tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29653992584398258232012-02-16T00:48:48.831-08:00SLOWER TASTY FOODWays and tasty recipes to enrich life and work off calories.C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-80027056076697468762011-10-26T18:29:00.000-07:002011-10-26T18:32:28.700-07:002011-10-26T18:32:28.700-07:00Autumn Balsamic Fruited Pork
Loin
Just came up with this on a fall night as we had our first jug of apple cider for the fall.
My family was in heaven as we served it with applesauce, Italian beans, and rice pilaf mixed with leftover brown rice. Yum!
2 lbs. Pork Loin Roast
Minced fresh garlic clove
5 prunes, pitted
5 dried apricots
½ cup fresh apple cider
¼ cup balsamic vinegar/oil
C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2011/10/autumn-balsamic-fruited-porkloin-just.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-560706801659664842011-08-26T07:55:00.000-07:002011-08-26T08:04:55.453-07:002011-08-26T08:04:55.453-07:00Ham, Sage, & Spinach LinguiniLove Pasta? Here's a recipe that is easy and delicioso!
1 package whole grain linguini 13 oz or so
2 cups cooked ham strips
1 finely diced onion
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb. bottle of Ragu Light parmesan Alfredo sauce
3 tb. chopped sage or 1 tsp ground sage
1/2 lb. baby spinach leaves
sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Cook pasta to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heatC. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2011/08/ham-sage-spinach-linguini.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-32006021794661650842009-04-24T12:31:00.000-07:002009-04-24T12:48:52.418-07:002009-04-24T12:48:52.418-07:00What a delight to serve this with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated Parmesan cheese.Red Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Spinach4 servingsTotal time 40 minutes12 small red potatoes, quartered4 tablespoons butter3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, choppedSea salt & black pepper to taste2 cups fresh spinach leavesPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degree C)In a single layer place theC. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com8http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-delight-to-serve-this-with-drizzle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-33274015269827531012009-03-24T13:03:00.000-07:002009-04-24T13:06:20.401-07:002009-04-24T13:06:20.401-07:00YUMMY CHICKEN CHILIFour to six servingsTotal time: An hour, but you could cook this low in a crockpot 6-7 hours.2 lb. chicken pieces 1 chopped, Vidalia onion4 minced garlic cloves 2 cups mild or medium salsa1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 can corn, drained1 can of chicken broth 2 teaspoons cumin2 15 oz. cans of rinsed northern beans 1 to 3 Tablespoons chili powder - C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2009/03/chicken-chili-four-to-six-servings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-75797551203447172002008-11-21T18:41:00.000-08:002008-11-21T19:17:23.707-08:002008-11-21T19:17:23.707-08:00Flaky Pie Crust RecipeTouring the gourmet shops at San Francisco's Ferry Building, my sister pointed out squares of papered lard. She said the cooks were using lard in pie crusts. Our family uses oil or shortening. But in these days when hydrogenated fats from cottonseed oil have been labeled health risks and in some areas banned, it's time to return to the basics. So here's a recipe that omits all cottonseed oil.2 C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/11/flaky-pie-crust-reci.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-91853174433806558572008-11-21T13:09:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:13:35.942-08:002008-11-21T13:13:35.942-08:00Graham Cracker Brownies (two sizes)You get the party size and personal pan size!Honey Maid Original Graham Crackers are recommended.For a 9 x 13 pan mix together:4 cups of crushed graham crackers2 cups chocolate chips2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 regular and 1 light)About 1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 teaspoons vanilla extractSpread in the bottom of a greased pan.Bake 350 degrees F (175 degreesC. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/11/graham-cracker-brownies-two-sizes-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-54038524962498282232008-10-02T08:01:00.000-07:002008-10-02T08:18:39.061-07:002008-10-02T08:18:39.061-07:00Breakfast Fat Blaster QuizMy beloved and I had a Micky D breakfast this morning so I could drop my van off to silence squeaky brakes. We ordered Sausage Biscuit with eggs and Hash browns. I could pour tomato catsup on to ingest the healthy carotenoid, lycopene. The meal was smooth and fatty.Want to guess what favorite breakfast foods beats off fat?a. Oatmeal, milk, and raisinsb. Waffles, cream, C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/10/breakfast-fat-blaster-quiz-my-beloved.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-54877613895573181062008-10-02T07:45:00.000-07:002008-10-02T08:01:30.511-07:002008-10-02T08:01:30.511-07:00 CHICKEN SQUARE PUFFS Here's a treat from a Pittsburgh e-mail pal, thanks to the Pillsbury Dough boy as well. You could buy cold rotisserie chicken, skin and debone the meat for a double recipe. Serve with a salad of greens. Yum!1 (3 oz).package cream cheese1 Tablespoon of butter, softened2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 Tablespoon of chopped chives or green onion¼ teaspoon of saltDash of freshly C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/10/savory-crescent-chicken-squares-heres.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-45515488839638102792008-06-05T10:28:00.000-07:002008-12-09T15:36:50.260-08:002008-12-09T15:36:50.260-08:00Pot Roast AlohaMy sister Percy says ginger helps your throat sing the high notes. Most folks know that ginger can get you past tummy upsets and nausea; clinical studies show how much pregnant women benefit from the Zingiberis rhizoma root. More research needs to be done to show that ginger can work like aspirin to stave off sticky platelets. Ginger, iron and calcium laden, is anti-viral and anti-microbial. C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/06/pot-roast-aloha.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-28432943343584637452008-05-31T08:58:00.000-07:002008-12-09T15:36:50.513-08:002008-12-09T15:36:50.513-08:00 Easy Steak FajitasWhat a great time, grill time! We had friends come by Memorial Day with fresh from the farm beef in steaks and humongous burgers. At the close of the evening we had leftover gelatin and steak. We sliced the steak and had fajitas a few days later. Yummy!(Read two, quick blogs with great recipes for summer eats).STEAK MIX1 package of Taco Seasoning Mix (spicy is best)3 C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-great-time-grill-time-we-had.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-17742063288776373422008-05-31T07:27:00.000-07:002008-12-09T15:36:50.673-08:002008-12-09T15:36:50.673-08:00APPLE SAUCY GELATIN2 boxes of Strawberry Jello (6 oz.)4 cups boiling water2 cups cold water1 jar of unsweetened applesauce (about 46 oz.)In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin crystals in the boiling water. Stir in cold water and applesauce. Spray inside of 13 by 9 by 2 inches pan with nonstick cooking spray (or oil). Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Makes 16 squares.C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/apple-saucy-gelatin-2-boxes-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-7110302884772882242008-05-08T06:48:00.000-07:002008-05-31T07:27:09.640-07:002008-05-31T07:27:09.640-07:00Groceries and Gas(oline) Tips Unless you bike or public transit to the store and back, the spiking price at the pump will spike your trip to the grocery store or mega mart. Slower Fast Food still believes it is still cheaper to cook and eat at home. But you can stretch out the time between gas fillings and save money, too. The first three tips on when to pump gas are an oil company person's suggestions and verified by my C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/05/groceries-and-gasoline-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-83703788666177363802008-04-29T10:57:00.000-07:002008-04-29T11:52:20.420-07:002008-04-29T11:52:20.420-07:00Soup Cans to the RescueWhen oil prices punch up grocery bills, home-cooked dishes become viable alternatives to pricey eat-out meals. As you cook pour in condensed soup for a smoother sensation to the palate, yum. Nowadays you can buy generic canned versions with low sodium or reduced fat. Health food stores have alternative canned choices for the holistic folks.Think soup and be ready to cook and manga well on fiveC. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com1http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/04/soup-cans-to-rescue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-74205875652391099222008-04-01T14:57:00.000-07:002008-12-09T15:36:50.884-08:002008-12-09T15:36:50.884-08:00 Eggplant ParmesanEggplant season ran from August to October, but now the royal nightshade fruit is available year round. The skin has the miraculous phyto-nutrient, nasunin. Nasunin protects the lips in brain cell membranes, helping the brain cells be cleaner and healthier. Though its phenolic acids fight microbes, cancer growth, and viruses, they create the bitterness and brown color when the C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com1http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/04/eggplant-parmesan-eggplant-season-ran.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-2613900167257392552008-03-21T07:51:00.000-07:002008-12-09T15:36:51.159-08:002008-12-09T15:36:51.159-08:00Perfected Hard Boiled EggHere's the scoop on how to hard boil a tasty egg and open it with ease. I give you the secret on how to open each egg without the inner skin sticking to it:Place egg in a small saucepan. Add cold water an inch over the egg. Add a teaspoon of oil.Put pot on stove. Turn heat element on high.Let water come to a boil (bubbles rise and pop on surface of water).As it comes to aC. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/03/perfected-hard-boiled-egg-heres-scoop.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-32793085462423814092008-02-28T08:19:00.000-08:002008-12-09T15:36:51.510-08:002008-12-09T15:36:51.510-08:00Chili Rojo de PolloWant to take the ice out of winter? Try this easy crock-pot delight. Here's a recipe for a cumin spiced chili, inspired by folks at my awesome church:6 chicken thighs or breasts, boned, skinned, cut into 1-inch pieces2 garlic cloves, mashed or finely chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 bell pepper, diced and seeded2 cans of diced tomatoes1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon oregano leaf1 teaspoon chili C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/02/chili-rojo-de-pollo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-29149095599459667062008-02-09T07:59:00.001-08:002008-02-14T08:35:35.518-08:002008-02-14T08:35:35.518-08:00Chicken with Orange-Sage Sauce3 Tablespoons butter, at room temperature1 Tablespoon dried sage or 3 Tablespoons chopped, fresh sage4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1.25 lbs)1teaspoon sea salt, divided½ teaspoon black pepper, divided1 Tablespoon of oil1 ½ Tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup of orange juice3 Tablespoons heavy creamBeat together butter and sage in small bowl until C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/02/chicken-with-orange-sage-sauce-3.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-85306423194271758692008-02-08T13:26:00.000-08:002008-02-08T13:56:13.224-08:002008-02-08T13:56:13.224-08:00FISH or FAST?On this First Friday of Lent, I ponder what fast I should undergo.Jesus indicates fasting is an expected discipline in life. He said,"When you fast (not IF you fast)put on oil on your head and wash your face,so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting,but only to your Father, who is unseen,and your Father, who sees what is done in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:17C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2008/02/fish-or-fast-on-this-first-friday-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-49519191525621338372007-12-21T07:19:00.000-08:002008-12-09T15:36:51.708-08:002008-12-09T15:36:51.708-08:00Adapted from the 2000 Taste of Home Cookbook, this recipe has become a favorite even apart from the blessed day. With red and green peppers it fits the season and is healthy, too!Nice Christmas RiceOne finely chopped small onion3 celery ribs, finely chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 tablespoon of butter4 cups of low sodium, low-fat chicken broth2-3 cups C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/12/adapted-from-2000-taste-of-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-50569677043131182132007-12-21T07:11:00.001-08:002008-12-09T15:36:52.356-08:002008-12-09T15:36:52.356-08:00Our favorite holiday meal is a pork roast. This version, adapted from the 2000 Taste of Home Cookbook smells heavenly with garlic and rosemary.Heavenly Pork Roast1 boneless pork loin roast, about 3 ½ pounds½ cup of chopped green scallionsI can of low fat chicken broth, divided¼ cup of red wine vinegar2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/12/our-favorite-holiday-meal-is-pork-roast.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-1527560023014130052007-12-21T06:20:00.000-08:002008-12-09T15:36:52.549-08:002008-12-09T15:36:52.549-08:00Our all time favorite veggie casserole has a bit more crunchy onions than the one found on the French’s can. Hey, it consumes more of what they produce.Green Bean Casserole1can (10 3/4oz) Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup½ cup milk1 teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauceDash of pepper4 cups cooked cut green beans1 ½ cup French’s Fried OnionsMix soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans, and 2/3 cup onions in C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/12/our-all-time-favorite-veggie-casserole.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-9301784447410752792007-11-16T14:14:00.000-08:002007-11-16T14:20:59.932-08:002007-11-16T14:20:59.932-08:00Cornbread Dressing (Woman’s World, 2002)To speed this up I get a large box of cornbread mix.But for you scratch aficionados, here is the total recipe.Cornbread:½ cup canola oil2 cups stone ground cornmeal2 cups all-purpose flour2 Tablespoons baking powder4 Teaspoons sugar1 ½ Teaspoons salt2 cups milk2 eggs, beatenDressing:1 cup unsalted butter, divided1 Tablespoon olive oil3 cups chopped onion3 C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/11/cornbread-dressing-womans-world-2002-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-51369659367058018912007-11-09T10:38:00.000-08:002007-11-09T10:52:27.728-08:002007-11-09T10:52:27.728-08:00Stir-Fry Beef and Green BeansWhile you wait for turkey and green bean casserole, how about Stir fried beef with green beans? This is a favorite for my family. I find sirloin is nice, but one can tenderize the tougher cuts with the marinade (do at least an hour before cooking. Remember: cook fast on high heat.For those who are NOT allergic to peanuts, use peanut oil.2 Tablespoons soy sauce2 C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/11/while-you-wait-for-turkey-and-green.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-54278974380034671812007-09-28T06:04:00.000-07:002007-09-28T06:24:37.244-07:002007-09-28T06:24:37.244-07:00Attention, chocolate lovers near Southwest Ohio,Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana! Please come to the Chocolate Festival, this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2007, 10 to 5 pm. Click to find the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.Hosted by WFCJ Radio, this year the theme is CHOCOLATE MOOSE. Proceeds go to help kids whose parents or guardians have been incarcerated. Monies will provide stuffed toys to be hugsC. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/09/all-you-chocolate-lovers-near-southwest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965399258439825823.post-35474651432289007942007-08-30T09:25:00.000-07:002008-12-09T15:36:52.734-08:002008-12-09T15:36:52.734-08:00Technorati ProfileHow to Hard Boil EggsHere's the scoop on how to hard boil tasty eggs and open them with ease.( I include the secret on how to open it without the inner skin sticking to it):Place egg in a small saucepan. Add cold water an inch over the egg. Add a teaspoon of oil.Put pot on stove. Turn heat element on high.Let water come to a boil (bubbles rise and pop on surface of water).As it C. Hinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07517261809353672706noreply@blogger.com0http://slowerfastfood.blogspot.com/2007/08/technorati-profile-how-to-hard-boil-egg.html