Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I'm dreaming of a white ....pizza!

Ok this blog has changed.

Weekly meal plans--out. Favorite recipes and ideas--in!

Which brings me to white pizza! YUMM-O!!!

You can buy a shell or look up a thousand easy homemade recipes online. This one was homemade and simple.

On top put thin layer of olive oil, mozzarell cheese, basil and garlic, and some brocoli (cook this first) Let that cook as long as the crust recipe says, but about 10 minutes before it is done add your tomato! I LOVE THIS!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Too much?!?!

I will get back to blogging here sometime soon. Bare with me.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

SOME MORE MENU IDEAS FOR YOU!

SALMON WITH SPINACH AND TOMATO (I substituted chicken)
4 salmon fillets (1 lb.)
2 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tomato, chopped
1/3 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
Make It

HEAT oven to 375°F. Place fish fillets, skin sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

MIX remaining ingredients until blended; spoon over fish.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.


Hamburger Buddy. Haven't tried yet, but looked good and kid friendly.

3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half
1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups water
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Hearty Italian Chicken Chowder
What You Need
1 cup carrots chopped small.
1 cup celery chopped small.
2 medium zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup Italian Dressing
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 3/4 oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Make It

Add chopped veggies to pot with enough water to cover. Cook until softened.

HEAT dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min., stirring once.

ADD tomatoes, broth, veggies, macaroni and basil. Bring to boil on high heat.

REDUCE heat to medium; simmer 8 min. or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.


Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake REALLY GOOD, WE THOUGHT!

Prep Time:
20 min
Total Time:
43 min
Makes:
4 servings
What You Need!
1-1/2 cups multigrain penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (9 oz.) fresh spinach leaves
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 jar (14-1/2 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
Make It!

HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 min.

COOK and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer 3 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel cheese.

DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 2-qt. or 8-inch square baking dish.

BAKE 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min.

Easy Feta Chicken Bake Haven't made yet...

What You Need
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Arrange chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish.

DRIZZLE with 1 Tbsp. of the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Top with feta cheese; drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with red pepper and parsley.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using 6 skinless chicken thighs. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until cooked through.
Variation
Omit red pepper and parsley. Substitute 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano for the salt and 1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese for the Feta Cheese with Basil

Twice baked potatoes:
4 medium russet potatoes
8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef (see Variation)
1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 scallions, sliced

Helpful site.

Hi All. Thought I'd share another resource. Pretty good site with lots of variety and even a "Kids Meal" section.

www.eatingwell.com(click)

Hope you find some new great recipes!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Again, from another blog..better than nothing.

monday: caesar salad with roasted tomato soup and toasted whole grain baguette
tuesday: whole wheat spaghetti and turkey meatballs
wednesday: grilled halibut with fresh tomato salsa and grilled polenta
thursday: eggplant and feta panini
friday: pepper's chili (with turkey) and cornbread
saturday: date night
sunday: warm tomato dressing over grilled fennel and couscous

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

As good as it gets, for now....

Here are some cool ideas from another blog. Let's be real: This menu blog was a BIT ambitious to take on this late in the pregnancy. I have hardly felt like cooking lately. PB and jelly and macaroni and cheese are quickly becoming staples. I will get back to it, I promise!! Life was so much easier with a menu. It is just I want to yak when I have to sit down and think of all that food. Hope some of these look good to you. I plan on trying at least a few.
http://elizabethbryant.blogspot.com/2009/02/feeling-cool.html

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Absent this week.

Here's my current situation:
1. Ear ache/infection in both ears. Sounds like I am under water. Feels...TERRIBLE.
2. Sore throat, can't swallow.
3. Supposed to be attending meetings with Ian this week. His mom was here Monday to babysit and my mom is here until probably Thursday or Friday and now I am too sick to go on a much anticipated "date night" with my handsome husband.
4. Just sick and tired....yuck.

In summary--sick, tired, frustrated. Result: No ambition for meal blog this week. Promise to return next week with fresh ideas.