Recipe Substitutions

Substitutions for alcohol in recipes (Thank you Dallas Morning News from years back):

1 cup beer: 1 cup of chicken or beef broth in soup or stew dishes
1 cup red wine: 3/4 cup red grape juice plus 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or equal parts beef stock or broth (for stews and sauces)
1 cup white wine: 3/4 cup white grape juice, apple juice or cider plus 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice (for marinades)
1 cup sparkling wine: 1 cup of sparkling grape juice, sparkling cider (a carbonated beverage made from filtered apple cider) or grape juice
2 tablespoons rum: 2 tablespoons apple cider or water mixed with 3/4 to 1 teaspoon rum extract
(this will add a trace amount of alcohol)
2 tablespoons whiskey: 2 tablespoons apple cider or water with 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (adds a trace amount of alcohol)
Brady: Equal amount of fruit syrup

Key West Chicken (Erica's Recipe)

3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp garlic, minced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice and garlic. Place chicken into the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

It is sooooo good. We ate it with corn on the cob, rice, and a green salad. Hope you enjoy it too!

Kraft's Capellni Caprese

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Special Extras: add cooked chicken cut into strips.

Emma's Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is for one serving.

2 oz chicken shredded

1 green or red pepper

2 egg whites

1/4 c brown rice, cooked

2 Tbsp BBQ sauce

1/2 Tbsp sour cream

1/4 c chopped mushrooms

2 Tbsp onion of choice

Saute chicken with mushrooms and onions in frying pan with cooking spray. When meat is cooked, remove and place in bowl.

Combine whipped egg whites, brown rice, BBQ sauce, sour cream and sautéed veggies with meat into tight ball. Cut top of pepper and remove seeds. Stuff meatball into pepper; spray cookie sheet and cook in oven at 375 degrees for 25 min or until pepper skin is browned.

For a little extra: sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or any other cheese for the last 5 minutes of baking.

Sonoran Hot Dogs

Hot Dogs
Bacon
Hot Dog buns
Onion
Pinto Beans
Tomato
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Mustard
Mayo
Tomatillo Salsa

Wrap your bacon around the hot dog and fry on skillet/fry pan. When bacon is cooked then the hot dog is ready! To dress your dog- top with remaining ingredients!

Tomatillo Salsa
1 1/2 lbs tomatillos
1/2 cup white onion
1/2 cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp sugar
2 jalapenos
salt to taste

Boil tomatillos for about 5 minutes. Place in food processor and add the remainder of ingredients except salt. Once you pulsed and combined ingredients then add your salt to taste.

Quick Black Bean Burgers

Courtesy of Cooking Light

Ingredients

• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Preparation

• 1. Place breadcrumbs in a bowl and set aside.
• 2. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and beans in processor; pulse 8 times or until beans make a thick paste. Scrape bean mixture into bowl with breadcrumbs. Stir in rind and remaining ingredients. With moistened hands, divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions (about 1/3 cup mixture per portion), shaping each into a 3-inch patty.
• 3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes or until bottom edges are browned. Carefully turn patties over; cook 3 minutes or until bottom edges are done.

Mandarin Chicken by Erica Walker

2 eggs

1 Tsp garlic salt

1/2 - 1 c cornstarch

8 chicken breasts

1 1/2 c sugar

1/2 c chicken broth

1/2 c white vinegar

1/2 c ketchup

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tsp salt

Beat together eggs and garlic salt. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then in cornstarch. Brown chicken in frying pan with oil. Place in a 9x13 baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients together and heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over chicken and cover with foil. Bake 60-90 minutes at 350 degrees. Baste occasionally. 

I have made the Mandarin chicken before and it was really good. I am trying the Sweet and Sour chicken tonight. Hope it turns out.

Sweet & Sour Chicken by Erica Walker

4 chicken breasts

3-4 eggs beaten well

Garlic salt

Cornstarch

Sauce:

3/4 c sugar

4 Tbsp ketchup

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 c white vinegar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt and rub with cornstarch (I put both in a ziploc and then tossed until coated). Dip in beaten egg. Brown chicken, then place in baking dish. 

Place sauce ingredients in sauce pan and heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Remove foil for last 10 minutes. 

To enhance dish, add pineapple for extra taste. Double the sauce if you want to put it over your rice.

Bacon Cheddar Scones

Bacon Cheddar Scones
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Ingredients:
For the scones:
3 cups bisquick
1 tsp. salt
1-2 tsp. ground black pepper (depending on your preference)
8 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
4 green onions, thinly slices
10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped or crumbled into small pieces
1 cup milk (plus up to ½ cup extra, if needed)
For the egg wash:
1 large egg
2 tbsp. water
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400˚ F.  In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the bisquick, salt and black pepper; mix briefly to combine.  Add the cubes of butter and mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of small peas.  (Alternatively, this can be done in a regular mixing bowl, using a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.)  Add in the grated cheese and mix just until incorporated.
Mix in the green onions, bacon, and 1 cup of the milk into the flour-butter mixture.  Stir by hand just until all the ingredients are incorporated.  If the dough is too dry to come together, mix in the remaining milk a tablespoon or two at a time until the dough can be formed into a ball.  Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat the dough into an 8-inch disk.  Slice the dough into 8 to 10 wedges.
In a small bowl combine the egg and water and whisk together.  Brush each wedge lightly with the egg wash.  Transfer the scones to an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.