Thursday's Recipe Trade ~~~~~

[selmaS]

Hi All since the terminology thread was not going over well, and we had people interested in trading recipes

I hope this thread will be more active and that we can keep in mind that we also have several trying to lose weight...lol...so do post some recipes with us in mind,....

  Have fun : )

[selmaS]

  HI all neone have recipes to share ?

[selmaS]

  Thanks for adding to our recipe trade thread : )

I know my DD and SIL would love this, I have GERD and can not have those spices....but it sounds wonderful...and I know they will love to try it <3

[grrlygrl88]

Here's the rest of it!



Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing:
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 c. low fat or fat free sour cream
Salt
Milk, as needed, for thinning
Hot sauce (optional)

Combine cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, and salt.  Add milk to thin the dressing, if desired.  Add hot sauce to reach your desired heat level.


Wrap assembly:
Low-fat tortillas or sandwich wraps
Prepared risotto
Prepared dressing
Prepared meat of choice

Heat tortillas in a clean, dry pan, or wrap in foil and place on the grill or under the broiler.  Once warm, put a portion of the prepared risotto in the middle of the wrap.  Add chicken or shrimp on top of risotto.  Add dressing to the wrap or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.  Wrap and enjoy!


Sit and Eat Dinner
Salad mix (optional)
All of the above ingredients (tortillas are optional)

Prepare all of the above recipes (meat, risotto, and dressing) as directed.  However, the chicken and shrimp do not have to be chopped for this preparation, if not desired.  Make a bed of risotto and place chicken or shrimp on top.  Dress the salad with the Cilantro Lime Dressing and serve the salad on the side; or, drizzle the dressing over the risotto and chicken or shrimp.  If using the tortillas, heat as directed and serve on the side in place of bread.

[grrlygrl88]

Here is a recipe (in two separate comments, because it keeps failing to post) that I created a while ago.  It can be made as wraps or as a sit down dinner.  

Double-duty Southwest Dinner
Serves 4

Make and Go Wraps
Marinade and Meat:
2 T. paprika
2 dashes cayenne pepper
4 t. Dijon mustard
3 t. dried cilantro
Salt and pepper
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. + 2 T. olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 lbs. chicken tenders or large, raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
Bamboo skewers (soaked in water) or metal skewers, if grilling

Whisk paprika, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard, cilantro, salt and pepper, and vinegar in a medium bowl with a tight-fitting lid.  Drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.  Once mixed, add meat of choice to bowl.  Cover and shake.  Chill for 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on your desired flavor strength.

Preheat grill or broiler pan to medium-high heat.  Skewer meat (if using skewers).  Grill meat until cooked through (about 4 minutes per side for chicken tenders and about 2-3 minutes per side for shrimp).  Remove from heat.  If using chicken, let rest for 5 minutes.  Then, chop into bite-size pieces.  If using shrimp, remove tails and chop in halves or thirds.


Risotto:
2 T. olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. arborio rice
1 T. tomato paste
3 c. chicken or vegetable stock (may need more, depending on how the risotto cooks)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium to medium-high heat.  Once heated, add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to skillet.  Saute for 3-5 minutes, just until softened.  Add arborio rice and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.  Add tomato paste and stir until combined.  Stir in 1 cup of the stock.  When the stock is absorbed, add another cup.  Continue this process until the risotto is cooked through, but not overcooked.  Add salt and pepper, to taste.

[selmaS]

  I made homemade Turkey Barley soup...it is so yummy...it has noodles and Barley so xtra carbs in it...lol...

[Viva001]

So odd, since surgery, I lost my taste for meat & have been craving carbs--mostly potatoes & fresh bread.
I only eat because I have to.
I've been eating a lot of miso soup.
I did make shepherd's pie a couple wks ago, when it was chilly, which I actually enjoyed.

[selmaS]

  Hi all ne one have ne treats that fall under weight watchers?? I posted a few...just wondering if there r ne more out there?

[selmaS]

Ingredients
1 can rinsed and drained black beans
3 organic eggs
1/3 cup grass-fed butter, melted
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup coconut sugar or palm sugar
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, no soy or dairy
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional

Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor bowl or vita mix blender, combine the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, and coconut sugar. Pulse or blend until smooth (or as smooth as possible).

Grease an 8x8-inch glass-baking dish or line a pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts (if using) over the top and use a spatula to push them down into the batter just a little.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until brownies are set in the middle.

Watch the edges for excess browning if you're not sure they're done.

Cool and then chill before serving.

Store in fridge.

[selmaS]

  Hi DH found them they r made  by wilton.....here is the link  to what they look like - http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=2308-0910

My DH is pretty good in the kitchen and is just recently letting me cook...lol...like he is the only one capable...I did cook for yrs...but he took over all the big Holiday cooking as I was working retail and did not have it in me to do it.....

  mambo those sound wonderful...my DD had them in  Uganda...and I know she likes them better then plantains... she also would order them in Guatemala....so I will try that when she is home....thanks

[MamboMom]

I used to love fried bananas in the islands, but wanted to do them healthier. I just lightly sprayed a pan with Pam cooking spray, then sort of seared the bananas cut lengthwise. You can add honey or cinnamon after, and it melts into it. We loved them! This way, you get fried bananas, without the unhealthy fried batter!

[Viva001]

OMG, how cute!!  Where did you find that?
I recently saw some yoga position cookie cutters, but I think my DD is too frugal for that (as I am).  I'm thinking of customizing some chef's aprons, which are amazingly inexpensive, w/fabric, lace, or rickrack.  We'll see....

Here's my recipe.
me to DH:  do you know how to peel a potato?
DH:  I have once or twice.  (I roll eyes behind his back, as I taught my kids this at 8-10).
me:  do you want to learn ?  (I show him "potato peeler", which he has never seen in his entire life.  I am NOT making this up).
DH:  I'm done.
me:  Thank you SO much!  Now can you cut them up?  (I clean whole kitchen & run dishwasher while he analyzes whether they should be cut into quarters, sixths, or eighths--then decides on eighths)

I then make "smashed potatoes" w/sauteed garlic, wondering why I used to believe that I had to reduce potatoes down to their molecular structure.

[selmaS]

  Well I got my cookie cutters, but he has yet to get me the dry milk it calls for,,,,I am a little closer....lol....the set of cutters has a dog paw, a dog house, a sitting dog, and a bone...lol...

[selmaS]

  I have a dog treat recipe with pumpkin....I am going to make as soon as my DH gets me some cookie cutters...lol....I am going to make for  Lucy and Shelby (my sisters dog) for Christmas gifts....

[Viva001]

A cousin used her halloween pumpkin to make dog treats.  Probably similar to above (no chocolate for dogs though).

[selmaS]

  Preheat oven to  350

  Standard loaf pan takes 50 mins
  Mini loaf pans  30 mins

In  bowl combine the following -
1/2 stick of butter (4 tablespoons) softened
2 eggs
2 to 3 very ripe banana's  (I used 3)
2/3 cup sugar
Use a hand masher to mash and mix all ingredients together.

In a separate bowl mix the following-
1 1/3 cup flour
  3/4 teaspoon salt
  1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
  1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional) or nutmeg....

U can also add at this point- nuts, chocolate bits,rasins...1/2 cup (optional)

mix dry ingredients together then add the wet  ingredients with the dry ingredients until well mixed....pour into greased loaf pan.

Bake 30 to 50 mins until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Enjoy ~~~ : P

[selmaS]

  Hi all I am trying a new banana bread recipe today, if it is good I will share it will u....neone else have recipes for banana's...my DD brought a bunch here and left them and I need to make something fast...or freeze them...

[selmaS]

  Hi all ne new idea's for recipes to trade for the coming holidays?

  Some tasty treats that will help relieve the sweet tooth with out adding many calories ?

[selmaS]

  Well my DD and SIL will be the 2 to try this as it may be to spicy and acidic for me with my reflux....but from the sounds of it they will love it <3

[Viva001]

I'd like to hear what the good cooks will do with it.  I tried it at Whole Foods but could never get it quite to my satisfaction.

[selmaS]

  I know 2 people that will love to try this one....thanks for sharing : )

[Viva001]

Cuban pork
pork tenderloin
lime juice
lemon juice
orange juice
cilantro

place all ingredients in a covered dish to marinate overnight or longer.
You might want to tweak the amount of juice, depending on the size of the tenderloin.  I usually use:
1 C. orange juice
1-2 C. each of the lemon & lime

If you know how, you can reduce the juice & cilantro into a thick sauce.

[selmaS]

  Sounds yummy,...neone else have a recipe to share...I just adjusted a icing recipe to make it a peanut butter icing.....

[The_Marine_Corp_Brat]

This is a low carb recipe but is awesome! :) My whole family loves it! I don't like onions so I don't add them to the dish I am eating out of, but this is a nice quick recipe for nights when we have ball and I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off and feeling really icky, because I can saute' the chicken and then Little man loves to be the one to come in and pour the Worcestershire sauce over the chicken and then he takes the ranch dressing and carefully covers each piece of chicken..and uses a spoon to spread it so its covered..ok, he paints the chicken...Lol! but he loves to help! and its great the way he does it because you get that flavor in every bite! When its time for cheese I take it out of the oven and he carefully covers it.. with Dad or I one making sure his arm doesn't get too close to the pan! :) It's yummy and fun! Lol! And he loves to help me do stuff! :)  

Anniversary Chicken     *items are optional
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of oil (any kind you want)
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves( I prefer to use the bonless skinless breast strips)
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce (can use teriyaki basting sauce)
1/2 cup Ranch salad dressing (I make mine)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (I use more but we like lot's of cheese)
*3 green onions, chopped
*1/2 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
*1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
3. Place browned chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush with Worcestershire sauce (teriyaki sauce), then spoon on salad dressing.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes
5. Sprinkle with cheese, *green onions and *bacon bits. Bake 10 to 15 more minutes until cheese is melted (and crispy on edges if you like it that way)
Total Baking time 25 to 35 minutes,or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with parsley and serve.

[selmaS]

Hog jowl? really...sorry we do not have that up here.....lol...

Oh boy.,...and I thought pork and sauerkraut was weird....lol...J/K.......