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APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

momtochloe — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:01:47 GMT

Good morning my recipe friends! I know with spring being here, we'll have all sorts of new and yummy recipes to share. Many thanks to @aroc3435 for starting us off:

Hidden Valley Pasta Salad

Featured Ingredient: Packet of Ranch Dressing Mix

1 envelope (1 oz.) of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

1 cup milk or 1/2 cup milk & 1/2 cup of sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise

Combine these three ingredients and add to one pound of still warm cooked mini seashell pasta, well drained.

Add 1 14 oz. can well drained artichoke hearts (plain type, not packed in marinade.) Even better, use a 10 oz. package of thawed, drained, frozen hearts if you can find them instead.

Add 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, well drained.

Add small halved cherry tomatoes, a quarter cup of very finely diced celery, and a quarter cup of minced fresh parsley.

You can add diced ham, or hard salami, or a can of tuna packed in water and drained well, or small cooked shrimp to make a heartier salad.

Next Ingredient: CHICKEN

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:43:54 GMT

CHICKEN FLORENTINE

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (adjust size per your preference)
8 oz. fresh spinach
8 oz. block of cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Preheat oven to 425*
Grease a 9x13 baking dish
Chicken can be left whole or cubed - your choice. Salt and pepper the chicken and arrange in the baking dish.

Cook the spinach in a skillet until completely wilted and move it to a cutting board. Roughly chop though the spinach with a few knife cuts.

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and shredded cheese together. Add the spinach and blend well to incorporate.

Spread the mixture over the chicken.

Bake around 25 mins. Adjust time as needed, a little less if your chicken has been cut up or a little more if you are using larger breast pieces

Next ingredient: LEFTOVER EASTER HAM

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

walker — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:31:38 GMT

Baked HAM and Cheese Pizza Pockets

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup chopped LEFTOVER HAM

1/4 cup chopped bell pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1 (10 oz) can refrigerated pizza crust

Preheat oven to 425. Mix all ingredients except pizza crust. Place pizza dough on greased cookie sheet. Press out with hands to 8x14" rectangle. Cut into 4 separate rectangles. Spoon 1/2 cup HAM mixture onto half of each rectangle; fold dough over filling. Press edges with fork to seal; poke tops with fork. Bake 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

(* You could add whatever you want to this filling as well...little chopped pepperoni, mushrooms, etc, as well as a "little"...1 tablespoon... pizza sauce. ** Another thought...since I like Hawaiian Pizza, I might add pineapple. 🙂🍍)

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... GRAPES

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

GenXmuse — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:04:43 GMT

GRAPE, AVOCADO AND ARUGULA SALAD

prep time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 10 MINUTES
yield: 2 -4 SERVINGS

DESCRIPTION

This grape, avocado and arugula salad is fresh and light, and it makes for the perfect meal or side salad.

INGREDIENTS SALAD INGREDIENTS:

6 cups fresh arugula, loosely packed
2 cups halved seedless grapes, red or green or a mix
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
half a small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
balsamic vinaigrette (ingredients below)

WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or traditional balsamic vinegar)
2 Tablespoons honey or agave nectar, to taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE SALAD:

Add salad ingredients to a bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

Whisk all ingredients together for 30 seconds until combined.

Next Ingredient: GRAPEFRUIT

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

aroc3435 — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:43:29 GMT

Cuban Style Mojo Marinade

from the Gypsy Plate website

Featured Ingredient: GRAPEFRUIT

1/4 cup olive oil

1 & 1/2 cups orange juice

1/3 cup each lemon and lime juice

1/3 cup grapefruit juice

2 Tsps. dried oregano

2 Tsps. kosher salt

1 Tsp. black pepper

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

minced parsley

This marinade is typically used to marinate pork, chicken, or beef, but I think it is also good for marinating shrimp.

You could incorporate the shrimp in a salad of mixed salad greens and add fresh grapefruit and orange segments for a refreshing spring or summer entree. If you have some fresh strawberries you could halve and add those as well.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Next Ingredient: POSTER'S CHOICE

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:12:24 GMT

Grapefruit is not the most popular fruit because it is bitter! Right?

Grapefruit is not bitter, the "pith" or white membrane is what is bitter. The fruit is delightfully sweet.

When I was small, my Mom worked 'sectionizing grapefruit' so it could be jarred. No membranes. It was wonderful!

Then, automation came along and it cuts the slices out, membrane and all. Bitter grapefruit was the result!

Never buy canned citrus. It will be bitter.

Peel the fruit and remove ALL the white membranes.

Do an orange the same way.

Put in a bowl along with grapes and chunks of pineapple

Sprinkle with sugar (it will make its own juice) and serve for breakfast! Delicious! A specialty at Hampton Inns.

Next ingredient: ~~Green beans~~ Poster's Choice

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

GenXmuse — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:46:53 GMT

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 large cloves garlic, grated
3 cups cooked brown rice
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook, stirring, for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add rice, feta, dill, pepper and salt to the pan; stir to combine.
Step 3
Whisk eggs and sour cream in a medium bowl. Add to the rice mixture and stir well to combine. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until lightly browned in spots, about 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup

Per Serving:

319 calories; protein 11.8g; carbohydrates 31.3g; dietary fiber 3.4g; sugars 2.3g; fat 16.7g; saturated fat 5.9g; cholesterol 145.4mg; vitamin a iu 5866IU; vitamin c 5.7mg; folate 103.1mcg; calcium 192mg; iron 2.3mg; magnesium 85.6mg; potassium 350.4mg; sodium 358.9mg.

Next Ingredient: GREEN BEANS

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

walker — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:54:24 GMT

Dinner in a dish......this recipe has been around for awhile but still a favorite of mine for a quick and tasty dinner.

Chicken with Vegetables

3 or 4 chicken breasts

6-8 small red potatoes, quartered

fresh GREEN BEANS

olive oil

Italian dressing mix or seasoning

Place chicken breasts in center of 9x13" baking dish. Put potatoes around one side. Clean and trim GREEN BEANS and place on other side. Drizzle olive oil over all. Then sprinkle half of package of Italian Dressing Mix over everything or use Italian seasoning. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

NEXT INGREDIENT ...... TOMATOES, fresh or canned

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

Zhills — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:23:13 GMT

Pasta Pomodoro

Ingredients:

8-10 Roma tomatoes ( I have used Cherry tomatoes)
8-10 leaves fresh basil
2-3 cloves garlic
Red pepper flakes to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
pound of pasta (I use rigatoni)
Pecorino Romano cheese

Easy Cooking Instructions:

Before you start… Put water on to boil for pasta.
Cut tomatoes in eighths; set aside. Slice garlic thin. Cut basil into strips.

Add olive oil, basil, and garlic to large skillet pan.

Make sure the pan is deep enough to hold all the
tomatoes and the pasta that you will add later.

Simmer for a minute or two. Do not let the garlic brown.

Add the tomatoes.

Cover and cook 15 minutes or until tomatoes make a sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the pasta while tomatoes are cooking.
When pasta is ready add directly to tomato sauce in pan.
Mix and serve. Garnish with fresh basil and cheese.

Next ingredient: Rice

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

GenXmuse — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:35:37 GMT

Spicy Thai Chicken and Brown Rice Bowls

YIELDServes 4

PREP TIME10 minutes to 15 minutes

COOK TIME34 minutes

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CURRIED PEANUT SAUCE:

1/2 CUP
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
3 TABLESPOONS
TAMARI OR SOY SAUCE
3 TABLESPOONS
WATER
2 TABLESPOONS
RICE VINEGAR
2 TEASPOONS
TOASTED (ASIAN) SESAME OIL
1 TABLESPOON
THAI RED CURRY PASTE
1 TABLESPOON
FINELY GRATED PEELED FRESH GINGER
1/4 TEASPOON
CAYENNE PEPPER (OPTIONAL)

FOR THE BOWLS:

1 CUP
SHORT-GRAIN BROWN RICE
KOSHER SALT
2 TABLESPONS
COCONUT OIL, DIVIDED
1
MEDIUM RED BELL PEPPER, THINLY SLICED
FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
1 POUND
GROUND CHICKEN
2 CLOVES
GARLIC, MINCED
1/2 TEASPOON
CAYENNE PEPPER
2
MEDIUM SCALLIONS, THINLY SLICED, DIVIDED
2 CUPS
FINELY SHREDDED RED CABBAGE
1 CUP
SHREDDED CARROT
CHOPPED FRESH THAI BASIL LEAVES, FOR GARNISH
CHOPPED ROASTED PEANUTS, FOR GARNISH

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE THE PEANUT SAUCE:

PLACE ALL THE INGREDIENTS IN A FOOD PROCESSOR FITTED WITH THE BLADE ATTACHMENT OR BLENDER. PROCESS CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL SMOOTH, ABOUT 2 MINUTES; SET ASIDE.

MAKE THE BOWLS:

PLACE THE RICE, 2 CUPS OF WATER, AND A GENEROUS PINCH OF SALT IN A MEDIUM SAUCEPAN AND BRING TO A BOIL OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. REDUCE THE HEAT TO LOW, COVER, AND COOK UNTIL THE RICE IS TENDER, ABOUT 40 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM THE HEAT AND SET ASIDE TO STEAM, COVERED, FOR 10 MINUTES. MEANWHILE, COOK THE BELL PEPPER AND CHICKEN.
HEAT 1 TABLESPOON OF THE OIL IN A LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT UNTIL SHIMMERING. ADD THE BELL PEPPER, SEASON WITH A SALT AND PEPPER, AND COOK, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY, UNTIL JUST SOFTENED, ABOUT 4 MINUTES. TRANSFER TO A PLATE.
HEAT THE REMAINING 1 TABLESPOON OIL IN THE SAME SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. ADD THE CHICKEN, GARLIC, AND CAYENNE, SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER, AND COOK, BREAKING UP THE MEAT WITH A WOODEN SPOON, UNTIL BROWNED AND COOKED THROUGH, 6 TO 8 MINUTES. STIR IN 1/2 OF THE SCALLIONS AND 2 TABLESPOONS OF THE RESERVED PEANUT SAUCE, AND COOK FOR 1 MINUTE MORE.
TO SERVE, DIVIDE THE CABBAGE AND CARROTS AMONG 4 BOWLS. DIVIDE THE BROWN RICE, GROUND CHICKEN MIXTURE, AND BELL PEPPER AMONG THE BOWLS. DRIZZLE WITH THE PEANUT SAUCE AND SPRINKLE WITH THE BASIL, REMAINING SCALLIONS, AND PEANUTS.

Next Ingredient: GARLIC

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

Zaimee — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:54:30 GMT

I made this tonight and DH loved it. I used 1 pound of extra large shrimp and

smaller pan. I would double the wine and lemon if you serve with thin spaghetti. I also put in under broiler for 2 minutes to brown.

NEXT INGREDIENT: Cinnamon

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

aroc3435 — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:50:23 GMT

@Zaimee Your Scampi recipe sounds lovely. Now, please post what the Next Ingredient for this month should be.

Best,

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

Zaimee — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:55:15 GMT

@aroc3435 Oops. Thank you for reminding me.

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:48:59 GMT

DRY RUB (for pork or chicken)

1/4 cup Golden Monk Fruit

1 Tablespoon pink salt

1 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon black pepper

1 Tablespoon onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Blend all ingredients together and use as needed on pork or chicken. I like to make a larger batch (quadrupled recipe) and keep on hand. It keeps well.

FYI - golden monk fruit is an alternative for light brown sugar.

Next Ingredient: Bacon

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

walker — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:51:47 GMT

BACON-Wrapped Fingerling Potatoes with Thyme

1 lb. fingerling potatoes, washed, patted dry and stem

ends removed

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 pkg. (1/2 lb.) BACON

1/4 cup chicken broth

Toss potatoes with thyme, olive oil, pepper and paprika; set aside. Cut each BACON slice in half lengthwise; wrap half slice BACON tightly around each potato.

Heat large skillet over medium heat; add potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until lightly browned and some BACON fat has rendered out. BACON should sear "shut" around potatoes.

Place potatoes in a crock pot/slow cooker. Add chicken broth, cover and cook on High for 3 hours.

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... EGGS

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

GenXmuse — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:00:09 GMT

Perfect Brunch Eggs

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Total Time: 17 Minutes

cooking spray
12 large eggs
salt & pepper
various herbs and cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray Whoopie Pie Pan with cooking spray. Carefully break each egg into a small bowl first, then pour into the well from the bowl. This will allow you to remove any egg shell if some should fall into the liquid.
Carefully place in the oven, taking care not to spill the eggs over the wells.
Bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on how runny you prefer the yolks. Open the oven door and press on yolk to verify level of doneness.
Serve immediately. If you want to add herbs, cheese or tomatoes, please know cooking time may increase slightly.

Next Ingredient: ENGLISH MUFFIN

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

walker — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:54:02 GMT

Hi to all that enjoy recipes here.....I enjoy reading all the recipes posted and try many but forget to post comments. Thanks to all who participate and @momtochloe for starting us every month. @Zaimee I did try the Shrimp Scampi tonight...very good!! Just two of us so I did have about 1#+ of shrimp....doubled wine and lemon juice ...good suggestion..used smaller dish too.....served over linguine....easy to fix...thanks! Next up will be @Zhills ... Pasta Pomodoro next week or two....good meals for some rainy days here. And, @GenXmuse....looking forward to someone's English Muffin recipe but in meantime...I will put your eggs on the muffin!! 😁

Happy Cooking everyone!

NEXT INGREDIENT ... ENGLISH MUFFIN

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

momtochloe — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:18:34 GMT

We now interupt our program for this quick announcement . . .

@walker I am not a baker at all so I was intrigued when I copied over this recipe (back in 2014 and no of course I haven't tried it) but thought maybe folks would find it interesting as it had great reviews:

Microwave English Muffin Loaf

Grease a glass loaf pan (8.5X4.5) then sprinkle with cornmeal.

In a bowl put :

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 T. sugar
1 t. salt
1/8 t. baking soda
Mix the dry ingredients.
Heat 1 cup milk and 1/4 c water to 120*-130*.
Add the wet to the dry ingredients. Stir well, put in the prepared pan, sprinkle with a little cornmeal on top. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.

Bake in the microwave for:

800 Watt Oven- 4:53

900 Watt Oven- 4:20

1000 Watt Oven- 3:54

1100 Watt Oven- 3:33

1200 Watt Oven- 3:15

After baking let rest for 5 minutes, cool on a wire rack.
The bread won't be brown, just slice and put in the toaster. Makes great cinnamon toast or sandwiches. I doubled the recipe and made 2 loaves today!!! Bake loaves one at a time if recipe is doubled.

NEXT INGREDIENT: ENGLISH MUFFINS

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

aroc3435 — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:36:14 GMT

English Muffin Hot Bites

Comprised of ideas from many similar recipes on the internet.

Featured Ingredient: English Muffins

1 & 1/4 cups mayonnaise

1 & 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

dash of salt (if NO salt is in bagel seasoning)

dash of Tabasco sauce OR Worcestershire sauce

dash of white pepper

4 English muffins

Combine cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings thoroughly.

Preheat broiler and toast split muffins lightly. Remove and top with above mixture and return to the broiler and heat until bubbling hot.

Cut each muffin half in fours to serve to your party guests.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Next Ingredient: CINNAMON

Re: APRIL 2021 RECIPE GAME

walker — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:02:26 GMT

CINNAMON-Applesauce Salad

2 pkgs. (3 oz) Orange Jell-O

1 3/4 cups boiling water

3/4 cup cold water

1 cup applesauce

1 cup sour cream

1/4 teaspoon CINNAMON

Dissolve 1 pkg. gelatin in 1 cup boiling water, stir in cold water. Pour into a 6 cup ring mold. Chill until set, but not firm. Meanwhile dissolve remaining gelatin and CINNAMON in 3/4 cup boiling water. Then blend in the applesauce and sour cream. Chill until mixture starts to thicken. Spoon into the salad mold; chill until firm-about 3 hours. Unmold and garnish with salad greens.

Tip...spray salad mold with cooking spray and salad will slip out easier.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... MILK, regular or Evaporated Milk