Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Baked Chicken in Spiced Orange Sauce

What You Need:
1 t cumin seeds
1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 potato, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 bell pepper, cored, seed and cut into wedges
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into chunks
3 C of broccoli florets
6 T of wine vinegar
6 T of orange juice
1 t of oregano
1 [...]

Mixed Floret Vegetable Salad

November 20, 2009 by The Recipe Mom  
Filed under Christmas, Recipe Cards, Soups and Salads

What You Need:
4 C of broccoli florets
2 C cauliflower florets
6 carrots, cleaned and cut into slices
2 C of frozen peas, thawed
3 celery ribs, cut into slices
1/2 C onion, chopped fine
1/2 C of red seedless grapes
1/2 C of green seedless grapes
1 C of mayonnaise
1/2 C of milk
2 T cider vinegar
1 T of sugar
1/2 C of sunflower [...]

Pressure Cook Old Favorites

October 31, 2009 by The Recipe Mom  
Filed under Today's Kitchen

Family favorites are hard to put by the way side even when trying new styles of cooking. These old favorites taste just as great when cooked in a pressure cooker and it takes a fraction of the time.
Country Potatoes
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced, stems trimmed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• Salt and [...]

Nothing but Veggie Casserole

October 23, 2009 by The Recipe Mom  
Filed under Dinner Ideas, Recipe Cards, Side Dishes

What You Need:
2 C of water
1/2 C of fresh cauliflower florets
1/2 C of fresh carrots
1/2 C frozen peas
1/2 C of onion
1/4 C of red pepper, sliced
1/4 t of pepper
1/2 t of salt
2 T fresh parsley, chopped
How to Make It:
Place the cooker trivet into the cooker and add the water.
Lightly oil a small casserole dish.
Layer the [...]

Colorful Vegetable on Sticks

What You Need:
1 lb extra firm tofu
1 head of broccoli cut in bite size pieces
2 tbsp sesame seed oil
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 C tamari
1/4 C dry cooking sherry
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 C pineapple juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 oz. snow peas
1 red bell pepper, cubed
4 oz. [...]

Colorful Vegetable Mix

June 25, 2009 by The Recipe Mom  
Filed under Recipes, Side Dishes

What You Need:
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
2 C of cherry tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can small ripe olives, pitted and drained
1 C Italian salad dressing
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 C feta cheese, crumbled
How to Make It:
Place the carrots into a large serving bowl.
Add the [...]

Veggie Steamers in Sauce

April 5, 2009 by The Recipe Mom  
Filed under Recipes, Side Dishes

What You Need:
1/2 C carrots, cut into 2 in. sticks
1 C broccoli
1 C cauliflower florets
2 T honey
2 T Dijon mustard
1/2 t dill weed, dried
How to Make It:
Completely cover the carrots in a saucepan with water and place over medium heat.
Bring the water to a rolling boil then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan and [...]