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I thought this would be a good idea to share our favorites recipes? ;)

I'll Start.

Low-fat Steak Gorgonzola (or Chicken)

Sauce:
2-packages of Knorr Alfredo Sauce mix or Four Cheese mix (Knorr is the BEST)
1-4 oz tub of Gorgonzola Cheese
3 cups of Skim Milk
2 tbls margarine

Prepare sauce as directed on package, using skim milk, add Gorgonzola Cheese and simmer on low.
pour over your favorite pasta, add Sauted Mushrooms in wine (optional)
Grilled NY Strips or Chicken
Add a salad

Enjoy  ;) It's EASY and GOOD!

Jen when you have to cook and plan every meal in your house you appreciate any new recipe especially easy ones. Keep them coming Suzi cause I feel like I cook the same thing all the time! Thanks Jen

It's kinda like a routine you have certain things that get cooked on certain days b/c they are easier..It's a pain but good recipes are always needed especially with kids who don't like eating the same thing every week! ::)

I know lots of quick meal/snack type recipies... it's all about being creative. This on works great with kids and adults (no matter what diet your on).

Everyone loves pizza right? Ordering pizza every week can get expensive, not to mention all the carbs (if your on a low carb diet). When I get a killer pizza craving I make me own, quick and simple.

1 pita pocket (these come in any kind, from onion to low-carb)
Sauce (I used home made sauce, we make a huge pot of it and freeze it... tastes much better then store bought)
Any topping
Non-stick cookie sheet

Just take a pita and cut it in half so that you have 2 round, flat pieces. Put on sauce, cheese, and whatever other toppings you like. Place in oven for about 10 minutes on 350ish (or until cheese starts to brown).

See, I told you it was simple :) And if you have kids, they wont mind helping!

SkyHigh gotta love that one Just had my kids make that the other day..And a lot of fun for them to pick out what they want...

Have to post in here today so "they" know we appreciate this area.  
Anyone have low-salt recipes to share?

I have lots of low-salt recipes,

Jeff and I did the Michael Thurmond's 6 week body make over, and the food is all natural  :o NO Preservatives, NO salt, yeast, sugar, or dairy  >:(
Very tuff!  We stuck to it about 80% for about 2 years.  When the hurricanes hit I threw it out.  We are trying to get back into it somewhat.  Anyway I learned a lot from it and we still do not own a salt shaker  ;D  I learned to cook with peppers and spices to make up for the salt.
I was very HARD to give up my Country salt packed Ham  :o I'm from Virginia and I think it is part of my blood  [smiley=laugh.gif]
It's tuff giving all that up and Cigs TOO!  [smiley=Pinch.gif]

Link if interested:
http://provida.com/6wk_prodtour_main.asp

I will dig up my book and post some recipes in the next couple of days.

So if we get invited to dinner at your house can I bring my own shaker? I can not imagine not having salt in my diet. I don't cook with it but it is mandatory for the table. We bought some sea salt but I found I use more so I quit using it and went back to Mortons salt. Congrats to you and Jeff it takes a lot of will power to change age old habits!  [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif] [smiley=Clap.gif]

Thanks for the link.

YUP  ;D  Some things I buy now are so salty I can't eat it :(  and when I drive by a Chichen Fast Food joint the smell makes me sick or any Fast food place, But I love fried chicken as long as I make it  ;D
For recipes that require salt I will use a salt subitute or Morton Lite depends if it's for us or others.
We all get plenty of sodium without putting it on ourselves.  I use to think soup and salad was a light healthy dinner untill I started reading labels  :o  

Stay far away from soup and rice Betsy  ;)

My Husband cooks a lot better than I do. I have my specialties

I dont have any fast receipes but if you guys willl like any latin recipes just let me know  ;)

nena
yes post some ! do ya know how to make those plaintains ?

lol! Plantains.. sweet plantains? what kind of plantains?

yes the sweet fried ones like ya get at the cuban resturants !

I could eat that food every day !
thanks

k very important!!!! the ones you get a the cuban restaurant are not very good looking plantains..Meaning
When you go to get them either publix/winn dixie you have to get the ones that look like they are rotten(black looking very soft)
1-Cut plantains sideways to make the shape
2-Heat up oil till it reaches 325°
Put plantains in the oil to fry and flip occasionally for 3min till golden brown
that's it the secret is find the ugliest looking plantains in the store  ;)

My best friend's mother (old time Cuba) always told me to smash said bannas between two brown paper bags after frying.  Not sure why this was necessary, but it sure does release aggression.

Does anyone know of any good spicy boiled peanut recipies? I have been searching the internet, but all I seem to find are plain old boiled peanuts :(

A friend of mine makes them, not home now.  But I have seen packs at publix in the produce area to make Cajin Boiled Peanuts.  ;)

I found out, my friend uses "Hawks" frozen Cajin Peanuts.  She said if you buy the raw peanuts and the seasoning pack it takes forever.  :(

About the plantains, a friends mom showed me how to make them.
She cut them in 2" increments then deep fried them till they were soft enough to mash.  Mashed them between two small plates then deep fried them again till crunchy.  Add seasoning.  I like salt or garlic salt.

I tried to make the platains OBVIOUSLY I did something WRONG !
they were NASTY ! I think I fred them to fast yuk !

I am sorry to hear that... here is the deal if you go to the holy lands clean up I will bring the deep fryer and show u how to cooked them.. deal?

there are two types of plantains. yellow and greens. you uses the greens to make the one you are talking about. The yellow ones are sweeter ones like Nena..

I made homemade Beef Jerky this week  [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]
Oh My.... It's awesome, have to hide it from the hubby so we will have some for the weekend!

I bought a Dehydrater from Outdoor World and the cure/seasoning mix.  I used London Broil for the Teriyaki Sticks and made Round Roast Cubes with regular seasoning.

This is awesome!  Need to go to Costco and get a Whole Tenderloin and do a batch.
Anyone at RR this weekend will have to taste......... ;D

P.S. If you have the Seasoning/cure you can make this in the oven

Anyone have any good chili recipes?  Mmmmm..that would have been good to have out at MSG when it was cold out!  

I grew up in Texas w/ my family entering chili cookoffs.  I'd love to offer a recipe.  Unfortunately, the first rule of serious chili makers is: I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you.  LOL ;D.  Serously I'd love to share but then my dad would shoot me for sharing his secret recipe.

I make a great batch of boild peanuts. for any recipes check here:http://foodtv.com/
I take a large freezer bag(ziplock) between 2-3 pounds of peanuts,washed , when still wet throw in 1cup of salt(kosher). 1cp of Joes seasons spices and a container  of red pepper flakes. shake vigoruosly util all spices are blended and and then allow 24 hours to marinade. I have a huge turkey Fryer (5gallon) I boil mine in so adjust the sale content accoringly. Keep in mine that you are putting them into water and it weaken the taste, I will have to bring some on the next ride   boil for 1-3 hours

OK I got a GREAT one... ;D I make this all the time, it's AWESOME  ;D

Corned Beef you can eat all year

1 Corned Beef Brisket
1 box of Light Brown Sugar
10? Baby Red Potatos
10? Baby Carrots

Use a crock pot and place corned beef (fat side up, or I remove the fat ;)) in the bottom with about 1/4 inch of water.
 
Cover the entire piece of meat with the box of brown sugar

Add the potatos and carrots on top

Cover and cook on high for about 30-60 minutes and then turn to low and cook all day  ;D

If using a oven cover with foil and cook at 250-300 degrees and cook 2-4 hours? Keep and eye on it  ;)

Enjoy!

Santa Fe muffin

1 english muffin
2 slices of any kind of cheese you like (provalone or mozzarela is best)
1 can of chicken (in same asile as canned tuna, trust me it good)
1 avocado
2 tomato slices

Cut the muffin in half and put it in the toaster until crispy, cut the avocado and spread on the muffin, put a slice of tomato on each muffin, put the chicken on next and then add the cheese.  Put under a broiler, until cheese is melted and enjoy.  WARNING cheese is very hot when straight from oven, let cool unless you want to burn the top of your mouth and all your tasebuds off.

Takes like ten minutes to make.

Suzi I don't want to post your recipe......but it IS the holidays....RUM BALLS...POST IT...POST IT.....POST IT!!  LOL 

 :Y :Y :bow.gif

Heck I'm just looking forward to trying them for New Years.  Thanks Suzi for sharing them at least once.  They are getting legendary on the site.

OK you twisted my arm  ;)

Rum Balls:

2 boxes Vanilla Wafers crushed into flour (Very Fine!)  :( This is the hardest part
2 cups of Cocoa (baking kind)
4 cups of Powdered Sugar
8 tbls of Corn Syrup
pinch of salt
1 cup Dark Rum
1 cup Canadian Whiskey
(I use 2 cups of Mount Gay Rum instead...it's smoother ;D )
Optional add 1 cup of pecans ground in a coffee grounder.

Mix all dry ingredients first then add syrup and rum
let rest till it thickens a bit, then roll into balls into more powdered sugar.

Warning! it takes awhile to roll all these balls and you have to taste them as you go to make sure their OK ;)