Stephen & Carol's Meal Experiences

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Chicken Pasta SaladWe used rigatoni instead of rotini this year because the wrong one was purchased (oops...lol). This ...
07/10/2024

Chicken Pasta Salad

We used rigatoni instead of rotini this year because the wrong one was purchased (oops...lol). This is a great summer meat.

Sour Cream Pork ChopsServings 2Prep Time: 0:10Cook Time: 4:30Ingredients:2 each boneless pork chop2 tablespoons all-purp...
05/29/2024

Sour Cream Pork Chops
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:10
Cook Time: 4:30

Ingredients:
2 each boneless pork chop
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 each small onions sliced 1/4" thick
2/3 cup broth
2 tsps all-purpose flour
3 ounces sour cream

Directions:
Pat pork chops dry.
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Dredge the pork in the flour mixture.
In a skillet over medium heat, lightly brown chops in a small amount of oil.

Place chops in slow cooker, and top with onion slices.
Pour broth over the chops.
Cover, and cook on Low 3 hours.

Preheat oven to the lowest temperature available.
After the chops have cooked, place on a serving platter and then transfer them to the oven to keep warm.
Be careful, they will be tender so they may fall apart.

In a small bowl, blend flour with the sour cream; whisk into the meat juices.
Turn slow cooker to High for 15 to 30 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Serve sauce over pork chops.

Kielbasa and OrzoServings 2Prep Time: 0:13Cook Time: 0:23Spring #6Ingredients:1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil1 pound kielbas...
04/24/2024

Kielbasa and Orzo
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:13
Cook Time: 0:23
Spring #6

Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 pound kielbasa
2 tablespoons green bell peppers
1/2 cup orzo pasta
7 ounces vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
Warm the oil over medium high heat.

Cut the kielbasa into 1" lengths.
Cut the bell pepper into strips.

Cook the kielbasa for 2 minutes.
Add the orzo and cook while stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in the broth, water and seasoning.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the orzo is tender.

Stir in the bell pepper.
Cover and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

low Cooker Chops & GravyServings 2Prep Time: 0:55Cook Time: 1:25Spring #1Ingredients:1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teasp...
03/20/2024

low Cooker Chops & Gravy
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:55
Cook Time: 1:25
Spring #1

Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 each 3/4" thick boneless pork chop
4 1/2 ounces broth
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions:
Combine flour, mustard, salt and garlic powder.
Dredge the pork in the flour mixture, set aside.

Combine the remaining flour mixture with the broth and place into a slow cooker.

Warm the oil and sear the chops for 2 minutes per side.
Place the pork into the slow cooker.

Cook on LOW until it reaches 140°.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Chicken Over BiscuitsServings 2Prep Time: 0:10Cook Time: 0:30Winter #13Ingredients:3 each Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits9 o...
03/19/2024

Chicken Over Biscuits
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:10
Cook Time: 0:30
Winter #13

Ingredients:
3 each Frozen Buttermilk Biscuits
9 ounces Grilled Chicken Breast cubed
1 each small green bell peppers chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk

Directions:
Cook the bell pepper in butter until tender.
Add the flour and whisk until combined.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the milk slowly while whisking constantly.

Add the chicken to the pan and cook until warmed.

Divide biscuit in half horizontally and place on the plate cut side up.
Spoon chicken mixture over the biscuit.

Cheesy Ham au GratinServings 2Prep Time: 0:10Cook Time: 4:00Winter #13Ingredients:1 (4-ounce) box cheesy scalloped pota...
03/15/2024

Cheesy Ham au Gratin
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:10
Cook Time: 4:00
Winter #13

Ingredients:
1 (4-ounce) box cheesy scalloped potatoes including flavor packet
1 cup ham steaks cubed
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can Mexican corn drained
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 (10 1/2-ounce) can Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

Directions:
Place the dry potatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Top with the ham and corn.

Whisk together the milk water, potato flavor packet and soup.
Pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are tender stirring occasionally.

Strawberry Lemonade CookieServings 30Prep Time: 2:30Cook Time: 0:30Ingredients:1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow (lemon) cake m...
03/15/2024

Strawberry Lemonade Cookie
Servings 30

Prep Time: 2:30
Cook Time: 0:30

Ingredients:
1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow (lemon) cake mix
1 (15.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
4 each large eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons lemon extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions:
Yield: 60 cookies

Preheat the oven to 375°.

Place the cake mixes into separate bowls.
Mix 2 eggs and 1/3 cup oil and 1 tsp lemon extract into each of the cake mixes until well blended.
Place the doughs into the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm slightly.

Take 1 rounded teaspoon of each of the doughs.
Roll each into separate balls, place on a plate and return to the refrigerator for an additional 20 minutes.

Combine one lemon and one strawberry to make a large ball.
Place the dough ball in a bowl containing the powdered sugar.
Roll the ball to lightly coat.

Place onto a parchment covered baking sheet at least 2" apart.
Repeat with the remaining dough.

Bake until slightly golden and are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Baked Cream Cheese SpaghettiServings 2Prep Time: 0:45Cook Time: 0:30Winter #13Ingredients:6 ounces spaghetti1 teaspoon ...
03/13/2024

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:45
Cook Time: 0:30
Winter #13

Ingredients:
6 ounces spaghetti
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic minced
4 ounces cream cheese softened
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces marinara sauce
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°.

Cook the pasta in very salty water for 7 minutes or until al dente.
Drain and combine with the Italian seasoning, garlic and cream cheese.

Brown the ground meat and combine with the marinara sauce.

Spread half of the meat sauce into a baking dish, place the pasta mixture over the sauce and then top with the remaining meat sauce.
Sprinkle the parmesan over the meat sauce.

Bake for 30 minutes.
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Mandarin Beef Stir-FryServings 2Prep Time: 0:45Cook Time: 0:10Ingredients:1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablesp...
03/06/2024

Mandarin Beef Stir-Fry
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:45
Cook Time: 0:10

Ingredients:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces beef cut into thin strips
1 cup snow peas
1/2 each medium onions cut into wedges
1/2 each medium green bell peppers cut into strips
1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions:
Whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and ground ginger.
Separate into two equal portions.

Place the beef and half of the sauce into a container and marinade in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

In a wok, stir-fry the vegetables in oil for 2 minutes; remove and keep warm.

Drain the beef and discard the marinade.

Stir-fry the beef until no longer pink.
Add the veggies.

Add the cornstarch to the second half of the sauce.
Stir until smooth then add to the wok.
Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Hoisin Pork and NoodlesServings 2Prep Time: 0:55Cook Time: 0:10Ingredients:6 ounces egg noodles3/4 pound pork tenderloin...
03/06/2024

Hoisin Pork and Noodles
Servings 2

Prep Time: 0:55
Cook Time: 0:10

Ingredients:
6 ounces egg noodles
3/4 pound pork tenderloin trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger root diced
1/2 each red bell peppers cut into short, thin strips
3/4 cup snow peas
1/4 cup broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup green onions sliced
2 tablespoons peanuts chopped

Directions:
Cook the pasta in very salty water until al dente, about 8 minutes, drain and divide onto plates.

Cut pork crosswise into 1/4" thick slices and then cut the slices in half.

Heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add the pork, garlic and ginger, stir-fry until the pork is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set it aside.

Place the bell pepper and snow peas into the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute.

Combine the broth and cornstarch, mixing well.
Add the broth mixture, hoisin sauce and soy sauce to the skillet with the vegetables.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add the pork and stir-fry until the pork is cooked through, about 1 minute.

Spoon the pork over the noodles and top with the green onion and peanuts.

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