Genius Juice

Consumer Handbook

2009-09-15T21:33:00.001-07:00

Free, quality consumer advice book:

http://www.consumeraction.gov/

Chicken Mole Enchiladas

2009-09-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

1 jar Dona Maria Mole
2 chicken breasts
1 package soft taco-size tortillas (I use whole wheat)
Shredded parmesan cheese

Poach & shred the chicken breasts. I put some garlic in the water while poaching. Reserve the broth from poaching. Empty the mole into a pot, and 4 jars of broth or water per instructions on the jar. Heat, stirring constantly. Once the mole paste is fully dissolved, add the shredded chicken and simmer for a while.

In 6-8 tortillas, place some chicken mole mixture into the tortilla using a slotted spoon to allow sauce to drain back into pot. Roll tortillas like a burrito and place in 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350. Spread remaining mole sauce on enchiladas and top with shredded parmesan. Bake approximately 20 minutes – cheese should be melted and enchiladas heated through.

Thursday Dinner/Friday Lunch

2009-08-27T23:08:00.000-07:00

I cheated a little on this one - had leftovers for Thursday dinner.

Italian Vegetable & Ham Soup

Dice 3 small carrots and 3 red potatoes. Place in crock pot.

Add 1-2 minced garlic cloves, plenty of basil, 3 bouillon cubes (chicken or beef as desired), Cavender's, ground pepper, 1 16 oz can of undrained kidney beans, 3 cups water, and 8 oz cubed cooked ham. Cook on low for several hours. Add another 8 oz cubed cooked ham and 1 14 oz can stewed undrained tomatoes. Cook another 15-30 mins on high.

Add grated parmesan or romano cheese on soup to taste.

Wednesday Dinner/Thursday Lunch

2009-08-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

Shrimp & Tofu Stir-Fry over Rice

Dice and marinate firm tofu in mixture of chili garlic sauce, sweet & sour dipping sauce/marinade, and teriyaki sauce overnight. After marinating overnight, mix in half pound small cooked shrimp, marinate through work day.

Brown rice - mix using previous instructions, cook until done, set aside (preferably long enough to cool).

Using wok, add light amount of olive oil and saute 1 clove garlic. When garlic is just fully sauteed, add tofu/shrimp mixture. Cook until tofu just starts to brown. Add grilled vegetables from previous recipe and cooked rice. Stir frequently over medium heat until done.

Serve with soy sauce.

Tuesday Dinner/Wednesday Lunch

2009-08-27T22:52:00.000-07:00

Gardenburger with tomato-basil salsa, sprouts, feta
Grilled vegetables with feta

Portabella Gardenburger - use light amount of olive oil, preferably sprayed, on a pan, cook burger 5 minutes on each side.

Tomato-basil salsa - dice tomato, mix with fresh or dried basil in a bowl.

Grilled vegetables - dice yellow squash, zucchini, red potatoes, yukon gold potatoes, red pepper, orange pepper. Toss in olive oil, fresh ground pepper, and Cavender's. Cook potatoes in microwave until tender. Using grill basket, cook all vegetables over high heat grill for 5 minutes, then stir and cook over low heat until completely cooked through.

Serve burger without bun - top with sprouts, then salsa, then feta. Add feta on top of vegetables as desired.

Monday Dinner/Tuesday Lunch

2009-08-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

Whole wheat spaghetti with mushroom sauce
Steamed broccoli

1 package whole wheat spaghetti
1 can Hunt's spaghetti sauce
1 package mushrooms
1 head broccoli

Heat some olive oil in a pan, mince and saute 1-2 cloves garlic. Add spices as desired before garlic starts to brown. Slice & add mushrooms, saute. Add sauce, simmer.

Cook spaghetti, cut florets from stem and steam broccoli.

Serve.

Sunday Dinner/Monday Lunch

2009-08-27T14:05:00.000-07:00

Baked Salmon
Red Potatoes
Steamed Vegetables
Brown Rice Pilaf

Quarter potatoes, toss with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, cover with foil and bake at 425 until well cooked. Remove foil 10 minutes before done. Add crumbled feta while cooling.
Coat salmon with olive oil, garlic, and Cavender's greek seasoning, cover with foil and bake @350 until just done. Do not overcook.
Steam vegetables (Costco frozen mix)
In pot, stir 1 cup rice, 2.5 cups water, olive oil, salt, and two boullion cubes. Let mixture rest for 15 minutes. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes. Dice two tomatoes and stir into rice along with some Cavender's.

Caw!

2009-07-11T01:03:00.001-07:00

A Post before Bed.

2009-07-10T00:41:00.001-07:00

Robert Reich expresses one of my fears. I was in the "stimulus-is-too-small" camp, but this line of thought hints at potential beyond traditional thought and combines Fight Club-esque anarchy visions with we-need-a-new-system-instead-of-blind-obedience-to-economic-models-that-have-never-been-shown-to-work-in-the-real-world opinion.

Caution!

2009-06-10T13:19:00.001-07:00

Between Two Ferns

2009-05-06T20:55:00.001-07:00

Ah, Zach.

Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis from Between Two Ferns

Funny!

2009-04-30T19:08:00.001-07:00

All are pretty funny. My favorite is about a shark.

Glorious

2009-04-16T10:22:00.001-07:00

Best blog ever!

WE HERE AT FREEDOM SALES, GIVES THOSE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE LEAD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION, SHOULD THEY WANT TO BE FREE.

2009-04-07T11:06:00.000-07:00

Freedom!

2009-03-28T19:52:00.001-07:00

Join the Movement

2009-03-12T10:27:00.001-07:00

More Economy

2009-03-05T22:03:00.000-08:00

I'm aware that nobody cares about this the way I do, but I'm getting more and more frustrated that Obama won't just nationalize the big banks and get this over with. My only comfort is that apparently Paul Krugman shares my frustration.

Bam bam bam bam...

2009-02-27T22:22:00.000-08:00

Diesel truckers, truckers... You are the best.

Wonkety Wonk

2009-02-25T11:30:00.001-08:00

Mathematics applied by those who have no clue what they're doing with it.

A Sad Day Dawning...

2009-02-02T18:50:00.000-08:00

This bar is awesome. And closing/moving. But will no longer be next to one of my best friends' houses.

Save the Words!

2009-01-31T15:55:00.000-08:00

Should we listen to the "word market" and let these fail, or do they deserve a bailout?

Shawn of the Dead + LA Story =

2009-01-30T21:03:00.001-08:00

This.

Idol, what else?

2009-01-13T22:00:00.000-08:00

Favorite moments so far, both involving Seacrest:

1) Ryan holds his hand up, expecting the blind guy to high-five him.

2) Ryan trying not to throw up as a girl attempts to kiss him.

Jumpsuit out.

Mmm... Sea Kittens!

2009-01-09T19:59:00.001-08:00

Create Your Own Sea Kitten at peta.org!

A Thought.

2008-12-31T17:35:00.000-08:00

As I reflect on 2008, I find this list emblematic.