I think most people have their own recipes for tuna casserole, but this tasted so good I just had to share. I apologize in advance for not giving exact measurements, but nobody I know uses them and I never have. I'll give you a rough idea, but it tastes better when you go with the flow.
O.K. let's get started with some macaroni (about 2 lbs. ) cooked and strained.
A couple large cans of tuna strained well.
one medium onion chopped
8 oz. package or more if you like of sauteed mushrooms. ( NO THEY DON'T COME SAUTEED YOU HAVE TO DO THAT YOURSELF! I hear you out there.
one medium size bag of frozen spinach / some may prefer frozen peas, no problem
I like a lot of cheese. Let me say that up front. I like sharp cheddar cheese, grated, about three cups. Then just to go nut's add some Parmesan. I refuse to get involved in the cheese war about real Parmesan vs. the dry stuff.
I make a sauce for this with Ranch dressing, sweet vidalia onion dressing, miracle whip, and about a cup of milk and two eggs. Mix all this together and pour over all other ingredients after you have combined them.
Put this in the oven (about 375 ) until nice and bubbly. This is a great dish to make the day before you are going to eat it because it gets gooder the next day. ENJOY!!!
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Pasta dish
Hey this is another quick and dirty recipe when your significant other threatens to bite you if she don't get something to eat right quick.
A little olive oil for the pan
Fresh broccoli florets
fresh mushrooms sliced
one red onion diced
fresh chopped garlic
one package of ground chicken, turkey, or what ever they call that meat from cows, I forget, I think I last bought some back in the early nineties.
two jars of 'CLASSICO'@ brand roasted garlic alfredo pasta sauce
1/3 cup of 2% milk
Ms. Dash seasoning to keep sodium level below sea level
Now the way I did this was to saute the vegetables and remove them from the pan. Then I browned the meat and added the sauce to the pan. Use the milk to get the rest of the product out of the jars and to thin the sauce a little. Now add the sauted veggies back with the rest and gently stir until she comes up behind you with the knife. Put this over the pasta of your choice.
A little olive oil for the pan
Fresh broccoli florets
fresh mushrooms sliced
one red onion diced
fresh chopped garlic
one package of ground chicken, turkey, or what ever they call that meat from cows, I forget, I think I last bought some back in the early nineties.
two jars of 'CLASSICO'@ brand roasted garlic alfredo pasta sauce
1/3 cup of 2% milk
Ms. Dash seasoning to keep sodium level below sea level
Now the way I did this was to saute the vegetables and remove them from the pan. Then I browned the meat and added the sauce to the pan. Use the milk to get the rest of the product out of the jars and to thin the sauce a little. Now add the sauted veggies back with the rest and gently stir until she comes up behind you with the knife. Put this over the pasta of your choice.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
OUICK STIR FRY-late night
O.K. this is for those times when your not supposed to be eating late , but your so hungry you're hallucinating. Or this can also be for those times when you come in from work and need to fix something quick. The ingredients are a little weird, but I do weird so well I just couldn't resist going with my passion.
First ingredient is both breasts from a really tender grocery store rotisserie chicken, cut up into bite size pieces. I think Publix is the best, but they're not paying me to say this so get it where ever you want to.
Next you'll need a 10 oz. package of fresh matchstick carrots.
half of a medium red onion sliced thin.
one medium green pepper sliced into thin strips.
Olive oil (a Tablespoon) some Ms. Dash seasoning, a tablespoon of maple syrup, and a couple of good squirts of KENS STEAKHOUSE Balsamic and Basil vinaigrette.
Put olive oil in a medium hot pan then add all veggies for a few minutes of swishing around. Add chicken and let that get hot for a minute, then add the rest of the seasonings, adjust to taste. This is great meal and doesn't feel like you ate a whole water buffalo by yourself when you're through. You can of course put this over rice or couscous, but that takes longer and you might be chewing the pot holder by then. BONE APATEET
First ingredient is both breasts from a really tender grocery store rotisserie chicken, cut up into bite size pieces. I think Publix is the best, but they're not paying me to say this so get it where ever you want to.
Next you'll need a 10 oz. package of fresh matchstick carrots.
half of a medium red onion sliced thin.
one medium green pepper sliced into thin strips.
Olive oil (a Tablespoon) some Ms. Dash seasoning, a tablespoon of maple syrup, and a couple of good squirts of KENS STEAKHOUSE Balsamic and Basil vinaigrette.
Put olive oil in a medium hot pan then add all veggies for a few minutes of swishing around. Add chicken and let that get hot for a minute, then add the rest of the seasonings, adjust to taste. This is great meal and doesn't feel like you ate a whole water buffalo by yourself when you're through. You can of course put this over rice or couscous, but that takes longer and you might be chewing the pot holder by then. BONE APATEET
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
smoked turkey
not a whole lot of fussing around with this. mainly this is a suggestion to make sure it turns out fully cooked when you're using a charcoal smoker grill. Just before putting on the dry rub or soaking in a marinade I cut out the back bone of the turkey. this allows smoke and heat to enter the cavity but it doesn't dry it out. same moist flavorful product. be careful doing this with a heavy knife or a cleaver. take your time don't rush. watch out for the rib bones after you remove the back bone they are sharp.
Roast chicken salad
this can be made with hot or cold chicken from a supermarket deli counter.
cut up chicken into bite size pieces. try not to eat it as you're cutting it up. it really ruins the presentation with other peoples bite marks in the food.
place on top of salad greens with broccoli florets, chopped red onion, and carrot sticks.
dressing: (use this sparingly it is really over the top) Marzetti's Slaw dressing, bottled Italian dressing and some chinese hot chili sauce
cut up chicken into bite size pieces. try not to eat it as you're cutting it up. it really ruins the presentation with other peoples bite marks in the food.
place on top of salad greens with broccoli florets, chopped red onion, and carrot sticks.
dressing: (use this sparingly it is really over the top) Marzetti's Slaw dressing, bottled Italian dressing and some chinese hot chili sauce
Friday, June 30, 2006
A couple different fish marinades
Marinade #1.
Moore's Teryaki marinade
olive oil
old bay seasoning
black pepper
minced garlic
maple syrup
Marinade #2.
diced red onion
walkers jerk seasoning
old bay seasoning
rice vinegar
olive oli
honey
no I didn't give any amounts on purpose, first of all I don't really use them and it depends on what your taste is, and how much your making, and what kind of fish, and how you're going to cook it. Have fun experimenting.
Moore's Teryaki marinade
olive oil
old bay seasoning
black pepper
minced garlic
maple syrup
Marinade #2.
diced red onion
walkers jerk seasoning
old bay seasoning
rice vinegar
olive oli
honey
no I didn't give any amounts on purpose, first of all I don't really use them and it depends on what your taste is, and how much your making, and what kind of fish, and how you're going to cook it. Have fun experimenting.
Ground nut stew
This one is for Sister Ahkinyala who always asks about this recipe.
There are alot of different ways to make this and a lot of different ingredients. I usually make this with chicken just because I live with a bunch of candy as......, never mind. O.K. so if you eat beef or pork you can try those meats also, let me know how it tastes I forget. This can also be a very hearty and rich vegetable stew if you take your time and use fresh vegetables, or it can be a quick out of the can or frozen veggie kind of dish.
You start this off like a traditional stew, browning the meat adding water or broth with the veggies
(potatoes, carrots, onion, cabbage, corn, etc.) and cooking slowly until everything is done. Then I add a good amount of extra-crunchy peanut butter at the end. If you like hot food don't forget the crushed red pepper. This is really great served over rice or just by itself. You can cut the vegies and meat small or make it chunky depending on you tastes and cooking time.
There are alot of different ways to make this and a lot of different ingredients. I usually make this with chicken just because I live with a bunch of candy as......, never mind. O.K. so if you eat beef or pork you can try those meats also, let me know how it tastes I forget. This can also be a very hearty and rich vegetable stew if you take your time and use fresh vegetables, or it can be a quick out of the can or frozen veggie kind of dish.
You start this off like a traditional stew, browning the meat adding water or broth with the veggies
(potatoes, carrots, onion, cabbage, corn, etc.) and cooking slowly until everything is done. Then I add a good amount of extra-crunchy peanut butter at the end. If you like hot food don't forget the crushed red pepper. This is really great served over rice or just by itself. You can cut the vegies and meat small or make it chunky depending on you tastes and cooking time.
Hot Fish salad
O.K. give me a chance to explain. Have you ever had a really good steak salad? Vegetarians, please give me a moment I'll get right back to you. Well a really good steak salad includes, salad greens, fries and cheese and steak. Now back to the non-meat eaters this is a great salad like that, but made with fish.
one orange roughy fillet per person
salad greens and or iceberg lettuce
whatever form of fried potatoes you like
no cheese (unless you insist)
sliced red onion
chopped olives
red wine vinegar
balsalmic vinegar
olive oil (evoo)
margarine or butter
brown fish fillets on both sides in a little butter or margarine, adding the onion when you turn the fish over the first time. Add olives and vinegars just before fish is done so they will be warm and flavor the fish some but not burnt. Add olive oil to pan just before serving so it doesn't cook just warm, and make sure everything is mixed together. Serve fish on top of fries and salad greens using the sauce as the dressing for the salad. This can also be a little lighter by omitting the fries.
one orange roughy fillet per person
salad greens and or iceberg lettuce
whatever form of fried potatoes you like
no cheese (unless you insist)
sliced red onion
chopped olives
red wine vinegar
balsalmic vinegar
olive oil (evoo)
margarine or butter
brown fish fillets on both sides in a little butter or margarine, adding the onion when you turn the fish over the first time. Add olives and vinegars just before fish is done so they will be warm and flavor the fish some but not burnt. Add olive oil to pan just before serving so it doesn't cook just warm, and make sure everything is mixed together. Serve fish on top of fries and salad greens using the sauce as the dressing for the salad. This can also be a little lighter by omitting the fries.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ground turkey picadillo
Alright folks I'm not Cuban so don't get your noses out of joint over this recipe.
chopped onion
chopped green peppers
either whole (with pit) olives or chopped pitted olives, I prefer whole.
ground turkey
minced garlic
cumin
chili powder, and or taco seasoning packet
crushed red pepper
a little sugar
can of tomato sauce and a can of stewed tomatoes
canola oil, or something else that won't hasten death upon you.
brown ground turkey in the oil with the onion, green pepper, and garlic.
add enough tomato sauce to cover everything without it being too soupy.
add seasonings to taste
add can of stewed tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
I like to add the olives last so they aren't cooked too much.
chopped onion
chopped green peppers
either whole (with pit) olives or chopped pitted olives, I prefer whole.
ground turkey
minced garlic
cumin
chili powder, and or taco seasoning packet
crushed red pepper
a little sugar
can of tomato sauce and a can of stewed tomatoes
canola oil, or something else that won't hasten death upon you.
brown ground turkey in the oil with the onion, green pepper, and garlic.
add enough tomato sauce to cover everything without it being too soupy.
add seasonings to taste
add can of stewed tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
I like to add the olives last so they aren't cooked too much.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Aunt Little Rose's macaroni and cheese
Aunt Little Rose showed me how to make macaroni and cheese. I'm not sure it was a conscious thing, it was probably from me watching her in the kitchen. I think I've been hungry all of my life.
She used milk, an egg, salt and pepper, and 'Cracker Barrel' sharp cheddar cheese.
Of course with me being 'so smart' and 'gourmet' I've added things like Parmesan cheese and stewed tomatoes; even onions sometime. But this is the basic recipe:
cooked macaroni
combine whole milk, one egg, and salt and pepper to taste, then mix well and pour over cooked macaroni as a binder. Add cut up cubes of sharp cheddar cheese.
Bake in the oven until you just can't stand the aroma anymore!!!
I know you want more specifics about how this is done, that just means you haven't been in the kitchen long enough. Take your time it'll come.
Big Daddy
She used milk, an egg, salt and pepper, and 'Cracker Barrel' sharp cheddar cheese.
Of course with me being 'so smart' and 'gourmet' I've added things like Parmesan cheese and stewed tomatoes; even onions sometime. But this is the basic recipe:
cooked macaroni
combine whole milk, one egg, and salt and pepper to taste, then mix well and pour over cooked macaroni as a binder. Add cut up cubes of sharp cheddar cheese.
Bake in the oven until you just can't stand the aroma anymore!!!
I know you want more specifics about how this is done, that just means you haven't been in the kitchen long enough. Take your time it'll come.
Big Daddy
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Black Bean Chili
This recipe is for serious cooks only, ready!
one pound dry black beans, sorted, washed in water and vinegar, soak over night covered in fresh water only, drain off all water the next day it will be blue/black.
one large onion chopped
one large bell pepper seeded and chopped
five or six large bay leaves
enough chopped garlic to choke a horse(I like garlic)
some olive oil, and some toasted sesame oil(smokey flavor)
add seasonings to your liking: brown sugar, red pepper, black pepper, seasoning salt, celery seed, chili powder.
put all of this in a very large pot with the beans and add fresh water to cover all. bring to a boil and then turn fire down low and cover pot. let this cook for two and a half hours or until beans are tender. after beans are done saute' your meat(turkey, beef, etc.) with a little oil and onion and more chili seasonings. add a can or two of corn, and some stewed tomatoes then add beans from pot along with some of the liquid. crush some of the beans to thicken the chili and adjust the seasonings to taste. Of course with these dishes they are even better the next day.
one pound dry black beans, sorted, washed in water and vinegar, soak over night covered in fresh water only, drain off all water the next day it will be blue/black.
one large onion chopped
one large bell pepper seeded and chopped
five or six large bay leaves
enough chopped garlic to choke a horse(I like garlic)
some olive oil, and some toasted sesame oil(smokey flavor)
add seasonings to your liking: brown sugar, red pepper, black pepper, seasoning salt, celery seed, chili powder.
put all of this in a very large pot with the beans and add fresh water to cover all. bring to a boil and then turn fire down low and cover pot. let this cook for two and a half hours or until beans are tender. after beans are done saute' your meat(turkey, beef, etc.) with a little oil and onion and more chili seasonings. add a can or two of corn, and some stewed tomatoes then add beans from pot along with some of the liquid. crush some of the beans to thicken the chili and adjust the seasonings to taste. Of course with these dishes they are even better the next day.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Great taco salad
This can be for a few people or the thundering herd just increase amounts.
two cans of black beans
two cans of mexicorn
large jar of salsa
one pound of ground beef or turkey
chopped onion/medium
chopped green pepper
one package of taco seasoning
two cups grated cheese
tortilla chips or flour tortillas
a little veggie oil
saute' the ground beef/turkey with the onion and green pepper, drain beans and rinse once with water to remove extra sodium, drain again and add to meat. Add corn, salsa, and seasoning mix. Add cheese last after everything is done. Serve over green salad with tortilla chips or flour tortillas. This is even better the next day if there's anything left.
two cans of black beans
two cans of mexicorn
large jar of salsa
one pound of ground beef or turkey
chopped onion/medium
chopped green pepper
one package of taco seasoning
two cups grated cheese
tortilla chips or flour tortillas
a little veggie oil
saute' the ground beef/turkey with the onion and green pepper, drain beans and rinse once with water to remove extra sodium, drain again and add to meat. Add corn, salsa, and seasoning mix. Add cheese last after everything is done. Serve over green salad with tortilla chips or flour tortillas. This is even better the next day if there's anything left.
Sloppy Joes
Hey this is a quick and easy thing. Ground turkey, olive oil, relish, chopped onion, grated carrot, garlic, Ms. Dash seasoning, provolone cheese, sandwich bread of your choice.
coat pan with olive oil
Chop one medium onion
about a pound of ground turkey
one table spoon or so of relish
grate one carrot into pan
add garlic and Ms. Dash seasoning
add provolone cheese at the end when everything is done.
Serve on toasted buns
coat pan with olive oil
Chop one medium onion
about a pound of ground turkey
one table spoon or so of relish
grate one carrot into pan
add garlic and Ms. Dash seasoning
add provolone cheese at the end when everything is done.
Serve on toasted buns
Thursday, February 17, 2005
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