week of June 30, 2014

Mon - Spaghetti and Meatballs
Tue - Steak Fajitas
Wed - Pork Chops with Green Beans
Thur - Chicken Teryaki
Fri - 4th of July BBQ at the park
Sat - Philly Cheese "Steak" Sandwiches

Spaghetti and Meatballs
1 jar/can marinara sauce
12 oz package of spaghetti
2 lb ground turkey or pork bulk sausage (can also use ground beef, well seasoned)
1 1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil, for turkey only
BASIC MEATBALL RECIPE -can be used for anything that calls for meatballs:Combine ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, salt and oil in a large mixing bowl (I like my Batter Bowl for this), mix until completely combined. Using small scoop, spoon out scoop-fulls of mix. Drop into DCB. If desired, you can roll with your hand to make rounder. (This recipe can also be done stove top or oven, see below) Make sure balls do not touch. You will need to do this in 2 batches. Cover and microwave 5 minutes on high. Stir, and heat UNCOVERED 3 more minutes or until temp reaches 180F for turkey or 170F for pork/beef. Drain. Drop in next batch and repeat. Keep first batch warm.
While the 2nd batch is cooking, heat water and sauce. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain meatballs when done. Mix with sauce, reserving half of the meatballs for tomorrow. Serve over pasta. Serve with cheese for topping, garlic bread and/or salad if desired.
STOVETOP: drop meatballs in large nonstick skillet - all should fit. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until done. OVEN: drop one ball at a time in a cup of the mini-muffin pan. Bake 375F until done.


Steak Fajitas
1-2 lb steak, sliced thin against grain
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup diced mushrooms (optional)
Salt and pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp oil
In a large saute pan (cast iron is great for this), saute veggies in oil until tender. Remove veggies cover to keep warm, add steak and seasonings and cook until reached desired doneness. Replace veggies and mix. Serve with flour tortillas, refried beans and mexican rice (box or bag, contact me for homemade recipes).
Thai Teriyaki BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
1 Cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
2 Tbsp. Garlic, crushed
2 Tsp. ground pepper
2 Tsp Curry Powder
2 Red Bell Pepper, cut into 2” pieces
2 Onions, cut into 2” pieces
3.5 Lbs ChickenThighs, trimmed and cut into 2” pieces
1 Cup Kikkoman Less SodiumTeriyaki Marinade and Sauce
Instructions
Combine Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce, garlic, pepper, and curry powder in a large bowl.
Marinade chicken in a zipper-lock bag with onions and bell peppers, for about 4 hours to overnight.
Skewer the items in the order of chicken, onion, then bell pepper.
Heat grill to medium high, lightly oil the grill. Cook skewers turning occasionally for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Glaze generously with Less Sodium Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce right before cooked thorugh.

4th of July Recipes

Philly Cheese "Steak" Sandwiches
1 lb lean ground beef OR 1 lb of very thinly sliced sirloin steak with 1 tbsp oil
1/2 yellow or sweet onion
1 green bell pepper
Sliced Provolone cheese
4-6 hoagie rolls
1 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Mayo (optional)
Season ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Chop onion and bell pepper into very small pieces. Add to meat in a large nonstick skillet. Use a spatula to chop meat up into small pieces. Brown beef mixture over meduim-high heat until no longer pink. Drain.
Meanwhile, warm rolls in the oven on low heat (170-200F) or in the microwave for 10-30 seconds. Spread on Mayo if desired. Add scoops of the meat mixture until it reaches desired fullness. Top with 2 cheese slices.