Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

March 7, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow-cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know.  It does a great job with this good-for-you dish.

             Michelle Gurnsey                                                            Lincoln, Nebraska

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers Recipe

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

4 medium sweet red peppers

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded pepper jack cheese

¾ cup salsa

1 small onion, chopped

½ cup frozen corn

1/3 cup uncooked converted long grain rice

1 ¼ tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

 

Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds.  In a large bowl, mix beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin; spoon into peppers.  Place in a 5 quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray.

Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.  If desired, serve with sour cream.

 

(Recipe for Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

February 26, 2015 Leave a Comment
Rootin'-Tootin' Cincinnati Chili

Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Yes, there’s root beer in this spicy chili, and it adds a nice touch of sweetness.  Serve over spaghetti and let everyone add their own favorite topping.

        Holly Gomez                                                                  Seabrook, New Hampshire

 

Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili  Recipe

 

Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup root beer

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 Tbsp. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 beef bouillon cube

Hot cooked spaghetti

Optional toppings:  crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, shredded cheddar,

and Parmesan cheese

 

In a large saucepan, cook beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.  Add the tomatoes, root beer, chili powder, tomato paste, chipotle peppers, cumin and bouillon.  Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.  Serve with spaghetti.  Garnish with chips, green onion and chesses if desired.            4 servings

 

(Recipe for Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Cheesy Meatballs

January 26, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Cheesy Meatballs

Cheesy Meatballs

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Can meatballs be lucky?  My guys think so, and they want them for game time.  This beef, sausage and cheese recipe has a bin fan following.

             Jill Hill                                                                                                  Dixon, Illinois

 

Cheesy Meatballs Recipe

 

Cheesy Meatballs

1 egg

½ cup 2% milk

2 Tbsp. dried minced onions

4 Tbsp. chili powder, divided

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 ½ cup crushed Ritz crushed (about 1 sleeve)

2 lbs. ground beef

1 lb. bulk pork sausage

2 cups shredded process cheese (Velveeta)

1 can (26 oz.) condensed tomato soup, undiluted

2 ½ cups water

1 cup packed brown sugar

 

Preheat oven to 400 F.  In a large bowl, whisk egg, milk, minced onion, 2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper; stir in crushed crackers.  Add beef, sausage and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly.

Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.  Place meatballs on greased racks in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pans.  Bake 15-18 minutes or until browned.

Meanwhile, in a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker, combine soup, water, brown sugar and remaining chili powder.  Gently stir in meatballs.  Cook covered, on low 4-5 hours or until meatballs are cooked through.         9 dozen

 

(Recipe for Cheesy Meatballs was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Cajun Shrimp Chowder

January 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Cajun Shrimp Chowder

Cajun Shrimp Chowder

Cyndee Giebler writes, “Nothing is terribly specific in this recipe.  I just kind of throw things in until it looks right.  I use the canned ingredients in the winter.”  Happily, this recipe is very flexible and tastes great no matter what.

Cajun Shrimp Chowder Recipe

 

Cajun Shrimp Chowder

2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large onion, diced

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. CHILI POWDER (your choice of heat level)

¼ – 1 tsp. CRUSHED RED PEPPERS, to taste

1 can (15 oz.) corn

1 lb. tomatoes 4 medium or 1 can (15 oz.), seeded and chopped

1 quart milk

1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, softened

1-2 lbs. shelled shrimp, frozen or fresh

 (HIGHLIGHTED – are found in PENZEYS SPICES)

 

Place the potatoes in a kettle and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.  While the potatoes boil, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large kettle.  Add the onion and cook until translucent.  Add the CHILI POWDER and CRUSHED RED PEPPERS and cook for 1 minute.

Drain the potatoes and add to the kettle and stir gently to coat with oniony–chili powder goodness.  Add the corn kernels and tomatoes and let cook for 10 minutes.  Add to milk and bring to a simmer.  Ladle out about half of the hot liquid into a blender with the cream cheese.  Blend until smooth.  Pour the liquid back into the kettle.

Add the shrimp and gently simmer (DO NOT BOIL) until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Add salt to taste and serve.            12-14 servings

 

(Recipe for Cajun Shrimp Chowder was in Penzeys Spices catalog)

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Spicy Sweet Potato Quiche Cups

January 3, 2015 Leave a Comment
Spicy Sweet Potato Quiche Cups

Spicy Sweet Potato Quiche Cups

 

Spicy Sweet Potato Quiche Cups Recipe

 

Spicy Sweet Potato Quiche Cups

Nonstick cooking spray

2 small sweet potatoes

9 large eggs

½ tsp. chili powder

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

5 strips bacon

½ tsp. crumbled feta cheese

2 green onions

 

Preheat oven to 400 F.  Coat 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

With vegetable peeler, from 2 small peeled sweet potatoes, peel 48 wide strips lengthwise.  Chop remaining into ½ inch pieces (1 ½ cups in all).

In microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped potato and 1 tablespoon water.  Cover; microwave on High 4 minutes.    Drain.  Line each muffin cup with 4 overlapping potato strips to make a crust; divide chopped potato among cups.  In large bowl, whisk large eggs, chili powder, salt and pepper.  Stir in cooked bacon; chopped, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 green onions; sliced.

Divide egg mixture among prepared cups.  Bake 20 minutes or until set.         12 muffins

 

(Recipe for Spicy Sweet Potato Quiche Cups was in Penzeys Spices catalog)

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Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip

November 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip

Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

This cool, creamy dip is a great partner for the spicy sweet potato chips.  They’re made for each other!!

            Libby Walp                                                                                         Chicago, Illinois

 

Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip Recipe

 

Spicy Sweet Potato Chips & Cilantro Dip

2 to 3 large sweet potatoes (1 ¾ pounds), peeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices

2 Tbsp. canola oil

1 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. taco seasoning

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground cumin

¼ tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Dip:        ¾ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

2 oz. cream cheese, softened

4 ½ tsp. minced fresh cilantro

½ tsp. celery salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

 

Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl.  In a small bowl, mix oil and seasonings; drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat.

Arrange potatoes in a single layer in two ungreased 15 inch x 10 inch baking pans.  Bake at 400 F. for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.  Repeat with remaining potatoes.

In a small bowl, beat dip ingredients until blended.  Serve with chips.          12 servings (1 ½ cups dip)

 

(Recipe for Spicy Sweet Potatoes Chips & Cilantro Dip was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole

November 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole

Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole

This recipe, Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole is from Diabetic Connect.  Here we make a low-fat shrimp and vegetable chili (which is quite tasty on its own) and top it with a layer of golden cornbread for a delicious casserole that can be made ahead.  The dish serve 12, so it’s just right for serving to a crowd gathered to watch a Sunday game on TV.

Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole Recipe

 

Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole

2 tsp. canola oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium zucchini, diced (5 cups)

1 ½ Tbsp. chili powder

1 ½ tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

2 cans (14 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes

1 ½ lbs. raw shrimp, (41-50 per lb.), peeled and deveined

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Cornbread Topping:      1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

¾ cup nonfat milk

¼ cup canola oil

1 large egg

1 Tbsp. honey

 

To prepare filling:  Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.  Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.  Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.  Stir in zucchini; cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.  Stir in chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt; cook for 20 seconds.  Pour in tomatoes and their juice; bring to a simmer.  Remove from the heat.  Stir in shrimp and cilantro.  Pour into a 9×13 inch baking pan.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

To prepare cornbread topping:  Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl.  Whish milk, ¼ cup oil, egg and honey in a medium bowl until smooth.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.  Drop by heaping tablespoons over the shrimp mixture.

Bake the casserole, uncovered, until the top is browned and the filling is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.           12 servings

Bake, let cool for 1 hour, cover with parchment the foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days.  Reheat, covered, in a preheated 350 F. oven for 1 hour.

 

(Recipe for Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole came from Diabetic Connect, 2014)

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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

October 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

The meat literally falls off the bones of these wings!!  Spice lovers will get a kick out of the big sprinkling of red pepper flakes.

             Sue Bayless                                                                                        Prior Lake, Minnesota

 

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

3 lbs. chicken wings

1 ½ cups ketchup

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 small onion, finely chopped

¼ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp. ground mustard

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. pepper

 

Cut wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections.  Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.  In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.  Pour over chicken; stir until coated.  Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear.         2 ½ dozen

 

(Recipe for Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Shrimp Fajitas

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp Fajitas

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I’ve lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65.  We’re always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off.  I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it’s so quick and easy.

              Charlene Chambers                                                                        Ormond Beach, Florida

 

Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Shrimp Fajitas

1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro, divided

1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided

3 tsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning

1/8 tsp. chili powder

1/8 tsp. ground cumin

1 cup (8 oz.) fat-free sour cream

1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips

1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips

8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

½ cup salsa

 

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro.

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender.  Remove from pan.

In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.  Return onion mixture to pan; heat through.  Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.

4 servings

 

(Recipe for Shrimp Fajitas was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I love this chili recipe because it’s a quick meal to prepare in the morning and a delicious wholesome dinner to return to in the evening.

               Terri Crandall                                                                    Gardnerville, Nevada

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 ½ lb. ground turkey

1 medium onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. ground ancho chili pepper

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 ½ tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. paprika

2 cans (14 ½ oz. each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup brewed coffee

3/4/ cup dry red wine or chicken broth

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Sliced avocado and chopped green onions

 

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Add turkey and onions; cook 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles.

Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker; stir in seasonings.  Add tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilies and garlic; stir in coffee and wine.

Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours.  Stir in beans; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.  Top servings with avocado and green onions.       8 servings

Freezer option:  Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers.  To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.  Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding broth or water if necessary.

 

(Recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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