Sunday, February 12, 2017

Week of Feb 12, 2017

Mon - Meatloaf
Tue - Valentines Eating Out
Wed - Chicken Curry
Thur - 3 Bean Chili
Fri - French Toast and Sausage
Sat - Make Your Own Pizzas

Meatloaf2 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey for low fat)
1 1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
(1 tbsp olive oil, for turkey only)
Topping: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tsp BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar. Mix in a bowl.
Mix ingredients together until incorporated, do not over mix. Place in a loaf pan, best to use a meatloaf pan that has a way to drain fat off bottom. Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until temp reaches 160F in center. Add topping sauce 20 minutes before done, if desired. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.
DCB option: place in DCB. Microwave covered on high for 17-20 minutes, or until reaches temp of 150F. Top with sauce, if desired, microwave covered for another 2-3 minutes, or until temp reaches 160F. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Yellow Panang Curry2 tsp - 1 tbsp Panang Curry Paste (I like A Taste of Thai brand)2 medium potatoes, cubed1 bell pepper, diced2 carrots, diced1/2 onion, diced2 tsp fresh ground gingerJuice and zest of 1 lime
2 (13.5 oz) cans Coconut Milk1 can chicken stock2 lb chicken or pork, cubed1 tbsp oilIn a large stock pot, cook chicken (or pork) and vegetables (except potatoes) in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add curry paste, coconut milk, ginger, potatoes and chicken stock to pot. Simmer on medium until potatoes are tender, up to 1 hour. Serve with white or jasmine rice.
Three Bean Chili
1 lb ground beef
1 can 16 oz refried or pinto beans
1 can 15.5 oz Black Beans
1 15.5 oz can Kidney beans
1 14 oz cans diced tomatoes with juice (use ones with chili's, for hotter chili)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 onion, diced
2 small cloves garlic
1 green and/or red bell pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp cummin
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp oil
In a large skillet, brown beef, drain. Remove. Sauté onions and bell peppers in oil on medium until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Add beef, beans, tomatoes with the juice, paste, and seasoning to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and/or fresh chopped onions on top, if desired.

 

Make Your Own Pizza
Pillsbury recipe using Grand's Biscuits. Put out different toppings and let the family make their own before baking. 
Toppings: pepperoni, sausage (browned and crumbled), diced bell peppers, diced onion, sliced mushrooms, mozzerella, and Italian mixed shredded cheese.


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