Yellow Rice and Chicken

One of our family favorite meals is Yellow Rice and Chicken, and taste even better, reheated the next day! So here is our recipe for it!  

Yellow Rice and Chicken

Ingredients:

2 chicken breast, boiled and shredded

2 Tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced  

1 tsp turmeric 

1/4 tsp cumin  

1/8 tsp cinnamon 

2 cups uncooked long grain jasmine rice

3 cups chicken broth 

1 bay leaf, optional 

Make it:

1. Add the butter, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon to a medium sauce pot. Sauté over medium heat for 1- 2 minutes, or just until the garlic has softened. 

2. Add the dry rice to the pot. Stir and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes to slightly toast the rice. You may hear a slight popping or crackling noise as the rice toasts. 

3. Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth and bay leaf to the pot. Place a lid on top, increase the heat to high, and bring the pot to a rolling boil. As soon as it reaches a full boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer (with the lid in place) for 20 minutes. 

4. After letting it simmer for 20 minutes, turn the heat off and let it rest (do not remove the lid) for an additional 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. 

Add salt and pepper to taste!

Instapot Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Makes 4-6 Servings

A truly one-pot meal! Fork-tender beef and mushrooms with egg noodles. This recipe is written using the Instant Pot(R).

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce

3 cups chopped mushrooms

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 3/4 cup sour cream, or to taste

Make It:

1. 1. Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Heat oil for 1 minute. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. 2. Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add to the pot. Cook and stir until browned evenly on all sides, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in soy sauce.
3. 3. Stir mushrooms into the pot. Stir in flour until evenly incorporated. Pour in beef broth. Close and lock the lid. Set timer for 10 minutes. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Open pressure cooker; mix in ketchup, then add egg noodles. Seal and bring to high pressure again, about 5 minutes; cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5. Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instruction for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Open pressure cooker; stir in sour cream.
6. Serve and Enjoy! 

Pasta Rosa

The Family Favorite known as 

Pasta Rosa

Looking for a super easy, super quick recipe, that your family will love?

Ingredients: 

1 23.5 oz Jar of Marinara (We love Prego Tomato and Basil for this picture we used Prego Italian Sausage and Garlic)

1 15 oz jar of Alfredo (We love Classico Asiago Romano Alfredo)

1 1 pound box of whole wheat pasta (we used Great Value brand Whole Wheat Rotini)

Make it:

1. Cook Pasta according to box directions.

2. drain the pasta, and return to pot.  Add both sauces, and stir.  Heat over low heat until warmed throughout. 

3. Serve! We like to top with a sprinkle of fresh, shaved Parmesan cheese. 

Easy Dinner, no cooking?

Healthy Tuna on Salad

Ingredients:

2 cans Tuna Fish in water

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 sprinkle of fresh dill, chopped

2 hard boiled eggs, diced

salt and pepper to taste

cut romaine lettuce

sliced cucumber

Make it:

1. Mix Tuna, greek yogurt, dill, hard boiled eggs, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well blended.

2. toss chopped salad on a plate, top with sliced cucumber.  Top with a scoop or two of tuna, and sprinkle salt and pepper of the top! 

3. Enjoy for a healthy lunch, or no cook dinner! 

3 Ingredient Dinners

I know, that sounds crazy, but what if I told you, you could make dinner with three ingredients?  These are super easy to make, for those busy weekday nights!

Here are three main courses, made with three ingredients!

Teriyaki Chicken:

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients list:

4 pounds chicken thighs, sliced into chunks

2 cups soy sauce

1 cup brown sugar

Make it:

1. Sear the chicken thighs evenly in a pan, then flip.

2. Add the soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring and bringing to a boil.

3. Stir until the sauce has reduced and evenly glazes the chicken.

4. Serve with rice, if desired!

5. Enjoy!

Mac N Cheese:

Servings: 3-4

Ingredients list:

5 cups milk

1 lb dry elbow macaroni

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Make it:

1. In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.

2. Add the pasta and stir constantly until the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.

3. Turn off the heat, then add the cheddar.

4. Stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.

5. Enjoy!

Baked Ravioli:

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients list:

1 26 oz jar of marinara (We love the Prego Tomato and Basil)

1 25 oz Bag of Ravioli, Frozen (we like the Great Value brand 5 Cheese one)

1 LB bag of Italian Blend Cheese

Make it:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray bottoms and sides of 3 quart cooking dish with non-stick spray.

2. spread 1/2 of the sauce in the bottom of pan, and arrange half of the ravioli on top, in a single layer.

3. Top with half the cheese blend and repeat with another layer.

4. Cover with Aluminum Foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for additional 10-15 minutes. 

5. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving, and ENJOY!

Mama Parker's Mac-n-cheese

Ingredients:

16 ounces elbow macaroni or shells
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk (not skim)
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups of shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar and Swiss)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous sprinkling of salt the pasta.

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it's done.Add the flour and stir until the mixture is lightly browned; 1-2 minutes.

Add the milk and whisk to remove any lumps and add the salt, pepper, Paprika, and ground mustard.

When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it and add to the sauce.

Stir in cheese, then, sprinkle more on top, and bake in a greased 2 quart dish (or an 13X9 pan works pretty well) 40-45 minutes until browned and bubbly..

Mama Parker's Chicken Nuggets

These chicken nuggets are a favorite in our house.  They taste very similar to Chick-fil-A brand chicken nuggets.  Taste for yourself and tell me what you think.

2 pounds (we buy the thin sliced) chicken breast- chopped into bite size peices
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Chicken rub (when I don't have my own on hand, I use McCormick Grill Mates)
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black Pepper
1 teaspoon Blackened seasoning (we use Old Bay)
2 cups Milk
1 Egg
1/2 teaspoon Frank's hot sauce

Deep fryer with canola oil, heated to full temp.  If you have one that's adjustable temperature,  heat to 400°.

1. Mix together in one bowl the flour, corn starch, and all the seasonings. In a second bowl, mix together milk, egg, and hot sauce.
2. Cut chicken into bite size peices, working in small batches, toss into milk mixture, and then toss into the flour mixture.  Make sure all sides are covered and you have a nice thick layer of flour and seasonings over the chicken.
3. Once covered, gently place into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes.
4.  When done frying and all chicken pieces float to top, pull out and place on plate covered with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.