Ok, so as i plan my meals today, I am thinking how wonderful it will be to give you guys some ideas.. These aren 't all the dinners i've chosen, i have pulled some from my binder. These web sites are life savers for me, I just substitute healthier choices if i'm not pleased with the options the recipe gives. Also Allrecipes.com & Betty crocker.com ( i also use kraftfoods.com)has the nutritional fact box on every recipe, which is so great so i can see all those things i watch for my family's intake. The web sited usually have a free recipe box if you sign up, this is so handy. Enjoy!
Ravioli with Peppers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:20 min
Makes:6 servings
2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated Italian sausage-filled ravioli (any variety)
1/2 cup julienne sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and herbs, drained and 2 tablespoons oil reserved
1bag (1 pound) frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, thawed and drained
2cups shredded provolone or Havarti cheese (8 ounces)
1.Cook and drain ravioli as directed on package.
2.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil from tomatoes over medium heat. Cook bell pepper mixture in oil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and ravioli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot.
3.Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 385 (Calories from Fat 215); Total Fat 24g (Saturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 135mg; Sodium 870mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars ncg); Protein 19g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 40%; Calcium 28%; Iron 14% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 2 Medium-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: nc *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Slow Cooker Chicken 'n Rice Gumbo Soup(HG)*
Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:7 hr 50 min
Makes:6 servings
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, (two 5-inch sausages), chopped
2 medium celery stalks (with leaves), sliced (1 1/4 cups)
1 large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
5 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves* (i hate this spice, so i omit.)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra, thawed and drained
3 cups hot cooked rice
Red pepper sauce, if desired
1.Mix all ingredients except okra, rice and pepper sauce in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
2.Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in okra. Cover and cook on low heat setting 20 minutes longer.
3.Spoon soup over rice in soup bowls. Serve with pepper sauce. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
(Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 70 ); Total Fat 8 g (Saturated Fat 3 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 1690 mg; Total Carbohydrate 35 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 12 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 24 %; Vitamin C 14 %; Calcium 10 %; Iron 14 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Extra-Easy Pizza
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:30 min
Makes:8 servings
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/3 cup very hot water
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce( i use spaghetti sauce)
1 package (3 1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni ( also do Sausage, and rosemary chicken)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroom
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
1.Heat oven to 450ºF. Grease 12-inch pizza pan. Stir together Bisquick mix and very hot water; beat 20 strokes until soft dough forms.(try to add italian seasoning, YUM!)
2.Press dough in pizza pan. Spread pizza sauce over dough. Top with remaining ingredients.
3.Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) No changes.
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 235 (Calories from Fat 115 ); Total Fat 13 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 820 mg; Total Carbohydrate 21 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 10 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 8 %; Calcium 20 %; Iron 6 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Slow Cooker Chili.*
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:7 hr 30 min
Makes:8 servings
1 pound beef boneless round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (28 oz) Progresso® diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 can (19 oz) Progresso® red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
1.Mix all ingredients except bell pepper, beans and cheese in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
2.Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
3.Stir in bell pepper and beans. Uncover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or untilslightly thickened. Serve with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature. (Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 450mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 7g); Protein 20g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 8%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
I am also making, Gluten Free Spaghetti (HG), Super's Calzones, Baked Ziti, Pork stir fry, Stroganoff( Betty Crocker boxed preped meal $3), Hot Wings & add two left over nights ( usually previosly frozen left overs, to prevent "burn out") and two eat out nights, and you've got two weeks worth of meals, now i just need to apply it to my calendar to stay on tact with our schedule.
HG= Hope group. *= New recipes, i try to at least have 1 new recipe tried out weekly.
