 5 inches long, 2 5/8 ounces
5 ounces pastrami, sliced very thin *
Boursin, see recipe below

Cut each pickle spear lengthwise into 3 strips. Pat them dry with paper towels. Pat the pastrami dry. Stack 2 slices of pastrami to make 9 stacks. You may end up with an odd slice, which can be left single. Spread each stack of pastrami with a thin, even layer the Boursin, using all of it. Place a pickle spear on one edge of each stack and roll up jelly roll-style to enclose the pickle. Carefully cut each roll into 4 pieces (see my comments below). Chill well before serving.

Makes 36 pieces
Do not freeze

* I used one package of Hillshire Farm Deli Select pastrami. There were 17 slices in the package. The package says that there are zero carbs per serving but the Hidden Carb Calculator says there are close to 2 carbs per serving. I took the average and counted 1 carb per 7 slices.

BOURSIN
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon chives
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

In a mini food processor, process the cream cheese and garlic until blended. Add the remaining ingredients and process until well combined.

Tags : cold snack, Liked not Loved, lowcarb

Broiled Tomato Snack

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Feb.7,2010

1 steak tomato
6 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
6 slices lowfat mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to Broil.
Slice the tomato to 6 even slices .
Top each slice with a tbsp of pesto and a slice of cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and eat away.

Tags : hot snack, italian, Liked not Loved, lowcarb, tomatoes, Veggies

Low Carb Taco’s

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Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93/7 recomended)
1 bunch lettuce
1-2 garlic cloves, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
taco seasoning recipe
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Condiments of your choice
chopped onion, and
chopped cilantro
shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese
pico de gallo

1 Mix to combine spices for the taco seasoning. Heat skillet on medium heat and add oil. Add turkey and cook over medium to medium high heat while breaking up the meat with a spatula. After 3-4 minutes add chopped garlic and taco seasoning.
2 Continue to cook until turkey is done.
3 Usually you will want to use half the taco seasoning from the above recipe and save the remaining for another taco night. For stronger taco flavor use more seasoning.
4 To prepare tacos, use leaf lettuce as a taco shell and add condiments as you choose.

Meal 2 from this recipe.

Mexican Stuffed peppers.

Mix leftover taco meat, onions, a drained can of rotel, and a can of black beans together. Stuff green peppers, top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes.

Tags : 2-in-1, Beef, Ground Beef, ground turkey, Liked not Loved, lowcarb

Kicken Chicken Chili

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Feb.6,2010

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons ground cumin 4
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
1 16-ounce jar green salsa
1 16-ounce package frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables
(yellow, green, and red sweet peppers, and onion)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans),
rinsed and drained
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with onion
garlic to taste
sour cream (optional)
Shredded cheese (optional)

1. In a large bowl, toss chicken with cumin and salt to coat In a large skillet, cook chicken, half at a time, in hot oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Place chicken in a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in salsa, stir- fry vegetables beans, and undrained tomatoes.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours 01 on high-heat setting for 2 to 3 hours.
3. Reserve 3 cups of the chili; store as directed below. Serve remaining chili. If desired, top with sour cream and cheese Makes 4 (1½-cup) servings + reserves.

For the second meal:

3 cups reserved Kickin Chicken Chili
6 Cups Green Leaf or Romaine Lettuce
1 Large Avocado, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, grape or cherry preferably
½ cup chopped red onion
Coarsely crushed lime or plain tortilla chips
Sour Cream (optional)

Tags : 2-in-1, Chicken, Easy Peasy, healthy carb, Liked not Loved, tastebook

Pork With Balsamic-Cranberry Sauce

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Jan.24,2010

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

8 pork chops

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup chicken broth

3 cloves garlic

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

oil

1. Preheat oven to 300.

2. Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Heat dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil, heat until almost smoking.

4. Sear pork chops on both sides and remove from dutch oven. Set aside.

5. Add onions and garlic and sautee until onions are softened. Being sure to scrape up browned pork on the bottom.

6. Combine remaining ingredients, mix and return pork chops to dutch oven, being sure to cover them completely with the mixture.

7. Lid. Cook for 2 hours. After 2 hours, check the liquid level and tenderness. If tough, continue to cook, if tender and liquid is still watery, cook, uncovered for 15-20 minutes.

Recipe found at Recipezaar.

Chef’s note: Hubby gives this a 3.5, I give it 4/5 stars. Perfect with mashed oldbay sweet potatoes!!

Tags : Liked not Loved, Pork, pork loin, slow cooker

Pork Souvlaki

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Jan.22,2010

1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin or pork tenderloins

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, smashed

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Marinade up to 24 hours. Broil, 6 inches from element, for about 10 minutes.

NOTE: This tasted ok, but not nearly as good as my Izzy marinade, which turns out is almost identical (except with the addition of some more flavor). I’ll be doing this again, in the form of chicken, but doubtful I’ll ever do it as pork again. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce ! Yum!

Found at Pork Souvlaki – 39526 – Recipezaar.

Tags : greek, Liked not Loved, Pork

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry – 99476 – Recipezaar

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Jan.15,2010

via The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry – 99476 – Recipezaar.

Not my favorite recipe, but keeping it on file.

Tags : Beef, Liked not Loved, lowcarb, stovetop

One-Pot Chicken and Pearl Barley

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Jan.14,2010

8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 celery stalks, sliceds
2 medium carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 bay leaf
1 cup pearl barley
3 cup chicken broth (or 2 cups water and 2 packets chicken flavoring)
1 packet ramen chicken soup flavoring
1 small bag peas
1 tsp garlic

1. In a large dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with chicken soup flavoring, some salt and pepper. Place in pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes total. Remove chicken. Add onion and celery, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

2. Add carrots, garlic, bay leaf, and broth. Stir in barley and return chicken. Return chicken to pot, place in 325 oven for 1 hour, or until barley absorbs all water. Stir in frozen peas and cook another 15 minutes, lid on.

Update: In retrospect, barley is waaaaaay more filling than rice. Don’t need nearly as much. Also, will be chopping up the chicken after browning so more flavor can be absorbed.

Tags : barley, Chicken, Easy Peasy, healthy carb, Liked not Loved

Simple Barley

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Jan.13,2010

1 Cup Barley
3 Cups Chicken Broth
1/4 Cup finely chopped onion
2 Celery stalks, sliced

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Lower temperature to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.

Tags : barley, Easy Peasy, Grain, healthy carb, Liked not Loved, Sides

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Posts Tagged ‘Liked not Loved’

Taco Soup (with beef or chicken)

PASTRAMI-DILL BITES

Broiled Tomato Snack

Directions

Low Carb Taco’s

Kicken Chicken Chili

Pork With Balsamic-Cranberry Sauce

Pork Souvlaki

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry – 99476 – Recipezaar

One-Pot Chicken and Pearl Barley

Simple Barley

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