What You Will Need:
1 Package Anduille Sausage, sliced and browned
1 Onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups Rice (uncooked)
1 tsp Saffron
14 oz Diced Tomatoes
1 Box Chicken Broth
1 Cup Frozen Peas
1 lb Cooked Shrimp
How To Prepare:
Saute: sausage and onion for 3-4 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and rice.
Stir in: saffron, tomatoes, chicken broth and salt and pepper.
Cover and Simmer for 20-25 minutes
Stir in: peas and shrimp. Cook until peas and shrim are warm
Tip: if using frozen or uncooked shrimp, cook first and set aside
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Super Broccoli Salad
That's right! You heard me! Broccoli Salad!!!!
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Fresh Broccoli Florets, chopped
1 Cup /Dried Golden Berry Blend
1 Cup Dry Toasted Slivered Almonds
1/4 Cup Red Onion, chopped
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. of each of these:
Honey, Mayo, Cider Vinegar and Olive Oil
How To Prepare:
In a large bowl, mix together mayo and honey. Add vinegar and olive oil and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in broccoli, almonds, fruit and onions. Mix, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, thats when it becomes its best!!
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Fresh Broccoli Florets, chopped
1 Cup /Dried Golden Berry Blend
1 Cup Dry Toasted Slivered Almonds
1/4 Cup Red Onion, chopped
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. of each of these:
Honey, Mayo, Cider Vinegar and Olive Oil
How To Prepare:
In a large bowl, mix together mayo and honey. Add vinegar and olive oil and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in broccoli, almonds, fruit and onions. Mix, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, thats when it becomes its best!!
Turkey Cutlets with Island Cous Cous
What You Will Need:
1 Package Turkey Cutlets
2 Cups Cous Cous
1 Can Chopped Pineapple
1 Package Green Onions
3/4 cup Island Soyaki
1/2 Package Roasted, Unsalted Cashew Pieces
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
Pepper (To Taste)
How To Prepare:
Season Turkey with pepper and garlic powder. Brush both sides with Island Soyaki and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees or until done.
To Make Cous Cous:
Make 2 cups Cous Cous according to package directions. Drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Stir in the green onions, cashews, pineapple and the rest of the island soyaki. Serve alongside the Turkey Cutlets and enjoy!
1 Package Turkey Cutlets
2 Cups Cous Cous
1 Can Chopped Pineapple
1 Package Green Onions
3/4 cup Island Soyaki
1/2 Package Roasted, Unsalted Cashew Pieces
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
Pepper (To Taste)
How To Prepare:
Season Turkey with pepper and garlic powder. Brush both sides with Island Soyaki and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees or until done.
To Make Cous Cous:
Make 2 cups Cous Cous according to package directions. Drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Stir in the green onions, cashews, pineapple and the rest of the island soyaki. Serve alongside the Turkey Cutlets and enjoy!
Sharons Fantastic Fig Appetizer
This is my personal favorite! Its a messy process, but sooooo worth it!!
What You Will Need:
1 Package Fresh Figs
1 Bag Sliced Onions
1 Goat Cheese Log
1 Container Honey
Butter
1 Baguette
How To Prepare:
Cut up Figs and set aside. Throw onions into skillet and saute in butter. Add the sliced figs. After reducing fig and onion mixture, drizzle honey to caramelize. Now take baguette and cut into slices. Spread a small amount of goat cheese on each slice and top with fig mixture. I promise it will be a hit!
What You Will Need:
1 Package Fresh Figs
1 Bag Sliced Onions
1 Goat Cheese Log
1 Container Honey
Butter
1 Baguette
How To Prepare:
Cut up Figs and set aside. Throw onions into skillet and saute in butter. Add the sliced figs. After reducing fig and onion mixture, drizzle honey to caramelize. Now take baguette and cut into slices. Spread a small amount of goat cheese on each slice and top with fig mixture. I promise it will be a hit!
Baked Brie w/ Mango Chutney and Pistachios
What You Will Need:
1 Package Brie (your choice which one)
1 jar Mango Chutney
1 bag Roasted and Salted Pistachio Nutmeats
How To Prepare:
Spread a layer of chutney on brie, covering it completely. Top with a sprinkling of the pistachios. Bake at 375 degrees until brie softens (about 5 minutes for a wedge). Spread on mini toasts, crackers or the butter waffle cookies and enjoy
Perfect for Parties!!!
1 Package Brie (your choice which one)
1 jar Mango Chutney
1 bag Roasted and Salted Pistachio Nutmeats
How To Prepare:
Spread a layer of chutney on brie, covering it completely. Top with a sprinkling of the pistachios. Bake at 375 degrees until brie softens (about 5 minutes for a wedge). Spread on mini toasts, crackers or the butter waffle cookies and enjoy
Perfect for Parties!!!
Edamame Salad
What You Will Need:
1 Package Shredded Carrots
1 Package Shelled Edamame
1/3 Package Cashew Pieces
1 Jar Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette
How To Prepare:
Combine carrots, edamame and cashew pieces. Add desired amount of dressing, toss and enjoy!
You can also substitute the vinaigrette for a little rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
1 Package Shredded Carrots
1 Package Shelled Edamame
1/3 Package Cashew Pieces
1 Jar Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette
How To Prepare:
Combine carrots, edamame and cashew pieces. Add desired amount of dressing, toss and enjoy!
You can also substitute the vinaigrette for a little rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
Easy Middle Eastern Style Pizza
What You Will Need:
1 Package TJ's Middle Eastern Flatbread
1 Jar Roasted Red Pepper Spread
1 Package crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese (your choice)
1 Package Micro Greens
How To Prepare:
Spread an even coating of red pepper spread on the flatbread. Top with desired amount of goat cheese or feta and place in oven, at 350, until hot and bubbling. Slice and top with micro greens after removed from oven.
Serve in small slices as an appetizer or the whole pizza as a main course personal pizza
Optional: Add Just Chicken for a more filling meal!
1 Package TJ's Middle Eastern Flatbread
1 Jar Roasted Red Pepper Spread
1 Package crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese (your choice)
1 Package Micro Greens
How To Prepare:
Spread an even coating of red pepper spread on the flatbread. Top with desired amount of goat cheese or feta and place in oven, at 350, until hot and bubbling. Slice and top with micro greens after removed from oven.
Serve in small slices as an appetizer or the whole pizza as a main course personal pizza
Optional: Add Just Chicken for a more filling meal!
6 Layer Smoky Bean Dip
What You Will Need:
2 Cans Cuban Style Black Beans
1 Jar Double Roasted Salsa
1/2 Package Avocado Number Guacamole
3 Tbsp. Sour Cream
Shredded Sharp Cheddar
2 Tbsp. Bruschetta
How To Prepare:
Layer all of the ingredients in the order above in a pan or bowl and serve with chips! SO EASY
2 Cans Cuban Style Black Beans
1 Jar Double Roasted Salsa
1/2 Package Avocado Number Guacamole
3 Tbsp. Sour Cream
Shredded Sharp Cheddar
2 Tbsp. Bruschetta
How To Prepare:
Layer all of the ingredients in the order above in a pan or bowl and serve with chips! SO EASY
Prosciuto & Pesto Breadsticks
What You Will Need:
1 TJ Pizza Dough (any of the three flavors) at room temperature
1 Package Proscuitto Slices (6-7 slices)
Olive Oil (about 1/2 cup for brushing)
1 small jar pesto (can be either the genovese or sun-dried tomato)
How to Prepare:
Follow the instructions on the package of pizza dough, as far as rolling out and preheating oven. Lightly coat top of dough (rolled into a square) with pesto. Dont use too much pesto it will get soggy. Cut proscuitto into 1/2 inch wide strips and place onto dough. Cut dough (with pesto and proscuitto) into strips so that there is a long piece of proscuitto on each strip. Roll and twist each strip two to three times and place onto a baking sheet or baking stone. Lightly brush with olive oil and bake until golden brown
1 TJ Pizza Dough (any of the three flavors) at room temperature
1 Package Proscuitto Slices (6-7 slices)
Olive Oil (about 1/2 cup for brushing)
1 small jar pesto (can be either the genovese or sun-dried tomato)
How to Prepare:
Follow the instructions on the package of pizza dough, as far as rolling out and preheating oven. Lightly coat top of dough (rolled into a square) with pesto. Dont use too much pesto it will get soggy. Cut proscuitto into 1/2 inch wide strips and place onto dough. Cut dough (with pesto and proscuitto) into strips so that there is a long piece of proscuitto on each strip. Roll and twist each strip two to three times and place onto a baking sheet or baking stone. Lightly brush with olive oil and bake until golden brown
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Lisa's Famous Caprese Appetizer
This is an amazing "finger-food" appetizer that is sure to wow your guests
What You Will Need:
1 container Ciliegine Mozzarella Balls
1 container Fresh Basil
1 package mini pearl tomatoes (or, if in season, mini heirloom tomatoes)
1 baguette (thinly sliced)
1 jar Tuscan Italian Dressing
Lemon Pepper to taste
How To Prepare:
Take fresh baguette and slice thinly (but not too thin you want it to be sturdy). Drain ciligine and slice each ball in half. Rinse tomatoes and slice each tomato in half. Take Tuscan dressing and pour a thin layer on a plate. Take baguette slices and place into sauce on plate to coat one side. Take a basil leaf and place on top of bread, dressing side up. Place mozzarella and tomato on top of basil leaf and skewer with a tooth pick. Repeat this process for all slices of bread. Gring some lemon pepper over the top and Voila! Its as easy as that!
What You Will Need:
1 container Ciliegine Mozzarella Balls
1 container Fresh Basil
1 package mini pearl tomatoes (or, if in season, mini heirloom tomatoes)
1 baguette (thinly sliced)
1 jar Tuscan Italian Dressing
Lemon Pepper to taste
How To Prepare:
Take fresh baguette and slice thinly (but not too thin you want it to be sturdy). Drain ciligine and slice each ball in half. Rinse tomatoes and slice each tomato in half. Take Tuscan dressing and pour a thin layer on a plate. Take baguette slices and place into sauce on plate to coat one side. Take a basil leaf and place on top of bread, dressing side up. Place mozzarella and tomato on top of basil leaf and skewer with a tooth pick. Repeat this process for all slices of bread. Gring some lemon pepper over the top and Voila! Its as easy as that!
Cheesy Fingerling Potatoes
What You Will Need:
2 bags Fingerling Potatoes
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Shredded Cheddar
How To Prepare:
Microwave potatoes per directions on package and mash. Fold in cream, butter and 1/2 cup cheese. Mash together. Place in microwave safe dish and sprinkle remaining cheese. Heat in microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted
2 bags Fingerling Potatoes
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Shredded Cheddar
How To Prepare:
Microwave potatoes per directions on package and mash. Fold in cream, butter and 1/2 cup cheese. Mash together. Place in microwave safe dish and sprinkle remaining cheese. Heat in microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted
Rancho's Famous Tortilla Soup
What You Will Need:
1 can TJ's Black Beans (drain and rinse)
1 can TJ's Chicken in Broth
1 box Chicken Broth
1 bag Frozen Roasted Corn
1 cup Diced Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 cup Chopped Onions
1 Tbs Lime Juice
1 Tbs Cumin
1 Tbs Garlic Powder
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1 bag Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
1 bag Tortilla Chips
Avocado for garnish
How To Prepare:
Mix all ingredients except for avocados in a large pot. Heat on Med/High heat until piping hot. Serve and top with a few long slices of avocado for a beautiful presentation!
Tip: To make it a little hotter add 1 can hatch green chiles!
Feel free to dollop a little sour cream over the top as well... sooooo tasty
1 can TJ's Black Beans (drain and rinse)
1 can TJ's Chicken in Broth
1 box Chicken Broth
1 bag Frozen Roasted Corn
1 cup Diced Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 cup Chopped Onions
1 Tbs Lime Juice
1 Tbs Cumin
1 Tbs Garlic Powder
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1 bag Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
1 bag Tortilla Chips
Avocado for garnish
How To Prepare:
Mix all ingredients except for avocados in a large pot. Heat on Med/High heat until piping hot. Serve and top with a few long slices of avocado for a beautiful presentation!
Tip: To make it a little hotter add 1 can hatch green chiles!
Feel free to dollop a little sour cream over the top as well... sooooo tasty
Creamy Corn Pasta
What You Will Need:
1 lb bag Penne Pasta
1/2 box Creamy Corn & Red Pepper Soup
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 bag Frozen Roasted Corn
1 bag Frozen Melange A Trios bell peppers
1 bag Three Cheese Blend
How To Prepare:
Cook pasta as directed and drain. Combine all ingredients in a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes!
1 lb bag Penne Pasta
1/2 box Creamy Corn & Red Pepper Soup
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 bag Frozen Roasted Corn
1 bag Frozen Melange A Trios bell peppers
1 bag Three Cheese Blend
How To Prepare:
Cook pasta as directed and drain. Combine all ingredients in a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes!
Tom's Famous Sloppy Joe's
What You Will Need:
2 lbs Ground Beef (preferably 80/20)
2 cans Tomato Paste
1 bottle TJ's All Natural BBQ Sauce
1/2 bag Frozen Bell Peppers (chopped)
1 Medium Onion (chopped)
How To Prepare:
Cook meat in skillet until cooked through. Drain. Mix in all ingredients in skillet on medium heat until heated through. For a little extra zest, season with black pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper and TJ's 21 seasoning salute
2 lbs Ground Beef (preferably 80/20)
2 cans Tomato Paste
1 bottle TJ's All Natural BBQ Sauce
1/2 bag Frozen Bell Peppers (chopped)
1 Medium Onion (chopped)
How To Prepare:
Cook meat in skillet until cooked through. Drain. Mix in all ingredients in skillet on medium heat until heated through. For a little extra zest, season with black pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper and TJ's 21 seasoning salute
Pasta La Noce (with walnuts)
What You Will Need:
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Chopped Onions per lb. of pasta
1/2 package green onions (chopped)
1 cup walnuts (pieces or halves)
1 lb bag pasta of your choice
3 cloves fresh garlic
How To Prepare:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water as per directions on package and drain. Toss onions, garlic and oil into the pasta. Add 1/2 cup walnuts and toss. Garnish with parsley or basil.
Tip:
If a little dry try adding in up to another 1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Chopped Onions per lb. of pasta
1/2 package green onions (chopped)
1 cup walnuts (pieces or halves)
1 lb bag pasta of your choice
3 cloves fresh garlic
How To Prepare:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water as per directions on package and drain. Toss onions, garlic and oil into the pasta. Add 1/2 cup walnuts and toss. Garnish with parsley or basil.
Tip:
If a little dry try adding in up to another 1/4 cup olive oil
Crunchy French Toast
A fun spin on a favorite breakfast!!!!
What You Will Need:
1 Loaf Challah Bread (sliced 1" thick)
3 Eggs
1 Cup Fat Free Vanilla Half and Half
Super Nutty Toffee Crunch Cereal (crushed)
How To Prepare:
Whip eggs and half & half together in a large bowl. Place cereal on a large place. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then coat with crushed cereal. Place slices in buttered baking pan, cut up bits of butter on top and back at 400 degrees for approximately 35 minutes ro until egg is cooked through and toasty brown.
Tip: Serve with a drizzle of warm maple syrup and powdered sugar or maybe some fresh fruit and whipped cream!
What You Will Need:
1 Loaf Challah Bread (sliced 1" thick)
3 Eggs
1 Cup Fat Free Vanilla Half and Half
Super Nutty Toffee Crunch Cereal (crushed)
How To Prepare:
Whip eggs and half & half together in a large bowl. Place cereal on a large place. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then coat with crushed cereal. Place slices in buttered baking pan, cut up bits of butter on top and back at 400 degrees for approximately 35 minutes ro until egg is cooked through and toasty brown.
Tip: Serve with a drizzle of warm maple syrup and powdered sugar or maybe some fresh fruit and whipped cream!
Quiche A La David
What You Will Need:
1 TJ's Frozen Pie Crust
1 Bag of TJ's Fresh Spinach
1 Package Bacon (cooked and cut into pieces)
1 Cup Shredded Pepper Jack Blend
1 Cup Milk
5 Eggs
Salt and Pepper to Taste
How To Prepare:
Place the defrosted pie crust in a pie plate. Tear up spinach and put on crust. Sprinkle bacon, then cheese on top. Beat eggs with milk & salt and pepper, then, slowly pour over the fillings so it can seep in. Back at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and set.
1 TJ's Frozen Pie Crust
1 Bag of TJ's Fresh Spinach
1 Package Bacon (cooked and cut into pieces)
1 Cup Shredded Pepper Jack Blend
1 Cup Milk
5 Eggs
Salt and Pepper to Taste
How To Prepare:
Place the defrosted pie crust in a pie plate. Tear up spinach and put on crust. Sprinkle bacon, then cheese on top. Beat eggs with milk & salt and pepper, then, slowly pour over the fillings so it can seep in. Back at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and set.
Easy Chicken Parmesan
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Fronzen Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins
1 Can Tuscano Marinara
1 North Beach Mozzarella Chub
1 Bag Shredded Mozzarella
1 Bag Shredded Parmesan
How To Prepare:
In an 8x8 pan, coat pan with sauce. Put layer of defrosted chicken in pan. Cover each chicken with a thick slice of mozzarella and then more sauce on top of that. Coat the top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Cook at 400 degrees for approximately 20-30 minutes. To make a complete meal try making up some angel hair (cappellini) pasta and some Trader Joe's Frozen Garlic Bread. C'est Magnifique
1 Bag Fronzen Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins
1 Can Tuscano Marinara
1 North Beach Mozzarella Chub
1 Bag Shredded Mozzarella
1 Bag Shredded Parmesan
How To Prepare:
In an 8x8 pan, coat pan with sauce. Put layer of defrosted chicken in pan. Cover each chicken with a thick slice of mozzarella and then more sauce on top of that. Coat the top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Cook at 400 degrees for approximately 20-30 minutes. To make a complete meal try making up some angel hair (cappellini) pasta and some Trader Joe's Frozen Garlic Bread. C'est Magnifique
Cole Slaw with Tropical Trail Mix
What You Will Need:
Cole Slaw:
1/2 Package Shredded Cabbages
1/2 Small Onion
1 Small Red Pepper
1 Handful Chopped Parsley
1/2 Bag Tropical Trail Mix
Dressing:
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/3 Cup Sugar
3 Tbs. Rice Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to Taste
How To Prepare:
To create Cole Slaw mix together all ingredients in a large bowl and VOILA!!! It's that easy!
Cole Slaw:
1/2 Package Shredded Cabbages
1/2 Small Onion
1 Small Red Pepper
1 Handful Chopped Parsley
1/2 Bag Tropical Trail Mix
Dressing:
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/3 Cup Sugar
3 Tbs. Rice Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to Taste
How To Prepare:
To create Cole Slaw mix together all ingredients in a large bowl and VOILA!!! It's that easy!
Beef Stroganoff
What You Will Need:
1 Package Quick to Cook Sirloin
1 Stick Butter
1/2 Bag Tj's Chopped Onions
1 Package Sliced Mushrooms
1 Package Egg Parpadelle Noodles
1 Tub Sour Cream
Salt and Pepper to Taste
How To Prepare:
Cook noodles according to directions on package, drain and set aside. Melt butter on high heat and add onion. Cook until slightly brown. Add beef and continue to cook until tender and meat is fully cooked. Toss cooked noodles with beef mixutre. Gently fold in sour cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
1 Package Quick to Cook Sirloin
1 Stick Butter
1/2 Bag Tj's Chopped Onions
1 Package Sliced Mushrooms
1 Package Egg Parpadelle Noodles
1 Tub Sour Cream
Salt and Pepper to Taste
How To Prepare:
Cook noodles according to directions on package, drain and set aside. Melt butter on high heat and add onion. Cook until slightly brown. Add beef and continue to cook until tender and meat is fully cooked. Toss cooked noodles with beef mixutre. Gently fold in sour cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Friday, January 14, 2011
BBQ Chicken Pasta (by a customer)
What You Will Need:
1 Lb bag of Penne Pasta
1.25 Cup of TJs Tuscano Marinara Sauce or Arribiata Sauce
1.25 Cup Kansas City BBQ Sauce
1 Small Onion Diced
1 Large Clove of Garlic Diced
1 Jalapeño Diced (optional)
1 Cup Shredded Carrot
2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast browned and diced.
1/3 cup Cilantro Diced (garnish)
1/4 Cup Sour Cream (garnish)
Salt and Pepper to taste if desired
How To Prepare:
You can Substitute two bags of Trader Joes Frozen Penne Arabiata in place of the Pasta and Sauce
Pre-Cook dried pasta 3/4 of the way done drain and add pasta sauce and BBQ sauce and stir to combine. If using frozen TJ's pasta, place into large hot skillet or pot and when starting to thaw, add BBQ sauce and stir to combine.
Add all veggies except the Carrots to the pan and stir to combine. Add Chicken and stir to combine.
If a little dry you can add a little water or more pasta or BBQ Sauce to taste and stir to combine. Check seasoning for Salt and Pepper and adjust if needed.
Once completed move to serving dish and garnish the top with Cilantro and Sour Cream in the center.
Additional Notes:
You can add more veggies or Legumes if you want like Red and Yellow Peppers, Corn, Black beans, Peas... Stay away from veggies that overcook easily. They are better served on the side, like Broccoli, Zucchini, Asparagus...
You can remove the Chicken and replace with Grilled or seared, Crimini or Button Mushrooms, extra Firm Tofu or mock Chicken strips.
1 Lb bag of Penne Pasta
1.25 Cup of TJs Tuscano Marinara Sauce or Arribiata Sauce
1.25 Cup Kansas City BBQ Sauce
1 Small Onion Diced
1 Large Clove of Garlic Diced
1 Jalapeño Diced (optional)
1 Cup Shredded Carrot
2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast browned and diced.
1/3 cup Cilantro Diced (garnish)
1/4 Cup Sour Cream (garnish)
Salt and Pepper to taste if desired
How To Prepare:
You can Substitute two bags of Trader Joes Frozen Penne Arabiata in place of the Pasta and Sauce
Pre-Cook dried pasta 3/4 of the way done drain and add pasta sauce and BBQ sauce and stir to combine. If using frozen TJ's pasta, place into large hot skillet or pot and when starting to thaw, add BBQ sauce and stir to combine.
Add all veggies except the Carrots to the pan and stir to combine. Add Chicken and stir to combine.
If a little dry you can add a little water or more pasta or BBQ Sauce to taste and stir to combine. Check seasoning for Salt and Pepper and adjust if needed.
Once completed move to serving dish and garnish the top with Cilantro and Sour Cream in the center.
Additional Notes:
You can add more veggies or Legumes if you want like Red and Yellow Peppers, Corn, Black beans, Peas... Stay away from veggies that overcook easily. They are better served on the side, like Broccoli, Zucchini, Asparagus...
You can remove the Chicken and replace with Grilled or seared, Crimini or Button Mushrooms, extra Firm Tofu or mock Chicken strips.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Mexicana Potatoes
What You Will Need:
2 Bags Fingerling Potatoes
1 Can Diced Green Chiles
1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese
1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup Butter
How To Prepare:
Microwave Potatoes per directions on the package and mash. Add cream, butter and chiles. Fold in 1 cup of cheese. Place in microwave safe dish and sprinkle with cheese. Heat up for 1 minute in the microwave and enjoy!
2 Bags Fingerling Potatoes
1 Can Diced Green Chiles
1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese
1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup Butter
How To Prepare:
Microwave Potatoes per directions on the package and mash. Add cream, butter and chiles. Fold in 1 cup of cheese. Place in microwave safe dish and sprinkle with cheese. Heat up for 1 minute in the microwave and enjoy!
Lynn's Amazing Pasta
What You Will Need:
1 1/2 cup Penne Pasta
1 Tub Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
2 tsp minced garlic
1 Can Whole Tomatoes w/ Basil (you will need to chop the tomatoes)
8 large fresh Basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 Package Quattro Formaggio Shredded Cheese
How To Prepare:
Cook pasta as constructed. In a large skillet, heat oil from the tub of marinated mozzarella, add garlic and saute for a couple of minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and saute until heated through. Add cooked pasta, mozzarella and basil. Toss to coat. Top with Quattro Formaggio cheese and Bon Appetite!!
1 1/2 cup Penne Pasta
1 Tub Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
2 tsp minced garlic
1 Can Whole Tomatoes w/ Basil (you will need to chop the tomatoes)
8 large fresh Basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 Package Quattro Formaggio Shredded Cheese
How To Prepare:
Cook pasta as constructed. In a large skillet, heat oil from the tub of marinated mozzarella, add garlic and saute for a couple of minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and saute until heated through. Add cooked pasta, mozzarella and basil. Toss to coat. Top with Quattro Formaggio cheese and Bon Appetite!!
Mexican Caesar Salad
What You Will Need:
1 Jar Reduced Fat Cilantro Salad Dressing
1 Bag Organic Chopped Romaine Salad
1 Avocado
1/2 Cup Roasted & Salted Pepitas
1 Can Sliced Black Olives
8 oz Grilled Chicken Strips (found in Fresh Section)
1 bag Lite Mexican Blend
Organic Tortilla Chips (crushed into small pieces)
How To Prepare:
In a large salad bowl, mix lettuce, chicken, olives, pepitas and 2/3 bottle of salad dressing. Add avocado. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips. Toss and Serve!
1 Jar Reduced Fat Cilantro Salad Dressing
1 Bag Organic Chopped Romaine Salad
1 Avocado
1/2 Cup Roasted & Salted Pepitas
1 Can Sliced Black Olives
8 oz Grilled Chicken Strips (found in Fresh Section)
1 bag Lite Mexican Blend
Organic Tortilla Chips (crushed into small pieces)
How To Prepare:
In a large salad bowl, mix lettuce, chicken, olives, pepitas and 2/3 bottle of salad dressing. Add avocado. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips. Toss and Serve!
"A Customer's Really Good Pasta" Recipe
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Penne Pasta
1 Red Bell Pepper
Basil (to taste: fresh or dried)
1 Can Artichoke Hearts
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic
1 Can Tomato Sauce
1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
How To Prepare:
Heat oil and garlic in skillet. Add chopped red pepper, artichoke hearts, and basil and saute. Add tomato sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer until heated through. Pour over cooked pasta. Garnish with a little parmesan cheese if that tickels your fancy!
1 Bag Penne Pasta
1 Red Bell Pepper
Basil (to taste: fresh or dried)
1 Can Artichoke Hearts
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic
1 Can Tomato Sauce
1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
How To Prepare:
Heat oil and garlic in skillet. Add chopped red pepper, artichoke hearts, and basil and saute. Add tomato sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer until heated through. Pour over cooked pasta. Garnish with a little parmesan cheese if that tickels your fancy!
Meatballs in Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
It's as easy as it sounds!
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Mini Party Size Meatballs
1 Jar Trader Joe's Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
1/2 Jar Grape Jelly
How To Prepare:
Defrost Meatballs in the microwave as directed on package. Combine BBQ Sauce and Grape Jelly in a sauce pan until heated through. Add defrosted meatballs to sauce and serve!
Tip: I find it easiest to keep meatballs in a crock pot and leave out toothpicks for parties! This will help keep them warm, since it tends to cool and separate easily
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Mini Party Size Meatballs
1 Jar Trader Joe's Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
1/2 Jar Grape Jelly
How To Prepare:
Defrost Meatballs in the microwave as directed on package. Combine BBQ Sauce and Grape Jelly in a sauce pan until heated through. Add defrosted meatballs to sauce and serve!
Tip: I find it easiest to keep meatballs in a crock pot and leave out toothpicks for parties! This will help keep them warm, since it tends to cool and separate easily
Wasabi Rice Salad
What You Will Need:
TJ's Frozen Brown Rice
1 Jar Wasabi Mayonnaise
1 Bag Frozen Petite Peas
1 Package Green Onions
1 Bag Honey Sesame Sticks
1 Container of Honey
How To Prepare:
Take 1 or 2 packages of the frozen brown rice and prepare as instructed. Add 1/2 cup of thawed peas, 1/2 cup sliced green onion and 1/2 cup crushed sesame sticks. Mix in 2 heaping tablespoons of wasabi mayonnaise. Adjust to taste. Finally, Drizzle with Honey for an unexpected dash of sweetness and Enjoy!
TJ's Frozen Brown Rice
1 Jar Wasabi Mayonnaise
1 Bag Frozen Petite Peas
1 Package Green Onions
1 Bag Honey Sesame Sticks
1 Container of Honey
How To Prepare:
Take 1 or 2 packages of the frozen brown rice and prepare as instructed. Add 1/2 cup of thawed peas, 1/2 cup sliced green onion and 1/2 cup crushed sesame sticks. Mix in 2 heaping tablespoons of wasabi mayonnaise. Adjust to taste. Finally, Drizzle with Honey for an unexpected dash of sweetness and Enjoy!
Verde Enchilada
What You Will Need:
1 Jar Salsa Verde
1 Can Sliced Black Olives
1 Jar Fire Roasted Peppers (on the grocery aisle)
1 Package 3 Cheese Blend or Mexican Blend
1 Package Corn Tortillas
How To Prepare:
Layer all items, but be sure the top layer is cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. All the cheese should be melted and bubbling!
1 Jar Salsa Verde
1 Can Sliced Black Olives
1 Jar Fire Roasted Peppers (on the grocery aisle)
1 Package 3 Cheese Blend or Mexican Blend
1 Package Corn Tortillas
How To Prepare:
Layer all items, but be sure the top layer is cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. All the cheese should be melted and bubbling!
RSM's Cinco Celebration Salad
This recipe was inspired by the Cindo De Mayo Celebration!!
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Frozen Roasted Corn
2 Cans Black Beans
1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
2 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
1/2 Red Onion (diced)
1 Jar TJ's Cilantro Salad Dressing
How To Prepare:
Chop, Combine, Enjoy with Tortilla Chips. How simple is that?
What You Will Need:
1 Bag Frozen Roasted Corn
2 Cans Black Beans
1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
2 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
1/2 Red Onion (diced)
1 Jar TJ's Cilantro Salad Dressing
How To Prepare:
Chop, Combine, Enjoy with Tortilla Chips. How simple is that?
Ashley's Famous Turkey Curry
What You Will Need:
1 package Ground Turkey
1 jar TJ's Yellow Curry Sauce
1 bag Slivered Almonds
1 bag Dried Cranberries
TJ's Brown Rice
How To Prepare:
Brown Ground Turkey in skillet, drain. Return Turkey to skillet and pour in entire bottle of Yellow Curry Sauce and heat through on medium heat. When fully heated, pour over cooked brown rice. Top with almonds and cranberries and Voila! A magnificent meal thats quick and easy!
1 package Ground Turkey
1 jar TJ's Yellow Curry Sauce
1 bag Slivered Almonds
1 bag Dried Cranberries
TJ's Brown Rice
How To Prepare:
Brown Ground Turkey in skillet, drain. Return Turkey to skillet and pour in entire bottle of Yellow Curry Sauce and heat through on medium heat. When fully heated, pour over cooked brown rice. Top with almonds and cranberries and Voila! A magnificent meal thats quick and easy!
Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry
What You Will Need:
1 Package frozen Mandarin Chicken
1 Package frozen Melange a Trois (bell pepper mixture)
1 Red Onion (sliced any way you like)
1 Package Stir-Fry Veggies (can be fresh or frozen)
Garlic
TJ's Sesame Oil
TJ's Brown Rice
How To Prepare:
Cook Chicken in oven as stated on packaging. Take frozen peppers, onions and stir-fry vegetables and saute in 2 tbls sesame oil (preferably in a wok). Add garlic. Add the sauce packet from the Mandarin Chicken to vegetable mixture. After the vegetables are fully cooked, add cooked chicken and pour entire mixture over brown rice.
1 Package frozen Mandarin Chicken
1 Package frozen Melange a Trois (bell pepper mixture)
1 Red Onion (sliced any way you like)
1 Package Stir-Fry Veggies (can be fresh or frozen)
Garlic
TJ's Sesame Oil
TJ's Brown Rice
How To Prepare:
Cook Chicken in oven as stated on packaging. Take frozen peppers, onions and stir-fry vegetables and saute in 2 tbls sesame oil (preferably in a wok). Add garlic. Add the sauce packet from the Mandarin Chicken to vegetable mixture. After the vegetables are fully cooked, add cooked chicken and pour entire mixture over brown rice.
Matt's Magical Meal
What You Need:
1/2 Tub Light Sour Cream
1 Container Just Chicken
1 Can Artichoke Heart
1 Jar TJ's Roasted Red Pepper Spread
1 box TJ's frozen Brown Rice
How to Prepare:
Combine all ingredients in a skillet. Cook until heated, then serve over brown rice.
1/2 Tub Light Sour Cream
1 Container Just Chicken
1 Can Artichoke Heart
1 Jar TJ's Roasted Red Pepper Spread
1 box TJ's frozen Brown Rice
How to Prepare:
Combine all ingredients in a skillet. Cook until heated, then serve over brown rice.
Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
What you need:
1 bag Penne Pasta
1 container TJ's Fresh Bruschetta
1/4 cup Quattro Formaggio
1/2 container TJ's Just Chicken
How to Prepare:
Cook pasta as required.
Place entire container of Fresh Bruschetta, chicken and cheese in a bowl. Add pasta to bowl and toss. Can be served hot or cold. If you are feeling daring you can make a balsamic glaze to drizzle over the entire dish ;)
To make balsamic glaze: 1 tbsp sugar and 1 cup balsamic vinegar. Place ingredients in saute pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until it reaches a syrupy consitancy. Just drizzle and serve! Its amazing on chicken, beef, even ice cream!
1 bag Penne Pasta
1 container TJ's Fresh Bruschetta
1/4 cup Quattro Formaggio
1/2 container TJ's Just Chicken
How to Prepare:
Cook pasta as required.
Place entire container of Fresh Bruschetta, chicken and cheese in a bowl. Add pasta to bowl and toss. Can be served hot or cold. If you are feeling daring you can make a balsamic glaze to drizzle over the entire dish ;)
To make balsamic glaze: 1 tbsp sugar and 1 cup balsamic vinegar. Place ingredients in saute pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until it reaches a syrupy consitancy. Just drizzle and serve! Its amazing on chicken, beef, even ice cream!
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