Spicy Kielbasa and Vegetables

It doesn’t get easier than this one dish meal! This low carb option is full of flavor and will satisfy your hunger. Best of all, the taste is incredible!

INGREDIENTS

1lb of Spicy Kielbasa Sausage, cut into ½ inch slices

(1) 14.5oz can of Italian Style Green Beans, drained

(1)  14.5oz can Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes, not drained

1 package Frozen Vegetables with Onions and Sweet Peppers

DIRECTIONS

*Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir.

*Cover and heat on high for approximately 4 hours.

*Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

Easy, Tender Pot Roast

This dish is so simplistic but very savory. Don't miss out on this one, especially you beef fanatics, you will be blown away by the ease of creation and the abundance of flavors.  

INGREDIENTS

(1)  2 ½ lb Chuck Roast

(1) 16 oz can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 cup of water

2 tsp salt

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

*pre-heat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit

*place roast into a roasting pan

*season roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly on both sides

*next, spoon the Cream of Mushroom Soup onto to the roast coating evenly

*pour water into the roasting pan and cover entire dish with aluminum foil

*cook for approximately 8 hours for a super tender Pot roast, then remove from oven

*allow roast to rest for 15 minutes before serving

Pasta Soup

This pasta soup is super flavorful and perfect for a cold day! Even better, it is incredibly easy and quick to make.  Try it with Thyme Popovers. Find recipe here:  http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/thyme-popovers.html

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps Olive Oil

 

1 lb of Ground Turkey or Chicken

1 medium Red Onion, chopped

2 Stems of Fresh Rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp of Fresh Thyme

(2) 14.5oz Cans of Chicken Broth

(1) 14.5oz Can of Vegetable Broth

(1) 8oz Can of Tomato Sauce

(1) 14.5oz Can of Italian Style Diced Tomatoes

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Basil

1 tbsp of hot sauce

3 cups of Tri-Colored Rotini Pasta

1 medium Zucchini, cut lengthwise and then chopped

Sea Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

*Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the meat with the onion, rosemary and thyme on medium heat. Drain the mixture and return to the pan.

*Add the chicken and vegetable broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, basil and hot sauce. Cover and heat on medium-high heat about 10-15 minutes, or until simmering.

*Add the pasta and cook uncovered on medium-high heat. Add the zucchini about 2 minutes after adding the pasta. Cook until the pasta starts to get tender (about 9-11 minutes from when the pasta is added) and remove from heat.

*Season with the salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

Thyme Popovers

These popovers are super easy and can be made in a jiffy!  They are a perfect addition to any meal, especially when time is limited. It is amazing how light and airy Thyme Popovers are!

INGREDIENTS

2 Eggs

1 cup Flour

1 cup Milk

½ tsp Salt

2 tsp Fresh Thyme

DIRECTIONS

*Preheat oven to 425°

*Beat the eggs in a medium size bowl.

*Add the remaining 4 ingredients to the bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed, blend until smooth, but do not over-mix.

*Grease a muffin pan and fill the cups up ½ way.

*Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Then reduce oven temperature to 350° and bake an additional 20 minutes.

*Use a knife to poke the tops of the popovers and release the steam.

*Serve while still hot!

Simply Prepared, Pan Fried Tilapia

This dish is for all you fish lovers out there. Wait till you see how easy it is to create such a light, flaky but extremely tasty plate of Simply Prepared, Pan Fried Tilapia. You will absolutely be amazed at the flavor once it hits your mouth!!

INGREDIENTS

4 tilapia Fillets

1 lemon

1 egg

1 cup of oil (used corn oil for this recipe)

1 cup of self-rising flour

3 tsp seasoning salt

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp granulated sugar

¾ cup of milk

DIRECTIONS

*start by placing a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

*add one cup of oil to skillet and heat up to 340 degrees Fahrenheit

*next pour milk into a large dish

*add egg to milk and whisk until incorporated well

*place tilapia fillets into egg/milk mixture allowing resting for five minutes

*put flour into a large mixing bowl and season with seasoning salt, garlic powder, sugar and black pepper. Mix well with a whisk or fork

*place a couple of fillets at a time into the seasoned flour making sure to coat well. Remove fillets and shake gently to remove excess flour

*once all tilapia fillets are breaded and oil has heated to 340 degrees, place them in your skillet.

*depending on the size of your fillets it should take approximate 6-8 minutes per side or even longer depending on your desired doneness

*remove tilapia fillets from oil and place on a rack preferably but if you have no rack, place fish onto large plate covered with paper towels or even news paper

*garnish fish with lemon slices, serve and enjoy

Easy Lemon Pound Cake

Here's a remarkably delicious, but Easy Lemon Pound Cake recipe that satisfies the taste buds of the most sophisticated dessert lovers.

INGREDIENTS

(1) 18.25 oz box Lemon Supreme Cake Mix (used Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)

(1) 3.5 oz box lemon instant pudding/pie filling

(1)  16 oz container Lemon Supreme Icing (used Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style)

2 lemons, zest the lemons but separate zest evenly into two piles. Slice and juice one of the lemons after they have been zested

4 eggs

1/3 cup oil

1/3 cup whole milk

5 oz can of evaporated milk

½ tsp pure lemon extract

½ tsp pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

*preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

*grease and flour 10 inch Bundt pan or loaf pan

*pour cake mix into a large bowl along with pudding mix , eggs, oil, evaporated milk, whole milk, juice of one lemon, zest of one lemon, lemon extract and vanilla extract

*beat mixture at medium high speed with an electric mixer for approximate 2 to 3 minutes

*pour mixture into your greased/floured cake pan

*pick up your pan and gently tap it on a solid counter to release air bubbles (10-15 times)

*place cake pan on the center rack of your 350 degree oven

*bake cake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean when inserted into the center

*remove cake when done, cover with a clean towel or cloth and allow resting for 30 minutes

*while cake rests prepare a Lemon Simple Syrup. See recipe here: http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/lemon-simple-syrup.html

*while cake is still in the cake pan, poke several holes in it with a tooth pick (40-50)

*next pour your Lemon Simple Syrup across the top of the cake evenly allowing it to soak into the cake well

*allow cake to rest another 30 minutes, and then remove from pan onto a large plate or platter

*remove the lid and aluminum covering from your container of lemon icing and place it in the microwave for 20 seconds, remove when finished melting

*take your remaining lemon zest and stir it into your melted icing and pour the icing over your pound cake evenly

*allow icing to firm again typically 30-40 minutes, slice and serve. This cake pairs very well with Strawberry Compote, see recipe here:  http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-strawberry-compote.html  and whipped cream. 

Lemon Simple Syrup

Here's a great way to add a tangy zip to your favorite drinks and make the most superb cakes seem even more moist and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 large lemon, zested, then juiced

1 cup of water

¼ cup of sugar

½ tsp lemon extract

DIRECTIONS

*place a small sauce pot over medium high heat

*add water, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and lemon extract to the pot

*bring mixture to a boil and leave uncovered for approximately 20-30 minutes or until mixture has reduced to about ½ cup

*you may now take your syrup off the heat and set aside for 15 minutes to cool slightly

*pour mixture onto cakes and cookies or use as a tangy sweetener in your favorite drinks