Monthly Archives: April 2017

Low-Carb Cheesy Taco Skillet

Recipe by Lindsay Funston for Delish

Yield: 4 Servings

Delish Cheesy Taco Skillet

Photo by Chelsea Lupkin for Delish

Ingredients: 

  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c. sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 c. black beans
  • 1 tbsp. Hot sauce
  • 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar

 

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add bell pepper and green onions and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add chili powder and cumin and stir until combined, then season with salt.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and black beans and stir until combined. Stir in hot sauce, Monterey jack, and cheddar. Cover with a lid and let melt, 2 minutes, then garnish with green onions and serve.
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Delish Crack Pork Chops

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro for Delish

Delish Crack Pork Chops

Photo by Delish

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless pork chops (about 1/2″ thick)
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

 

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.  Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper.  Add pork chops to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  2. Meanwhile, make the “Crack Sauce”: In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and garlic powder.
  3. When the pork chops are golden, add the” Crack Sauce” to the pan.  Bring sauce to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer until the pork is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
  4. Garnish with parsley.  Serve immediately.

Blue Cheese Bacon Deviled Eggs

“Mayonnaise and mustard add an irresistible flavor to these classic deviled eggs topped with bacon – perfect appetizers.” – Betty Crocker™

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions (1 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

 

Directions:

  1. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes.
  2. To peel, gently tap each egg on countertop until entire shell is finely crackled. Roll gently between hands to loosen shell. Starting at large end, peel egg under cold running water.
  3. Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Slip yolks out into medium bowl; mash with fork. Stir mayonnaise, cheese, onions, mustard, pepper and salt into yolks.
  4. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories80 Total Fat 7g Saturated Fat 1 1/2g Sodium115mg Total Carbohydrate 0g Dietary Fiber 0g Protein 4g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Exchanges:1 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice 0 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Deviled Egg Chicks

Recipe by Better Homes & Gardens™

Yield: 12 Servings

  • 6 hard-cooked eggs*
  • 1/4cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • Capers, carrots pieces and fresh herbs

Directions

  1. Halve hard-cooked eggs crosswise and remove yolks. Set whites aside. Place yolks in a small bowl; mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar; mix well. If desired, season with salt and black pepper. Place yolk mixture into a resealable plastic bag and close bag while removing excess air. Snip off a small corner of the bag and pipe the filling into the bottom half of the egg white. Place other half of egg on top to form the “chick”. Add capers for eyes and pieces of carrots for the beak. Add fresh herbs, as desired.
  2. Cover and chill until serving time (up to 24 hours).

From the Better Homes and Gardens™ Test Kitchen

*TO HARD COOK EGGS:

To hard-cook the eggs, place 6 large eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan (do not stack eggs). Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat (water will have large rapidly breaking bubbles). Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over the eggs or place them in ice water until cool enough to handle; drain. To peel eggs, gently tap each egg on the countertop. Roll the egg between the palms of your hands. Peel off the eggshell, starting at the large end.

 

Nutrition Facts (Deviled Egg Chicks)

Per serving: 72 kcal cal., 6 g fat,(1 g sat. fat, 109 mg chol., 62 mg sodium, 0 g carb., 0 g fiber,3 g pro., Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Passover Appetizers

Chicken Pot Pie Passover Croquettes

Recipe by Chanie of Busy in Brooklyn Blog

Yield: 14 Croquettes

Ingredients: 

  • 2 c. leftover mashed  potatoes
  • 1 c. shredded leftover chicken
  • 1/2 c. onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 c. carrots, diced and blanched
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper to taste

 

Coating:

  • 1/4 c. potato starch
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. ground nuts, such as almonds
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oil for frying

 

Directions: 

  1. In a pan, saute the onion in oil until translucent. Add carrots and garlic (optional) and continue to saute until golden. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, chicken, sauteed veggies, and egg. Season with salt and pepper (see note for additional seasoning).
  2. Set up a dredging station with separate containers for potato starch, egg and ground nuts. Season with a little salt and pepper. Shape croquettes and dredge into potato starch, then egg, and finish with ground nuts. Fry the croquettes in oil until golden brown on both sides.NOTE: You may add additional herbs and/or spices according to your Passover customs, such as chopped thyme, rosemary or parsley.

    OPTION: Add peas or corn. Dredge in matza meal instead of ground nuts.