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Easy Lemon Garlic Beef with Red Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds, baby red potatoes, skin on
  • 1 bunch asparagus, large sliced
  • 3 Carrots, large sliced
  • 1 cup peeled pearl onions
  • Zest 2 lemons and then cut lemon into wedges
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sprigs diced rosemary
  • 7 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2-pound boneless beef steak
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon flour
    1 Large Oven Bag

Directions:

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 400°. MIX together the potatoes, asparagus, carrots, onions, lemon wedges, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. COMBINE lemon zest, rosemary, garlic and 2 tablespoons in a separate bowl and mix and set aside.
  3. SEASON the beef on all sides with salt and pepper. Coat the beef on all sized with lemon, garlic, and rosemary mixture.
  4. UNFOLD a Large Oven Bag and open it up at the seal and add 1 tablespoon of flour. CLOSE the bag and shake.
  5. Place the bag into a 13×9 casserole dish and place the vegetable mixture into the bag along with the beef on top.
  6. CLOSE up the bag with the tie that’s provided and using a pair of scissors make 6 half-inch slits in the top of the bag.
  7. TUCK the extra plastic from the bag into the casserole dish. Bake in the oven on 400° for 60 minutes.
  8. Please enjoy the food that you made.

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One-Pot Mushroom Rice with Parmesan

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped Mushrooms
  • 1 Cup rice
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
    1 Large Oven Bag


Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven to 400°F. Place Reynolds Kitchens Oven Bag, Large size in a 13x9x2-inch pan.
  2. Add flour, salt, and pepper to bag. Gently squeeze the bag to blend ingredients.
  3. ADD onion, mushrooms, rice, and 1 tablespoon butter to oven bag. Turn bag several times to mix ingredients. Then arrange ingredients in even layer in bag. Fold down bag opening two times to hold it open; set aside.
  4. MICROWAVE water and chicken broth in a medium microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup for about 3 minutes on high power until liquid is very hot.
  5. Carefully pour or ladle liquid over ingredients in bag.
  6. CLOSE bag at gathers with nylon tie. Cut six ½ inch slits in the top near the tie.
  7. BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. 
  8. Let’s stand for 5 minutes.
  9. Carefully cut top of bag open. Spoon rice mixture into a large serving bowl.
  10. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and shredded cheese. Stir in up to cup additional hot water, if needed to make mixture creamy.
  11. Add additional salt and pepper and garnish with parsley, if desired.

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Spicy Corn Sweet Potato Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper, dices
  • 1 can (14.75 oz.) Cream Style Sweet Corn, undrained
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp curry power
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice

Directions:

  1. Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Combine with oil in skillet and cook 10 minutes on medium heat.
  2. Add ginger, garlic, and jalapeño; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in corn, coconut milk, curry powder, and coriander.
  4. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
    Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.

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Easy Chicken Burritos with Black Beans

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro
  • 1 cup parboiled long grain rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 6 (10-inch) burrito size flour tortillas,
  • heated according to package directions,
  • 1 Large Oven Bag
  • Toppers:
    • Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar
    • cheese, guacamole dip, sour cream,
    • Salsa, Jalapeños, Lime wedges

Directions:

  1. PREHEAT Oven to 400°F. Place Oven Bag in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. 
  2. ADD flour and Mexican seasoning to bag; squeeze bag to blend seasonings.

3. ADD chicken, black beans, tomatoes, and rice to oven bag. Gently squeeze bag to blend ingredients. Arrange ingredients in even layers. 

4.Fold down bag opening two times to hold the bag open. MICROWAVE chicken broth in microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup for about 2 minutes until it is very hot.

5. Carefully pour broth over other ingredients in bag. Carefully unfold bag opening.

6. CLOSE bag with nylon tie. Cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Tuck ends of bag in pan. BAKE 30 to 35 minutes until chicken reads 170°F on a meat thermometer. Let’s stand for 5 minutes. Serve with tortillas and toppers.

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Maple Oatmeal Coffee Cake

Make 9 servings

CAKE:

  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • finely grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)
  • ½cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

TOPPING:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or sweetened flaked coconut

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×9-inch baking pan and dust with flour; tapping out the excess. Set aside.
  2. For cake:
    • Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs in a large bowl for 1 minute on high speed.
    • Add the sour cream, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat for 30 seconds. Set aside.
    • Sift the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl.
    • Put the oats into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Stir the chopped oats into the flour mixture. Set aside.
    • Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the cake liquids. Using a wooden spoon, stir the batter until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  3. For topping:
    • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    • Stir in the maple syrup. Stir in the walnuts and coconut, until evenly mixed.
    • Remove from the heat. Set aside.
    • Spoon the topping evenly over the batter.
  4. Bake on the center oven rack for about 45 minutes, until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. (A toothpick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean.)
  5. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

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Microwave Cooking: Quick and Easy Recipes

It’s incredible how much you can cook in a microwave. While it might not always be the best option, it can definitely come in handy when you’re in a pinch. As time goes on, I will be adding more recipes.

Breakfast

Main Dishes

Vegetables

Soups and Sandwiches

Desserts and Snacks

Candy: Notes on making candy in your microwave
Candy is dandy in your microwave oven. Remember to microwave on MED. HIGH (Roast) so sugar syrup boils, sugar dissolves and blends into candy. Use containers 2 to 3 times larger than quantity to prevent boil-overs and cover candy and snacks when specified. Use a glass plate or stretch plastic wrap tightly across bowl so steam escapes during cooking. Stir candy during cooking so heat is equalized and candy cooks smooth. WATCH CANDY CLOSELY because a microwave oven cooks fast. Check with a candy thermometer (Remove candy from oven first unless using a microwave candy thermometer.)

  • Delicious Fudge Squares: Simple Microwave Recipe (coming soon)
  • Caramels Made in the Microwave (coming soon)
  • How to Make Divinity Candy in Your Microwave: A Step-by-Step Guide (coming soon)

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Easy Herbed Potatoes Recipe

HERBED POTATOES

Ingredients:

  • 3 or 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

  1. Make crosswise cuts 1/2 inch apart in each potato, not cutting all the way through. Place an onion
    slice in each cut. Place potatoes in 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cover tightly and microwave on high (100%) until potatoes are almost tender, 4 1/2 to 5½ minutes. Microwave margarine uncovered in 1-cup glass measure on high (100%) until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients, drizzle over potatoes. Cover and microwave on high (100%) until potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 minutes, 3 or 4 servings.

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Cooking with Kids: Simple Recipe Ideas

My 11-year-old daughter loves to help me cook and has a passion for making desserts. She’s the main one in our house who prepares the sweets and also assists me in posting the recipes here. These recipes are some of her favorites to make. While they’re great for older kids, younger kids can also try them with a bit of adult supervision.

Breakfast

Main Dishes

Vegetables

Breads

Harder breads to make

All breads are a little hard to cook but taste good after done, so keep trying.

Cookies:

Harder cookies to make / for older kids

Cakes /Cupcakes

Bell created recipes

Frostings, Icings, and Glazes

Brownies/Bars

Tarts/cobblers/Pies

Harder pies to make/ for older kids

Pie crust

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Delicious Squash Bake with Mandarin Oranges

GOLDEN ORANGE SQUASH BAKE

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen squash
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Place squash and margarine in a microwave safe 2 quart casserole dish or bowl.
  2. Cover loose with parchment paper and microwave on high (100%) until thawed, 11 to 12 minutes.
  3. Top with orange segments and drizzle with syrup.
  4. Microwave uncovered until hot, 4-5 minutes.
    6 servings

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Easy Little Meringue Clouds: Step-by-Step Guide

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 2 hours (plus 2 hours left in oven)
YIELD: 24 clouds

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

  • 2 baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand mixer (or hand mixer and a large bowl)
  • Small spatula
  • 1 tbsp to get the clouds shape

Ingredients:

  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F. But first, move one oven rack to the upper third of the oven, and the other to the lower third. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, add the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. With a Hand mixer, blend on medium until the whites start getting foamy, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until the egg whites become thick and opaque, 1 to 2 additional minutes.

4. Add the sugar. With the hand mixer on medium-high, slowly add the confectioners’ sugar to the bowl, about 1 table- spoon at a time. Continue beating until the egg whites are shiny and stiff peaks form, 7 to 9 minutes.

5. Using a small spatula transfer little mounds of the egg white mixture into the 1tbsp then get it out using your finger onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between clouds.

6. Bake for 2 hours. Turn the oven off and let the clouds remain in the oven for an additional 1 to 2 hours, or until dry and crispy.

TIP: If your meringues turned brown, use an oven thermometer to double check that your oven temperature is correct. If it’s off, you may need to reduce your cooking temperature next time and peek through with the oven light on to keep an eye on things.

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