Author Archives for Alistair Campbell

Green Super Smoothie

Green Super Smoothie

healthy drink
Course Drinks

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 banana frozen
  • 3-4 fresh strawberries
  • 1 mandarin orange peeled and halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach packed
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  • Cut green stems off Strawberries, then rinse
  • Peel orange
  • Add 1 cup ice to blender
  • Add Banana, strawberries, oranges, and baby spinach to Blender
  • Add 1 cup cold water to Blender
  • Place top on blender, then press puree/blend
  • Puree/blend until smooth
  • Pour in cup and enjoy

Strawberry-Banana Milkshake

Strawberry-Banana Milkshake

Nice Milkshake
Course Dessert, Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 24 fl oz milk
  • 24 fl oz fresh strawberries pureed
  • 7-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 lb. bananas sliced
  • 2-1/4 oz. heavy cream optional
  • 4-1/2 oz. granola
  • 2 fl oz Strawberry Sauce

Instructions

  • Blend 1/4 cup each milk and pureed strawberries, 1-1/3 cups ice cream, 2-1/2oz. bananas, in blender until well blended.
  • Pour into tall chilled glass; top with 1 Tbsp. each whipped cream and granola, and 1 tsp. strawberry sauce.

Apple Banana Smoothie

Apple Banana Smoothie

Course Drinks

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 Gala Apple peeled and chopped into large pieces
  • 1/2 Large Banana large, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice
  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour orange juice into a blender jar.
  • Peel and chop the apple. Throw out core and seeds of said apple.
  • Peel and chop the banana
  • Add apples, bananas, and ice cubes to blender
  • Blend until smooth

Tacos

Tacos

Nice taste
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Hot Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 LB Ground Beef or Turkey
  • Taco Shells
  • 1 Packet of Taco Seasoning
  • Cheese
  • Salt
  • Sour Cream
  • Pepper
  • Salsa
  • Onion
  • Avocado
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato

Instructions

Station 1: Meat

  • Preheat pan on hot plate at Medium heat (3)
  • Add 1Tbs of oil to pan
  • Add meat to pan
  • Add salt and pepper
  • Break up meat and cook until done, stirring constantly about 10 minutes.
  • Add half cup (1/2 cup) of water to turkey
  • Turn heat down to low (1-2)
  • Add seasoning packet to meat and stir constantly until sauce thickens about 5 minutes.
  • Once thickened, turn hot plate off, and let sit.

Station 2: Condiments/toppings

  • Chop lettuce into thin strips add to bowl
  • Chop onions into small pieces, add to bowl
  • Chop tomato into small pieces, add to bowl
  • Slice jalapenos
  • Chop avocado into small cubes, add to bowl

Prepare:

  • Grab a clean plate
  • Choose 1 taco shell (Hard or Soft)
  • Scoop turkey meat onto taco shell
  • Add preferred toppings ( tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeno, cheese, salsa, sour cream)
  • If you have a soft taco, roll it up

Black Bean Salad with Mango, Cilantro, and Lime

Black Bean Salad with Mango, Cilantro, and Lime

Good Salad.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 small ripe mango peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into small dice
  • 1 14.5-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion small and red, cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, honey and cumin.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the mango, pepper, beans, jalapeno and onion together in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with the cilantro.

Corned Beef French Sandwich

Corned Beef French Sandwich

Nice lunch option
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine French
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Microwave
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 lb Corned beef
  • 2 tomatoes
  • Cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Pinch basil
  • Pinch rosemary
  • Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
  • Wash and slice the tomatoes
  • Add butter to bowl
  • Microwave the butter until it is melted
  • Add a pinch of basil to butter bowl
  • Crush 2 garlic cloves
  • Add garlic cloves to butter bowl
  • Grab the French bread
  • Cut the bread into slices
  • Brush the butter mixture onto the bread
  • Add cheese to the bread
  • Add the tomato to the bread
  • Add the corned beef to the bread
  • Add a pinch of rosemary to sandwich
  • Add the aluminum foil to a baking sheet
  • Put sandwiches on the baking sheet
  • Cook for 3 minutes

Ground Beef Tacos

Ground Beef Tacos

Nice Meaty taste.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 7 minutes

Equipment

  • Medium Sized Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons onion minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 package taco shells or tortillas
  • 1/2 Head Lettuce Optional
  • 1 Tomato Large, Ripe, Optional

Instructions

  • Peel and mince the onion if not minced.
  • Chop lettuce into shredded pieces
  • Chop tomato into small squares
  • Put the hotplate or burner on medium
  • Add 1 tsp of oil
  • Add onion into the pan with the oil and cook it until soft and translucent
  • Add 1 pound of ground beef to skillet
  • Cook beef for 7 minutes or until it is brown
  • Turn the hotplate or burner to low or follow instructions for taco seasoning mix
  • Add the taco seasoning mix into the skillet
  • Put as much meat and vegtables in a taco shell or tortilla as you want. Repeat if needed.
  • Turn off hot plate or burner when finished

Meatball Subs

Meatball Subs

A delicious, warm sandwich.
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Spoon
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 RITZ Crackers finely crushed
  • 2 Tbs KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 1 hot dog bun

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Mix meat, cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbs of the marinara sauce in medium bowl.
  • Shape into 3 meatballs, about the size of a golf ball
  • Place 2 inches apart, in shallow baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 min. or until meatballs are cooked through (160F).
  • Place 3 meatballs on hotdog bun
  • Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese (if desired)
  • Place back in oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted
  • Wash up. Making meatballs is hands-on work, so put food safety at the top of your to-do list. Keep things clean by washing your hands before and after this recipe.

Burgers

Burgers

A classic for a reason.
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • George Forman cooker, Griddle, or Skillet
  • Splatula

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Ground Meat Beef or Turkey
  • 1 Hamburger bun
  • 1 Pinch Salt and Pepper
  • Sliced Cheese Optional
  • Tomato Optional
  • Onion Optional
  • Ketchup Optional
  • Mustard Optional
  • Mayonnaise Optional

Instructions

  • Pre heat cooking device. (George foreman (set to 400F), Griddle (375F), Skillet (3 setting)
  • Divide the meat and gently form it into balls. (Don’t overwork the meat or it will become dry and tough.)
  • Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Also flatten the top and sides of each patty to ensure that the thickness is the same throughout.
  • Use your fingers to make a shallow well in the top of each patty. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, with the wells facing up, until the burgers release easily, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. (Don’t press or flatten.)
  • Flip; cook 4 to 5 minutes more. If you want cheese, add a slice of cheese at this time.
  • When finished, put burger on bun, add whatever condiments (like ketchup, mustard, tomato, mayo, ect.) you like and enjoy!

Egg in a Hole

Egg in a Hole

A simple breakfast using toast and eggs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Cost 5

Equipment

  • Griddle/Pan
  • Spatula
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • With a rim of a glass or cup, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat (about 350 degrees and melt in the butter.
  • When the butter is all spread out, place the bread in the skillet
  • Crack the egg straight into the center of the hole.
  • Sprinkle the egg with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the egg sets a bit on the bottom. After about a minute, flip it over with a spatula and salt and pepper the other side.
  • Move the toast around in the skillet, soaking up all of the glorious butter.
  • Let it cook until the yolk feels soft. Here’s the key: golden brown toast, white (not browned/burned) whites, soft unbroken yolk.
  • Using spatula take off griddle, and transfer to plate. Enjoy!