The Mommy Market's What's For Dinner

Cilantro Lime Chicken

2012-05-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into tips
1 Lime
Fresh Cilantro

The day before you want to cook these, start your marinating. The longer these marninate the better they taste.

Put your Chicken tips into a marinating tray or a gallon sized freezer bag. Squeeze the lime juice from both halves over the chicken. Grate a bit of the lime peel over the chicken and let marinate over night. Be sure to flip the tray or the bag to be sure the chicken is coated well.

Grill over medium low heat for about 15 minutes or until centers are not pink. Be sure to flip the chicken to keep it from burning.

This pairs well with fresh corn on the cob and a cold pasta salad!

Enjoy!

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2012-05-17T20:00:00.001-07:00

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Grilled Garlic Butter Summer Squash & Zucchini

2012-05-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

2 nice sized Summer Squash
2 nice sized Zucchini
1 stick salted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, run through a garlic press or over a grater

Thoroughly mix together the butter and garlic. Heat your grill on a medium low heat. Slice your Squash and Zucchini into 1/2" thick slices. Place them on the grill and slather on the butter on each of the tops. let grill for about 2 to 3 minutes and flip them over. Now slather some more butter on the other side. Grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. The slices should be nice soft and tender before you remove them from the grill.

This is a nice side dish to serve with some chicken or steak on the grill!

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bake

2012-05-14T09:42:00.002-07:00

6 Peices of Chicken , Thighs and Legs
1 Strip of bacon for legs and 2 Strips of Bacon for thighs
Garlic Powder
Oregano
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Potaoes, Washed and cubed with skins on
Baby Carrots

Wrap bacon around chicken peices. Place in a 9X13" pan. Put potaotes and carrots around the chicken peices. Drizzles olive oil over the veggies and chicken. Sprinkles garlic powder and oregano over the dish and bake at 425 for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

Pan Seared Italian Chicken

2012-05-14T08:35:00.003-07:00

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
1/2 Bottle Italian Dressing, Liquid salad dressing

Put 1/4 of the salad dressing in a frying pan and heat on medium low. Once hot, place the chicken in the pan cook for about 15 minutes flipping the chicken over a couple of times. This keeps the chicken from burning for the last 5 minutes of cooking add the rest of the dressing. Turn the heat up to medium and cover the pan with a lid. Continue to flip the chicken and move the sauce around as it thickens so that it does not burn. After about 5 minutes remove and serve. I pair this up with some mashed potatoes and green beans.

Creamy Chicken Vegetable Packets

2012-05-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

I love to have grilled food when the weather gets warm, but I don't like having the same things every week. This will allow you to grill, but have a nice full meal for dinner. Clean up is a breeze with this one!

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 small can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4 cup milk
1 can Green Beans
1 can Carrots
1 can corn
Instant Rice, cooked for the amount you will need.

Lay out 4 large pieces of aluminum foil. Cube the chicken into bite sized chunks and split them in between all 4 packets. Split all the vegetables between the foil packets and place over the chicken. Mix the milk and the soup together and again, split it in between the packets and place over the veggies and chicken. Fold the foil packets up and be sure all the sides are sealed. Grill over medium heat for about 30 minutes. Be sure to flip the packets over a couple of times while cooking. Serve over Rice.

Enjoy~

Grilled Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper &Corn Salsa

2012-05-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

4 Tilapia Fillets
Olive Oil

Salsa
2 cups frozen Corn
1 Jar Roasted Red Peppers, about 3 nice sized pieces cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 cup Black Beans
1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar

These are so easy to make and you can prepare the salsa a day ahead to cut down on time. The Salsa also goes great with chicken or steak.

To prepare the salsa: Use a non stick spray to coat a baking sheet. Place a single layer of corn on the baking sheet and put under the broiler for about 4 minutes. Be sure to stir every minute or so, this will ensure proper browning on all sides. Once the corn looks nice and toasted remove and let cool. Now add the chopped up Roasted Red Peppers, Black Beans, and the Crushed Red Pepper. Stir together. Now add olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I turn the bowl 2 times around as I add the oil and 1 time around when I add the vinegar. It should just be enough of both to give it some moisture. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Heat the grill on a medium heat. Lay out 4 pieces of aluminum foil. You are going to make packets to go on the grill so be sure to make the foil pieces large enough. In the center of the foil, put a drizzle of olive oil. Lay the tilapia fillet in the center and drizzle a bit more olive oil on the top of the fish. Now place about 1/2 cup of salsa on each fillet. Fold up into a packet making sure that all the edges are sealed tight. Grill for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Grilling time depends on how thick the fillets are. Check the fish with a fork. If it falls apart or is fork tender and white the fish is done. If not grill for a few minutes more and check again!

Serve the extra cold salsa on the side

Enjoy~

Potato and Ham Soup

2012-05-02T05:26:00.002-07:00

6 Large Potatoes, Skin removed and cut into cubes
1 Ham Steak or left over Ham (deli ham can even work in a pinch), Chopped into chunks
1 Large Onion, Chopped
Corn, Optional
Water
2 Cans Evaporated Milk
Salt and Pepper

Cover Potatoes generously with water. Put your onions in with the potatoes and boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft, but not falling apart. Add your ham and corn. Now pour the evaporated milk into the water and stir. Salt and Pepper to your liking and serve!

Enjoy~

Steak Tip Salad

2012-04-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

2 lb. Steak Tips
Montreal Seasoning
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 bag Steak Fries, Baked according to package
1 head Green Leaf Lettuce
1 head Red Leaf Lettuce
Green Peppers, Chopped
Red Onion, Sliced into rings
Baby Carrots
Cucumber slices
Pepper Jack Cheese Cut into cubes

Marinate your steak tips with Montreal seasoning and olive oil for at least 30 minutes (Overnight gives them great flavor). Bake your Steak fries. While they are baking and your tips are grilling, prepare the salad with all the toppings. I make each one individually in the bowls, but you can make it in one giant bowl. When the Tips and Fries are done, Pile them on the salad and serve with your favorite dressing!

Enjoy~

Avocado Wrap

2012-04-28T09:32:00.000-07:00

1 Avocado, Removed from seed and skin and sliced thin
1 Cucumber, Sliced
Romaine Lettuce , Chopped
1 Bag Perdue Short Cuts Grilled or Regular Chicken
Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1 Lemon
4 Large Burrito Wraps

Place lettuce, avocado slices, cucumber, tomatoes, and chicken in the center of the wrap. Cut your lemon in half and squeeze in your hand, cut side up to keep out the seeds, over the filling. Wrap it up and enjoy!

This is a delicious, simple, and light meal. I hope you like it as much as my family does!

Enjoy~

Sausage Peppers and Onions

2012-04-26T07:21:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. Italian Sweet or Hot Sausages
2 Green Bell Peppers, cut into thin strips
1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into thin strips
1 Large Vidalia Onion, cut into thin strips
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
1 pkg. Bakery Style Hot Dog Rolls

Par boil the sausages for 8 to 10 minutes. When you remove them from the water poke them with a fork several times to minimize flare up on your grill. Grill them on low for about 10 minutes being sure to watch and turn them every couple of minutes.

In a skillet heat olive oil over a medium heat. Add all of your veggies and fry them for about 6 minutes. Your Onions will start to look translucent. Pour about an 1/8 cup of balsamic vinegar over the veggies. Now drizzle some olive oil over them. Salt and Pepper and stir veggies for another 2 minutes to coat them. Remove from heat and they are ready to serve.

When the Sausages are done grilling. slice them length wise about half way through. Place in a bun cut side up and pile on the balsamic veggies!
Enjoy~

Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast

2012-04-23T07:54:00.001-07:00

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, Pounded to 1/2" thick
Stuffing, boxed or homemade
Butter, softened
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Oregano

Stuffing Recipe
2 loaves day old bread
1 Onion
2 Celery Stalks
1/2 Cup Butter
2 egg
Sage
Poultry Seasoning

Rip up the 2 loaves of bread into small pieces and place on a large piece of wax paper on the counter or on a baking sheet. Saute the onion and celery in the butter for about 7 to 8 minutes or until the veggies are softened and clear. While they are sauteing, Season bread with sage and poultry seasoning. I have never measured, I just make sure that the top of the bread has a good coating of each. Whisk egg and pour over the bread. Now, pour your sauteed veggies and butter over the bread and mix.

Putting together your stuffed Chicken
Make a large ball, about the size of a baseball, out of some of the stuffing. place a pie ce of pounded chicken over the stuffing and tuck the chicken around the bottom. place in a 9X13" pan. Cut and spread a large pad of butter over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Bake at 375 for about 35 to 40 minutes.

Enjoy~

Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap

2012-04-22T09:06:00.000-07:00

Deli Sliced Chicken Breast, I use Boars Head Ever Roast
Iceburg Lettuce
Tomato Wedges
Mild Banana Pepper Rings
Kens Honey Mustard Dressing
Buritto sized Tortilla Wraps

Pile on the lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, and banana peppers. Drizzle on the honey mustard dressing. Lastly, roll up the wrap and enjoy!

If I serve this at lunch my family will eat this with a bag of chips. If it is a dinnertime meal I will make french fries or onion rings! Delish :)

Enjoy~

Potato Pancakes

2012-04-19T05:30:00.002-07:00

I remember my mom making these when I was growing up. She would use our left over mashed potatoes and make them for breakfast the next day or we would eat them for a side dish with our meal at dinner. We would always eat them with the first 2 ingredients, but I have added a few extras to make it so delish!
Left over Mashed Potatoes
milk
Sauteed Onions, Optional
Sauteed Green Pepper, Optional
Sharp Cheddar Cheeses, Optional

Let your leftover mashed potatoes sit on the counter for about 30 minutes to warm up a bit. While you are doing that saute your veggies in a pan over medium heat in a little olive oil or butter. Once your mashed potatoes are about room temp. Add your veggies and stir. Now, add a little milk at a time. You want them to stick together in the pan like a hamburger patty. If you add to much milk they will not cook up right. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil or butter. Fry them in the pan for a couple of minutes on each side. They will be crisp and browned on the outside. When done transfer them to an oven safe pan. Pile on the cheddar cheese on each pancake and put in the oven at 350 until the cheese in melted and serve.

Enjoy~

Chicken And Dumplings

2012-04-16T10:16:00.002-07:00

1 Whole Chicken
Water, Enough to cover the chicken while boiling
1 Large Onion
2 Stalks Celery (Optional)
1 baby of Baby Carrots

1 Cup Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Milk
2 Tbls. Butter, cut into chunks

Boil the Chicken with your onion and celery for 1 1/2 hours. Remove Chicken and clean off all the meat. Return the meat to the pot and add your carrots. Boil for 30 minutes or until carrots are soft. While you are waiting for your carrots to cook mix all the dry ingredients for your dumplings. cut in the butter and stir in the milk. In the last 10 minutes add your rice and drop your dumpling mix by teaspoon fulls into the pot. Boil for 10 minutes and serve!

Enjoy~

Teriyaki Pork Loin and Cottage Potatoes

2012-04-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

Pork
2 Pork Tender Loins ( I use 2 to feed my family of 4)
1 Bottle Teriyaki Marinade (I use one from our local Butcher shop. The thicker it is the better)

Line a 9X13" baking dish with tin foil. Place your pork loin in the dish and coat with 1/2 of the bottle of teriyaki marinade. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and pull the loin part with a fork. Coat with more marinade and let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

Cottage Potatoes
8 Idaho Potatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 stick Butter
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
Corn flakes

Peel and boil the 8 potatoes until soft. Remove from water and let them sit until cool enough to touch. Dice them until chunks and sit aside. In a large skillet, saute onions and green pepper in the stick of butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Once veggies are soft, add your potatoes and cheddar cheese to the mixture and toss gently to coat. Pour into a greased 9x13" baking pan and cover with a thin layer of corn flakes. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Chicken Rice and Corn

2012-04-12T07:59:00.003-07:00

2 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into small cubes
1 Bag of Knorr Chicken or Chicken Broccoli Rice
2 Cups Water
1 Tbls. Butter
1 Can of Corn, liquid drained
Seven Seas, Viva Italian Dressing

Put Chicken in a frying pan and coat with italian dressing. Stir occasionally until completely cooked. While the chicken is cooking, put your rice, 2 cups of water and 1 tbls. butter in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add your corn, cover, and simmer for about 7 minutes. Add your chicken and serve.

Enjoy~

Pasta Primavera

2012-04-10T11:22:00.004-07:00

So, I am trying to drop some of the unwanted baby weight. I caught Dr. Oz http://www.doctoroz.com/ on TV and he was telling you how to lose 5 lbs in 5 days. This was one of the recipes. I tried it and it is really good. It is very high in protein and low in fat. I thought I would share it with you. It doesn't taste like diet food and would be a great healthy dish for the family. It says it makes 1 serving, but I could feed 2 out of this!

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/pasta-primavera

Pasta Primavera
Makes 1 serving

1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
14 oz can of chopped tomatoes
1 cup edamame
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups of your favorite Veggies
1 cup cooked pasta
4 oz cooked chicken breast cut into thin strips
Dash of salt

Directions
Warm the olive oil in a pan, add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then add in the tomatoes, edamame, oregano, cooked pasta, chicken strips and cook until warmed through. Add some freshly ground pepper and a touch of salt.
Enjoy~

Chicken Rice and Gravy

2012-04-06T08:29:00.000-07:00

3 cups white rice cooked according to package directions
2 Chicken Breasts, cubed and cooked in a large pot
1 26oz. can of cream of chicken soup
2 cups Milk
1/2 cup sour cream

Once your chicken is thoroughly cooked add your cream of chicken soup, milk, and sour cream. Let heat through and serve over the rice!

Quick and simple and sure to please

Enjoy~

Cinnamon Nutmeg Pork Chops &Potatoes

2012-04-05T07:10:00.000-07:00

4 Pork Chops, Wash and trim the fat
4 Potatoes, washed and cut into slices
1 Onion
1 Pad of Butter
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

Simmer onions in butter in frying pan until soft. Brown pork chops and add cinnamon and nutmeg. Add hot water and sliced potatoes cover and cook until potatoes are soft about 15 minutes.

Stuffed Peppers

2012-04-03T12:20:00.002-07:00

4 Large Green Bell Peppers
2 lbs. Ground Beef, browned
1 lb. Ground Hot or Sweet Sausage, browned
1 cup White Rice
Your favorite Spaghetti Sauce

Cut the top off of the green peppers. Clean the insides of all seeds. Mix the beef, sausage, and rice together and pack tightly into the peppers. Stand them upright in a baking dish. Pour your sauce into the pan and bake at 350 for 35 to 45 minutes.

Enjoy~

Chili

2012-04-02T07:31:00.003-07:00

1 lb. Sirloin Steak Tips
1 lb. Ground Sirloin
1 large Onion, chopped into large chunks
2 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large Green Pepper, chopped into large chunks
1 can Corn
1 large can Dark Red Kidney Beans
1 Jalapeno Pepper, diced with or without seeds depending on the hotness you like
2- 28 oz. cans Crushed Tomatoes
2 Tbls. Chili Powder
2 Tbls. Cumin

Brown the Ground Beef and Steak Tips in a large pot. Add your onions, potatoes, green pepper, and jalapeno. Now add your crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, chili powder and cumin. Let simmer for 2 hours.

Meal in a Dish

2012-04-01T14:25:00.002-07:00

This is a simple but tasty dish that we would make with the fresh veggies from our garden in the summer! It can be made with store bought veggies too!

2 lbs. Ground Beef, browned and drained
2 bags of frozen Corn
2 large Tomatoes, cut into thick slices
Salt and Pepper
Corn Flakes

This can be made in a 9X13 with 1 layer of each or in a large casserole dish with 2 layers of each. Start with your ground beef on the bottom. Then a layer of your corn. Then a layer of your tomatoes. Salt and Pepper to your liking. If using the large casserole, repeat the layering. Top with corn Flakes and bake for 30 minutes at 350

2012-04-01T14:24:00.003-07:00

Kraft Cheddar Jack Bacon Chicken and Onion Soup Wedges
This makes up to 6 Chicken Breasts. I only cook 4

4 Boneless Chicken Breast
1 Package Kraft Cheddar Jack Bacon Mix, found in the refrigerated cheese section

Preheat the oven to 375. Open the Kraft bag and mix the contents of both sides. Rinse chicken in cool water and dip each piece of chicken. Place on a foil lined cookie sheet. With the remainder of the mix place it on the top of each piece of chicken. Bake for 30 minutes

Onion Soup Potato Wedges
5 large potatoes, washed and sliced into wedges
1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
¼ cup Olive Oil

After you slice the potatoes, Place in a gallon size zip lock bag. Dump the contents of the soup mix and the olive oil into the bag. Mix it together thoroughly. Place the potatoes in a foil lined 9X13” pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Mix potatoes when half done.

Broiled Monte Cristo

2012-04-01T14:24:00.000-07:00

Broiled Monte Cristo
16 Slices of Bacon
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
12 slices of Italian Bread, from the bakery
8 slices of deli Black Forest Ham
8 slices of deli Turkey Breast
8 slices deli Swiss Cheese
8 slices deli Cheddar Cheese
Dijon mustard
Grainy mustard
Mayonnaise (optional)
Butter
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Turn your oven on to broil. Cook your 16 slices of bacon. Drain and sit aside. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Soak the bread in the egg mixture and cook until golden on a preheated buttered griddle. Place 4 pieces of your toasted bread on a baking sheet. This is a layering process, so on all 4 pieces of bread you will do the following. Spread Dijon Mustard on the bread. Next you will put on the Swiss, Ham, Turkey, 2 pieces of Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese in that order. Next you will place another slice of toast. Spread on your grainy mustard and layer again the same as you did above. Before your put on your last piece of toast spread either another layer of Dijon or a thin layer of Mayonnaise on the toast and place on top of your sandwich.

Now you will broil the sandwiches for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is nice and bubbly!