Official Creditboards Recipe thread

[Pavlov]

Entrees, desserts, appetizers, drinks, post them here. Let's make this such a helpful thread we can make it a sticky!

 

[ridgefire]

I make a killer Jambalaya

 

1lb boneless chicken cut into cubes

 

1lb smoked sausage sliced

 

1 small bag of peeled shrimp (sorry dont know weight I just buy the bag)

 

1 large onion, chopped

 

1 bell pepper

 

Sometimes I add a couple of carrots

 

2 cloves of garlic (more if you want)

 

4 ribs of celery, chopped

 

2 cans of crushed tomatoes

 

8 cups of chicken stock

 

2 bay leaves

 

salt & pepper

 

cayenne pepper

 

cummin

 

Sorry dont have any measurements for the spices just do it to your own taste

 

4 cups of rice

 

In a large pot brown the chicken, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season to taste. Add the sausage, tomatoes, bay leaves, and stock. Add the shrimp then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer add rice and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes till the rice has absorbed the liquid.

 

 

 

I think thats it. Sorry first time I ever wrote one of these. I pretty much do my cooking from memory.

[Pavlov]

Jamablaya...I may make your recipe this weekend. A friend of mine used to make it, as he grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. I used to love his creation. It seems like he used to cook it like my mother cooked her spaghetti sauce: slowly simmering at a low heat for quite a while.

[invisible assistant]

Reese's Pizza (from Pampered Chef)

 

 

1 refrigerated cookie roll (Pillsbury or whatever)

 

1/2 cup peanut butter (i think 1/2 cup anyway... i eyeball it)

 

2 Butterfinger candy bars, chopped (i eyeball this too...lol)

 

 

roll out cookie roll onto pizza stone (or cookie sheet or pizza pan) and bake according to directions. let cool for a bit but while slightly warm spread peanut butter on cookie. sprinkle chopped candy on top. cut and serve.... yummmmm!

[blackberry74]

My husband loves jambalya, Ridgefire...thanks for that recipe!

 

Here are the 2 recipes I put in the other thread:

 

No Name Taco/Pizza Stuff

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup of onion (I use more)

1 can of chopped tomatoes

1 packet of taco seasoning

10 oz of pizza crust

shredded cheese

sour cream

 

Brown ground beef & onions - add tomato after draining and mix those in

In a 13" x 9" dish, flatten out the pizza dough (I always put cooking spray in the bottom)

Add the meat, onion & tomato mixture

Bake for 12-15 minutes (you'll see the pizza dough browning up if you use a glass pan)

Add shredded cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until it's melted

Serve with sour cream - I always add some more chopped tomatoes & lettuce on top, too.

 

 

Shrimp Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Boneless skinless chicken breasts

Shrimp (deveined & tails off)

Green onion

Butter

Flour

Milk

Seasonings

Green, red and/or yellow bell peppers

 

Flatten your chicken breasts out - you want them to be as flat and pliable as you can get 'em. Alternatively, you can cut a slit in the side and open them that way. Season the chicken breasts however you normally would - I use Lawry's, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper & paprika.

 

Cut your shrimp into little pieces. Slice your green onions & peppers as well and add them to the shrimp. Add a bit of butter to the shrimp/onion/pepper mixture and mix together.

 

Spoon a little of the mixture into the middle of the chicken breast and fold, securing with toothpicks. If you've cut a slit in the breasts, same thing - once they're stuffed, secure with toothpicks...just no folding involved.

 

Put the stuffed breasts in the freezer for 45 minutes to an hour for them to stiffen slightly.

 

Remove them from the freezer and dip into an egg & milk mixture; coat with flour.

 

Deep fry the chicken breasts 'til they're done.

[IAmMyKidzMom]

Pavlov, what a great idea!!!! Now, where's your contribution...

 

Nah, just kiddin' with ya!

 

hlburi posted a few halibut recipes for me on my diet thread...they sound good.

 

I'll try to think of some of mine and post them here later. For now, I'll post an easy one (and a yummy one ).

 

Caramel Pie

(makes 2)

 

3 cans Eagle Brand Milk

2 Graham Cracker Pie Shells

1 Lg. tub of Cool Whip

 

Peel the labels off the cans of Eagle brand milk and place the unopened cans in a pan of water. Bring to a boil keeping covered with water. Cook for around 2 hours or so. Turn off heat and leave cans in water several hours or overnight.

 

Open cans and you have caramel. Put in pie shells and top with Cool Whip. Refrigerate.

 

(**** You're not supposed to do it this way, but this is how I've always done it..how I was taught....LOL)

 

If you want to do it the right way, here's the directions for carmelizing eagle brand milk from Eagle Brand's website:

 

To caramelize EAGLE BRAND®:

Microwave: Pour EAGLE BRAND® into 2-quart glass measure. Microwave on 1/2 power Medium 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce to 1/3 power (LOW); microwave 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light caramel-colored, stirring briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool. Chill thoroughly.

 

Stovetop: Pour EAGLE BRAND® into top of double broiler; cover. Place over boiling water. Over low heat, simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until thick and light caramel-colored. Beat until smooth. Cool. Chill thouroughly.

 

Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour EAGLE BRAND® into 8- or 9-inch pie plate. Cover with alumiunum foil; place in shallow pan. Fill pan with hot water. Bake 1 1/2 hours or until thick and light caramel-colored. Remove foil; cool. Chill thoroughly.

**********Caution: Never heat unopened can.

Edited April 12, 2006 by IAmMyKidzMom

[IAmMyKidzMom]

OK....someone come up with a template for me and tell me what paper, cards or whatever to use for me to print out recipe cards for this, please....LOL

 

Thanks!

Edited April 12, 2006 by IAmMyKidzMom

[Pavlov]

OK....someone come up with a template for me and tell me what paper, cards or whatever to use for me to print out recipe cards for this, please....LOL

 

Thanks!

 

 

There are free recipe software products on the internet. Most of them require you type in the recipe the first time, but they then allow you to sort based on ingredients: I have this chicken left over, what recipes include chicken. You may then print them all out onto recipe cards, or leave them on computer until you want to use the paper in the kitchen. Then you can print out a recipe and throw it away, printing out a page when you want to make a recipe.

 

The software packages also allow you to print to recipe cards.

[Trilliums]

Whenever my grocery dollars in the wallet are as thin as Nicole Richie, I whip this up and it sure is yummy.

 

I start this early in the day and let it slow cook until dinnertime.

 

1 pkg beef stew meat

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 pkg dry onion soup mix

1 can sprite/7-up/white soda (I know this sounds weird but it works)

 

Brown stew meat with a touch of oil, add your favorite seasonings - I always add a few sprinkles of dried onion bits also

 

Transfer stew meat and juices to slow cooker -

 

Mix together mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and can of soda

 

Pour mixture over meat in the cooker, turn on low-medium setting on the cooker and let 'er go.

 

The mixture will eventually make a gravy, occasionally stir & spoon over the meat.

 

I serve this over rice, with a green salad or veggie on the side. Makes great leftovers too.

[Mrs. Sultan]

OK This is thread I can handle.

I made something so good one night DH wanted to take a picture and post it.

 

Really Killer Chicken Pasta

 

1 of each red bell pepper & green bell pepper (fire roasted, set in a bag to steam afterwards for 10+ minutes peel skin and slice thinly)

 

10 pieces of bacon fried and crumbled set aside

 

1 or 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into bite sized chunks and steamed

 

2 or 3 tablespoons of favorite italian dressing (I like Bernsteins or Newman Own)

 

Boil enough pasta for the ppl your feeding

 

in a big frying pan toss dressing chicken and peppers over medium heat add cooked pasta toss again

serve put dash of parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon on top.

[Mrs. Sultan]

Here is another really yummy one. I am really sorry I rarely use measuring cups or spoons

 

Little cup of plain Yogurt

 

couple dashes of dill

 

and juice of 2 lemons

 

pour over salmon filets

Broil

 

I like it with Mushroom brown rice and almonds

 

1 cube mushroom bullion

2cups water

1 cup brown rice

sauteed mushrooms slivered almonds

 

Then your steam some asparagus

and you have a three course meal

[olderbudwizer]

Easy Beef Brisket

 

get a nice piece of lean fresh brisket - not corned.

Spray a baking pan, put in brisket and season lightly with salt, black pepper, and garlic.

Slice a large white onion (or two) into rings and scatter liberally over and around meat.

Pour in one 12-oz can Coca Cola.

Cover tightly with foil, place in 250-275 oven for 4 hours.

Let rest for 20 minutes, slice across grain and enjoy. The Coca Cola makes a wonderful, rich gravy.

[cinderella]

Pineapple Water

 

 

gallon or so of water

the rind of a pineapple

a few pineapple chunks

some strawberries

teaspoon or so of honey (to taste/optional)

 

Throw in a pot and boil, then strain and put in fridge.

 

Delicious, takes like fruit punch.

[Mrs. Sultan]

OK pineapple sounds good I'll have to try that next time pineapple is on sale.

[cinderella]

OK pineapple sounds good I'll have to try that next time pineapple is on sale.

 

 

Dh picked up this recipe in Samoa.

 

The heat and humidity there is insane and this is good for quenching the thirst.

[Pavlov]

The first official results:

 

Last night I prepared Ridgefire's Jambalaya, shown in post #2 of this thread. It was MAHVELOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

As I always do the first time I make a dish, I followed the recipe precisely. Spices were perfect, girlfriend insisted I prepare some Jambalaya for her lunch today, and insisted I provide the recipe for her to take home.

 

A great meal! Thanks!

[hurricanesfans27]

Pineapple Water

 

 

gallon or so of water

the rind of a pineapple

a few pineapple chunks

some strawberries

teaspoon or so of honey (to taste/optional)

 

Throw in a pot and boil, then strain and put in fridge.

 

Delicious, takes like fruit punch.

 

 

wheres the rum?

[hlburi]

Here is a super easy dessert drink I make in the summer time. It's called a Sgropino and it's from the Veneto region of Italy:

 

1 pint of lemon sorbet

5 oz of limoncello, or lemon flavored vodka or regular vodka

1/2 bottle Prosecco or Champagne or sparkling wine.

 

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until combined.

 

Pour in glass and drink

 

Oh...and you can share with your friends if you feel so inclined.

[hurricanesfans27]

Here is a super easy dessert drink I make in the summer time. It's called a Sgropino and it's from the Veneto region of Italy:

 

1 pint of lemon sorbet

5 oz of limoncello, or lemon flavored vodka or regular vodka

1/2 bottle Prosecco or Champagne or sparkling wine.

 

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until combined.

 

Pour in glass and drink

 

Oh...and you can share with your friends if you feel so inclined.

 

 

NOW WERE TALKIN!!!!!

[hlburi]

Here is another side I make quite a bit. I also do this around the Holidays as I am not a huge fan of the Green Bean casserole with the mushroom soup and the onions. This is a green bean dish that incorporates some different ingredients. I like it because it tastes good and it is pretty easy to put together too. Always a plus!

 

Green Beans with Macadamia Nuts

 

Courtesy of: Central Market

30 minutes or less!!!

6 - 8 servings

 

1/2 fresh French Baguette, cut into pieces

1/3 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 (16-ounce) package frozen extra fine green beans (French style)

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

 

Process the bread in a food processor for 20 to 30 seconds or until fine crumbs. Combine with the nuts in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Stir in the garlic and parsley. Add the butter and cook until heated. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

 

Cook the green beans in the water in a separate skillet over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the beans are warm, tossing frequently. Drain and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a serving dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.

[hlburi]

Now you have me craving Jambalaya and Gumbo!!

 

That sounds good.

 

I make a killer Jambalaya

 

1lb boneless chicken cut into cubes

 

1lb smoked sausage sliced

 

1 small bag of peeled shrimp (sorry dont know weight I just buy the bag)

 

1 large onion, chopped

 

1 bell pepper

 

Sometimes I add a couple of carrots

 

2 cloves of garlic (more if you want)

 

4 ribs of celery, chopped

 

2 cans of crushed tomatoes

 

8 cups of chicken stock

 

2 bay leaves

 

salt & pepper

 

cayenne pepper

 

cummin

 

Sorry dont have any measurements for the spices just do it to your own taste

 

4 cups of rice

 

In a large pot brown the chicken, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season to taste. Add the sausage, tomatoes, bay leaves, and stock. Add the shrimp then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer add rice and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes till the rice has absorbed the liquid.

 

 

 

I think thats it. Sorry first time I ever wrote one of these. I pretty much do my cooking from memory.

[*GB*]

simple one

 

Milk Gravy

 

Place about 1/8th inch of vegetable oil in frying pan, heat it up, add about a tablespoon of flour/some salt and pepper to taste.

 

Stir like crazy till flour is somwhat brown, reduce heat,add lots of milk and continue stirring. Gravy will thicken as it cooks.

 

Grab some biscuits or a loaf of bread and pig out.

[blackberry74]

Chicken Enchilada Bake

 

8 flour tortillas (6 if you're using the big ones)

2 tbsp margarine or butter

1/2 cup of chopped onion

1 garlic clove (minced)

1/2 cup of sliced black olives <---- I hate these, never use 'em

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, drained

1/2 cup sour cream

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 1/2 cups of cubed, cooked chicken (season prior to cooking, of course)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 milk

 

Heat oven to 350 F. In medium saucepan, melt butter/margarine; saute onion & garlic in b/m 'til tender. Stir in 1/2 of the olives (save the other half for the top), green chilies, sour cream & soup; mix well. Set aside 3/4 cup of this mixture. Stir in chicken & 1/2 of the cheese to the remaining mixture in pan.

 

Warm your tortillas as directed on package (I never do this either - as long as they're not frozen, they're good. Just take 'em out the fridge when you start fixing everything else, that's warm enough). Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture & roll up. Place the seam side down in an ungreased 12 x 8 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine reserved 3/4 cup soup mixture & milk; spoon this mixture over the tortillas. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and olives; serve.

 

I usually end up using way more cheese & onions than the recipe calls for. And the last 5 minutes or so, I sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.

[hurricanesfans27]

Chicken Enchilada Bake

 

8 flour tortillas (6 if you're using the big ones)

2 tbsp margarine or butter

1/2 cup of chopped onion

1 garlic clove (minced)

1/2 cup of sliced black olives <---- I hate these, never use 'em

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, drained

1/2 cup sour cream

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 1/2 cups of cubed, cooked chicken (season prior to cooking, of course)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 milk

 

Heat oven to 350 F. In medium saucepan, melt butter/margarine; saute onion & garlic in b/m 'til tender. Stir in 1/2 of the olives (save the other half for the top), green chilies, sour cream & soup; mix well. Set aside 3/4 cup of this mixture. Stir in chicken & 1/2 of the cheese to the remaining mixture in pan.

 

Warm your tortillas as directed on package (I never do this either - as long as they're not frozen, they're good. Just take 'em out the fridge when you start fixing everything else, that's warm enough). Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture & roll up. Place the seam side down in an ungreased 12 x 8 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine reserved 3/4 cup soup mixture & milk; spoon this mixture over the tortillas. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and olives; serve.

 

I usually end up using way more cheese & onions than the recipe calls for. And the last 5 minutes or so, I sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt.

 

 

yummy

[IAmMyKidzMom]

OK....someone come up with a template for me and tell me what paper, cards or whatever to use for me to print out recipe cards for this, please....LOL

 

Thanks!

 

 

There are free recipe software products on the internet. Most of them require you type in the recipe the first time, but they then allow you to sort based on ingredients: I have this chicken left over, what recipes include chicken. You may then print them all out onto recipe cards, or leave them on computer until you want to use the paper in the kitchen. Then you can print out a recipe and throw it away, printing out a page when you want to make a recipe.

 

The software packages also allow you to print to recipe cards.

 

OK...I did a search and there are MANY recipe softwares out there (figured)...can anyone recommend any certain one?