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February 06 2016

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Cherie Schenker

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ASIAN SWEET & SPICY RIBS

Written By Cherie Schenker - February 06 2016

Asian Sweet & Spicy Ribs --

  • Total Recipe Time: 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 hours
  • Makes 4 servings

YOU WILL NEED

  1. 1-1/2 to 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs
  2. 1 cup sweet rice wine
  3. 1/2 cup sweet chili garlic sauce
  4. 1/2 cup water
  5. 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
  6. 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  7. 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  8. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  9. 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  10. Hot cooked rice (optional)

DIRECTIONS FOR ASIAN SWEET & SPICY RIBS

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine wine, sweet chili garlic sauce, water, agave nectar, brown sugar and ginger in stockpot over medium heat stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Place beef ribs in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly. Continue cooking in 325°F oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
  2. Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Stir in lime juice and soy sauce. Return beef to cooking liquid; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Serve ribs with rice and remaining sauce, if desired.

TIPS:

  • To cook in a slow cooker, combine wine, sweet chili garlic sauce, agave nectar, brown sugar and ginger in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 quart slow cooker, stirring until sugar dissolves.  Place beef ribs in slow cooker.  Cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 10 hours, or until beef is fork tender.  (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Transfer cooking liquid to a sauce pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.  Stir in lime juice and soy sauce.  Return beef to cooking liquid; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve ribs with rice and remaining sauce, if desired.
  • Sweet chili garlic sauce, an Asian condiment made from red chilies, garlic and vinegar, imparts a tangy, spicy heat to dishes. Chili garlic sauce is available in Asian markets and the Asian section of most supermarkets.

Enjoy!

    Date

    February 03 2016

    Written By

    Cherie Schenker

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    Garlic Broiled Chicken Legs and Thighs (EASY)

    Written By Cherie Schenker - February 03 2016

    Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken

    You Will Need:


    Directions:
    • Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking pan.
    • In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, and parsley. Cook 2 minutes on High in the microwave, or until butter is melted.
    • Arrange chicken on the baking pan, and coat with the butter mixture, reserving some of the mixture for basting.
    • Broil chicken 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until juices run clear, turning occasionally and basting with remaining butter mixture. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

    This recipe is super easy to make & delicious.  Pair with a fresh salad & wild rice for a great supper!

    Date

    February 02 2016

    Written By

    Cherie Schenker

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    BEEF BREAKFAST BURRITO

    Written By Cherie Schenker - February 02 2016

    Beef Breakfast Burrito -- Ground Beef, peppers and onions are quickly sautéed and wrapped up with scrambled eggs. Serve with lime-cilantro cream and salsa.

    Total Recipe Time: 20 to 25 minutes

    • Makes 4 servings

    YOU WILL NEED

    1. 12 ounces Ground Beef 
    2. 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
    3. 1 small onion, finely chopped
    4. 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
    5. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    6. 4 eggs, beaten
    7. 2 tablespoons water
    8. 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
    9. 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
    10. 1/3 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend or shredded Cheddar cheese
    11. 4 medium spinach or plain flour tortillas (10-inch diameter), warmed
    12. Salsa
    Lime-Cilantro Cream (optional):
    1. 1/2 cup reduced-fat dairy sour cream
    2. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    3. 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

    DIRECTIONS FOR BEEF BREAKFAST BURRITO
    Combine Lime-Cilantro Cream ingredients in small bowl, if desired. Set aside.
      Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef with bell pepper, onion, chili powder and cumin; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from beef mixture from skillet; keep warm.
        Combine eggs, water and 1 tablespoon cilantro in medium bowl. Spray same skillet with cooking spray. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, if desired. Stir in beef mixture and cheese; cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
          Spoon beef mixture evenly in a row across center of each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides. Fold right and left sides of tortilla over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up; cut diagonally in half. Serve with Lime-Cilantro Cream and salsa, as desired.
            TIP: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. NEVER thaw any meat in the microwave.  It will make the meat tough & rubbery.

            Date

            January 31 2016

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            Cherie Schenker

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            WILD RICE AND PORK SOUP

            Written By Cherie Schenker - January 31 2016

            YOU WILL NEED:

            • 2 BONELESS PORK CHOPS, CUT INTO 1/2-INCH CUBES
            • 1 TEASPOON OIL
            • 1/2 CUP ONIONS, CHOPPED
            • 2 TEASPOONS GROUND CUMIN
            • 1/4 TEASPOON GARLIC POWDER
            • 1 CUP WILD RICE, COOKED
            • 1 15 1/2-OZ CAN GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, DRAINED
            • 1 15 1/2-OZ CAN CHICKPEAS, DRAINED
            • 1 4-OZ CAN DICED GREEN CHILES, DRAINED
            • 1/8 TEASPOON HOT PEPPER SAUCE
            • 1 14 1/2-OZ CAN CHICKEN BROTH
            • FRESH PARSLEY, CHOPPED
            DIRECTIONS

            • In 4-quart saucepan sauté onions and pork in oil over medium-high heat until onions are soft and pork lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except parsley; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.

              Serves 6.

            Date

            January 28 2016

            Written By

            Cherie Schenker

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            Easy Pizza

            Written By Cherie Schenker - January 28 2016

            Pizza with a Purpose --

            You Will Need

            1. 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
            2. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
            3. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
            4. 1-1/2 cups frozen vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and zucchini
            5. 1 tablespoon water
            6. 1/2 cup marinara sauce
            7. 1 package (14 to 16 ounces) fresh whole wheat pizza dough
            8. 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
            9. 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
            10. 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)


            Directions

            1. Preheat oven according to package directions on pizza dough package. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.  Add ground beef and oregano; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2 inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings.  Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.  Set aside.
            2. Place frozen vegetables, medium microwave-safe bowl. Add water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave in the microwave for 2 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.  Cool slightly.
            3. Place vegetables and their cooking liquid into blender or food processor; add marinara sauce.  Process until vegetable mixture is smooth. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
            4. Spray 15 x 10-inch rimmed baking pan or 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press and stretch dough to edges of pan.  Top with vegetable sauce, cheese, tomatoes and beef mixture. Bake according to package instructions on dough package or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.  Garnish with basil if desired. 
            5. Test Kitchen Tips
            6. Coarsely chopped fresh vegetables can be used in place of frozen vegetables for the pizza sauce

            Adapted from the National Beef Council.

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