Feta Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad
mom2brs

Ingredients:
Cut up cooked chicken
6 tbsp mayo (I used the Olive Oil kind to reduce calories)
1 (6oz) container non fat greek yogurt
4 oz feta cheese (I used one with herbs in it)
Spices to your liking - I used onion powder; garlic powder; old bay & celery salt.  I didn't really measure any of it - just a few shakes on top then stirred then a few more shakes

Directions:
Combine above ingredients and refrigerate
Serve cold on club rolls

I served that with green beans and potatoes.  I par boiled the potatoes then threw them on a grill pan.  I roasted them on the grill for about 10 minutes with some EVOO; kosher salt; pepper and rosemary.  They turned out really delicious and with the right amount of crispiness. 

ETA: I forgot to put the 1 ingredient that added the most flavor (the feta).    

Pasta Carbonara

(Jenny-momslashchef)

All the above ideas are great, but one I haven't seen mentioned yet is my favorite easy dinner: spaghetti carbonara.

I boil spaghetti or fettuccini until al dente, save 1 cup of pasta water, drain and set pasta aside.

In pan add a few slices of bacon, chopped, and saute until crisp. Throw in some frozen peas, let them warm through, then throw in the cooked pasta. Add a few tablespoons of pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk 2 eggs, a lot of pepper, some salt and a handful of grated parm, dump over the pasta bacon mixture and stir, stir, stir until the eggs go from eggy looking to a pale yellow coating over the pasta, add tablespoons of pasta water as needed to keep it from drying out and to get the sauce to the right consistency.  Serve with more cheese.

This is my absolutely favorite pasta, and is very easy and fast. You can add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream to the egg mixture if you want, you can also just use egg yolks instead of the whole eggs if you want a richer sauce.

Pioneer Dinner SLow Cooker Recipe

Pioneer Dinner Slow Cooker Recipe (4Kowboys)


The Ingredients.

serves 6 

4 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 2-inch chunks

1 yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped

4 brown baking potatoes, chopped in 2-inch chunks (I don't usually peel)

4 Italian-flavored sausage, sliced in 1-inch pieces

1 cup beef broth


The Directions.
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Layer the ingredients into your cooker in this order: carrots, onion, potatoes, and sausage. Pour the broth over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables have reached desired tenderness.

Upside Down Potato and Onion Skillet Tart

Upside Down Potato and Onion Skillet Tart

I use small red potatoes.  I don't peel potatoes as a rule, you can if you prefer.  I just wash them thoroughly and then slice.

2 1/2 tablespoons butter

12 sprigs thyme, strip the leaves from the stems

1 large onion, sliced somewhat thickly ( a tad more than 1/4 inch thick)

1 lb. waxy red potatoes, washed and very thinly sliced
 
2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup grated gruyère

1/2 cup crumbled feta

1 cup grated mozzarella

sea salt and cracked black pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Melt the butter in a 9-10 inch ovenproof frying pan (cast iron is great) over medium heat. Add the thyme and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Place the potato, oil, cheeses, salt and pepper in a bowl and toss to combine.

Top the onion with the potato mixture and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Turn upside down to serve.

Turkey and Mushroom Burgers

Turkey & Mushroom Burgers
Sarah ~ Mama2Elli-Bean ~ via Sunset Low-Fat Cookbook
Makes 6 servings

1 egg white
1/4 c dry white wine
1/3 c soft French bread crumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 c shallots, finely chopped
1 lb ground turkey breast
4 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
6 onion hamburger buns, split & warmed

1. In a medium-sized bowl, beat egg white and wine until blended.
2. Stir in crumbs, salt, pepper and shallots; then lightly mix in turkey & mushrooms.
3. Shape turkey mixture into 6 patties, each about 1/2" thick.
4. Spray a wide nonstick frying pan with cooking spray and place over med-high heat; add turkey patties.
5. Cook, turning once, until patties are lightly browned on both sides and juices run clear when a knife is inserted into center (about 8-10 mins).
6. Serve on warm rolls; add condiments to taste, if desired.

234 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated fat), 25g carbs, 22g protein, 49mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium

English Muffin Bread

Carole's English Muffin Bread

(ultrasara) via pinterest via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com

5 1/2 cups warm water
3 packages RAPID RISE yeast
(Update: You can use regular yeast, but you will need to let is rise TWICE. Once in the bowl, til it reaches the top…and then again in the pans, til it reaches the top. With the RAPID RISE you only need to let it rise once in the pans.)
2 Tablespoons salt
3 Tablespoons sugar
11 cups flour (I used bread flour….but my Mom always used All Purpose)

Mix altogether, then spoon into (4) well greased loaf pans. Let rise in pans until dough reaches the top of the pans, and bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. (My oven runs a little hot so I ended up cooking mine for a total of 35 minutes. Just keep an eye on it. You’re looking for golden brown.) 10 minutes before done, brush with melted butter. Makes 4 loaves. Bread will be moist at first. Allow to COOL COMPLETELY before cutting. Makes terrific toast.

Hawaiian Chicken Burgers

Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
The-Skipper-Bunch

1 beaten egg
1/4 cup fine dry seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground raw chicken
1/4 cup bottled sweet-and-sour sauce
4 canned pineapple rings
4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
Shredded spinach

--- . In a medium bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, water chestnuts, ginger, salt, and pepper. Add ground chicken and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
2. To grill, place patties on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of patty registers 165 degrees F., turning once and brushing with sweet-and-sour sauce during last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, place pineapple slices on grill rack. Cook for 5 minutes, turning as needed.
3. To serve burgers, sprinkle bottom half of each bun with some shredded spinach. Top with patties. Brush patties with sweet-and-sour sauce and top with pineapple slices.