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Popovers Add Pop to Mealtime

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, tagged , , on March 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Popovers are a wonderful little addition to any meal. With a great egg texture, these little gems are crispy outside and filled with steamy goodness inside. They come together quickly and and so good, piping hot from the oven.

Popovers

2 beaten eggs

1 cup milk

1 tbsp. oil

1 cup flour

1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray six custard cups or a large 6-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk and oil. Add flour and salt. Mix well, beating until smooth. Fill the cups half-full. Bake 40 minutes or until very firm. Remove from oven and quickly poke the tops with a fork to let out the steam.  You can return to the oven for another five minutes for extra-crispy popovers or serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Happy Entertaining!

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Simple Chicken Croissant Sandwiches

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, Quick and Easy, tagged , , on March 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

If you are looking for something that is fast and easy to make for an appetizer, or serve as a main course, these sandwiches are the ticket.

You can use mini-croissants for appetizers or use full-size croissants for a quick and simple meal. The blend of crunchy, nutty flavors is awesome!

Chicken Croissants

1 package of fresh croissants (mini or large)

3 cups cubed cooked chicken

2/3 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup cashew pieces

1/2 cup green seedless grapes, sliced in half

1/3 cup mayonaisse

2 tbsp. ranch dressing

Mix chicken with celery, cashews, grapes, mayo and ranch dressing. Slice croissants in half lengthwise, but do not completely separate. Create a “hinge” by not slicing all the way through one edge of the croissant. Spoon in filling and chill until ready to serve. If you are in a big hurry, buy pre-cooked, grilled chicken pieces.

Enjoy!

Happy Entertaining

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Quick and Easy Potatoes

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, tagged , , on March 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This is a great side dish that comes together quickly and with minimum effort.

Quick and Easy Potatoes

6 medium red potatoes

1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. all-seasoning spice (Mrs. Dash)

1/2 tsp. parsley flakes

1/2 tsp. onion flakes

salt and pepper to taste

Clean the potatoes, leaving the skin on. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Spray a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Put the oil in the bottom of the dish, add potatoes, toss to coat. Sprinkled in season, onion and parsley flakes, tossing to make sure ptoatoes are well coated. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes covered, or until fork tender. If you like the potoatoes crispy, toss them in oil and season then spread on a greased baking sheet, uncovered.

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Gyro Salad is Burst of Spring Flavors

Posted in Easy Recipes, Fast Recipes, tagged , , , on March 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

It looks like spring is starting to make an appearance here in our little corner of the world. Daffodils and crocuses are blooming and the promise of warmer, sunnier days ahead is strong.

With the arrival of spring, our tastes also seem to shift from the heavier comfort foods of winter to lighter fare.

This salad is a great blend of flavors that are tangy and fresh. It can serve as a side salad or a main mail.

Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

Dressing:

1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely shredded

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup plain yogurt

2 tbsp. white vinegar

1/2 tsp. dill weed

SALAD:

1/2 lb. ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onions or onion flakes

1 tsp. all purpose seasoning

1 package of romaine salad blend

2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 package of crumbed feta cheese (about four ounces)

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained

Toasted Bread Wedges

In a medium bowl, sprinkle salt over cucumber and mix well. Let stand five minutes. Drain.  Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, onion and seasoning until onions are tender and meat is no longer pink. Drain.

Arrange greens on a large serving platter the top with tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and meat. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted bread.

Happy Entertaining and Enjoy!

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