tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70346268938156377102024-03-21T09:52:11.361-07:00Cooking MommyI really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I want to be able to share some of these recipes with others since I enjoy when others share yummy recipes with me! It's also a great way to store them for my children to have when they grow up!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-45626415652395315132024-01-29T08:42:00.000-08:002024-01-29T08:42:15.086-08:00Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (gluten free)<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEyuONTsgLZ8hPRhJkrI9lVmsIZeml1QgPSyUBAfPH3-nsRAk9FHg6twNLZZcSDzB2fVIXA7nF2QRD-qtPvWgIy6P1ro7LKumPyITKI5YlVGOLPVPvomi4rgirl3hAWPqPDeo2iusqhaRverG_c6EPe319H9dpZIKS2TZtYjEeGBvJzzOGVLcsb6p/s2016/Creamy%20Chicken%20Noodle%20Soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEyuONTsgLZ8hPRhJkrI9lVmsIZeml1QgPSyUBAfPH3-nsRAk9FHg6twNLZZcSDzB2fVIXA7nF2QRD-qtPvWgIy6P1ro7LKumPyITKI5YlVGOLPVPvomi4rgirl3hAWPqPDeo2iusqhaRverG_c6EPe319H9dpZIKS2TZtYjEeGBvJzzOGVLcsb6p/s320/Creamy%20Chicken%20Noodle%20Soup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I have made this creamy chicken noodle soup several times now, and it has been a big hit in my house. You can totally make this with all-purpose flour and regular noodles if you do not need gluten free. My daughter is a vegetarian, so I make a smaller version for her as well, and she loves it! </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (leave out for vegetarian)</p><p style="text-align: left;">2 Tbsp olive oil</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 yellow or sweet onion, chopped</p><p style="text-align: left;">2-3 carrots, chopped</p><p style="text-align: left;">2 celery stalks, chopped</p><p style="text-align: left;">6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbsp)</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/3 cup gluten free flour</p><p style="text-align: left;">10 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian)</p><p style="text-align: left;">3 Tbsp cornstarch</p><p style="text-align: left;">2 tsp each of dried parsley, basil, salt</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 tsp each of dried thyme, oregano, pepper</p><p style="text-align: left;">16oz gluten free pasta (my favorite is Tinkyada brand) (may want to add an additional 4-8oz of pasta if doing vegetarian, depending on how thick you want your soup)</p><p style="text-align: left;">3 cups half and half</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup heavy cream</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 cup grated Parmesan</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><u><b>Instructions</b></u></p><p style="text-align: left;">Cook onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil on medium heat until vegetables soften. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes. Add garlic and flour and stir. Add 9 cups of broth. Whisk cornstarch with remaining 1 cup broth, and add to soup. Add all the spices and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to time on the package. Add half and half, cream, and parmesan (may need to whisk to get out any lumps of cheese. Remove from heat and enjoy!</p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-7473057310951460022022-11-22T17:24:00.001-08:002022-11-22T17:24:31.087-08:00Gluten Free Pie Crust<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlewpUct24izoAOWa4FZyFtfSu1ZhNVsMJjViVQOsdd0FCh2-vsl-5E6mXDZTmFAQABMFQhmJNXOlKQcD_lFpIjprrjcDHntJnhHSLLu69luWfkZDB400In_O7enoH5eCMnI1W_PQ0XxRTgUou-CQYdUekN5CPB7nAZZc6lRep59zfl7ZlFaHkLg/s2016/IMG_0106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlewpUct24izoAOWa4FZyFtfSu1ZhNVsMJjViVQOsdd0FCh2-vsl-5E6mXDZTmFAQABMFQhmJNXOlKQcD_lFpIjprrjcDHntJnhHSLLu69luWfkZDB400In_O7enoH5eCMnI1W_PQ0XxRTgUou-CQYdUekN5CPB7nAZZc6lRep59zfl7ZlFaHkLg/s320/IMG_0106.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I've made this gluten free crust several times now, and it's really delicious! I've used it for quiches as well as pumpkin pies. I got the original recipe on King Arthur's website. I used Bob's Red Mill gluten free all purpose flour, and it works well. I have read that not all gluten free flours work as well as others. The first time I didn't add any water, and my crust fell apart. The next few times I added 1 Tbsp of water and that seemed to work very well. I might try adding 2 Tbsp of water and see if it holds even better next time. It should be smooth like a regular crust and not crumbly. The original recipe does call for clearjel, but it's optional, so I haven't tried using it.<p></p><p><b>Ingredients</b></p><p>1 1/4 cups gluten free flour (I chose Bob's Red Mill)</p><p>1 Tbsp sugar</p><p>1/2 tsp xanthan gum</p><p>1/2 tsp salt</p><p>6 Tbsp butter, cold</p><p>1 large egg</p><p>2 tsp lemon juice</p><p>*For an egg free crust, the recipe states using 4 Tbsp cold water in place of the egg and lemon juice.</p><p><b>Directions</b></p><p>Spray/grease as 9" pie plate (I used deep dish). Whisk together the flour, sugar, xanthan gum, and salt. Cut the butter into several pats and work it into the flour mixture until it's crumbly (I use my stand mixer with a whisk for this but you can also use a pastry cutter or forks). Whisk together the egg and lemon juice until frothy and mix into flour/butter mixture. Mix until the crust holds together well and is smooth but not wet. Add cold water if necessary, 1 Tbsp at a time. Shape into a ball, wrap in saran wrap, and chill in the fridge for one hour or up to overnight. Let dough rest on counter 10-15 minutes before rolling. Roll out on saran wrap or a silicone mat that is sprinkled with gluten free flour. Invert dough into pie plate. Pinch edges in design if you like. Fill with whatever fillings you desire and bake.</p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-68725139564720197542022-11-22T09:05:00.003-08:002022-11-22T09:05:36.922-08:00Green Chile Spinach Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaGpOd1RMMaemlTUdokpiIxp8vQ-XNFMgc27WdXYXAyVCEyp1wcftsxhEOFy2wiUv8M-uKM0nfxn8DDGtlVwarPq9McIsO5-7F6Tr-wt-s8CdN5E44YgUBY_0TZNJlBUHjdO9DRvSD9AFDSIyMmFTjwqVZ5cigWkUjAcF1lBnfRA8erAPOtidKg/s2016/image0%20(3).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaGpOd1RMMaemlTUdokpiIxp8vQ-XNFMgc27WdXYXAyVCEyp1wcftsxhEOFy2wiUv8M-uKM0nfxn8DDGtlVwarPq9McIsO5-7F6Tr-wt-s8CdN5E44YgUBY_0TZNJlBUHjdO9DRvSD9AFDSIyMmFTjwqVZ5cigWkUjAcF1lBnfRA8erAPOtidKg/s320/image0%20(3).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I wanted to make my <a href="https://cookingmommy-cookingmommy.blogspot.com/2011/11/green-chile-spinach-quiche.html" target="_blank">Green Chile Spinach Quiche</a> with a gluten free crust, and I've made a crust, but I wanted to try something different, and I'm so glad I did. I brought these to a ladies retreat, and they got rant and raved over. Several people wanted the recipe, and all of it got devoured. You can use regular all purpose flour if you do not need it to be gluten free. This made a thick hash brown crust, so if you prefer your crust to be thinner and crispier, use only 1 bag of shredded hash browns. You may need to reduce the cooking time of the crust, but let me know how it turns out!<p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Ingredients</b></p><p>2 - 26oz bags frozen shredded hash browns, thawed</p><p>1 stick butter, melted</p><p>1/2 cup all purpose flour (gluten free if needed)</p><p>1 tsp baking powder</p><p>1 tsp salt</p><p>12 eggs</p><p>8oz Mexican blend cheese, shredded</p><p>2 cups cottage cheese</p><p>10-12oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed out</p><p>7oz can diced green chiles</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Directions</b></p><p>Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix together the butter and hash browns, and then press into bottom and sides of 2 deep dish pie plates. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges are light brown. Reduce heat to 400 degrees. Mix together remaining ingredients (I use my stand mixer for this) until well blended. Pour into crusts evenly between the pies. Bake for 15 minutes, and then reduce the oven temp to 350, and bake an additional 35 minutes. Store any leftovers in the fridge, or you can cover the them and freeze the quiches, and let thaw in fridge the night before you want to serve it.</p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-3705415099966600682022-10-19T09:38:00.002-07:002022-10-19T09:38:39.426-07:00Cashew Chicken<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCkRP3FdGBGbrD0PkoDzDlybQq0JLJWwmCblzKZ5ac3tUhVB6jTQ2v2qzMzt5n7L7fWOdf9w6EwdwK0uI5ICNfJt0KTmngXPbRj1b1_j6AfD2ZdHwkc76kkQ8rIywfH3LtkPjTqQA8joyp9piLcQb61V-8nbXZvwkHJvHKxDgluFF1wRFyPUVew/s2016/IMG_1565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCkRP3FdGBGbrD0PkoDzDlybQq0JLJWwmCblzKZ5ac3tUhVB6jTQ2v2qzMzt5n7L7fWOdf9w6EwdwK0uI5ICNfJt0KTmngXPbRj1b1_j6AfD2ZdHwkc76kkQ8rIywfH3LtkPjTqQA8joyp9piLcQb61V-8nbXZvwkHJvHKxDgluFF1wRFyPUVew/s320/IMG_1565.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I modified my other cashew chicken recipe to more our tastes since some in my family don't like bell peppers, and I made it a little simpler. You can of course use different veggies based on what your family likes. I served mine over quinoa/rice, but the rest of my family enjoyed it over plain white rice. I will definitely be making this again. I had some dried chives, so I sprinkled that on the top after in my bowl, but fresh would be delicious as well sprinkled over top at the end of cooking or on individual bowls. I did have to double this for my family of 6, but I do have 3 teenagers. I do cook mine without oil in a nonstick electric skillet, but if you can use 1-2 Tbsp light olive oil or coconut oil to grease your pan if you don't have a nonstick one.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Ingredients</b></p><p>1-2 Tbsp light olive oil (see note above if using nonstick skillet)</p><p>2 Tbsp cornstarch</p><p>3 Tbsp soy sauce (I use La Choy brand because it's gluten free)</p><p>1 Tbsp white vinegar (or apple cider works too)</p><p>1 tsp sugar</p><p>dash of ginger</p><p>1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces</p><p>1 tsp minced garlic</p><p>1 cup cashews (I used halves and pieces)</p><p>1/2 lb carrots (about 4 medium), chopped</p><p>1 can sliced water chestnuts</p><p>chives (optional topping)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Directions</b></p><p>Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ginger in small bowl and mix well. Heat skillet up over medium high heat. Add oil (if not nonstick skillet) to skillet and then add chicken and carrots. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic, water chestnuts, and cashews to pan. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and carrots are soft. Pour sauce evenly over top and stir to coat everything and sauce thickens. Sprinkle with green onions or put on the side for people to put on their individual bowls. Serve over rice if desired.</p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-64370059585340978622022-10-19T09:21:00.002-07:002022-10-19T09:21:15.905-07:00Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WtHrjNnTxBfiYr9ENQnoagHI-lVESd24leAL8Bfj8DKcfr6BUXArzto2h40GdN-hr50Wf5Z_RgWFKtHQg-0F1WVvP1r7Uo2N7KGVZnCyTqucGQ6nH5cApdOvrAM10reNj7Qbjbf2uvwaU_SD_YCqyw0WLWkhj_YvffDnLt6DS8Rgs5Akzz3uJQ/s2016/IMG_1391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WtHrjNnTxBfiYr9ENQnoagHI-lVESd24leAL8Bfj8DKcfr6BUXArzto2h40GdN-hr50Wf5Z_RgWFKtHQg-0F1WVvP1r7Uo2N7KGVZnCyTqucGQ6nH5cApdOvrAM10reNj7Qbjbf2uvwaU_SD_YCqyw0WLWkhj_YvffDnLt6DS8Rgs5Akzz3uJQ/s320/IMG_1391.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Super moist, delicious, & gluten free pumpkin muffins! My girls even commented they enjoyed the gluten free ones better than the ones with regular flour. I made these into mini muffins but you can make them into a bundt loaf or a loaf pan if you prefer. A bundt pan takes about 45 minutes, and a loaf pan takes 60 minutes. This is my Mom's pumpkin bread recipe except modified some and made with gluten free flour.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Ingredients</b></p><p>1 1/3 cup sugar</p><p>1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened</p><p>1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin</p><p>2 eggs (use my note for using flaxseed for egg-free)</p><p>1 2/3 cups gluten free flour (I used Bob's Red Mill brand)</p><p>1 tsp baking soda</p><p>1/4 tsp baking powder</p><p>3/4 tsp salt</p><p>1/2 rounded tsp cinnamon</p><p>1/2 rounded tsp cloves</p><p>1/4 rounded tsp ginger</p><p>dash allspice (optional)</p><p>dash nutmeg (optional)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Directions</b></p><p>Mix sugar, applesauce, pumpkin, and eggs in a large bowl. In a separate container combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices. Add all dry ingredients to the batter and blend well. Spray mini muffin tin and divide batter evenly among the tin. Bake 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes. Allow to cool about 5-10 minutes before removing from pan.</p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-67483886960134121312021-10-01T11:29:00.004-07:002021-10-01T11:34:31.880-07:00Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS053GVXvZ8TsT_fvl-MsmHp-o4M8fvZRGDBMJYWMEwfGqTmVi0mSzexMo3NEyH0arl61TevPyFgzsbvRxQhN5wN7WdQFA32JnSyQayoMzyibcnz0FU-WpQhGmBgjxfiJRSQIiWKOj8g/s2016/image2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS053GVXvZ8TsT_fvl-MsmHp-o4M8fvZRGDBMJYWMEwfGqTmVi0mSzexMo3NEyH0arl61TevPyFgzsbvRxQhN5wN7WdQFA32JnSyQayoMzyibcnz0FU-WpQhGmBgjxfiJRSQIiWKOj8g/s320/image2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I got this delicious chicken noodle soup recipe from my sister who got it off <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/the-ultimate-chicken-noodle-soup/">this website</a>. She modified it some and then I modified it a little more. My family loves this recipe, and it's perfect on a cool day outside or when you're not feeling well or anytime! It does make a large pot of soup, so if you don't have a large family, you might want to scale it down or eat it for leftovers. Leftover chicken works fine in this recipe or dark meat is fine too. You can also make this gluten free by using gluten free pasta.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Ingredients</p><p style="text-align: left;">2 lbs chicken breasts, cut up into bite size chunks</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 Tbsp extra light olive oil</p><p style="text-align: left;">4 celery ribs, diced</p><p style="text-align: left;">4 medium carrots, peeled and diced</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 large onion, diced</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 garlic clove, minced</p><p style="text-align: left;">10 cups chicken broth</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp salt</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp pepper</p><p style="text-align: left;">2 bay leaves</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp dried thyme</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 tsp dried parsley</p><p style="text-align: left;">3-4 cups uncooked noodles, about 8-16oz (I like to use macaroni - use gluten free if you desire)</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 Tbsp lemon juice</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Directions</p><p style="text-align: left;">Add oil to large stockpot and heat to medium. Add onions, carrots, and celery to stockpot and saute until onions are translucent. Add garlic clove, cut up chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes with lid on. Add pasta and cook about 10 minutes or according to pasta direction. Turn off heat and add lemon juice. Enjoy!</p>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-10231753289677942262019-06-17T20:44:00.000-07:002019-06-17T20:44:10.571-07:00Green Chile Casserole (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this <a href="https://wholelottayum.com/keto-casserole/">Green Chile Casserole</a> and modified it (of course). It was a winner around here, and I will be making it again. The original recipe called to put it in a 7x11 pan, so I doubled most of the ingredients. The container of cottage cheese was 24oz so I added 1 cup of sour cream instead of 32oz of cottage cheese. Nobody in my family likes cottage cheese alone except for me unless it's in a lasagna or dish like this so if you're not a cottage cheese lover, don't write this one off yet. Leftover chicken works great for this.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
3 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and shredded<br />
9 Tbsp taco seasoning or 3 packages (I used my <a href="https://cookingmommy-cookingmommy.blogspot.com/2009/05/homemade-taco-seasoning.html">homemade</a>)<br />
1 1/2 cups green salsa (chunky preferably)<br />
7oz can green chilies, drained<br />
24oz cottage cheese<br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
8oz shredded Mexican blend cheese<br />
green onions, optional<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, green chilies, cottage cheese, and sour cream together until well mixed. Pour into a sprayed 9x13 casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving with sour cream and green onions if you desire.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-88154616544467318902019-06-17T20:23:00.002-07:002019-08-02T08:29:18.850-07:00Taco Pie (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is not my recipe, but it is worth reposting. This <a href="https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-easy-taco-pie/">Taco Pie</a> is delicious and easy! My whole family enjoyed it, and I've already made it 3 times. It's super easy. On the website, it says 1 cup heavy cream, but she has a video and in the comments below she says to use 1/2 cup heavy cream. When I made this for my entire family, I doubled it and put it in a 9x13 pan and have to bake it for 45 minutes.</div>
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1 lb ground turkey or beef (I used turkey)</div>
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3 Tbsp taco seasoning (I use my <a href="https://cookingmommy-cookingmommy.blogspot.com/2009/05/homemade-taco-seasoning.html">homemade</a>)</div>
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6 large eggs</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground meat and drain. Mix in taco seasoning and spread evenly but loosely in the bottom of a sprayed pie plate. Mix together eggs, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper and pour over top of meat. Sprinkle cheese evenly over egg and meat mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and puffed. Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream, salsa, olives, avocado, or whatever toppings you would like.</div>
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<br />Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-24956014341605401102019-06-17T19:57:00.001-07:002019-06-17T19:57:27.960-07:00Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I took the sauce from my <a href="http://cookingmommy-cookingmommy.blogspot.com/2014/09/cauliflower-cheese-potatoes.html">Cauliflower Cheese "Potatoes"</a> and mixed it with chicken and broccoli and it came out delicious! Leftover chicken would be perfect in this dish. Also, if you prefer to make this a vegetarian side dish, leave out the chicken and use an extra bag of broccoli.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and shredded<br />
2 - 12oz bags of frozen broccoli, cooked and drained<br />
1 yellow onion, diced<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
16oz sour cream<br />
3 cups shredded cheddar<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp pepper<br />
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Directions<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.49px;">After I cooked the broccoli, I roughly chopped up the larger pieces. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.49px;">Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until soft. Add 2 cups cheese and let melt, stirring. Blend in sour cream, salt, and pepper. Fold sauce in with broccoli and chicken</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.49px;">. Spray 9x13 casserole dish and add mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 350 for 30 minutes or more.</span>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-78003276375269616872019-06-05T19:48:00.001-07:002019-06-05T19:49:17.809-07:00Keto Chicken Enchiladas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Enchiladas are a favorite in my household. I finally decided to try them recently and make them Keto friendly for me by using chicken lunch meat as the tortillas. It came out super yummy. I made these like <a href="http://cookingmommy-cookingmommy.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicken-enchiladas.html">my usua</a>l for my family with flour tortillas. You can use whatever brand of enchilada sauce you like, just watch for the carb count. I like to get the green one and mix it with the red one, and if I'm buying name brand, I prefer Old El Paso, but Aldi now carries their own brand and we enjoy it.<br />
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1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and shredded<br />
8oz Mexican blend cheese<br />
2 10oz cans enchilada sauce (see note above)<br />
16oz thin-sliced deli chicken breast lunch meat (I like to get nitrate-free)<br />
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Mix shredded chicken breasts, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, and 1/2 the enchilada sauce. Use a small amount of the mixture to roll inside each piece of deli lunch meat and and place in a sprayed 9x13 pan. Use up all the chicken and cheese mixture to fill up the rest of your deli lunch meat "tortillas." Pour the rest of the sauce over the top and sprinkle the remaining cheese over top. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Let sit 5-10 to cool.<br />
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Serve with sour cream if you like.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-79988187590501935062019-06-05T19:36:00.000-07:002019-06-05T19:38:33.069-07:00Cucumber Salad (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So yummy! I got this recipe off of Wholesome Yum. I brought this to a church potluck, and a lot of people said they really liked it and a few asked for the recipe. Don't put the dressing on until you are ready to serve because over time it makes the salad watery. Even making the dressing on the side as a dip for cucumbers or other vegetables would be yummy!<br />
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6 cups cucumbers, chopped (I used mini cucumbers)<br />
1 small red onion, diced<br />
1/2 cup sour cream<br />
2 tsp dried dill (or 2 Tbsp fresh - I used dried because it's what I had)<br />
2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
1 Tbsp lemon juice<br />
1/2 tsp garlic powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp black pepper<br />
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Cut up cucumbers and onions. Mix rest of the ingredients for the dressing and add right before serving.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-17382539811543986952019-06-05T19:23:00.000-07:002019-06-05T19:23:08.929-07:00Taco Salad (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We eat taco salad almost every Tuesday in my house. It's a very simple recipe, but we love it around here. We cut up all the toppings and everyone can personalize their bowl. Before I went Keto, I ate it over corn chips (like Fritos), and my kids still eat it this way. I make 3-4 pounds of meat for my family of 6. This recipe includes my homemade taco seasoning. I make large amounts and use 3 Tbsp per pound of meat.<br />
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1 lb ground turkey (or beef)<br />
1 Tbsp chili powder<br />
2 tsp onion powder<br />
1 tsp garlic powder<br />
1 tsp paprika<br />
1 tsp oregano<br />
1 tsp cumin<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
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lettuce<br />
cheese<br />
salsa<br />
tomatoes<br />
avocado<br />
sour cream<br />
guacamole<br />
cucumber<br />
black olives<br />
corn chips (if you're not doing low-carb or keto)<br />
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Brown ground meat, drain, and return to pan. Add all the seasonings and the water and bring to a boil but then reduce and simmer for 5 minutes. Top with whatever taco toppings you choose.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-48104128445489902272019-06-05T19:03:00.001-07:002019-06-05T19:03:31.341-07:00Protein Noodle Lasagna (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I know this isn't the prettiest picture, but it's so delicious! I have brought it to church potluck's and received many compliments. It's <a href="https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/protein-noodle-lasagna/">Maria Emmerich's Protein Noodle Lasagna</a>. I made a few changes but just personal preferences.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
1 lb ground sausage<br />
3/4-1 lb ground turkey or beef<br />
1/2 small yellow onion, diced<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
24oz jar low sugar marinara<br />
16oz full fat cottage cheese (or Ricotta)<br />
1 egg<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
3/4 lb shredded mozzarella<br />
3/4 cup grated Parmesan<br />
16oz thinly sliced deli chicken breast lunch meat (I like to get nitrate-free)<br />
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain and stir in marinara sauce. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, and salt. Spread meat sauce in bottom of 9x13 pan. Arrange chicken slices over sauce. Spread with cottage cheese mixture and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers until everything is used up. Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes, remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-34918518964719728402019-06-02T20:13:00.002-07:002019-06-07T18:20:03.994-07:00Crockpot Keto Taco Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you look up Keto Taco Soup online, you will find this recipe in multiple places. I tweeked this to make it my own. You can do this in the Instant Pot or in the Crock Pot. If you really don't like spicy, you can use 1 can of Rotel and 1 can of regular diced tomatoes. You can also serve with pasta if you don't care about carbs.</div>
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This is delicious and easy cauliflower chicken fried rice. I chose to use low-carb vegetables instead of the traditional starchy peas and carrots. You could always leave out the chicken and make this vegetarian if you like.</div>
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2 lbs chicken, cooked and chopped</div>
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1 stick butter</div>
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4 eggs, scrambled and cooked but still wet (I used my microwave again)</div>
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1 red bell pepper, chopped</div>
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6 stalks celery, chopped</div>
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1 bunch of green onions, chopped</div>
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2 Tbsp garlic, minced</div>
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1 bag frozen broccoli, cooked and roughly chopped</div>
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1/2 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce</div>
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2 Tbsp sesame seeds</div>
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Melt 1/2 stick of butter in saute pan. Saute bell pepper & celery for a couple of minutes. Add cauliflower rice, green onions, garlic, and the other half of the butter. Cook 3-4 minutes or until celery and pepper are soft. Add in cooked eggs, cooked chicken, liquid aminos, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well and remove from heat and serve.</div>
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I made eggplant and zucchini lasagna to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. I loved them both. Most preferred the zucchini, but I think it was because some people just don't prefer eggplant. I did take a lot of time to grill the vegetables, but I am wondering how they would turn out if you just put salt on them and let them "sweat." I chose to make these vegetarian because I have family members who are vegetarian, but you could always add meat if you wanted. I didn't miss the meat at all.<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
<i>Sauce</i><br />
2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
1/2 medium onion, diced<br />
32oz crushed tomatoes<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp pepper<br />
1/2 tsp oregano<br />
1/2 tsp thyme<br />
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes<br />
5oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped<br />
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<i>Lasagna</i><br />
4-5 zucchini thinly sliced long ways (or 2 medium eggplants)<br />
salt<br />
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 cup grated Parmesan<br />
3-4 cups shredded mozzarella<br />
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Directions<br />
Lightly salt and grill your zucchini or eggplant. Next time I want to try just salting them and let them sit 10-20 minutes and then blot all the excess moisture off. Or even try baking them 10 minutes.<br />
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Saute onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and cook 5-10 minutes until the spinach is wilted.<br />
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Mix cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan in a small bowl. Layer sauce, zucchini, cottage cheese, sauce, mozzarella, more zucchini, cottage cheese, sauce, mozzarella, and repeat until all ingredients are used. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, uncovered. Let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-67588216901844832702019-06-02T19:19:00.000-07:002019-06-02T19:19:45.385-07:00Asian Lettuce Wraps (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I usually do 3x-4x this recipe for my family of 6. It also goes well over rice or mixed with rice if you want to stretch it and aren't concerned about carbs. If you want to add a little sweetness to it, I use one packet of Truvia when I triple to quadruple the recipe.</div>
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1 lb ground turkey</div>
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1/2 yellow onion, diced </div>
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8 oz canned water chestnuts, drained and finely diced</div>
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2 green onions, chopped (optional)</div>
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2-3 garlic cloves</div>
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3-4 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos</div>
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1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)</div>
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1 tsp dried ginger</div>
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1 tsp sriracha</div>
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1 Tbsp natural peanut butter </div>
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1 tsp sesame oil</div>
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salt & pepper to taste</div>
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butter or hydro lettuce (for wraps)</div>
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Brown ground turkey and onions together. Drain and return to pan. Add water chestnuts, garlic, and green onions to pan and saute while you make sauce. Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, sriracha, peanut butter, sesame oil, and salt/pepper. Pour over top of meat mixture and combine thoroughly. Serve inside lettuce.</div>
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-61996672237548430922019-06-02T19:04:00.002-07:002019-06-02T19:04:31.822-07:00Crockpot White Chicken Chili (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Made this delicious white chicken chili. My family complained I didn't make enough. I put cheddar on mine. It is beanless since it's Keto/low-carb. You can always add white beans and eliminate the Xantham gum if you aren't concerned about carbs. You could also use beans and leave out the chicken if you want it vegetarian. My kids ate theirs with pasta.<br />
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1 large yellow onion, diced<br />
3 multi-colored bell peppers, chopped<br />
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless<br />
4-5 garlic cloves, minced<br />
7oz can green chilies<br />
3 cups chicken broth<br />
2 Tbsp chili powder<br />
2 tsp cumin<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp Xantham gum (optional)<br />
10oz bag spinach, roughly chopped<br />
1 1/2 cups sour cream<br />
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Throw all the ingredients in the crockpot except the sour cream. Cook 4-5 hours on high or 7-8 on low. Shred chicken and mix in sour cream. <br />
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I made these Keto Cheddar Muffins tonight, and they were delicious! I got the original recipe from the <a href="https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-cheesy-herb-muffins-low-carb/">I Breathe I'm Hungry</a> website. I changed the recipe a little bit, and they were delicious! I will definitely be making these again! They are similar to a muffin in texture than a biscuit.</div>
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6 Tbsp butter, melted</div>
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1 cup superfine blanched almond flour</div>
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3 Tbsp coconut flour (or you can use more almond flour)</div>
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3/4 tsp kosher salt</div>
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1/4 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder</div>
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1/4 tsp xantham gum</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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1/3 unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)</div>
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease or line a standard muffin pan with 8 muffin cups. Mix all ingredients together and mix well with a whisk or a fork. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, about 2/3 full. Bake 22 minutes.</div>
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<br />Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-133159804794828072019-05-04T18:38:00.000-07:002019-05-04T18:38:21.783-07:00Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Keto)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this Broccoli Cheddar Soup tonight, and it was so delicious and comforting. I made it in my Instant Pot, but I know you could make it on the stovetop or your crockpot.<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 small yellow onion, diced<br />
36oz frozen broccoli florets (can use fresh if you prefer)<br />
6 cups chicken broth<br />
2 cups heavy whipping cream<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
8oz cream cheese<br />
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese<br />
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<b>Directions</b><br />
Put onion, broccoli, chicken broth, and cream cheese into Instant Pot. Put on high pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release. Turn Instant Pot onto saute for about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and cheddar, sprinkling a handful at a time and stirring it in good. I used my whisk and then finished it off with the immersion blender but that's optional. Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-10541033967078404502019-05-04T17:42:00.000-07:002019-05-04T17:42:16.133-07:00Tortellini Giovanni<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvf87OYPf8-6s2aF56wMmLIiGH_RAobsCMoOAjFjO_tLmdG0ca-BVxEgPKtoYjimGUcoooimJF0ux2s0mrrxWHuQiGzSTZbpcFPM7QyuM40jRXoVYYJ4RYHxvlwcW_ZKbfwTthhAvwQ/s1600/IMG_7539.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605831543428041682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvf87OYPf8-6s2aF56wMmLIiGH_RAobsCMoOAjFjO_tLmdG0ca-BVxEgPKtoYjimGUcoooimJF0ux2s0mrrxWHuQiGzSTZbpcFPM7QyuM40jRXoVYYJ4RYHxvlwcW_ZKbfwTthhAvwQ/s320/IMG_7539.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> My favorite dish at Giovanni's is their Tortellini Giovanni. It is absolutely delicious! I was throwing something together for dinner one night and came up with this, and I went, "Wow! This tastes a lot like Tortellini Giovanni!" So yummy and super easy!!! I do think it had more cheese than it needed, so next time I will use 4oz instead of 8oz, but I love cheese, so I didn't mind. :-)<br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
3 (19oz) bags of frozen cheese tortellini<br />
1 jar of favorite spaghetti sauce (I used Ragu, large or regular size, preferable not one with tomato chunks in it)<br />
1 small jar pesto (I used basil pesto by Classico)<br />
4-8oz shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
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Boil tortellini in a very large pot according to package directions (I usually boil them 9-10 minutes or until they all float). Drain pasta and set aside. Add spaghetti sauce, pesto, and mozzarella cheese. Stir over low to medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add tortellini back into pot with sauce and stir well. Yum!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-43306693406432605362019-05-04T16:33:00.000-07:002019-05-04T18:24:18.397-07:00Keto Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this yummy low carb/Keto chili in my Instant Pot. You could also make this in your crockpot or on the stove top if you prefer.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2f3f5; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 lbs ground turkey</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 lbs ground sausage</span></span><span style="background-color: #f2f3f5; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 yellow onion, diced</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 multi color peppers, cut up bite size pieces</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cans Rotel</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 large can crushed tomatoes</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 cups beef broth</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tsp garlic powder</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/8 cup cumin</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp salt</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup chili powder</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">8oz bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f2f3f5; font-size: 13px;">Brown the ground turkey and sausage with the onion until no longer pink. Drain and add to your Instant Pot or crockpot. Add all your other ingredients and put your Instant Pot on high pressure for 30 minutes and allow to release naturally. If you cook in the crockpot, set on high for 4 hours or low 8 hours. Serve with cheese and sour cream if you like.</span></span>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-47625205392279885562016-01-27T14:01:00.002-08:002019-05-04T17:27:04.551-07:00Chicken Tortellini Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This soup is so yummy! I love tortellini anyway, and I had a craving for chicken noodle soup one night, so I made up this recipe using egg noodles but then the next time I used tortellini, and my family loved it. It is also surprisingly low in calories and high in protein. I have been making it once a week for about 3 weeks now and we aren't tired of it yet. Hope you enjoy!</div>
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<b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div>
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1 onion, diced</div>
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3 celery stalks, chopped</div>
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4 medium carrots, chopped</div>
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4 Tbsp butter</div>
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8 cups chicken broth</div>
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24oz raw chicken breasts, chopped</div>
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1/4 tsp pepper</div>
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2 tsp salt or to taste</div>
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1 tsp basil</div>
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1 tsp oregano</div>
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2 bay leaves</div>
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19oz bag frozen cheese tortellini</div>
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2 cups milk</div>
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1/4 cup cream</div>
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1/4 cup cornstarch</div>
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<b><u>Directions</u></b></div>
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Melt butter over medium high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, pepper, salt, basil, oregano, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for about 15 minutes. Whisk together the milk, cream, and cornstarch in a bowl. Add frozen tortellini and milk mixture to soup and stir. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to medium and cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally. Enjoy!</div>
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<b>Nutrition: </b>1 cup = 170 calories, 6.1g fat, 15.2g carbs, .5g fiber, 13.2g protein</div>
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Variation: Instead of tortellini, use 4 cups of medium size egg noodles instead. Creamy chicken noodle soup. Yummy!</div>
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If you want this gluten/wheat free, use 4 cups brown rice noodles.</div>
Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-14072595326991393752015-03-26T13:39:00.000-07:002019-05-04T18:08:01.183-07:00Kettle Corn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So my sister had made this at a few parties at her house. It is so delicious! I don't care for kettle corn popped in a microwave bag, but this I could eat and eat! I want to try this next time with coconut oil, but I used canola this time around. I also used white kernels because it's what I had but I'm sure it would be just as delish with yellow. Originally this came off the allrecipes website, but my sister added the salt to it. Someone commented you could also use brown sugar instead of white and it will taste like caramel corn.<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1/4 cup oil (I suggest canola or coconut)<br />
1/4 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 cup popcorn kernels<br />
1/4-1/2 tsp salt<br />
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<b>Directions</b><br />
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 3 popcorn kernels and wait for them to pop. Once all 3 have popped, add the rest of the kernels and carefully sprinkle the sugar over the top. I found I had to quickly stir it around a little with a spoon before I put the lid on but you might not have to do this. Cover and shake back and forth constantly over the heat to keep from burning. Once the popping has slowed to every 2-3 seconds, remove from heat and continue to shake until the popping has stopped. Open the lid carefully and sprinkle the top with salt. Put the lid back on and shake around to mix in the salt. Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool. Makes about 10 cups.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034626893815637710.post-79765955465900294892015-02-10T05:48:00.000-08:002019-05-04T18:08:20.861-07:00New Chicken Tortilla Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my <a href="http://cookingmommy-cookingmommy.blogspot.com/2009/08/chicken-tortilla-soup.html">Chicken Tortilla Soup</a> but with some revisions and it came out very yummy! Some of my family ate it with cheese and I added some brown rice pasta to mine. You could also eat it with some tortilla chips or more sour cream. I used my mini food processor to chop up my onion, bell pepper, shallots, and cilantro.<br />
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1 cup onion finely chopped<br />
1 bell pepper, finely chopped (I used yellow)<br />
2 small shallots, finely chopped (or you could use green onions)<br />
1 Tbsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves)<br />
2-15oz cans petite diced tomatoes<br />
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed<br />
1 can corn, drained<br />
7oz can green chilies<br />
4 cups chicken broth<br />
1/3 cup salsa<br />
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro<br />
1 tsp chili powder<br />
1/2 tsp cumin<br />
1/2 tsp basil<br />
salt to taste<br />
2 lbs chicken breasts (leave out for vegetarian)<br />
1/4 cup cornstarch<br />
1/4 cup sour cream (I used light)<br />
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<b>Directions</b><br />
<i>Crockpot directions</i><br />
Put all ingredients except cornstarch and sour cream into crockpot. Set crockpot on high 4-6 hours or low 8-10 hours (it's best if you can cook it longer on low). During last hour, mix together cornstarch, sour cream, and 1/2 cup water until well blended and add to pot. Take chicken out and shred with forks or stand mixer and then return to pot and continue cooking on high with lid off.<br />
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<i>Stove top directions</i><br />
Put all ingredients except cornstarch and sour cream into a very large pot or dutch oven. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken breasts from pot and shred with forks or stand mixer and return to pot. Mix together cornstarch, sour cream, and 1/2 cup water until well blended and add to pot. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950785513509218728noreply@blogger.com0