Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Turkey Sloppy Joes

This is so yummy and delicious.  I love the slow cooker meals and this recipe allows the flavors to really come out.  If you are looking for an easy dish that is satisfying for the whole family, then look no further.
(From Taste of Home)
2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 medium onion finely chopped (I use onion powder)
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 cans (8 oz each) no salt added tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix (i use mccormick)
1 tbsp brown sugar
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3 qt slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, sloppy joe mix and brown sugar.  Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hrs or until flavors are blended.

Green Tea teriyaki Chicken

I made this a while ago  and have added it to my recipe book.  I hope you do the same.  It is from Taste of home:
3 1/2 tsp green tea leaves, divided
1 C boiling water
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp reduced soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 tsp sesame oil
4 bonesless skinless chicken breasts

Place 2 1/2 tsp tea leaves in a small bowl; add boiling water.  Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes.
Strain and discard leaves; pour tea into large skillet.  Stir in the honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is reduced to roughly 3/4 cup.
Add chicken and remaining tea leaves; cover and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until done. Cut chicken into thin slices; serve with sauce.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Ultimate Heist

This is a french film that is 5 star rated.  I think this is a good movie.  The subtitles are small and hard to read but other than that it is good.  The movie is about a french gang that does heists; they plan to get the currency from an airplane.  There isn't much shooting action and it has a love story between the head guys son and a nurse.  There are some parts that could be edited out, but overall a thumbs up.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Yummy this is a great recipe.  Its a little spicy so you may want to cut down on the pepper or just use black pepper.  This recipe is from the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook:
1/4 C milk
1/4 C all-purpose flour
1/4 C finely chopped pecans
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp seasoning salt (orginal recipe use paprika)
1 1/2 tsp red and black pepper (original recipe uses just black pepper)
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2-3 tbsp olive or canola oil

Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sesame seeds, seasoning salt, red and black pepper;mix well.  Dip chicken in milk, then coat in flour mixture.
In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides (be sure to use enough oil or coating will come off).  Transfer to a 15 x 10 in x 1 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 (i actually had to put mine in for 22 to get done) minutes or until no longer pink.