Broccoli-Basil Mac and Cheese. Let’s just call a bad hairpiece a bad hairpiece. This mac and cheese looks like it has a chia pet growing on it’s head. Fact. I tried to convince my roommate’s boyfriend that it was just growing an extra coat of broccoli-basil breadcrumb hair for the winter, to keep warm, as he stood over the tray with his fork dubiously poised. (He’s one of those vegetarians for whom vegetables are like extra-terrestrial entities that should be encountered with caution. Pizza and the infamous blue box are more his style.) He remained skeptical. And then dug in. Yes, sometimes even the future doctors of America need to be cajoled in to eating their vegetables. And while this mac and cheese has quite a few healthy surprises stuffed into it, it’s vastly different from one of those Jessica Seinfeld-esque concoctions in that it’s not pretending to be something that it’s not. It is unapologetically good for you.
So, I’m going to take a detour from mac and cheese heaven to ask you a question. Ingredients. Kaytucky Chicken. I have a really fun recipe for you! And easy, too. It’s hardly any work; the oven does the work for you, but it’s a really fun and tasty way to serve chicken for a change. Serve with an Avocado & Fennel Salad, lots of skillet baked potatoes and a little Green Peppercorn Sauce, but that’s mainly because I’m seriously addicted to how the sauce tastes on potatoes. This was absolutely delicious!
Directions: 4 chicken fillets 4 frozen puff pastry sheets 4 oz cream cheese (the firm kind) few rashes of bacon flat-leaf parsley 1 spring onion 1 large egg pepper salt This is what we call ontbijtspek here. I’ve also chopped a spring onion with my cute orange baby Santoku. And I’ve finely chopped a small handful of flat-leaf parsley. Add the spring onions, parsley, crumbled up bacon and a good pinch of pepper to 4 oz firm cream cheese; I’ve opted for low-fat cream cheese.
Mix it all up. Make a fairly deep cut in each chicken fillet. Until I ended up with puff pastry looking like this. Kay’s Recipe Card. Top 20 Skinny Recipes For 2011. Whew, the Holidays are almost behind us, I can finally exhale and slow down for the next few days and reflect about what a great year it has been for Skinnytaste and myself in 2011. When I started this blog back in 2008, it was just a hobby that I really enjoyed. Never in my dreams would I have imagined what was to come. In March of 2011, I left my full time job and career in the city which allowed me to give my 100% to Skinnytaste and spend more quality time with my baby. It was scary and exciting at the same time, but I wouldn 't change a thing! And to my surprise, Skinnytaste even won some awards this year! So now it's time to do my yearly round up of your favorite recipes for 2011. Top 20 Skinny Recipes For 2011. Spicy Chicken Mexican Lasagna. No, I'm not trendy... at least, when it comes to diets.
Having been gluten free now for over a month after finding out about my gluten intolerance/sensitivity, I'm learning how some folks are quick to judge my reasons for gluten free living is more of a trend than an actual need. And along with these judgements comes the idea that gluten free living is a life of boring food. Wrong! Take for example this Spicy Chicken Mexican Lasagna. It's far from boring with a spicy chicken filling layered in between corn tortillas and warm melted Colby Jack cheese. If you prefer not to have that spicy kick from the chipotle peppers, fee free to omit them! Spicy Chicken Mexican Lasagna Lasagna: 12 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas vegetable oil spray 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro + more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice salt & pepper to taste 1 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (6oz) sour cream for serving In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the vegetable oil. Candy Sushi.
The Ultimate In-N-Out Secret Menu (and Super Secret Menu!) Survival Guide. SLIDESHOW: The Ultimate In-N-Out Secret Menu (and Super Secret Menu!) Survival Guide [Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] I'm no stranger to In-N-Out, the massively popular California-based fast food burger chain (that is apparently poised to expand East, if only a couple states closer to me—hooray!).
And of course, I've been aware of their secret menu for years. I've eaten plenty of their signature veggie-heavy, never-frozen, well-balanced, tangy-sauced creations. The Location: the In-N-Out near Sausalito, just out of San Francisco.The Time: Sunday afternoon, 3 p.m.The Mission: Order and document every single item and option on the menu, public, secret, super-duper-secret. Anybody who's been halfway around the block is aware of In-N-Out's secret menu, which allows you a few custom options other than the regular hamburger, cheeseburger, fries, shakes, and Double-Double that appear on their printed menus. The Options You can up the flavor by asking for any burger mustard grilled. "Of course! " Five Stars…And Then Some. That’s what I heard Mr. Spouse say when he took a bite of this AMAZING dish. “5 stars and then some.” LOVE IT! This is one of those recipes that I found and thought it sounded interesting but was a little nervous to try.
Thank goodness I wasn’t too nervous to go out on a limb because OMG y’all…this is DANG good! 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded {or shredded rotisserie chicken…I used the breasts} 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 {4 oz.} can diced green chiles 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 2 {10 oz.} cans green chili enchilada sauce 2/3 cups red enchilada sauce 2 cups shredded cheese {I used colby & monterrey jack} 1 cup sour cream Penne pasta Optional toppings Avocado Green Onions Black Olives Tomatoes Sour Cream Cook chicken, drain, and shred {or shred your rotisserie}. Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet and cook onions for about 3-5 minutes. Add cooked chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, & enchilada sauces. Strawberry Margarita Jell-O Shots.
When thinking of Super Bowl foods strawberries don't usually make the cut. However... mix the strawberries with a little tequila and turn them into a margarita and you are getting closer! With our sunny Citrus Blush already mixed and in the pitcher we weren't really in need of another cocktail, but when I came across these cute little shots I couldn't resist putting them on my Super Bowl Extravaganza Table. Hollowed out strawberries work as a vehicle for a Jell-0 concoction of strawberry gelatin, tequila and a touch of Grand Marnier.
Garnished with cute little wedges of lime these little shots are absolutely adorable! Strawberry season here in San Diego is a tad behind schedule and I had a bit of trouble finding those beautiful, plump and bright red berries, but we made do with the Farmer's Market offerings and found some that were good enough. The gelatin is mixed with water, 4 oz of tequila and 2 oz of Grand Marnier. The Best Burger Recipe Ever with Secret Sauce: little miss momma. Seriously, this is the best burger recipe ever–it’s a Ben favorite. I am kinda a stickler when it comes to homemade burgers. I can’t stand the dryness of pre-constructed or frozen patties, or when the patty turns into a giant dome that I can hardly bite into–and my burger muuust have cheese. So last year I set about creating the perfect burger, and you know what? I don’t even make it on the grill. Burger Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef 85/15 sesame seed buns 1/2 cup of grated Monterrey jack cheese 1/4 cup BBQ sauce season salt to taste cracked black pepper onion powder We usually like to buy extra lean ground beef around these parts, but when it comes to a juicy burger, you’ve gotta make an exception.
Combine the ground beef, grated cheese, bbq sauce, and seasonings. I cook the patties on this really cool skillet that has grill lines. Reduce heat to medium and allow this side of the patty to cook for about 4-6 minutes, but make sure it doesn’t burn. Click here for more yummy recipes Burger. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + Cupcake = The BEST Cupcake. Ever. Recipe. Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken. Slow cooked shredded chicken with corn, tomatoes and black beans. Prep this the night before and turn your crock pot on in the morning for an easy weeknight meal. Serve over rice or in a bowl with nachos on the side, and don't forget the toppings. Chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fat free yogurt or sour cream and reduced fat cheddar are my favorites.
Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken came in first place (yay!) Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken Skinnytaste.comServings: 8 servings • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 ptsCalories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g Ingredients: . Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. S Top 100 Food Mom Bloggers of 2011 – who’s your favorite? Thanksgiving Ideas. Thanksgiving Ideas Sides | Desserts Appetizers and Sides Desserts. The Girl Who Ate Everything: Main Dishes | Quick and Easy Family Recipes. A Southern Grace. RecipeGirl.com. Recipes. Sprinkled with Flour. Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. The Pioneer Woman Cooks.