Rotisserie chicken patties

Recipe for 3 small patties.  Adjust ingredients for larger amounts. My creation.

Rotisserie chicken is so good to make quick meals!!!

1cup shredded and pulsed rotisserie chicken

I egg

1 tsp. Dried parsley

1/2 tsp. Garlic powder 

1/2 tsp. Onion powder

1 T panko breadcrumbs 

Salt and pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Mix together all ingredients but olive oil.

In a small to medium skillet add olive oil.  When olive oil has heated add patties.  Fry until browned on each side.

Top with marinara and Pecorino and cover until marinara is warm.

Feel free to add mozzarella cheese if you like.

Note:I BET THEY'D MAKE A GREAT SANDWICH  on A CRUSTY ROLL!!!

 

 

Reduced carbs stuffed peppers

Trying to cut carbs.  This recipe is delicious!

Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted…

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A delicious recipe where no breadcrumbs or rice are added.  Good for cutting carbs.

1/2 lb. Ground chuck

1/2 tsp. Salt

1tsp. Garlic powder 

1 tsp. Onion powder 

2 large tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese

1egg beaten with about 1/4 cup milk

2 red peppers hollowed out and rinsed well

1/4 cup

Olive oil and basil in tomatoes.

Note:  I did not add any bread crumbs or rice  to this recipe.

Mix top 6 ingredients with hands.

Stuff 2red peppers to top

Place 1/4 cup

Olive oil in a Dutch skillet on medium heat , add stuffed peppers.  They will start to sizzle.  With tongs gently turn twice.  They will brown slightly. If you are not sure lower heat to low.  Once browned add 1can crushed tomatoes.  I also added fresh basil and garlic plus a little salt. Lower heat and cover.

After tomatoes start to bubble cook on low about 1 hour.

Enjoy!

Soda Cracker (Saltines) Dessert! MAKE IT COLORFUL!!!!!

This delicious dessert recipe can be made anytime of the year because who doesn't like an easy as well as a light tasteful dessert.  Having an evening with friends or family and you need to supply dessert?  This is a very good recommendation...Enjoy!



Just in time for your 4th of July picnic or Labor Day dessert this easy recipe I adapted to my liking for a easy dessert.  Similar to other recipes I have made but this one uses unsalted saltines for a flaky like crust. It may be just what your family/friends would enjoy.  I substituted fresh blackberries/strawberries cut in pieces for a more festive look.  Bummer that my strawberries were not as colorful as I would have liked. :). I thinking next time I may use a strawberry drizzle for the top or mixed fresh fruit cut in small pieces. My artwork is a bit shaky but I think you get the gist. 

The credit for this recipe goes to the link below.  Thanks Quick German Recipes :) 

Fresh blackberries, strawberries and any other fruit you would like!

Happy Dessert time from my kitchen to yours,

 

Here is the easy recipe!


Original recipe 6/30/13 

 

"Soda Cracker Dessert"

Note: To make this dessert having less fat and calories I would substitute whole milk with 1% milk and sugar free instant pudding and sugar free cool whip.

For those not cutting back use recipe as instructed.

Ingredients

• 1 package Soda Crackers/Saltines (unsalted tops)
• **1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
• **2 cups milk (to make pudding)
• **I tub Cool Whip (large - 1 liter)
• 1 can crushed pineapple, drained or 1 pkg frozen berries

Instructions

• Line bottom of 9 X 13 inch baking dish with soda crackers.
• Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Gently pour 1/2 over crackers and spread.
• Gently spread 1/2 carton of Cool Whip over pudding
• Cover Cool Whip layer with another layer of soda crackers.
• Gently pour remaining pudding over crackers. Cover with remaining Cool Whip.
• Cover with crushed, drained pineapple or frozen berries
• Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Hints: For my Rosebud Followers

• Use low-fat Cool Whip and pudding if desired.
• Use any mixture of berries or even pie filling.

From my kitchen to yours, 

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adapted from : http://www.quick-german-recipes.com/easy-flaky-dessert-recipe.html>

This easy flaky dessert recipe is similar to the German Blätterteig or a French Puff Pastry. But, it's so much simpler to make. AND, it tastes so-o-o good!

This simple dessert is just layers of unsalted soda crackers (saltines), pudding, and Cool Whip. Top with fruit, canned or fresh, or pie filling. It sounds strange, but this quick, easy dessert recipe always brings rave reviews.



6/30/16
1/8/17

4/25/18

Low carb Chicken Breast

I originally made this chicken recipe in 2018 when I was watching my carbs.  Try it .  I’m sure you’ll you will enjoy it.

New Chicken Recipe

Watching your carbs? The recipe is carb friendly if you eliminate serving it over rice.  Substitute a healthy green salad or vegetable.

Our grandson has been spending some time with us and he doesn't eat as he should a lot of days so when he comes to visit I try to make something a little different than he'd be used to eating. He's a junk food guy.....

He loves cream cheese on bagels but in chicken it was certainly going to be a test of his taste buds.

To nicely stuff these breasts you need a good thick chicken breast so you can easily cut a pocket in it.
It's easily done with a sharp knife.

Below is the recipe and our grandson ate it all and said he really liked it.  That's big coming from him....Enjoy!

3 to 4  medium to large boneless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt divided
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup Romano cheese
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped spinach
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Place chicken breasts on cutting board and drizzle with olive oil.  In a small bowl place paprika, 1/2 tsp. salt, garlic powder, onion powder and stir to combine, Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with mixture.

In a small bowl Add softened cream cheese, Romano cheese, mayonnaise, spinach,remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and pinch of red pepper (optional) Stir well to mix.3 to 4  medium to large boneless chicken breasts

Using a sharp knife cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast and set aside. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each pocket evenly.

Place stuffed breasts in a 13x9 inch baking dish.

Bake uncovered for approximately 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.  Mine was done in 25 minutes. Cover until ready to serve.


A side salad would be a healthy choice with this meal or a steamed vegetable.  Enjoy!

2018/7/19 original recipe 

Cider glazed pork tenderloin

I’m pretty sure this is WW recipe.  Zoom in to see the recipe.  Below are my adjustments.

This was a delicious, flavorful and a light meal.

Note:  I made a half recipe.

***I didn’t have cider so I mixed 4 oz.  Applesauce with 4 oz. Of water , butter and the cider vinegar To make my glaze. It thickened nicely. 

*** I did not use the allspice but did use dry sage.

Enjoy!  I recommend it!

Lemony Shrimp Salad with Couscous: Light and healthy

1/13/14

Re-post because it’s so yummy!  And healthy too!

When I started this blog my intention was to bring basic good Italian and Slovak food back into the kitchen; recipes that have been in my family since forever and my plan is to continue to do. 

 Now that summer is here a few light meal recipes might appeal to all for those hot summery days. I have had several requests for light salads which can be served for dinner or lunch.. 

I saw this recipe in a magazine and decided to try it out and I liked it.  A little shrimp for an added change. This blog is still a work in progress and I'll continue to play around with some meals that I've found to be tasty, interesting and healthy as well.

 You can be assured the Italian and Slovak food I so love will always be a part of it. You can look forward to seeing Cappeletti, Ravioli, Pasta Fagioli, Chicken Scampi, Frittatas, Potato Pancakes, Pierogi,  as well as many favorite recipes that my mom and grandmothers used to make and  I loved to eat. 

Enjoy!

Recipe:
 

1 cup Couscous
1 1/2 lb. cooked and peeled medium shrimp (check out the fish dept at the market).  You may be able to get some already cooked and will make it easy to prepare for a quick meal).
1/2 lb.sugar snap peas(microwave for a few minutes) or vegetable of choice
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves..broken into pieces)
2 scallions chopped
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon for Garnish if desired

Place couscous in a large bowl, add 1 cup very hot tap water with 1/4 each salt and pepper.  Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

In a medium bowl place chopped scallions, sugar snap peas, basil, shrimp and lemon rind.  After couscous has set add above and toss with lemon juice and olive oil..

Note:  You may have to add a little more olive oil if it seems dry.  Also substitute a vegetable of choice instead of peas if you so choose.  Light healthy meal..

7/5/12 
7/15/13
1/13/14

Tuna cucumber lettuce wraps

A little change from your basic tuna salad.

Make it a lettuce wrap!

2 cans white albacore tuna packed in water drained AND fork shredded

1/4 cup diced celery

1/4 cup diced scallions

1/4 cup chopped seeded small baby cucumber (skin on)

2T +mayonnaise 

1T miracle whip OR I tsp. Lemon juice

Several romaine lettuce leaves (rinsed and dried)

Pinch yellow mustard

Taste (if needed add pinch salt and pepper)

Break up tuna so it’s flaky and no chunks.  Add all ingredients and stir with fork to combine.

Add more mayonnaise if needed.  I don’t like my tuna watery.

Enjoy!

***Serve with crackers!

You can cube tomatoes around your lettuce wrap if you would like.

I used some pickled red beets and orange slices to garnish.

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Mediterranean style chicken

To make my life a little easier I used a disposable aluminum pan for this meal.   

You can adjust amounts of seasonings to you taste.

We like lemon so I did use a whole lemon.  It complimented this recipe.

1lb.  Boneless chicken breasts cut into medium pieces

6 to 8 Red potatoes ( cut in halves ) ( boil for a few minutes)

1 Red pepper julienned ( you may use any color or even variegated peppers for color.

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp.  Garlic powder 

1/2 tsp. Onion powder

1/2 tsp. Dried Basil 

1/2 tsp.  Dried Parsley 

1 medium Fresh lemon( squeeze juice) plus zest of lemon

1/2 cup Olive oil

1/2 tsp. Oregano (optional)

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, basil, parsley ,salt, and black pepper in a bowl.  Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish or as I did an aluminum pan about the same size.  Brush lemon juice mixture over chicken.

• ***Note:to speed up cooking time I partially cooked my potatoes. 
  

  Place potatoes, red bell pepper strips, spices, and lemon slices in a bowl, pour remaining lemon juice mixture over vegetables, and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken breasts in baking dish.

• Bake 400 degrees in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; with a large spoon move chicken and vegetables through  pan drippings. Continue baking until chicken is browned, the juices run clear.  Approximately 10 to 15 minutes more. 

Enjoy!