Showing posts with label Budget Recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Budget Recipe. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Baked Egg Cups Recipe

 




Baked Egg Cups

This has to be one of my most favorite breakfast dishes. So easy to make and fast. The only problem you would have is not making enough, for they will go fast. Trust me very fast. 
This recipe makes the egg soft and tender on the inside and when blended with the chives it just becomes perfect. 



Ingredients 

Makes 6 cups

4 med.        -   Whole eggs
Milk             -  Splash 

Cheddar cheese -  As needed 
Salt and pepper  -  As needed

Toppings -  Chives, parsley, green onions 

Options filling  -  Sliced ham, cooked bacon, cooked veggies

Baking -   20 to 25 minutes at 300 Fahrenheit.



For more information, please see the video below;



Baked Egg Cups Recipe
Video



Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Three Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

 



Three Cheese  Baked Mac and Cheese

Being in Europe for now, I miss one of my North American dishes, Mac and cheese. So in order to keep me happy with something from home, I have to make it myself. For this is not a traditional dish here. I just give it, my own touch.

I hope you enjoy the recipe, for the three-cheese goes and blends perfectly together. It will always turn out perfect and creamy. 

Let me know how yours turned out. 



Ingredients

1/2 pkg.             -  Elbow macaroni pasta 

1 1/2 cups         -  Heavy cream, using 12%

1 cup                  -  Cheddar cheese (any kind), extra for topping

1/2 cup              -  Monterey Jack cheese, extra for topping

1/2 cup              -  Smoked Gouda cheese, extra for topping

1 tsp.                  -  Garlic powder

1 tsp.                  -  Onion powder

1/2 tsp.              -  White pepper 


Salt - as needed

Toppings  -  Parsley 

Options -  1/2 tsp.  cayenne pepper


Notes;

-  Stop cooking the past two minutes before the time limit.

-  Do not drain the past under the water.

-  Cheese sauce has to be on the liquidity side, for the pasta will absorb it.



For more information, please see the video below;


Three Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Video





Best Homemade Cream of Celery Cream Soup Recipe

 



Best Homemade Cream of Celery Cream Soup


So, what do you do with leftover celery, you make soup. I love this soup because of the potatoes, it keeps you full for a while so you do not get hungry so fast. Now about adding the sugar, well sometimes the celery you buy is a bit on the sour side. Adding the sweetener takes the bitter taste away. A little sugar is not going to make it sweet, so do not worry. 

Let me know how you enjoyed the soup and did you do anything different to it. 



Ingredients 

2 cups           -   Celery, chopped with some leaves 
1/2 cup         -   Celery and leaves, finely chopped (extra)

2 tbsp            -  Butter, unsalted 
2 med.           -  Potatoes, peeled 
1 sm.             -   White onion, roughly chopped 
2 cloves        -   Garlic, roughly chopped
1 cube           -   Veggie stock, low sodium 
1/2 tsp.         -   Sugar  (option) 
1 tbsp.           -  Flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup         -   Heavy cream, using 12%, or milk

Salt and pepper (white)  to taste


Notes: 
-   1 st. boil, 25 to 30 mins or until the potatoes are soft. 
-   2 nd. boil, 10 minutes to cook raw celery. 



For more information, please see the video below;



Best Homemade Cream of Celery Cream Soup
Video




Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Veggie Noodle Lazy Soup Recipe




Veggie Noodle Lazy  Soup

I just love this soup because not only is it fully nutritious but this meal will fill you up without the calories.  
So easy to make in one pot and makes a great presentation at the table for your friends and family. So go ahead and turn heads. 
Let Mr know how yours turned out and did you do anything different to it. 



Ingredients 

1/2 pkg.             -  Rice noodles (Vermicelli)
2 cups               -  Bok choy, chopped 
1 med.               -  Zucchini, chopped  (green or yellow)
1 med.               -  Carrot, sliced
1 med.               -  Red onion, chopped
3 cloves            -   Garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp.               -  Soya sauce
1 tbsp.               -  Wine rice vinegar
1 tbsp.               -  Olive oil 
1 cube               -  Veggie stock, low-sodium
Water                -  As needed 

Salt and pepper  - As needed

Option  -   Hot pepper flakes 

Toppings  -   Green onions, parsley



For more information, please see the video below;



Veggie Noodle Lazy  Soup Recipe
Video





 

Friday, August 6, 2021

Caribbean Salad With Mango And Avocado In A Light Dressing Recipe

 



Caribbean Salad With Mango And Avocado In A Light Dressing  Recipe

This salad is just perfect if you want to eat well and control your weight but you do not want to give up flavor.  I find this dish very refreshing and it has the perfect blend of veggies that fit in well with the sauce and spices. I was supposed to use mayo, but I decided to keep the calories on the low side, so I used yogurt. 

This is perfect for lunch or to take to work. Let me know how yours turned out. 


Ingredients

1/2 to 1 cup     -  Crab-sticks, stripped 
1 cup                 -  Cucumber, sliced very thin
1 lg.                   -  Mango, chopped 
2/3 cup             -  Plain yogurt 
1 -2 tbsp.          -  Soya sauce 
2 tbsp.              -  White wine vinegar
1 tsp.                -  Hot sauce (option)

Toppings 
1/2 med.         -  Avocado, sliced 
1/2 each         -  Juice of a lime 
1/4 cup           -  Green onions, chopped

As needed       - Chopped parsley, toasted  sesame seeds, lime slices

Note:  I added no salt because this dish has a lot of flavors, but you can if you wish.




For more information, please see the video below:


Caribbean Salad With Mango And Avocado In A Light Dressing  Recipe
Video


Best Garlic Bread Recipe

 




Best Garlic Bread When it comes to garlic bread, my wife and I are 100% in. In this recipe, I make it super easy to make and it will always turn out a thing of perfection.
I added cheese to it, to make it even better, and when it comes to the crunch, it is out of this world. Just think of the butter and garlic mixed together and with cheese, it's one delicious meal.
Let me know how yours turned out and what kind of topping did you use. Ingredients 1 - Long french bread (fresh) 1/3 cup - Butter, unsalted 5-6 cloves - Garlic, minced 1 1/2 pinch - Oregano 1/ 2 tsp. - Hot chili flakes 1/4 tsp. - Salt, kosher As needed - Mozzarella, shredded Toppings - Chopped parsley, chives Bake - Grill on middle rack at 350 Farinahight for 10 to 15 minutes.



For more information, please see the video below:



Best Garlic Bread Recipe
Video



Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe



Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic

These baked potatoes are awesome. Have them on their own as a meal or as a side dish. So easy to make and to serve, just make a lot ahead of time and then pop them into the oven, and they're ready.   Just make sure you make extra if you are going to have a party or gathering. 

Let me know how yours turned out and did you what other toppings did you add to it. 



Ingredients 

2 1/2 to 3 lbs.         -  Med. potatoes with skin on. 

Homemade  Pesto 

1 cup             -  Fresh basil leaves, (not packed)
2 tbsp.           -  Pine nuts or cashews
1 -2 cloves    -  Garlic 
1/2 tsp.         -  Salt 
1/3 cup         -  Olive oil

Toppings 
- Add butter
- Parsley, chopped 
- Chives, chopped 
- Dill, chopped 
- Sour cream
- Bacon bits


For more information, please see the video below.


 

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe
Video



Monday, July 26, 2021

Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

 




Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Here is one of the dishes that I like the best. I usually make this for a get-together or a large party. You can make this ahead of time and then just stick them in the oven and it's ready to go. The problem you will have with this recipe your guest will ask for more. 


Ingredients 

Turkey Meatballs 
1 1/2 lbs           -  Lean turkey, ground 
1/2 cup             -  Red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves            -  Garlic, minced 
1 lg.                   -  Egg 
2/3 cup             -  Old bread or 1/3 cup bread crumbs
Splash               -  Milk for soaking bread.
1 tbsp.               -  Parsley, chopped
1 tbsp.               -  Oregano, dried 
1 tbsp.               -  HP sauce or other 
1/2 cup              - Parmesan cheese, dried

Garlic Parmesan sauce
1/2 cup              -  Chicken stock, broth
1/2 cup              -  Heavy cream
1 tsp.                  -  Garlic powder 
1/4 cup              -  Parmesan cheese, dried
1 tsp.                  -  Parsley, chopped 
1 tbsp.                -  Corn starch

Salt and pepper to taste



For more information, please see the video below;



Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Video



Sunday, July 25, 2021

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe





Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Here we go again with a pasta dish or can we call it a salad dish. Whatever you want to call it, you know it will be an excellent recipe. 
Here, I did not slice the sausage, for instead, I break it down into pieces so it can blend better into the sauce and the pasta.



Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs - Italian sausage, skin removed 2 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tbsp. - Oregano dried 1 tbsp. - Garlic, mashed 1/2 cup - White wine 1/2 cup - Red onion, finely chopped 1 cup - Green peas 1 cup - Cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cup - Mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup - Heavy cream 1/2 cup - Parmesan cheese, grated Milk as needed Salt and pepper as needed For more information, please see the video below;





Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Video



 

Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe

 





Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe


First, I am sorry for my wife's phone recording in front of my video.  my wife and I did not notice this until I started editing this video. She is now recording small bits of my cooking to put on her future Tic-tok account. Anyways, I thought it was cute to see her trying to make her own film. 



Ingredients 6 to 8 pieces Drumsticks, skin on and bone-in 1 lg. - Onion, sliced or wedged 2 to 6 - Garlic cloves, minced or chopped 2 lg. - Carrots, peeled and sliced 3 each - Celery stalks, chopped 3 tbsp. - All-purpose flour 1/2 cup - White wine, extra for a splash 2 cups - Water 2 tbsp. - Tomato paste 1 tbsp. - Thyme, dried 2 tsp. - Worcestershire sauce 2 each - Bay leaf 1.5 lbs. - Potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces Parsley as needed Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken cube (option)
Oven timings Pre-heated oven set at 350 degrees for 45 mins, with pan wrapped with alum foil. Second, heat at same for 40 mins, pan wrapped with added potatoes. For more information, please see the video below;   




Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe Video







Picnic 4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe





Picnic   4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe


Here, once again is a great lunch or picnic salad. I enjoy making these recipes because after all, I have to eat my work, so I like to take my dishes to my office for a great snack or lunch. 



Ingredients 

Dressing 
1/4 cup         -  White wine or apple cider vinegar 
1/4 cup         -  Olive oil
1 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 
1 tbsp.           -  Garlic, minced
1 tsp.             -  Honey, (natural)

Salt and pepper to taste 

Salad 
1 cup            -  Red kidney beans 
1 cup            -  Green beans (cooked)
1/2 cup        -  Black beans 
1/2 cup        -  Chickpeas
1/3 cup        -  Finely chopped red onions
1/4 cup        -  Green onions
1/4 cup        -  Parsley, chopped

Note
-  Rinse and drain all canned beans.




For more information, please see the video below;



Picnic   4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe
Video 



 

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

 





Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe


Want a perfect picnic salad, here it is. Easy to make and can be served anytime or anywhere. Perfect for the office lunch or even a snack. 


Ingredients


Vinaigrette Dressing 

3 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 

1/4 cup         -  Apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup         -  Rice vinegar

1 tsp.             -  White sugar 

3/4 tsp.         -  Salt, kosher 

1/2 tsp.         -  Cayenne pepper (option)

1/2 cup         -  Olive oil, added in parts.

2 tsp.             -  Fresh dill, chopped 

2 tsp.             -  Fresh parsley 

1 tsp.             -  Chives, chopped

1 tsp.             -  Fresh basil


Salad 

1/2 pkg.         -  Corkscrew pasta

1 cup              -  Snow peas

1 cup              -  Finely sliced carrots

1 cup              -  Broccoli florets, bite-size pieces

1 cup              -  Cherry tomatoes, sliced 

1/4 cup          -  Finely chopped red onions

1/2 cup          -  Sliced red bell pepper



For more information, please see the video below;



Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe
Video







Portuguese Chorizo Egg Casserole One-Pot Recipe





Portuguese Chorizo Egg Casserole  One-Pot Recipe

When it comes to Portuguese cuisine, this one is one of my favorites. It starts with juicy sausage, chorizo that has all the full flavor that just comes out in this dish. The pork, paprika, garlic, and fully smoked sausage create a perfect fit for any combination. 



Recipe;


1 to 1 1/2 pounds of  chorizo


1/4 Cup - olive oil

1 Med. - Onion

1 to 2 cloves - Garlic

1/3 Cup - Red or white wine

3 Tbsp. - Tomato paste

1 Tbsp  - Hot sauce

2 - Bay leafs


2/3 Cups - Frozen peas

1 Med. - Carrot, sliced

1 Med. - Tomato, chopped 


Salt and pepper as needed 

3 - Eggs



For more information, please see the video below;



Portuguese Chorizo Egg Casserole One-Pot Recipe
video





 

Restaurant Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe




Restaurant Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe


This has to be my best  Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe but this time instead of frying, I had them baked.  I always watch what I eat, but sometimes at least once a week I can enjoy whatever I want. So this week it is my wings. 


Ingredients 

Baked wings 
4 lbs.            -  Chicken wings, wingettes and drumettes. Tips (optional) 
2 tbsp.         -  Baking powder 
1 tsp.            -  Onion powder
1 tsp.            -  Sweet paprika 


Sauce 
4 tbsp.          -  Unsalted butter
1/4 cup         -  Piri Piri  or Frank’s Original  red hot sauce
1 tbsp.          -  Brown sugar 
2 tbsp.          -  Ketchup
Salt                -  As needed

Blue Cheese Dip 
1/4  cup        -  Blue cheese, soft part.
1/4  cup        -  Sour cream
2 tbsp.          -  Mayonnaise 
2 tbsp.          -  Lemon juice 
Splash           -  Milk 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Cooking times -  350 degrees for around 35 to 40 mins, flip wings once.




For more information, please see the video below: 



Restaurant Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Video




 

Skinny Poached Eggs - My Way Recipe





Skinny Poached Eggs - My Way Recipe

Ok, I hear you. I was asked to come up with a poached egg recipe, that would be easy and simple. This is one of the best ways to add eggs to your diet that is oil-free.

I know that they show you how to twirl the water into a spin, add vinegar and add the egg into the vortex. I find that this method in the video is the best and the easiest way to get it right the first time. Well, anyway you make it you know that poached eggs are always the best when you are counting calories.


Let me know in the comments below, how your's turned out.  



For more information, please see the video below:



 Skinny Poached Eggs - My Way Recipe
Video



Skinny Chicken Wrap With Yogurt Dressing Recipe





Skinny Chicken Wrap With Yogurt Dressing Recipe

I will have to call this the perfect wrap or sandwich. After all, everything is all held in a pocket that is easy to handle and eat.


Ingredients
Makes 4 wraps. 

Chicken
1 lb.              -  Boneless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp.            -  Olive oil  
1/2 tsp.        -  Sweet paprika 
1/2 tsp.        -  Garlic powder 

Filling 
 4 lg.              -  Flour or corn tortillas
1/4 cup        -  Green onions
1 sm.            -  Sweet red onion 
1 med.          -  Tomato, sliced 
1/2 ned.       -  Cucumber, sliced 
2 cups          -  Ready-mix lettuce or other

Yogurt dressing  
2/3 cup        -   Plain yogurt 
1/3 sm.        -  Juice of a lemon
1 tsp.            -  Mustard
1 tbsp.          -  Olive oil 
1 tbsp.          -  Dried parsley
1/2 tbsp.      -  Hot chili powder (option)

Salt and pepper to taste



For more information, please see the video;



Skinny Chicken Wrap With Yogurt Dressing Recipe
Video




 

Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Broccoli Pasta Recipe




Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Broccoli Pasta  Recipe


Well, you can now call me the salad or soup guy. I am uploading more of these recipes because everyone is requesting more. So, here you have it, please enjoy. 


Ingredients 

1/2 pkg.           -   Bow-tie pasta or other
2 cups.             -   Broccoli, bite-sized pieces 
1/2 cup            -   cherry tomatoes, sliced 
2-3 tbsp.          -   Olive oil
2 tbsp.              -   Garlic, minced
1/2 cup            -   Sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup            -   Parsley, chopped 
1 -2 tbsp.         -   Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup            -   Black or green olives, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Options -  Hot red pepper flakes, lemon juice, goat cheese, parmigiana cheese


For more information, please see the video below;



Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Broccoli Pasta Recipe
Video

 

Southwestern Black Bean Skinny Salad




Southwestern Black Bean Skinny Salad

I love this salad and I cannot get enough of it. It's the perfect lunch to take to work, it's is so Diversified for your immediate family or for a party. It can be used as a side dish or a main meal or even a topping for tortillas.


The serving of 1 cup is around 165 calories and 7 grams of fat. 


Ingredients 

1 can                -  Black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup            -  Corn, rinsed and drained 
3/4 cup            -  Cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 med.             -  Avocado, chopped 
1 sm.                -  Red onion, finely chopped 
1/4 cup            -  Green onion, chopped
1/4 cup            -  Parsley, chopped
 

Dressing

1 tbsp.             -  Apply cider vinegar
1 tbsp.             -  Olive oil
1 sm.                -  Juice of lime or lemon 
1 tbsp.              -  Red hot peppers, chopped. (option)

Salt and pepper to taste.


For more information, please see the video below.


Southwestern Black Bean Skinny Salad
Video



 

Skinny Tuna, Rice With Veggies Salad Recipe

 




Skinny Tuna, Rice With Veggies Salad Recipe

This has to be one of my most favorite recipes for lunch at my office.  It heats up really fast in the microwave and in seconds I have the perfect meal.  I have to say that I do not like to buy lunch for I tend to go to the fattier foods and that causes a problem for me.  So I would rather make my meal myself.


Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has various healthful properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. What's more, evidence suggests it may offer health benefits, such as aiding weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels.

Bell peppers
Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids.


Serving - one cup, approximately  235 calories.

Ingredients 

2 cups            -  White or brown rice, cooled 
1 can             -  Tuna, chucky, partially drained
1/2 pkg.        -  Any mixed frozen veggies, cooked 
1/4 cup         -  Olives, green or black, sliced 
1/4 cup         -  Bell red pepper, chopped 
1/4 cup         -  Green onions    
2 tbsp.          -  Capers, drained 


Sauce 

1 tbsp.           -  Oil or water from tuna 
1 tbsp.           -  Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp.           -  Olive oil  
1/2 sm.          -  Juice of a lemon 

Salt and pepper to taste


For more information, please see the video below;


Skinny Tuna, Rice With Veggies Salad Recipe
Video



Lumaconi Parmesan Pasta With Meatballs Recipe





Lumaconi Parmesan Pasta With Meatballs Recipe

Well as hard as this recipe is to pronounce it is an awesome dish. I know that it takes a little more time to make it, but it is well worth it. 

Recipe;

1/2  Pkg. - Lumaconi pasta


Meatballs
1 1/2  lbs.         -   Beef, grounded
1 - Med.             -  Onion chopped
1/3 Cup             -  Breadcrumbs
2 to 3 Tbsp.      -  Parmesan cheese
1/4 Cup             -  Parsley , fresh, chopped 
1 - Egg
1/4 Cup             -  Cooking oil

Salt and pepper to taste


Tomato Sauce
1 Can             - Tomato sauce
1 Sm.             - Onion finely chopped
2  - Cloves     -  Garlic, mashed 
2 Tbsp.          -  Tomato paste
1/2 Tsp.         -  Honey
1 Tbsp. - Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 Cup      -  Sour cream or heavy cream
1 Tbsp.       -  Oregano
1 Tbsp.       -  Basil (option)

Topping   -  Parmesan cheese


For more information, please see the video below;


Lumaconi Parmesan Pasta With Meatballs Recipe
Video






 

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