Green Burrito

Green Burrito

Very easy to make ahead and store extra green chili in the freezer.

GREEN CHILI:

• 1 lb. ground beef (from freezer), or ground turkey
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped (Food Storage)
• 5 tbsp flour
• 1 (14-1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili (Food Storage)
• 1-2 jalapeno peppers, chopped, more or less to taste (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Thaw meat and onion. Heat meat & onion over medium heat. Cook until onion is soft but not brown. Stir in flour, add tomatoes, water, green chili, jalapeno peppers, salt, and garlic powder. Stir until thickened. Reduce heat to low, simmer 30 minutes. Use to prepare Burrito Casserole.

Assemble Burrito Casserole:

• 1 package, whole grain tortillas, corn or flour or (homemade)
• 2 cups refried beans; canned, or homemade (Food Storage)
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour cream

Heat tortilla briefly in microwave, or on hot griddle so the tortilla is pliable. Place 1/4 cup refried bean mixture inside the tortilla with 1-2 tbsp shredded cheese, and 1-2 tsp sour cream. Roll up tightly, place in 9 X 13 casserole dish. Make 8-10 burritos. Smother the burritos with hot green chili in casserole dish. Place casserole in the oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly. Serve hot burritos on plates or family style. Set up optional garnishes in the middle of the table or have it buffet style.

Garnishes:

· Tabasco sauce

· 1/2 cup sour cream

· 2 cups shredded lettuce

· 1-2 tomatoes, diced

· Guacamole

· Green onions, chopped

Geniet van uw voedsel, Bobbi Jo

Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
3 T. butter or oil
3 cup chicken broth
4 cups diced potatoes
1/4 cup flour
8 oz. Valveeta cheese ( I think I will be using a higher quality real cheese)
1 and 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. basil
1/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper ( I will be adding many more spices to this )

In a stock pot, brown beef, drain, rinse with hot water, and set aside. Saute onion, carrots, celery and basil in same pan about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and add broth, potatoes and beef. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream. Serve
I have not tried this recipe before but it is on my menu this week.

Crock Pot Beef Casserole

Ingredients:
2 lb. stew beef cut into 1 inch pieces (I find these a lot at discount prices in the managers special dept)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of cream golden mushroom soup

Spices to kick it up a bit (my choice) onion, garlic and more garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper.) I think I will also put some yummy veggies that are cut up in small chunks.
Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Stir together well. Cover and don't peek at it. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

I have not tried this recipe before but it is on my menu this week.

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:
3 lb. chicken parts
1 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
Salt to taste
1 clove garlic or 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup melted butter

Combine bread crumbs, cheese, oregano, pepper and salt; set aside. Lightly saute garlic in 2 T. butter then stir in remaining butter. Dip chicken in garlic butter then roll each piece in bread crumb mixture. Place chicken in 9 X 13 pan and sprinkle with remaining bread crumb mixture. Pour on remaining butter. Bake at 350* for 55 min.

For our family I will add more garlic and some Provence Herbs. I find that a lot of recipes take it way to far on the safe side of flavors so I always kick more in to it.
I have not tried this recipe before but it is on my men for this week.

Panda Express Chow Mein

Panda Express Chow Mein this is a copy cat recipe from Recipe Zarr.
30min/20min prep
It says that it serves one it served way more than that.
Ingredients;
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 scallions, trimmed, and cut corsswise into 1/2 inch thick pieces
1-1/2 cups sliced napa cabbage
1/4 cup celery
1/4 cup bean sprouts
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 lb. vermicelli, cooked

1. In a large heavy skillet heat the vegetable oil until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the scallions, cabbage, celery and bean sprouts for about 3 minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted.
2. Add the sugar, broth, soy sauce, and the sesame oil and simmer the mixture, stir it into the vegetable mixture, and bring the liquid to a boil.
3. Stir the cornstarch mixture, stir it into the vegetable mixture, and bring the liquid to a boil.
4. Season to taste with red pepper flakes. Simmer until heated through and serve over noodles. Now I added my cooked, drained, noodles to it and mix them while on the heat. It turned out just fine.
The family liked it. I did add more soy sauce and peppers than what was called for.


So next time you are hungry for Chinese food try making it at home and have fun with it.

Geniet van uw voedse, Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe

A copycat recipe from Panda Express. This chicken is tangy and flavorful. Give it a try! I'm sure you and your family will enjoy it. I got the recipe off of Recipe Zarr's web site.

45 min | 15 min prep

SERVES 6

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• white pepper
• oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red chili pepper
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Orange Sauce for Stir Fry

• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 orange, zest of

1. Place chicken pieces in large bowl.
2. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well.
3. Stir cornstarch and flour together.
4. Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
5. Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375 degrees.
6. Add chicken, small batches at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden crisp.
7. (Do not overcook chicken).
8. Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set aside.
9. Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat.
10. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
11. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant; about 10 seconds.
12. Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions.
13. Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds.
14. Add Orange Sauce and bring to boil.
15. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed.
16. Stir water into remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth and add to chicken.
17. Heat until sauce is thickned.
18. Stir in sesame oil and orange zest if desired.
19. Serve over jasmine rice.

The family liked this one a lot. Even the pickiest of the forks liked it and gave it a 8 out of 8 forks.

Geniet van uw voedsel, Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Bread Stickes or No-Fail Deep Dish Pizza Crust

I had found this recipe back in September on Everyday Food Storage. Great web site to use your food storage or maybe things you just have in your pantry. I made the garlic bread and it took about 15 minutes in all. I should have halved the recipe because it got really puffy it was good but there was a lot of it.
For the garlic bread you use garlic salt or powder and a little bit of parsley flakes. Here is the link you can watch a video on how to do it Everyday Food Storage. Crystal thank you for this one!

30 Minute Breadsticks OR No-Fail Deep Dish Pizza Crust

(If it is too thick for your family, you can either half the recipe or put one full recipe onto two cookie sheets)

2 1/2 C. Medium Hot Water
5 tsp. SAF Instant Yeast*
2 Tbsp. Sugar
3 Tbsp. Oil
1 tsp. Salt
6 C. Flour (you can do half all-purpose and half white wheat or 100% whole wheat)
1 to 2 Cubes of Butter

Directions:
1. Pour medium hot water in mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and allow to dissolve.
2. Add sugar, salt, and oil. Gradually add approximately 6 cups of flour.
3. Melt 1-2 cubes butter on cookie sheet in oven as it is heating to 400 degrees and melt in oven. 4. Place dough on cookie sheet and press to fill pan, make sure butter gets on top of the dough.
5. Allow to double in size (About 10-15 minutes)
6. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until desired browning is accomplished.
7. Cut into strips or top with favorite pizza toppings.

* When using regular yeast change amount to 2 Tbsp

So yummy and hot!
This was dinner lasagna, garlic bread and French style green beans.

The family loved the bread sticks. They gave it ! I will be using this recipe to make homemade pizza's from now on.
Give it a try!

Geniet van uw voedsel

Hugs, Bobbi Jo