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Balsamic Chicken with Onions

February 9, 2014 by Kay 2 Comments

There are so many elements to this dish that excite me. Balsamic Vinegar is always high on my list of ingredients I love to use and it’s the star of the show for Balsamic Chicken with Onions. This dish comes together quickly and packs a real punch of flavor.

Consider making this recipe for the one you love for Valentine’s Day or for any other special occasion. But, I must admit, it’s simple enough to make for any week night meal.

Balsamic Chicken with Onions

You saute the chicken breasts in olive oil, then saute the onions and add in the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar along with spices. The mixture boils down into a succulent sauce that leaves your mouth singing.

Balsamic sings in this recipe.

I believe you should use a quality balsamic vinegar when you cook. It will make a difference in the end product. I don’t mean you need to buy the most expensive, but don’t go for the cheapest either, buy something in between.

Sink your teeth into this dish!

I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my family and I do. I think it will become a “go to” chicken dish!

Enjoy!

Balsamic Chicken with Onions

Rating: 51

Yield: 4 Servings

Balsamic Chicken with Onions

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 - 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts, cook for 5 minutes and turn them over. Cook for 3 more minutes and remove the chicken breasts and set aside.
Add 1 tbsp. olive oil to the pan and add the onion, saute 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, tomatoes and spices, stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts back into the pan.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear and serve.

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Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

February 9, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a salsa that doesn’t have tomatoes in the recipe? Try this recipe for Pineapple Black Bean Salsa. I know not everyone is a tomato fan, so I came up with this quick recipe.

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Canned pineapple and black beans are mixed with red onions, cilantro, lime juice and salt to make a refreshing appetizer.

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Let the salsa sit for a bit so the flavors can marry. Serve with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for a salad, either way, it’s delicious.

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients

1 can diced pineapple
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup red onion, diced
2 tbsp. cilantro, minced
juice of 1 lime
salt to taste

Instructions

Drain the can of pineapple and add to a bowl. Add in the beans, onion, cilantro and lime. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with salt and stir. Let rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Taste and see if more salt is needed.

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One Pot Pasta Dish

January 13, 2014 by Kay 4 Comments

I always say if you are going to dirty up your kitchen for one meal, why not dirty it up for two! So, today I am featuring my One Pot Pasta Dish recipe and I will also be making enough ground chuck for my Tamale Pie recipe which I will feature on Wednesday. It can be tough trying to plan meals every week and at times even tougher to find time to make a decent meal every night. Both of these recipes come together rather quickly and are packed full of flavor.

The One Pot Pasta Dish is delish! I am a huge pasta lover and I always say that if I had to choose one nationality of food to live on it would be Italian because of pasta, I LOVE IT……LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! I try and eat pasta in moderation and over the last few years they have come out with healthier pasta, so I don’t feel so bad making pasta dishes and serving it to my family.

I started out frying up 2 pounds of ground chuck. And here is a secret for cutting back on the fat in your ground chuck, when you are done frying the meat, pour the meat on a plate with a stack of paper towels on it. The paper towel will soak up the excess fat from the ground chuck. Set aside half of the ground chuck for the Tamale Pie.

Get rid of the excess fat.

Next add the olive oil to the same pan you used for the ground chuck over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 7-8 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add the meat, tomato products, water and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the temperature to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

The Sauce

Add in the pasta and simmer for another 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. I used Orecchiette pasta, but you can use the pasta shape of your choice.

Orecchiette Pasta

The end result is so heart warming, a true comfort food.

One Pot Pasta Dish

Add some parmesan cheese to the top if you wish.

Add some parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

One Pot Pasta Dish

Rating: 51

Yield: 6 Servings

One Pot Pasta Dish

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Dash of pepper
1 (7-ounce) package pasta, uncooked
Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook the ground chuck in a large pot, stirring it and breaking down the meat into crumbles. Drain the meat on a plate covered with paper towel. In the same pot add the olive oil and add the onion and pepper. Saute until translucent, approx. 7-8 minutes.
Add in the ground chuck and the next 10 ingredients and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add pasta; cover and simmer, stirring often, 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese, if desired.

Notes

*If you are going to make this recipe along with the Tamale Casserole, you will need to brown 2 lbs. of ground chuck and save half for the Tamale Pie.

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Recipe adapted from My Recipes

Light Queso Dip

January 8, 2014 by Kay Leave a Comment

I was so surprised when I posted a photo of this recipe on Facebook on Sunday before the Packer game and I had over 150 people view that post. If you are like me, when you saw the photo it made your mouth water and you had happy thoughts of dipping your own chip into the dip and enjoying it! Well, now you can enjoy because like I promised, here is the recipe.

Light Queso Dip

This recipe comes together quickly. Chop the onions & peppers and saute. If you like more heat, keep the membrane and/or seeds from the jalapeno. Add in some the liquids and spices and mix together.

Peppers, Onion & Spices

Once the mixture is nice and bubbly and has thickened add in the tomatoes, juice and spices. Remove from the heat and add in the cheese and stir until cheese has melted.

Add some cheese.

The end result is this tasty dip!

Light Queso Dip

Enjoy!

Light Queso Dip

Rating: 51

Yield: 2 3/4 cups

Light Queso Dip

Ingredients

1 cup skim milk
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. olive oil oil
1 medium onion, chopped small
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 poblano pepper, diced
1-2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
10 oz can Rotel tomatoes diced with chiles, drained
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, optional
juice of 1 lime
salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the milk with 3 tbsp. of cornstarch to create a thick sauce .
Heat a saucepan on medium heat; add the oil. Add the onions, garlic, poblano, and jalapeno and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the broth and the rest of the milk, bring mixture to a boil and add the cornstarch mixture, stir to combine. When the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, reduce heat to low and add in the tomatoes, lime juice and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.

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Adapted from Skinny Taste

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