Peanut Butter Krispies (no bake cookies)

 Peanut Butter Krispies                     4 dozen + cookies

12 ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup smooth peanut butter

4 cups krispie rice cereal

2 cups miniature marshmallows

Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl.  Heat in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

While heating the chocolate, measure the cereal and marshmallows into a large mixing bowl.  Pour melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and marshmallows, fold to mix until the cereal is all coated with chocolate. 

Drop mixture by spoonsful on waxed paper lined baking sheets.  Allow to cool completely.  May need to chill to get them firm enough to handle.   Stack set cookies in airtight container placing waxed paper between layers if desired.  Keep refrigerated.  

Zesty Chicken Burrito Bowl

 Zesty Chicken Burrito Bowl (from Simple APP)

1 lb ground chicken, brown in a little olive oil

2 c black beans, rinse and drain

2 c brown rice or quinoa

2 c diced tomatoes

4 c lettuce, chopped

1 c salsa

lime juice

Layer in 4 bowls- 

rice/quinoa

black beans

chicken

top with tomatoes, lettuce, and salsa. 

drizzle with lime juice

Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

4 servings 

1 cup all purpose flour

2 Tbsp sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup milk

2 large eggs

2 Tbsp oil

Whisk together dry ingredients in a small bowl. 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.  

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until JUST combined.  Do not overmix.  May have some lumps. 

Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat until hot (60-90 seconds) and lightly greased the surface. 

Pour 1/4 cup (I used large PC scoop) batter onto the pan.  Cook until starts to bubble on the surface.  Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.  

Garlic Lemon Shrimp

 Garlic Lemon Shrimp

12 ounces large shrimp - peeled, deveined and tail off If frozen, thaw before cooking 

1/2 onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic minced

3 tbsp olive or canola oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Chicken broth, optional

Corn starch, optional 

Water, optional 

Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté garlic and onion in oil over high heat until fragrant and tender. 

Add shrimp and cook until done. Add lemon juice.  

If you desire sauce, pour in chicken to almost cover the shrimp.  Bring to a boil.  

Stir about 1 teaspoon corn starch into 1/8 cup cold water.  Pour into boiling broth stirring constantly.  Boil until desired consistency. 

Can serve over rice or pasta. 

Nappa salad

 Dressing : 

2 Tbsp sugar

1/2 c oil

3 Tbsp vinegar

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 packet of chicken flavor seasoning from Ramen Soup. 

Mix all together. 

1 head nappa cabbage, cut into bite size pieces 

  ( can use regular cabbage or slaw mix) 

6-7 green onion diced

2 Tbsp sesame seeds (I omit) 

1 small package of slivered almonds roasted 

1 package Ramen noodles - broken up and sautéed in a couple Tbsp butter until browned.  

Lasagne Rollups

 Lasagna Rollups

20 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente

1 lb ground beef 

15 ounce carton ricotta cheese

1 large egg

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (separated)

Italian seasoning, basil and oregano - to taste

28 ounce jar of pasta sauce

Brown ground beef until no longer pink.  Stir in 1 cup of pasta sauce.

Mix together the ricotta, egg and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. 

Lay noodles out on plate or countertop.  Place a rounded tablespoon of the cheese mixture on each noodle and spread about 2/3 the length.  Top with a spoonful of meat sauce along the length.  (I like to spread the 20 noodles out on parchment paper and place the cheese mixture on the noodles to divide it up evenly - then spread each one.  Then I drizzle the meat sauce on top of the cheese mixture.)

Roll the noodles up gently and not too snugly so you don't squeeze out the cheese or meat.  

Spread a small amount of pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. 

Place rolled noodles seam side down in the baking pan. Spoon remaining pasta sauce over the noodles. 

Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until bubbly. 

Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and return to oven until the cheese is melted. 

To Freeze -place each rolled noodle seam side down on a parchment lined tray.  When full, place in freezer.  When frozen place in a freezer bag or container.  

To bake from frozen, place a small amount of pasta sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. (I can fit 14 noodles into a 9 x 13 inch pan,  9 noodles in an 8 x 8 square pan).  Spoon pasta sauce over top of each noodles.  Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 until bubbly.   Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven until cheese melts. 

Candied Sweet Potatoes

 Candied Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes ( about 2 lbs after peeled and cubes)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

dash of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange sweet potatoes in a baking dish. 

Mix together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat well.

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.  

Remove foil and baste the potatoes with the syrup mixture. 

Bake uncovered for 10 additional minutes until soft and caramelized.