Ingredients
1lb Ground Beef
1/2 Medium Onion diced
1/2 Head of Cabbage roughly chopped
1 Cup uncooked rice
1 15oz Can of Tomato Sauce
1 6oz Can of Tomato Paste
2 Cups Water
1/2 tsp Salt, Pepper to taste
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef and cook through.
Be sure to break up any large chunks while cooking.
Drain the fat off.
Add the onion and cook for another minute or two.
Stir in the remaining ingredients
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally.
This recipe can be adapted for a crock pot or slow cooker. After cooking the meat, transfer to the crock, add the remaining ingredients, except for the thyme (add this just before serving), and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Comments
I LOVE stuffed cabbage and this recipe was great for me because I didn't have to "stuff the cabbage". I made this recipe by substituting the ground beef for ground turkey to help a little in the fat content. Then, I followed the crock pot directions because I love me some crock pot. I took the whole thing into work and the entire crock was empty by the end of lunch. Everyone really enjoyed this meal!
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
This would definitely be a 5 for taste and a 4 for prep. The only way this could be simpler is if I could throw everything into the crock at one time, instead of precooking the meat.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Baked Beef Round Steak Smothered in Onion
Ingredients
24oz tenderized round steak cut into (6) 4oz pieces
1/4 Cup Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 tbsp, plus 1 tsp olive oil
1/3 Cup Sliced Onions
Nutritional Info
Servings 6
Fat 9.7g
Carbohydrates 4.5g
Calories 217.3
Protein 26.4g
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix flour, salt and pepper in a dish; dredge the 6 slices of round steak in the flour mixture and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Place 4 slices of round steak in hot oil and brown (about 1 minute on each side).
Remove to a roasting pan sprayed with non-stick spray; add remaining teaspoon of oil to skillet and 2 remaining pieces of round steak, brown.
Place sliced onion on top of meat. Cover and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until meat can be pulled apart with a fork.
Comments
I've only made this recipe once, but we really enjoyed it. The prep wasn't too hard and I served our standard mashed potatoes and corn as sides.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I say this recipe is a 4 for taste and preparation.
24oz tenderized round steak cut into (6) 4oz pieces
1/4 Cup Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 tbsp, plus 1 tsp olive oil
1/3 Cup Sliced Onions
Nutritional Info
Servings 6
Fat 9.7g
Carbohydrates 4.5g
Calories 217.3
Protein 26.4g
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix flour, salt and pepper in a dish; dredge the 6 slices of round steak in the flour mixture and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Place 4 slices of round steak in hot oil and brown (about 1 minute on each side).
Remove to a roasting pan sprayed with non-stick spray; add remaining teaspoon of oil to skillet and 2 remaining pieces of round steak, brown.
Place sliced onion on top of meat. Cover and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until meat can be pulled apart with a fork.
Comments
I've only made this recipe once, but we really enjoyed it. The prep wasn't too hard and I served our standard mashed potatoes and corn as sides.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I say this recipe is a 4 for taste and preparation.
Diet Coke Cake
Ingredients
1 Box of Prepackage Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Can of Diet Coke (12 oz)
Nutritional Info
Serving 1
Fat 4.0g
Carbohydrates 33.0g
Calories 170
Protein 2.0g
Instructions
Take a prepackaged cake mix (from any grocery store, any brand) and instead of using the ingredients listed on the back like water, eggs, oil, etc., mix in one can of diet coke. Works best with a chocolate or fudge cake.
For whiter cakes, like lemon or vanilla, mix in a can of Diet 7up or Diet Sprite.
Follow the baking instructions on the cake mix box for temp and time. Makes a regular sized cake, the nutritional info is per slice.
Comments
We LOVE this recipe!! I make this cake probably once a week now. Everyone, kids included, like to indulge in a little cake. One of the best things I've found is that you can experiment with the flavor of soda. We love a chocolate cake mix with a Diet Cherry Coke or Pepsi.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
This recipe deserves a 5 all around, maybe even a 6, 7, or 8!
1 Box of Prepackage Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Can of Diet Coke (12 oz)
Nutritional Info
Serving 1
Fat 4.0g
Carbohydrates 33.0g
Calories 170
Protein 2.0g
Instructions
Take a prepackaged cake mix (from any grocery store, any brand) and instead of using the ingredients listed on the back like water, eggs, oil, etc., mix in one can of diet coke. Works best with a chocolate or fudge cake.
For whiter cakes, like lemon or vanilla, mix in a can of Diet 7up or Diet Sprite.
Follow the baking instructions on the cake mix box for temp and time. Makes a regular sized cake, the nutritional info is per slice.
Comments
We LOVE this recipe!! I make this cake probably once a week now. Everyone, kids included, like to indulge in a little cake. One of the best things I've found is that you can experiment with the flavor of soda. We love a chocolate cake mix with a Diet Cherry Coke or Pepsi.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
This recipe deserves a 5 all around, maybe even a 6, 7, or 8!
Mock Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
1 Carton Egg Beaters (8 oz)
1 Dozen eggs, boiled, peeled and sliced in half (discard yolks)
3 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
1/4 cup fat-free salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
3 tbsp Mustard
1/8 tsp Celery Salt
Paprika for garnish
Nutritional Info
Serving 24
Instructions
In an 8-inch nonstick skillet; pour in Egg Beaters. Cover tightly; cook over low heat 10 minutes or until just set. Remove from heat; let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and cool completely. Chop and place in medium bowl, add rest of ingredients, except cooked egg whites. Blend with fork. Using a small spoon, fill the hard-boiled egg whites with the Egg Beaters mixture. Sprinkle paprika on top of the Mock Deviled Eggs and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Comments
These were pretty good and I'm not a fan of deviled eggs (it's the mustard I tell you). I made these for Jason at Easter because he loves deviled eggs and they are always on the Easter menu. I tried a test egg first by just using enough ingredients for one egg and my consistency was off. I don't think I blended the items well enough, but after a little practice the batch for Easter was good. I can't say that the texture matches that of real deviled eggs, but then again everyone I know who makes deviled eggs none of them taste the same. I would make this recipe again is what I'm trying to say.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I think I would give these a 3.5 on taste, because the real thing is always better and a 2.5 for preparation (like I said I had to practice).
1 Carton Egg Beaters (8 oz)
1 Dozen eggs, boiled, peeled and sliced in half (discard yolks)
3 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
1/4 cup fat-free salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
3 tbsp Mustard
1/8 tsp Celery Salt
Paprika for garnish
Nutritional Info
Serving 24
Instructions
In an 8-inch nonstick skillet; pour in Egg Beaters. Cover tightly; cook over low heat 10 minutes or until just set. Remove from heat; let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and cool completely. Chop and place in medium bowl, add rest of ingredients, except cooked egg whites. Blend with fork. Using a small spoon, fill the hard-boiled egg whites with the Egg Beaters mixture. Sprinkle paprika on top of the Mock Deviled Eggs and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Comments
These were pretty good and I'm not a fan of deviled eggs (it's the mustard I tell you). I made these for Jason at Easter because he loves deviled eggs and they are always on the Easter menu. I tried a test egg first by just using enough ingredients for one egg and my consistency was off. I don't think I blended the items well enough, but after a little practice the batch for Easter was good. I can't say that the texture matches that of real deviled eggs, but then again everyone I know who makes deviled eggs none of them taste the same. I would make this recipe again is what I'm trying to say.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I think I would give these a 3.5 on taste, because the real thing is always better and a 2.5 for preparation (like I said I had to practice).
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia
Ingredients
4 four (4) oz tilapia filets
3 egg whites
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups Fiber One cereal (finely ground) or Oven Fry Breading
Kraft Fat Free Calorie Free Butter Spray
Nutritional Info
Servings 4
Fat 2.0g
Carbohydrates 21.4g
Calories 174
Protein 26.9g
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In one bowl, combine Fiber One (or the Oven Fry Breading), cheese, & all dry ingredients
In another bowl, whip egg whites until somewhat frothy.
Dip each filet first in the egg whites & then coat evenly with the breading mixture.
Spray a cookie sheet with butter spray, then spritz the top of each filet as well.
Bake 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Comments
I'm not much a seafood eater, but people kept telling me to try tilapia. So when I found this recipe, I had the courage to try and I'm glad I did. Jason and I really liked this meal (I serve it with the garlic oven fries). The kids even tried it. I can't say they'd eat it again, but they tried it. I always use the Oven Fry mix, instead of the Fiber One, and I've played with the measurements of seasonings a bit. Depending on our mood we may want it a bit spicier, meaning more cajun, or a little more mild. I've also noted that you can omit the cheese, but believe it or not it does add another level to the taste experience.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I rate it a 4 for taste and a 3 on preparation (I've never been very good at things that require coating).
4 four (4) oz tilapia filets
3 egg whites
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups Fiber One cereal (finely ground) or Oven Fry Breading
Kraft Fat Free Calorie Free Butter Spray
Nutritional Info
Servings 4
Fat 2.0g
Carbohydrates 21.4g
Calories 174
Protein 26.9g
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In one bowl, combine Fiber One (or the Oven Fry Breading), cheese, & all dry ingredients
In another bowl, whip egg whites until somewhat frothy.
Dip each filet first in the egg whites & then coat evenly with the breading mixture.
Spray a cookie sheet with butter spray, then spritz the top of each filet as well.
Bake 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Comments
I'm not much a seafood eater, but people kept telling me to try tilapia. So when I found this recipe, I had the courage to try and I'm glad I did. Jason and I really liked this meal (I serve it with the garlic oven fries). The kids even tried it. I can't say they'd eat it again, but they tried it. I always use the Oven Fry mix, instead of the Fiber One, and I've played with the measurements of seasonings a bit. Depending on our mood we may want it a bit spicier, meaning more cajun, or a little more mild. I've also noted that you can omit the cheese, but believe it or not it does add another level to the taste experience.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I rate it a 4 for taste and a 3 on preparation (I've never been very good at things that require coating).
Crisp Garlic Oven Fries
Ingredients
2 Lg Baking Potatoes with Skin
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Garlic Salt
Oregano Flakes
Mrs. Dash
Nutritional Info
Servings 4
Fat 0.4g
Carbohydrates 33.1g
Calories 144.4
Protein 4.2g
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Wash and pat dry potatoes, cut into thin strips or wedges.
In a large Ziploc bag mix garlic salt, oregano, and Mrs. Dash.
Spray potatoes with cooking spray and place them in the bag.
Shake to coat.
Place on cookie sheet, bake until tender, turning potatoes occasionally to brown on all sides.
For extra crisp, turn on broiler, WATCH closely.
Comments
These are a standard side dish now in my house, especially on burger night. The kids even love these fries and if you know my kids, you know they're picky! I realize that the above recipe does not call out measurements for the seasonings. My rule of thumb is more garlic salt than Mrs. Dash. We learned the hard way that Mrs. Dash is a pretty strong competitor in the flavor category. Also, I always make at least a double batch, but then again I'm feeding five. Oh, I always cut my potatoes in wedges (not sure why, but I do).
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
5 for taste and a 4 for preparation.
2 Lg Baking Potatoes with Skin
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Garlic Salt
Oregano Flakes
Mrs. Dash
Nutritional Info
Servings 4
Fat 0.4g
Carbohydrates 33.1g
Calories 144.4
Protein 4.2g
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Wash and pat dry potatoes, cut into thin strips or wedges.
In a large Ziploc bag mix garlic salt, oregano, and Mrs. Dash.
Spray potatoes with cooking spray and place them in the bag.
Shake to coat.
Place on cookie sheet, bake until tender, turning potatoes occasionally to brown on all sides.
For extra crisp, turn on broiler, WATCH closely.
Comments
These are a standard side dish now in my house, especially on burger night. The kids even love these fries and if you know my kids, you know they're picky! I realize that the above recipe does not call out measurements for the seasonings. My rule of thumb is more garlic salt than Mrs. Dash. We learned the hard way that Mrs. Dash is a pretty strong competitor in the flavor category. Also, I always make at least a double batch, but then again I'm feeding five. Oh, I always cut my potatoes in wedges (not sure why, but I do).
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
5 for taste and a 4 for preparation.
Angel Food Cake with Pineapple
Ingredients
1 Box Angel Food Cake Mix
1 20oz Can Crushed Pineapple
Nutritional Info
Servings 12
Fat 0.0g
Carbohydrates 37.6g
Calories 166.2
Protein 3.0g
Instructions
Empty angel food cake mix into large mixing bowl. Add the pineapple, juice included, and stir until moistened (making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl). Empty into a 9x13 cake pan and bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
Comments
This was one of the easiest things I've found to make. The cake is very moist and since we're a family that loves pineapple upside down cake, this was a winner.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
5 for both taste and preparation.
1 Box Angel Food Cake Mix
1 20oz Can Crushed Pineapple
Nutritional Info
Servings 12
Fat 0.0g
Carbohydrates 37.6g
Calories 166.2
Protein 3.0g
Instructions
Empty angel food cake mix into large mixing bowl. Add the pineapple, juice included, and stir until moistened (making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl). Empty into a 9x13 cake pan and bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
Comments
This was one of the easiest things I've found to make. The cake is very moist and since we're a family that loves pineapple upside down cake, this was a winner.
Rating
Rating Scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
5 for both taste and preparation.
Easy Phyllo Spring Rolls
Ingredients
8 sheets of phyllo dough
1 bag coleslaw mix
1 cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp salt
Nutritional Info
Servings 16
Fat 2.1g
Carbohydrates 8.4g
Calories 71.3
Protein 4.8g
Instructions
Combine coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, sesame oil and salt in a pan and saute until coleslaw mixture is starting to soften. Let cool. On a clean surface, lay out 2 sheets of phyllo. Brush with canola oil. Spoon mixture onto long side of phyllo dough and roll. place on sprayed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Cut each roll into four mini spring rolls. Serve with plum sauce. Makes 16 spring rolls.
Comments
Okay, so I didn't serve mine with plum sauce; mainly because I didn't look up the recipe for it. Jason and I liked to dip ours in low sodium soy sauce and my mother-in-law used a little lite sour cream on hers. This recipe seemed to be a hit with the adults. The kids weren't even interested in trying it.
Rating
Rating scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I'd give this recipe a 4 for taste and a 3 for preparation.
8 sheets of phyllo dough
1 bag coleslaw mix
1 cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp salt
Nutritional Info
Servings 16
Fat 2.1g
Carbohydrates 8.4g
Calories 71.3
Protein 4.8g
Instructions
Combine coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, sesame oil and salt in a pan and saute until coleslaw mixture is starting to soften. Let cool. On a clean surface, lay out 2 sheets of phyllo. Brush with canola oil. Spoon mixture onto long side of phyllo dough and roll. place on sprayed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Cut each roll into four mini spring rolls. Serve with plum sauce. Makes 16 spring rolls.
Comments
Okay, so I didn't serve mine with plum sauce; mainly because I didn't look up the recipe for it. Jason and I liked to dip ours in low sodium soy sauce and my mother-in-law used a little lite sour cream on hers. This recipe seemed to be a hit with the adults. The kids weren't even interested in trying it.
Rating
Rating scale 1 (worst) - 5 (best)
I'd give this recipe a 4 for taste and a 3 for preparation.
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