The Lazy Gourmet

Weight Watchers Breaded Chicken Cutlets 4pts per serving

2015-02-24T08:37:00.002-06:00

Ingredients:
Servings:4
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In resealable plastic bag, combine cheese, crumbs and all seasonings; shake well.
Transfer mixture to plate; dip each chicken breast in cheese mixture, turning to coat all sides.
Arrange on nonstick baking sheet.
Bake until chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
4 points per serving.

Bisquick Breakfast Bake

2015-02-24T08:35:00.002-06:00

2 packages (12 oz each) bulk pork sausage
1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup Bisquick
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Cook sausage, bell pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir together sausage mixture, potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese in baking dish. Stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour into baking dish.

Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes.

Mahogany Beef Stew

2015-02-24T08:33:00.002-06:00

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 1⁄2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed, cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups chopped onions
2 cups good-quality red wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
teaspoon dried basil
1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
1⁄2 cup hoisin sauce (this is the critical ingredient, don't leave it out!)
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
To Finish
1 lb slender carrot, peeled, cut diagonally into 1 inch lengths
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Add meat to pot; saute until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Push meat to sides of pot. Reduce heat to medium; add 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add onions; saute until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Mix meat into onions. Add 1 cup wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrots and 1 cup wine. Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover, increase heat to high; boil until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer. Reduce heat to medium, add cornstarch mixture and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Season stew with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before serving, stirring occasionally.) Transfer stew to large bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Excellent with buttered egg noodles.

Cheddar Cheese Muffins

2015-02-24T08:30:00.005-06:00

1 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & then cooled
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg& cayenne.
In a second bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar& salt.
Stir in cheese.
Add flour mixture to milk mixture and stir batter until it is just combined.
The batter should be lumpy.
Spoon the batter into muffin tins (buttered or lined) filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake 20- 25 minutes.

Frugal Cornflake Pie

2015-02-24T08:28:00.006-06:00

1 deep dish pie crust
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely crushed cornflakes

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prepare the pie crust and set aside.
Thoroughly mix together the sugar and corn syrup in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time mix well. Add the vanilla, melted butter, and salt and stir until blended. Fold in crushed cornflakes until well-coated. Pour the filling into the pie crust, place in the oven, and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool completely and enjoy with ice cream

Blueberry Bars

2015-02-24T08:27:00.001-06:00

Base and Topping
1 1⁄2 cups oats, uncooked
1⁄2 cup flour
1⁄2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted
Filling
1 1⁄2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS
Oven to 350°.
Line an 8" square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend above pan on 2 sides.
In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
Add melted butter and stir with a fork until evenly moistened (mixture will be crumbly). Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping.
Press remaining mixture evenly and firmly over bottom of ungreased, foil-lined pan. Bake 12 minute to set crust.
Filling: In a small saucepan stir berries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice over med. heat until simmering.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until juices are no longer cloudy, about 2 minute.
Spoon over crust. Crumble reserved crumb mixture over top.
Bake for 30 minute.
Let cool completely in pan.
Lift foil by ends onto a cutting board.
Peel off foil; cut into 2" squares.

French Onion Sliced Steak Croissant Sandwich

2015-02-24T08:25:00.003-06:00

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons McCormick's McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs flank steaks
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
4 large plain croissants
4 slices gruyere or 4 slices emmenthaler cheese
DIRECTIONS

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high; preheat broiler.
In a bowl, mix together the garlic, grill seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and vinegar.
Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil.
Put the flank steak in a shallow dish; pour the marinade over the steak.
Toss to coat thoroughly and marinate for 5-10 minutes.
While the steak is marinating, heat a large skillet over med-high heat; add in the remaining olive oil.
Add in the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, for 7-8 minutes or until the onions are deep golden brown.
Add in the chicken stock; continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes or until the chicken stock has almost completely cooked away but the onions are still a little wet with the stock; remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the flank steak from the marinade and pat dry.
Grill the flank steak for 6-7 minutes on each side; remove steak from the grill to a cutting board; cover loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes.
Thinly slice the steak on an angle, against the grain.
Split the croissants in half and place on a cookie sheet, cut sides up.
Pile some of the onions on the bottoms of each croissant.
Place slices of cheese on top and transfer both the croissant bottoms and tops to the broiler.
Melt the cheese and toast the cut sides of the tops 1-2 minutes.
Place the croissant tops on the melted cheese; serve immediately.

Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing

2015-02-23T08:35:00.001-06:00

1⁄2 avocado, ripe
3⁄4 cup cilantro, packed
1⁄2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 scallions, chopped
1 garlic clove, quartered
1 tablespoon lime juice
1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Puree all in blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Lazy Cinnamon Rolls

2015-02-23T08:29:00.001-06:00

Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Makes: 8 rolls

· 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

· 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar

· 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

· All-purpose flour, for work surface

· 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

· ⅓ cup apple butter

· 2 ounces cream cheese

· 3 tablespoons whole milk

· ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

· ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, cream 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar and set aside. In another small bowl, combine remaining brown sugar and cinnamon.

2. On lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll puff pastry into a smooth 12- by 16-inch rectangle. Leaving about a ¼-inch border on all sides, evenly spread apple butter over dough, then sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mixture over top.

3. Starting with one long side, tightly roll dough into a long log, then place on floured work surface, seam-side down. Use a serrated knife to cut into 8 (2-inch) rounds.

4. Place 1 heaping teaspoon sugar-butter mixture into each of eight muffin tin cups. Place cinnamon rolls, spiral-side down, inside cups. Place muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake until pastry is flaky and golden and fragrant, 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 3 minutes before transferring rolls to a serving platter.

5. Meanwhile, make glaze: In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, milk, confectioners’ sugar, remaining butter and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Get Those Lids Under Control

2015-02-23T08:27:00.001-06:00

FRUGAL TIP OF THE DAY..... Use a dish drainer to store container lids. Its one way to get the clutter together.

Pan Fried Onion Dip

2015-02-23T08:24:00.004-06:00

2 large yellow onions
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1⁄2 cup mayonnaise, not light

DIRECTIONS

Cut the onions in half and then slice them into 1/8-inch thick half-rounds. (You will have about 3 cups of onions.) Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, cayenne, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 more minutes until the onions are browned and caramelized. Allow the onions to cool. Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Add the onions and mix well. Taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

Pepsi Pork Roast

2015-02-23T08:22:00.004-06:00

5lb. pork roast
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
12oz. Pepsi
1tsp. pepper
1 onion chopped
3 cup potatoes quartered
2 cups baby carrots

Pepper roast place in crock pot. In a small Bowl combine remainder ingredients mix well and add to crock pot. Cook on high for 3 hours. This is a yummy roast I like to make a gravy out of the liquid in the crock pot by adding cornstarch. Remove some of the juice and place in saucepan with a couple teaspoons cornstarch bring to a boil cook until thick.

NOTE: We love to serve this over English Muffins, Corn Muffins or Large Biscuits.

Cornmeal Pie Crust

2015-02-23T08:21:00.001-06:00

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plain yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chilled shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 to 10 Tbsp. chilled water or apple cider

Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter and shortening into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Mound mixture on 1 side of bowl. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. water or apple cider along edge of mixture in bowl. Using a fork, gently toss a small amount of flour mixture into cider just until dry ingredients are moistened; move mixture to other side of bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining water or cider and flour mixture.
Gently gather dough into two flat disks. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 to 24 hours. Roll crust out on a floured surface to fit pan.

Butter Rolls

2015-02-23T08:18:00.003-06:00

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened (can use less)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a large baking dish; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut shortening in until mixture looks like course crumbs. Add water, and stir just until combined. Use your hands to press dough together until it forms a ball.

Turn out onto a floured surface, and roll dough out into a large rectangle. The dough should be rolled fairly thinly, like you would dough for cinnamon rolls. Spread butter evenly over the top, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. Roll up tightly, and pinch ends to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place cut side down in baking dish.

In a saucepan, heat 2/3 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla until bubbles form. Remove from heat, and pour over top of rolls. Bake 30-40 minutes.

Cheesy Jalapeno Shrimp

2015-02-22T06:31:00.002-06:00

12 large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
2 jalapeno peppers
3 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 12 sticks (pepper jack can be used if you want spicier)
6 slices bacon, cut to make 12 shorter pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
3 -5 cups boiling water
2⁄3 cup ranch dressing (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh minced cilantro (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat broiler. Cut the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and remove stem and seeds.

Cut each jalapeno piece into 3 long strips. This should leave you with 12 jalapeno strips. Cut into the back of each shrimp, without cutting all the way through, so that the shrimp is almost butterflied open. Cover the jalapenos and shrimp with boiling water in a casserole dish or heat resistant bowl. Let sit for 60-90 seconds then rince with cold water and pat dry. Partially cook the bacon, to reduce grease. Do not cook to crispy, you need to be able to wrap the bacon around the shrimp. Put a piece of jalapeno in the cut in each shrimp's back. Place a stick of jack cheese on top of each jalapeno. Wrap the bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet. Mix the salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper and allspice.

Sprinkle a light coating of the spice mixture over the shrimp. Broil for 4-5 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese begins to ooze. If desired, mix cilantro and ranch dressing and serve as a dipping sauce.

Strawberry Twinkie Short Cake

2015-02-22T06:28:00.001-06:00

5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 (18 ounce) package strawberry glaze
16 Twinkies
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Mix the strawberry slices with the glaze; chill until ready to use.
Place the whole twinkies into the bottom of a 9x13 pan, pressing down slightly (do not slice the twinkies leave in one piece). In a bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat softened cream cheese with condensed milk until smooth. Fold in cool whip using a spatula until combined.Spread the cream cheese mixture over the twinkies. Spoon the berries over the cream cheese mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving

Homemade Buttermilk Bread

2015-02-22T06:26:00.001-06:00

5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 envelopes Rapid Rise Yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
1/3 cup (2/3 stick) butter, cut up

In large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt and baking soda. Heat buttermilk, water and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F). Butter does not need to melt; mixture will appear curdled. Stir into dry ingredients. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Divide dough in half; roll each to 12 x 7-inch rectangle. Beginning at short end, roll up tightly; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place each, seam side down, in greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from pans; cool on wire rack.

No-Bake Bars.

2015-02-22T06:24:00.001-06:00

It's still a dessert so eat in moderation!

1 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil (be sure to use unrefined for the coconut flavor)
2 cups dry oats (not instant)
1 C shredded coconut
1/2 C chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
1 t vanilla extract

Melt peanut butter, honey and coconut oil over medium-low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add oats, shredded coconut, chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until chocolate is entirely melted. Pour into a 9x13 pan and cool in the fridge. When it's set, cut into bars and enjoy. Store in the fridge. If they last that long!!!!!

Pepperoni Mozzarella Monkey Bread

2015-02-21T08:33:00.001-06:00

2 loaves frozen bread dough
1⁄2 lb pepperoni
1⁄3 cup butter, melted
1 lb cubed mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS

Defrost bread.
Cut each loaf into 60 pieces.
Cut cheese and pepperoni into 120 pieces each.
Spread out dough with your fingers and place one piece of cheese and one piece of pepperoni inside.
Seal dough tightly.
Dip each piece in melted butter and pile in a bundt pan.
Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Broccoli Chicken Skillet

2015-02-21T08:30:00.000-06:00

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 cup julienne carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1 cup stuffing mix
1 cup milk
1/4 cup raisins
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Colby cheese

In a large skillet, saute the chicken, broccoli, carrots and onion in oil for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the soup, stuffing mix, milk, raisins and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Baked BBQ Chicken

2015-02-21T08:27:00.001-06:00

1 small chicken, cut up
garlic pepper seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 black pepper
6 Tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2-3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and season both sides generously with garlic pepper seasoning. Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a bowl whisk well. Cover both sides of the chicken with sauce. Bake skin side up for 40-45 minutes, basting with the sauce every 15 minutes.Turn the oven to broil for the last two minutes of baking and broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up the skin. Watch it carefully.Remove from oven and let chicken rest for about 5-7 minutes before serving.

Garlic Scalloped Potatoes

2015-02-21T08:25:00.001-06:00

1 1/2 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pint heavy cream
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 slices provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Grease a 1 1/2 quart or larger casserole dish with butter. Layer half of the potato slices in the bottom of the casserole dish. Dot with half of the butter cut or pinched into small pieces. Sprinkle half of the garlic over the potatoes, then pour half of the heavy cream over. Sprinkle one cup of Cheddar cheese over the layer, and season with half salt and pepper. Repeat layering of potatoes, garlic, cream and Cheddar cheese, then top with the slices of provolone cheese. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Bake for 1/2 hour at 325, then sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. This will create a semi-hard cheese crust. Continue baking uncovered for another 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when tested with a fork.

South Carolina Slaw

2015-02-21T08:21:00.001-06:00

1/2 head thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 lb.)
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place cabbage and carrot in a bowl. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, celery seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a saucepan until sugar dissolves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Chipotle Oven Fried Chicken

2015-02-20T08:35:00.004-06:00

2 whole canned chipotle chiles in adobo
3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
6 chicken drumsticks
6 chicken breasts
2 1⁄4 cups breadcrumbs
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: Using a food processor, blend together the chipotle chile, mayo, salt and pepper until the mixture is smooth. In a baking dish arrange chicken in one layer and coat coat with entire mayo mixture. Chill the chicken covered for at least 1 hour or overnight. Using a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Then coat each piece of chicken with the mixture. Place chicken on roasting racks and bake them at 425 in the oven. (turning them one time) for thirty minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375 and bake for 15 minutes more, or until it is cooked.

Double Chocolate Cake

2015-02-20T08:34:00.001-06:00

1 cup cocoa
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup boiling water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
10 tablespoons butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups Sour Cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Confectioners sugar for dusting

Combine the cocoa and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over the chocolates and stir to melt. Let the mixture stand to cool. Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. In a separate bowl cream the butter, brown sugar, vanilla until creamy. Add the eggs mix well. Fold the sour cream into the cooled chocolate mixture. Add the flour mixture and the sour cream chocolate mixture to the butter mixture mix well. Add the chocolate chips to the batter mix well. Pour the batter into a greased bundt pan and bake at 350 for 55 minutes. Sprinkle the cake with confectioners sugar and serve.