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Suzanne’s Salmon Sauté with Pine Nut Couscous

slmetcal — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

My inspiration for this recipe came from my husbands favorite chicken dish. The story behind this recipe is that hubby and I were on a business trip staying in a hotel with a kitchenette. The kitchenette is very small so we do not have an oven to bake in. We do have a cook top and a microwave. I just could not get behind the idea of nuking salmon even though they are individually wrapped and package says they are microwavable. For those of you wishing to cut your prep time down can buy your veggies pre chopped if you choose. I do 9 times out of 10. For those who cannot eat pasta feel free to substitute Quinoa or Brown Rice if you wish. Another note you can cook your salmon a number of ways this was the easiest way considering all we had was a cook top and a microwave.

4 Salmon filets

1 red pepper chopped

1 yellow pepper chopped

1 green pepper chopped

parsley for garnish (Fresh or Dried) I use dried

1 box pine nut couscous (Quinoa or Brown Rice Can Be substituted)

1 pkg crumbled sundried tomato feta cheese

1 tbsp lemon juice

mrs dash garden herb seasoning no salt added season to taste

Cook your couscous rice or Quinoa in Chicken Stock following directions on the box.

Combine your feta cheese, peppers, and lemon juice and set aside.

Season with Mrs Dash and Sauté your Salmon until it flakes usually 10 min.

Once your couscous, rice, or Quinoa is done combine that with the

Feta, Pepper Mixture and garnish with Parsley. Top your fish with the

leftover Feta, Pepper Mixture.

Salmon With Puff Pastry and Pesto

slmetcal — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:04:46 +0000

I am always looking for new recipes for Salmon. I found this recipe a number of years ago and have yet to try it myself. I have tons of recipes that I have seen and said oh that looks good why don’t we try it sometime. Maybe I will make this next time I do Salmon.

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday Italian

Episode: Ingredients in 15 Minutes

Cook Time

10 min
Level

Easy
Yield

4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: –
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 15 min

Ingredients

4 pieces of purchased puff pastry, each cut to be just larger than a piece of salmon
4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup purchased pesto
2 tomatoes, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the 4 pieces of puff pastry. Also place the 4 pieces of salmon, being careful to make sure they are not touching. Sprinkle each piece of salmon with 1 tablespoon of the sliced almonds. Bake for 10 minutes.

To serve, place each piece of puff pastry on a plate. Top each puff pastry with 1 tablespoon of pesto. Top the pesto with 2 slices of tomatoes each. Top the tomatoes with the salmon and serve.

Cajun Chicken with Peppers and Pasta

slmetcal — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:21:09 +0000

Cajun Chicken with Peppers and Pasta

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 stick butter
4-5 Tbsp. cajon poultry seasoning
1 red pepper cut into match sticks pieces
1 yellow pepper cut into match stick pieces
1 green pepper cut into match stick pieces
1 can chicken broth
1 serving angel hair pasta, pre cooked
Flour for coating chicken
Vegetable spray

Preparation

Spray large frying pan with vegetable spray.
Put stick of butter and poultry seasoning in pan.
Heat until melted.
Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with flour.
When butter has melted, add chicken to pan and cook until brown.
Move chicken to one side of the pan and add all the peppers.
Cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth a little at a time and cook until
the juices thicken up a bit. Add the angel hair pasta (remember to pre cook it!).
Cook for one minute and serve.

Campbells Beef Bourguignonne

slmetcal — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:04:48 +0000

from Campbell’s Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 8 hr.

Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup

1 cup Burgundy or other dry red wine

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed

2 cups small whole mushrooms (about 6 ounces)

2 cups fresh or thawed frozen whole baby carrots

1 cup frozen small whole onion, thawed

1 1/2 lb. beef top round steaks, 1 1/2-inches thick, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

Stir the soup, wine, garlic, thyme, mushrooms, carrots, onions and beef in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours* or until the beef is fork-tender.
* Or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours
Serves 6.

Crabmeat Casserole

slmetcal — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:00:48 +0000

I found this recipe from my local newspaper a few years ago. I did not have pimentos nor do I like them so I just omitted them from the recipe.

Main Dishes:
Crabmeat Casserole

Ingredients
1-1/2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons shredded cheese (your choice)
2 tablespoons flour
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 pimiento, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces, sauteed in small amount of butter
1/2 pound imitation crabmeat, cut up
1 sealed package of saltine cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, for topping

Instructions
In 2-quart saucepan, blend 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cheese, flour, salt and pepper.
Add milk and cook over low heat to form sauce.
Saute mushrooms in small amount of butter.
Add the pimientos, mushrooms and crabmeat to the sauce.
Place mixture in a buttered 2-quart casserole.
Top with cracker crumbs (thick layer) and dot with 3 tablespoons butter.
Bake at 350 degrees until butter is melted and cracker crumbs browned.

Stir Fry Mongolian Grill

slmetcal — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:03:42 +0000

My husband and I decided last night that we wanted to try the new Stir Fry Mongolian Grill. I must say it did not disappoint us at all. It is reasonably priced and good variety on the menu. The waiter and staff were friendly and prompt. I would expect nothing less in the south. I will absolutely be going back and recommending to my friends.
We have been to other Mongolian BBQ Restaurants in the various states that we have lived in over the last 16 1/2 years. If you are in the Huntsville area you should really try this place for something different.

Crockpot Garlic Chicken

slmetcal — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:43:56 +0000

Crockpot Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken with herbs
2 cans cream of mushroom with roasted garlic
1 package dry Lipton soup mix, herb and garlic flavor
1 can water

Preparation

Put chicken in crockpot.
Mix other ingredients together and pour over chicken.
Cook on Medium-low heat for 4 – 6 hours.
Serve over rice or noodles.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

slmetcal — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:18:00 +0000

This recipe was given to me by my dad. He took over all the cooking when my grandmother passed away 15 years ago. She was a wonderful cook and this sounds like something that she would like.

Chicken and rice soup

Ingredients

1 lb of chicken breasts cooked and chopped

1 box uncle ben’s wild rice (23 herbs) regular not fast cook dump it all in pot, including the packet

2 cans chicken broth

1-2 can of water (I use the broth from cooking the chcken breasts)

1 small onion, chopped

1 can cream of celery soup

1/2 tsp tarragon

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 can mushrooms

Directions

Boil your Chicken for 30-40 minutes.
Mix all together and bring to a boil. Simmer for at least 45 mins to cook the rice,
I usually start mine on the stove in the pot I cooked the chicken in and then transfer to crockpot for
the rest of the day, low heat. If too thick add water or chicken broth. Very hearty.

Capellini Caprese

slmetcal — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:54:00 +0000

This sounds like a nice dish to make sometime. Found it over at Kraft.

Prep Time:

10 min

Total Time:

25 min

Makes:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

What You Need!

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked

1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Make It!

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 3 tomatoes, chopped, for the grape or cherry tomatoes.

Special Extra

Add 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips with the tomatoes.

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

slmetcal — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:06:00 +0000

A few years ago I discovered this recipe over at Kraft. It is so easy and tasty. I also season to mine and my husbands tastes.

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 40 min

Makes: 6 servings,
1 cup each

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tsp. dried basil leaves

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, water and garlic; stir just until stuffing
mix is moistened. Set aside. PLACE chicken in 13×9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with the basil and cheese.
Top with stuffing mixture. BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

Serving Suggestion

Serve with cooked green beans and a bagged salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Reduced Fat Dressing.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, omitting the garlic and using STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix Italian Style with Roasted Garlic.

My Favorite Recipes and Restaurants » Dinner

Suzanne’s Salmon Sauté with Pine Nut Couscous

Salmon With Puff Pastry and Pesto

Cook Time

Level

Yield

Times:

Ingredients

Directions

Cajun Chicken with Peppers and Pasta

Campbells Beef Bourguignonne

Crabmeat Casserole

Stir Fry Mongolian Grill

Crockpot Garlic Chicken

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Capellini Caprese

What You Need!

Make It!

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Bruschetta Chicken Bake