Monthly Archives: March 2020

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Fried mac and cheese…
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Vegetarian
Cook Time 8 minutes

Equipment

  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 package boxed macaroni and cheese mix
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Grab a hotplate and pot
  • Add 3 cups water to pot
  • Turn hotplate on level 5 heat
  • Place lid on pot
  • Wait until water is boiled (water should be bubbling)
  • Once water is boiled add macaroni to pot
  • Cook pasta for 8 minutes
  • Turn hotplate off
  • Grab a strainer and place it in the sink
  • Dump pasta in strainer
  • Return pasta to pot
  • Add 2 tablespoon butter to pot
  • Add 1/4 cup milk to pot
  • Add cheese package to pot
  • Stir all ingredients together
  • Add 1 cup cheddar cheese to pot
  • Place pot in freezer for 30 minutes
  • heat oil in deep fryer
  • While oil is heating, form cold mac and cheese into 2 inch balls and set aside
  • Slowly and carefully, place 3 mac and cheese balls into the fryer
  • When mac and cheese is lightly browned about 5 minutes, carefully take out using tongs and set on a drying rack.
  • Enjoy!

SALSA CHICKEN BURRITO FILLING

SALSA CHICKEN BURRITO FILLING

Wrap up and enjoy
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 4 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1.25 ounce package taco
  • hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts and tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then add the salsa, seasoning, cumin, garlic and chili powder.
  • Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • With a fork, start pulling the chicken meat apart into thin strings.
  • Keep cooking pulled chicken meat and sauce, covered, for another 5 to 10 minutes,
  • Add hot sauce to taste and stir together (Note: You may need to add a bit of water if the mixture is cooked too high and gets too thick.)
  • Turn off the burner once done

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic and delicious dessert
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spray
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add 3 cups of all purpose flour to bowl
  • Add 3/4 cup brown sugar to bowl
  • Add 2 eggs into bowl
  • Microwave 1 cup butter until soft
  • Add 1 cup softened butter to bowl
  • Mix ingredients together until dough is creamy
  • Add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to bowl
  • Fold chocolate chips into creamy mix
  • Get cookie sheet pan
  • Spray cookie sheet pan with cooking spray
  • Take spoon full of dough and roll into small ball
  • Place cookies about 2 inches apart from each other
  • Place in oven
  • Bake for 8-10 mins or until golden brown
  • Remove and let cool

NO-BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

NO-BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

A no-bake treat that's good all day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Medium-sized microwave-safe bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon, for stirring
  • Tablespoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula or drinking glass

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 cups “quick” or “1-minute” oats the smallest kind
  • 1/4 cup shredded dried coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • Pinch of salt if your nut butter is unsalted

Instructions

  • Put the nut butter and honey in the bowl and put it in the microwave. Cook until the nut butter is melted and the honey is liquid-y, 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on your microwave.
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave.
  • Add the oats and coconut and stir well. Add the salt, if using.
  • Use a tablespoon to form the mixture into balls, and put them on the baking sheet. Use the spatula or the bottom of the glass to press down gently until they form “cookies.” (If some of the dough sticks to the spatula or glass while you’re doing this, just peel it off and use your fingers to reform the cookie.)
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Enjoy or store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

No-Bake Cranberry Granola Cookies

No-Bake Cranberry Granola Cookies

Ingredients

  • 11 oz Nature Valley oats ‘n dark chocolate protein granola
  • 1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a bag, crush Nature Valley bars into small pieces using a rolling pin
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • In large bowl, mix granola, cranberries and pistachio nuts.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter.
  • Heat to boiling over medium-high heat (2 or 3 setting on Hot Plate) stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over granola mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop mixture onto waxed paper.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Greek Yogurt with Warm Black and Blueberry Sauce

Greek Yogurt with Warm Black and Blueberry Sauce

Nice Breakfast
Course Breakfast
Keyword Vegetarian
Servings 4
Calories 192kcal

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Combine berries, lemon juice, water, and sugar in a small saucepan and stir.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup yogurt into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1/4 cup sauce. Serve immediately.

Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs

Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs

Chicken on a stick
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • 2 Bowls
  • Wooden Skewers
  • Gloves
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 strips of chicken
  • 3 pieces of onions
  • 3 pieces of red pepper
  • 3 pieces of yellow pepper
  • 3 pieces of carrot
  • 5 pieces of green beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil
  • Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray
  • On a cutting board, cut each vegetable into two chunks
  • Place vegetables in a bowl
  • On the same cutting board, cut each chicken strip into four chunks
  • Put the chick chunks in another bowl
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt on chicken
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of pepper on chicken
  • Use gloves to mix chicken with salt and pepper
  • Grab two wooden skewers
  • Thread chicken and vegetables through skewer
  • You can choose however you would like to order your chicken and veggies
  • Place your kabobs on baking sheet
  • Place baking sheet in oven and cook for 25 mins.

Berry Bold Banana Smoothies

Berry Bold Banana Smoothies

A nice fruity drink
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries strawberries, or Blueberries
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice or water
  • 1 large banana sliced

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in the blender
  • Put the top on tightly
  • Turn on the blender to medium speed and blend until the mixture is smooth, 30-60 seconds
  • Pour Smoothie into glass and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Banana Smores

Banana Smores

An easy to make dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana peeled
  • Miniature marshmallows
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal slightly crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat toaster oven to 400F.
  • Slice banana lengthwise and slightly open. Place on a rectangle of aluminum foil.
  • Insert marshmallows and chocolate chips into the sliced banana.
  • Wrap up banana. Bake at 400F for 5-6 minutes.
  • Top with cereal. After melt has slightly cooled eat with a spoon.

Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

Veggies=good
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pan for cooking
  • Plate
  • Bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cooking Oil

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 1 dash Salt, Pepper, and other seasonings
  • 2 cups Lettuce
  • 1 cup Fresh Veggies optional
  • 1/2 cup Salad dressing optional

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breast into strips about 1 inch thick
  • Pour about 1/2 tablespoon of oil on chicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and other seasonings (optional)
  • Place pan on stove and set the burner to medium. Put chicken in pack and cook until it is no longer pink in the midder, about 3-4 minutes
  • When chicken is done, place on clean plate
  • Grab a handful of lettuce and place into a bowl
  • Cut desired veggies and add to bowl
  • Top with chicken
  • Choose dressing, add to salad