Posts with the label recipe review
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Showing posts with label recipe review. Show all posts
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Doritos Chicken Casserole
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| Doritos Chicken Casserole |
As usual, I made a few substitutions to the recipe. They are listed below:
- I bake my chicken for 15-20 minutes seasoned with Pampered Chef Southwest Seasoning
- I use Progresso Mushroom soup (gluten free)
- I omit the Cream of Chicken (because it contains gluten)
- I prefer Sharp Cheddar instead of Velveeta
- I bake it in my beautiful Pampered Chef Rockcrok Everyday Pan
Please! Leave me a comment. I want to know how you like the recipe for Doritos Chicken Casserole.
Could eat it 365,
Tammy
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Eat More Collard Greens Like This!
If you're trying to find a way to eat more collard greens with something other than pinto beans and cornbread, Eat More Collard Greens Like This!
On a hysterical whim with a blank mind and collard greens I needed to use, I prepared to cook dinner. I googled "recipes that use collard greens". I found a recipe from the Food Network called Spaghetti with Sauteed Collard Greens and Bacon. You can't go wrong with bacon and pasta, right?
I tried the recipe subbing the spaghetti noodles for some large rigatoni noodles I needed to get out of my cabinet. Can you tell I'm trying to use my groceries on hand before buying more? This recipe is DELIZIOSO! Delicious. Did you know?
The cholesterol-lowering ability of collard greens may be the greatest of all commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables. Find out more benefits of collard greens here.
Collard Greens are packed full of vitamins, anti-inflammatory properties and cancer-fighting goodness. You may think you don't like collard greens. Don't write them off until you eat more collard greens like this!
Successful sigh,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
I tried the recipe subbing the spaghetti noodles for some large rigatoni noodles I needed to get out of my cabinet. Can you tell I'm trying to use my groceries on hand before buying more? This recipe is DELIZIOSO! Delicious. Did you know?
The cholesterol-lowering ability of collard greens may be the greatest of all commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables. Find out more benefits of collard greens here.
Collard Greens are packed full of vitamins, anti-inflammatory properties and cancer-fighting goodness. You may think you don't like collard greens. Don't write them off until you eat more collard greens like this!
Successful sigh,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Pinterest Recipe Review: Fish Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
Pinterest Recipe Review: Fish Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
- Save time ( always great recipes)!
- Save money (no wasted ingredients)!
I found the recipe for Fish Tacos with Watermelon Salsa at dryhyman.com. I pinned it. This recipe intrigued me so much I made it the day after I first read the ingredients. The dish turned out beautifully, so colorful and delicious!
Find the recipe here. I did not make a single modification to this recipe. The salsa is very easy to make with a combination of taste from sweet to tangy. I used white flaky grunts caught in Panacea, Florida by my brother and sister-in-laws. Dr. Hyman's Special Seasoning added to the flavorful enjoyment of this gluten-free dish. I used my Pampered Chef Grill Pan to put a sear on the fish. Marking this one as a healthy family favorite!
Tammy's Taste Stats for Flavor =
1 =save your time, 2 =try if you got the goods, 3 =just so-so, 4 =close to Mom's and 5 =grab a recipe card
Preparation Difficulty =
1=kid proof, 2=easy, 3=worth the time, 4=difficult and 5=enroll in culinary school
Easy Mediterranean Chicken is a FIVE for flavor
and
2 for E.A.S.Y.
Took about 15 minutes including cooking the fish!
Never buying a fish taco again.
Making it myself,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Saturday, April 19, 2014
5-Minute Restaurant Quality Fajita Seasoning (Gluten-free)
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| photo credit: allrecipes.com |
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Healthy and Yummy Breakfast Smoothie
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| I am not a medical doctor. I am in no way suggesting this tonic will relieve any diseases or help in any way medically. |
I love this quick, healthy and yummy breakfast smoothie. My kids like it too!
I know, I know! You were excited about WINE being in the smoothie. Wine would be a healthy ingredient to add. Wine is packed full of heart-healthy antioxidants and reservatrol according to The Mayo Clinic. I serve the smoothie in a wine glass because it's extra pretty and inviting to drink!
Click for the printable recipe:
2 Heaping TBSPs Rice Protein Powder (burns fat)
1 TBSP Borage Oil (an inflammation reducing fatty acid)
2 scoops Nature's Sunshine Ultimate Greenzone (provides 1/2 your greens for the day)
1/2 cup frozen sweet dark red cherries (antioxidant)FYI I created this smoothie as a result of taking Nature's Sunshine Ultimate Greenzone. I just can't seem to eat as many veggies as I should per day. Tammy's Healthy Tonic is a delicious way to make sure you're eating your veggies, burning some fat and reducing your arthritis pain.
Bottoms up,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Friday, April 11, 2014
Gluten-Free Chicken Alfredo
My husband LOVES alfredo sauce! I hate milk.
He has gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance. I want to keep him feeling well which means he's less cranky (know what I mean?). He requested this favorite of his. I delivered! I used the ingredients pictured right down there to make this deliciousness gluten free and allmmoossttt (I'm stretching it) lactose free. I can vouch for him. I'm pretty sure he didn't experience any discomfort because I didn't hear nor smell any. :)
Is this the best Chicken Alfredo one has ever eaten? Probably not. Is it a very viable substitute of a favorite dish for a gluten and lactose sensitive individual? ABSOLUTELY! My husband enjoyed it or at least he said he did! Try it out and leave me a comment with your review.
Pseudo-Italian,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Friday, February 14, 2014
Pinterest Recipe Review: Cubed Cheese Steak Sandwich
I found the recipe for "Cheese Steak Sandwich" on a foodie blog looking for something quick and easy to do with cubed steak. This recipe is awesome and deserves a Pinterest Recipe Review! I didn't change anything about the recipe. The recipe is quick about 20 minutes and SO EASY! And...did I mention DELISH!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Pinterest Recipe Review: Easy Mediterranean Chicken
- Save time ( always great recipes)!
- Save money (no wasted ingredients)!
I found the recipe for Easy Mediterranean Chicken at Juggling Food, Family and Chaos with Jodie Fitz. I pinned it. The recipe has been repinned 22 times with 3 likes. You should pin it too (hover over the picture below for easy pinning)! I made Easy Mediterranean Chicken for dinner this week. The recipe deserves a "Pinterest Recipe Review".
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Quick Dinner Fix: 2 New Recipes
Craving a nice pasta dinner complete with caprese salad?
Boy, do I have the fix for you!
Incidentally, the amazing mummy at Yummy Mummy Kitchen
inspired me to create these
check out her site, her recipes are phenomenal!
Your starter...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Recipe Review: Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings
Why do you want to make a recipe when you see a picture of it?
I don't even like Chicken & Dumplings
my husband does
this recipe looked easy so I tried butchered it, please...read on
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 Tbsp. Butter...
2 Tbsp. Butter...
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) pkgs, refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) pkgs, refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is cooked through.
Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is cooked through.
It started off well
although I change every recipe
why do I do that?
I used chicken tenderloins instead of breast halves
would this make a difference?
chicken is chicken, right?
Took some time
to remove these
then this...still going good
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added some of these
the recipe didn't call for
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cook 5-6 hours on high
WHAT?
the answer to your question is
yes, I did read this before attempting the recipe
however,
not a patient person
so....
here's where I did something
"un-cooking-ethical"
brought out the Mad Max (that's my pet name for him)
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I emptied the crockpot contents
into my big frying pan
then went to grinding that chicken
cause I didn't have the patience
to wait for it cook up and fall into lovely little pieces
I'm still not sure how the lady that wrote this recipe
tore her biscuit dough into those long flat pieces
mine look like meatballs
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Our Chicken & Meatball Soup was tasty!
Would I make this again?
prolly not!
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
p.s. I'm sure this would have been just like the picture
if I had followed the directions.
they give them to you for a reason...
if I had followed the directions.
they give them to you for a reason...
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Review of Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe
Saw this recipe for
Homemade Pimento Cheese
on facebook the other night
it brought back memories
because I had made this before and L.O.V.E.D. IT!
2 Cups of Sharp Cheddar
8 oz. of softened Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup of Mayo
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 oz.) Jar of Pimento, drained
Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
8 oz. of softened Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup of Mayo
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 oz.) Jar of Pimento, drained
Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
Are you THAT person, like me, who can't follow anything (especially a recipe) or anybody?
except Jesus and Momma, of course
It's not that I can't follow, I can...but
I don't always have the "called-for" ingredients
so...
I improvise
Everybody got time for dat!
Didn't have garlic power, used garlic salt (hence no regular salt added)
Didn't have onion powder (we love onion so i used the real thing about 1/4 cup)
Used 3 cups sharp cheddar (yum)
Was really undecided about using jalapeno but I did...which means I washed my hands 24 times instead of the usual 12 while cooking.
Throw it all in a bowl and mix
give it the spoon test
it's gotta stand straight and tall
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| I don't like runny pimento cheese |
Then...Do a taste test
You can keep your right eye all the way open while tasting
I just can't seem to manage it
EXCELLENT!
Have you made this? What's your review?
Cheesin',
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Friday, July 26, 2013
Pinterest Recipe Review: Cream Cheese Peach Pie Delight
Usually, recipes don't move me to make them. Cream Cheese Peach Pie Delight did! Is your household like mine? A comfortable nest with two old birds that eat like birds? My husband and I let a dessert ruin if I make a whole recipe, so I decided to half this one. There's a few things I did differently from the original recipe by Paula T. I'll list my changes as we walk through the making of this delicious dessert. Let's get started...
Here's what you need:
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Here's what you need:
For starters, I wanted my Cream Cheese Peach Pie Delight to be "a pie". The recipe uses a 9x13 pan but I'm using a 9" standard pie plate for two reasons; so the dessert will cut like a pie and it's just the right size of dish to hold a "half" recipe-size pie.
To make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. The recipe calls for one box of white or yellow cake mix. My genius self was going to half the cake mix, use half the butter and half an egg. Have you ever tried to half an egg? Not easy! I used a whole egg and it didn't work with half the mix so I used the entire box of cake mix with one egg and 1/3 cup butter. It should look crumbly like this.
Prepare your pie plate with cooking spray. Pat about 1/2 to 1 cup into the bottom of the pie plate to make the crust. You will have about 1 1/2 cups crust mixture left over.
After placing your crust in the oven, dice your peaches into 1/2 inch pieces. The recipe says 1 inch but I like food bite-size!. Note: The recipe calls for a 29 oz. can of peaches. I bought two 15 oz. cans to make halving the recipe easier. I used "light syrup" peaches to count down on calories and carbs!
Remove your crust after 10 minutes. Looks like this.
Spoon your diced peaches onto the baked crust.
Make the filling: Mix 4 oz. room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, one tsp. vanilla flavoring and ... here's that halving the egg problem again. I got smart this time. I separated an egg and used only the white in my filling. (No yellow = less fat, less cholesterol!) Whisk together all ingredients until smooth and pour over peaches like this.
Finally, crumble 1/2 cup of the crust mixture over the pie to cover the top.
Return to the oven and bake 30 minutes on 350 degrees. Place your leftover crust mixture into an airtight plastic container to make another "half" pie next weekend. The mixture should stay fresh for 7 days.
Look at this beauty!
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The recipe said to chill 30 minutes before serving. My husband loves his food hot. He loved this hot too! I preferred mine room temperature. I fixed Steve a "to-go" piece for breakfast this morning...by his request!!! Great for breakfast, tastes a lot like coffee cake or cheese danish.
One last thing, love the earth and don't forget to recycle your paper and tin items.
Be sure to check out some of my other recipe reviews. Before you go, leave me a comment, any comment! You could let me know your enhancements to this recipe or I'd love to know if you tried it and how it turned out.
Peachy keen,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
p.s. I have no idea why my words started centering and I have no idea why I couldn't fix them back block style. I guess some days the alphabet has a mind of it's own!
p.s.s. Eight years of blogging later I know exactly how to convert centering back to block! I corrected all of it but the above paragraph. lol
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Review of Cooking Light's "Chicken BLT Salad"
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| Chicken BLT Salad Recipe |
Chicken BLT Salad is light and yummy! I love the fresh homemade dressing. The dill is delicious.
Must add e-recipe. SO deserving of a delightful paper card!
SO GOOD and SO EASY!
The ingredients are simple and usually in the fridge.
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| My finished product! |
Found Another Fav,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Comment and let me know how yours turned out!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Pinterest Recipe Review - Salad in a Jar
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Pinterest Recipe Review - Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloins
- Save time (it's more fun to cook when something tastes good)!
- Save money (it's more fun when you don't waste ingredients)!
Grilled Chicken Tenderloins (without the grill)
Cracker Barrel Copycat
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Saving Thyme - Thursday's Pinterest Recipe Review
Do you pin recipes you rarely make? I do. But for you and me, for us, I'm committing to trying a new Pinterest recipe every week. You'll find a review posted here every Thursday as "Saving Thyme". How will you benefit?
- It takes time to make new recipes. Time is precious. Let's use our time for easy, delicious recipes!
- It takes money to buy different ingredients you may never use again
- "Saving Thyme" will save you time and money.
- I didn't duplicate the basil. I used the dried basil but replaced the fresh basil with Italian Parsley. (yum)
- I omitted the Parmesan Cheese from the cheesy yum. If I smell it, I won't eat it!
- I used gluten free lasagna noodles.
1 =save your time, 2 =try if you got the goods, 3 =just so-so, 4 =close to Mom's and 5 =grab a recipe card
| Photo Credit |
Lasagna Soup deserves a recipe card for taste alone. I rate the preparation of the recipe as a (3) where 1=kid proof, 2=easy, 3=worth the time, 4=difficult and 5=enroll in culinary school. The recipe has many ingredients and takes about an hour to make from start to plate.
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Godere! Enjoy in Italian...
The soup slides down so easy! Garlic Bread complements this Italian favorite. The dish is perfect for a cold afternoon, a sure hit for game day and the leftovers will taste better than when first cooked. Make it a day ahead to save even more time!
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Loving Lasagna Soup,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Chicken Pot Pie Surprises
The truth about me and chicken pot pie. I am 49 years old and until yesterday, my deprived taste buds never enjoyed the delicious, savory taste of chicken pot pie. I try to make new dishes on a regular basis. The same boring dishes make for some awkward mealtimes even with family and friends. But, honestly
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