Robby has been loving chicken and rice lately, Jim and I are looking for something a little different and this dish hit the spot for ALL of us! After one bite Jim declared he could eat this everyday. That says a lot. I made this in a 9×9 dish but next time will double the recipe and make it in a 9×13 dish. I will also be adding in a can of black beans next time. Corn would also be a terrific addition but sadly Robby cannot have ANY corn what so ever so I’ll add that ingredient as an option for you! I used a spicy mango habanero salsa but any salsa will work, if you use a salsa that is not spicy but you want to add a kick feel free to add some sliced fresh jalapeño rings to the meat and onion mixture.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef (can use ground Turkey or ground Chicken)
1/2 cup diced onion
1 packet taco seasoning (I used gluten free)
1/2 cup of your favorite salsa
2 cups cooked white rice
1-2 cups Mexican cheese (how ever much you like)
1/4 cup water
1 can of black beans -optional
1 can of drained corn-optional
1 sliced jalapeño-optional
DIRECTIONS
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
Brown ground beef in a pan breaking up the beef as it cooks. add the chopped onion and jalapeño if using. When cooked through drain the grease and add the taco seasoning and water.
In a large bowl add the cooked rice, salsa, half of the cheese , corn and black beans if you are adding them. Mix well. When the ground beef is cooked through add the ground beef to the rice mixture and mix again.
Add the mixture into a greased 9×9 baking dish, top with the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve warm with a salad!
Enjoy!
I have two Galette recipes for you this week. This one is my favorite one. it’s a quicker version of my caramel apple pie. A few days after Christmas we were at a friends for dinner and I was given two packages of pre made pie dough as our friends Christmas plans and menu changed due to the ice storm we had on Christmas Day. Our roads will filled with accident after accident, so many people changed or cancelled plans. So to not let the crusts go to waste I made two of these Caramel Apple Galettes, one for us and one for our friends! This would be great served with vanilla or caramel swirl ice cream.
INGREDIENTS
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 Tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Drizzle of caramel sauce
2 1/2 Tablespoons Raw sugar-course finishing sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoon water
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with tin foil. In a mixing bowl combine apple, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and pecans. Mix well to combine.
Lay the crust out on the lined baking sheet, mound the filling in the center of the crust leaving about 2 inch margin around the edge of the crust. Fold a section of the crust up partially covering the fruit, continue to do this around the entire galette.
Make an egg wash by mixing the egg and water together and brush the outside 0f the crust with the wash then sprinkle the raw sugar over the top of the egg wash. Bake for 20 or so minutes watching close as too not burn. Remove from oven and drizzle the top of the galette with your favorite caramel sauce. (The same kind you would put on ice cream)
Enjoy!
Mr. MCYM also known as my Husband Jim has been making our family pizza for over 30 years. He used to do it so I had a night off from cooking and always included the kids letting them help roll the dough and prep whatever toppings they chose. This pizza has been a long time favorite combination as it’s sweet and creamy from the Balsamic drizzle and Alfredo sauce, a little crunch from the asparagus and some salt from the bacon.
When it comes to the toppings I don’t measure as I just add however much we like so my measurements for the toppings is not exact.
I recently came across a pizza flour at Hannaford and new it was time for pizza night to make a come back. The flour is made by King Arthur and it’s a neopolitan style “00” pizza flour.
Jim has always made the dough in our bread machine but you can make your own dough or simply buy some from your local grocery store or pizza place!
INGREDIENTS
1 ball of pizza dough or pre-made crust
1/2 cup or so of your favorite Alfredo Sauce. I used roasted garlic Alfredo by Rao’s
1/2 cup of diced asparagus
1/2 cup of cooked chopped bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion, I prefer red onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Drizzle of Balsamic reduction
DIRECTIONS
Roll your pizza dough to your desired size. Add the Alfredo sauce covering the pizza dough almost to the edge of the pizza. Add your Topping throughout the pizza. Add your grated cheese covering your toppings. Bake according to your dough instructions. When the pizza is cooked and the cheese is melted remove from oven and drille the balsamic reduction around the pizza. Slice and serve.
Enjoy!
I saw the idea of pizza fries on Pinterest but changed it to what I had on hand for Robby to give this a go. One of the biggest things he misses the most while having to be gluten-free is a really good pizza. If you have never tried the frozen gluten-free pizzas from the store you are lucky. Cardboard would be a good alternative to those pizzas! The fries take the place of the crust. This worked really well as Robby enjoyed it. I’m not going to write this like I normally would as you can change this a million different ways with literally any pizza toppings you like.
The base of this is obviously the fries. Cook them as directed or air fry at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or to your desired doneness. For the topping, I used 1 pound of spicy crumbled sausage, chopped onion, and garlic. I sautéed these all together until the sausage was cooked through. I added 1/2 jar of pizza sauce to the pan to warm through. Finally, I added the shredded cheese to the top of the meat mixture. I let the cheese melt then added this mixture over the top of the fries.
Using a full bag of fries and the above measurements, it will feed a small army! Easily 6 people. Great for a small gathering or hungry teenagers. Add anything you would top a pizza with the combinations are endless. Keep in mind if you add lots of meats and veggies you may need a bit more pizza sauce. Put your creative hat on and make your own pizza fries!
Enjoy!
There was a hummus brand that made a roasted carrot hummus, however, I have not been able to find it. What’s a girl to do but make my own. This was delicious and could possibly be my favorite hummus yet! I served this with sliced veggies and Naan bread. I shared this dish with a friend and she really enjoyed it as well. So much so, she requested the recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can organic chickpeas
- 1 cup peeled, diced carrots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil into the processor plus more for drizzling over veggies and garnish
- 2 Tablespoons tahini paste (sesame seed paste)
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce plus more to drizzle on the top (I used Cholula hot sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (I found them already roasted and shelled in the grocery store)
- veggies and Naan bread for serving
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread the carrot slices and garlic cloves over a sheet pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and stir to coat them. Roast for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool and remove skins from the garlic.
NOTE– This can also be done in an air fryer, air frying at 400 for 5-minute increments until the vegetables are soft.
Place all ingredients in a large food processor and process for a few minutes until you have the desired consistency. Scrape the processor sides down once or twice through this process. Remove to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil, and more hot sauce if desired. Top with sunflower seeds.
Enjoy!
