Friday, November 25, 2011

Family Favorites: 2 for $50!

Looking for a unique Holiday gift? Offer this package deal to your friends and family, or order it for yourself to ease your Holiday stress! For just $50 you can choose 2 of the following entrees (baked in 8x8 pans, feeds 4-6), one prepared fresh and hot to your table, including a green garden salad with my  homemade signature dressing, and another entree prepared to freeze for another day (baking instructions included).
These family favorites are made healthier with lean meats, lots of vegetables, and low-fat sauces. Entrees may be customized to fit your family’s needs.
Shepherd’s Pie:                Ground beef * with mixed vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes.
Veggie Mac-n-cheese:
                Roasted Broccoli and Squash, mixed with whole grain shells, in a creamy cheese sauce.
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole:
                Baked Chicken, wild rice, kale and squash in a creamy mushroom sauce.
Taco Bake:
                Ground Beef*, onion, tomatoes and  our own taco seasoning baked into corn bread, topped with cheese! Make it vegetarian by choosing black beans instead of meat.
Chicken Parmesan:
                Whole wheat pasta smothered in red sauce and topped with panko crusted chicken breasts and Parmesan cheese.
Tater Tot Hotdish:
                A pan full of veggies and ground beef* in a homemade cream sauce, topped with tater tots.
Spaghetti Primavera:
                Whole wheat spaghetti, mixed with red pepper, carrots, onions, and spinach, topped with either a garlic cream sauce or a hearty red sauce.
*Ground Turkey can be substituted, or the dish can be made meatless.
**All meals will be prepared in your kitchen.
Contact me to reserve your meals today!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

1 pan- 5 ingredient Turkey Dinner

Are you looking for a substitute to the Traditional turkey dinner?! Or maybe a fun way to use up some leftover turkey? This recipe gives you nice Fall/Thanksgiving flavors without the hassle. Plus it's a small portion- about 2 servings.

What you need!
2 turkey tenderloins (raw) OR about 2 cups of chunked leftover turkey (cooked)
1 granny smith or other green apple cut into bite size pieces
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 yellow onion, finely sliced.
3/4 cup white wine, cider, or stock
salt/pepper/poultry seasoning
Flour

If you are starting with raw meat. Season the Turkey with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning, and dredge in flour.  Heat oil in large skillet. Brown turkey on both sides and remove from the pan.

(If you are using leftover meat, start here). Heat oil in skillet. Add apples and onion and cook until apples are slightly browned and onions are tender. Add cranberries, and liquid (wine, stock,cider) and bring to a simmer, scrapping any browned bits from the bottom. Slide the turkey back in and simmer until liquid reduces by half and meat is cooked/heated through.

Serve with traditional Thanksgiving favorites like mashed potatoes and green beans. Or, try serving over arugula for a great salad like twist!