GOOD FOODIE: October 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022

Slow Cooker Poor Man's Stew

Now here is an intresting one pot meal to fill your stomach on a fall day... Check it Out!

INGREDIENTS:

500g ground beef

3 slices of bacon

1 chopped onion

4 sliced carrots

4 small potatoes, cut into chunks

1 can tomato sauce

2 cans kidney beans

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 cup beef broth

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Add onion and cook until soft.

Add kidney beans and bacon pieces and remaining ingredients with 1 cup of warm water.

Season with salt and black pepper, cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

ENJOY!

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Cajun Shrimp and Steak Alfredo Pasta

I have to thank my cousin Rhonda for this tasty recipe.. (Even though I don't eat shrimp) this is still too good a recipe to pass up.. Check it out!

INGREDIENTS:

45 ml (3 tsp) basil oil

10 ml (2 teaspoons) Cajun seasoning

1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 large green or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters

60 g (12 cups) Andouille or chorizo sausage, chopped

1 clove minced garlic

1 chopped tomato (about 250 ml/1 cup)

250 ml (1 cup) milk

1 Pack Knorr® Sidekicks®

Fettuccine Alfredo

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, mix 30ml (2 tablespoons) Becel® Oil and Cajun seasoning.

Add chicken and pepper. Toss to coat.

Roast or grill, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are cooked through, about 6 minutes.

Cut vegetables and chicken into slices.

Reservation and heating.

Heat remaining 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook sausage, stirring frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes.

Adding garlic & cooking, stir constantly, to fragrant, 30 sec. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes.

In the same saucepan, add 175 ml (3/4 cup) of water and milk and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in Knorr® Sidekicks® Fettuccine Alfredo and bring to a boil again.

Reduce the heat to medium and leave covered, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes, until the pasta is cooked.

Serve chicken and pepper with pasta.

ENJOY!

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Onion Pepper And Sausage Bake

This looked so interesting....I had to publish it.. It looks yummy!

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 pounds Italian sausage

¼ cup Olive Oil 4 large potatoes, Russets or Reds, quartered 2 large red peppers, cut into chunks

2 large white onions, cut into chunks

2 large green peppers, cut into chunks

½ cup Chicken Stock

½ cup white wine

1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

FIRST STEP: Preheat the oven to 400* Heat 2 tsp of Olive Oil in a skillet

SECOND STEP: Place chunks of Italian Sausage into the skillet and cook until lightly browned Place the sausage into a baking dish

THIRD STEP: Pour ¼ cup Olive oil into the skillet and cook the potatoes until browned Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes and place into the baking dish with the meat

FOURTH STEP: In the same skillet, place the vegetables and lightly saute for 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften Place the vegetables into the baking dish

FIFTH STEP: Pour the chicken stock and white wine over the food Sprinkle with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning

SIXTH STEP: Gently stir to combine and mix together Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbling.

Enjoy!

Friday, October 7, 2022

Louisiana Hot Crab Dip

Here is a delicious dip for company...

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

3 tablespoons minced green onions (white and green parts)

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine all of the ingredients in a casserole dish and gently stir until thoroughly mixed.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until lightly golden on top.

Serve hot. Serve hot, with hot sauce on the side for those who like it spicy.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

ENJOY!

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Chicken Salad Croisants

Take My Word for it...This is an excellent lunch time meal.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

1 12 cups red grapes – halves

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream or ranch dressing

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

Juice of a small lemon

8 croissant rolls

DIRECTIONS:

Add the cooked cooked chicken, celery, grapes and green onions in a large bowl.

Toss to collect.

Set the bowl aside.

In a small bowl add mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, pepper, salt and lemon juice.

Whisk together until combined.

Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Stir until combined.

Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight.

Cut each croissant roll in half.

Spread half a cup of chicken salad on the bottom half. Put the other half on top.

Serve and enjoy!

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Garlic Toast Pizza

You Definitely have to try this!

INGREDIENTS:

Garlic toast

Mozzarella Cheese Thick Cut

Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Pepperoni (big pack)

Pizza sauce

DIRECTIONS:

Cook garlic bread as accordingly on the box .. then add pizza sauce , cheese and pepperoni . Put back in the oven until the cheese is melted.

And there you have it...Easy Peazy!

ENJOY!

Monday, October 3, 2022

Pasta Fagioli

Best way to start October is with a healthy hearty meal!

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. of ground beef

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

4 stalks of celery, chopped

2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomato’s, undrained

1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3 (10 ounce) cans of beef stock

3 tsp. oregano

2 tsp. pepper

5 tsp. parsley

1 tsp. tabasco sauce (optional)

1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

8 ounces of pasta

DIRECTIONS:

Brown the beef and drain the fat……then put into crock pot with all other ingredients except the pasta.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.

Add the pasta 30 minutes before eating. Serve with crusty warm bread!!!

Note: if you do not have a large crock pot, cut the recipe in half.

Pasta Fagioli also freezes wonderfully, so you can make a big batch and freeze the rest!!!

Enjoy everyone.

Food Safety Tips
Protect yourself against food-borne illnesses.

1. Use a "refrigerator thermometer" to keep your food stored at a safe temperature (below 40 degrees fahrenheit).

Cold temperatures slow the growth of bacteria. Ensuring that your refrigerator temperature stays at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of food-borne illness. You can buy a refrigerator/freezer thermometer at appliance stories, home centers (i.e. Home Depot), and kitchen stores including online ones, such as Cooking.com.

2. Defrost food in the refrigerator, the microwave, or in cold water... never on the counter!

Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter for longer than two hours because, while the center of the food may remain frozen, the outer surface may enter the Danger Zone, the range of temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees fahrenheit, in which bacteria multiply rapidly. If you’re short on time, use the microwave or you can thaw meat and poultry in airtight packaging in cold water. Change the water every half-hour so it stays cold and use the thawed food immediately.

3. Always use separate cutting boards for raw meat/poultry/fish and cooked foods/fresh produce.

Bacteria from uncooked meat, poultry, and fish can contaminate cooked foods and fresh produce. An important way to reduce this risk is to use separate cutting boards for raw meat/poultry/ fish, and cooked foods/fresh produce.

4. Always cook meat to proper temperatures, using a calibrated instant-read thermometer to make sure.

One effective way to prevent illness is to use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and egg dishes. The USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures are as follows:

* Beef, veal, and lamb (steaks and roasts), fish - 145 degrees fahrenheit

* Pork and ground beef - 160 degrees fahrenheit

* Poultry - 165 degrees fahrenheit.

Cook meats like roasts and steaks to lower temperatures, closer to medium-rare, so that they retain their moisture. It is recommended that those who are at high risk for developing food-borne illness (i.e. pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns, young children, older adults, people with weakened immune systems, or certain chronic illnesses) should follow the USDA guidelines.

5. Avoid unpasteurized/raw milk and cheeses made from unpasteurized milk that are aged less than 60 days.

Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep, or goats that has not been pasteurized (heated to a very high temperature for a specific length of time) to kill harmful bacteria that may be present. These bacteria, which include salmonella, E. coli and listeria, can cause serious illness and sometimes even death. The bacteria in raw milk can be especially dangerous to pregnant women, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses. Raw milk cheeses aged 60 days or longer are okay, since the salt and acidity of the cheese-making process make for a hostile environment to pathogens.

6. Never eat "runny" eggs or foods, such as cookie dough, that contain raw eggs.

Even eggs that have clean, intact shells may be contaminated with salmonella, so it’s important to cook eggs thoroughly until both the yolk and the white are firm. Casseroles and other dishes containing eggs should be cooked to 160 degrees fahrenheit and you can use an instant-read food thermometer to check. Eggs should always be cooked fully and those who are at high risk for developing foodborne illness (pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems or certain chronic illnesses should follow the USDA guidelines. If you can’t resist runny eggs or sampling cookie batter, use pasteurized eggs. They’re found near other eggs in large supermarkets.

7. Always wash your hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before handling food and after touching raw meat, poultry, or eggs.

You can pick up a lot of bacteria out in the world, so it’s important to always wash your hands before you eat or prepare food. You should also wash your hands after touching any uncooked meat, poultry, fish, or eggs, as the bacteria from these foods can contaminate cooked foods and fresh produce. Use soap and warm water and wash thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.

8. Always heat leftover foods to 165 degrees fahrenheit.

The USDA recommends heating all cooked leftovers to 165 degrees fahrenheit in order to kill all potentially dangerous bacteria.

9. Never eat meat, poultry, eggs, or sliced fresh fruits and vegetables that have been left out for more than two hours or more than one hour in temperatures hotter than 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you leave perishable foods out of the refrigerator or freezer for more than two hours they may enter the Danger Zone—the unsafe temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, in which bacteria multiply rapidly.

10. Whenever there’s a food recall, check products stored at home to make sure they are safe.

You should discard any food that’s been recalled because it’s associated with the outbreak of a food-borne illness. But, according to a survey conducted by Rutgers University during the fall of 2008, only about 60% of Americans search their homes for foods that have been recalled because of contamination. For more information on food recalls, visit the website Recalls.gov

ABOUT ME

Keith

I am a native of Philadelphia PA, USA; attended Darby-Colwyn High School 1973-76; attended Shippensburg University and majored in Journalism 1976-81; charter member of Kappa Omega Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; served in US Air Force Reserves 1984-2006. I'm also a husband, father, and grandfather. My birthday is March 24th and my sun sign is Aries (The Ram). And, just so we're clear, let's establish from the door, Aries rules! Okay?

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