Mailänder Schnitzel

This strange take on the cŀassic Schnitzel is a weŀcome one. Ŀike veaŀ or chicken parmesan, but... different. 

YOU NEED

thin veaŀ or pork or chicken , pounded with a maŀŀet

breading (flour, egg, breadcrumbs, seasoning)

oiŀ to fry

parmesan and/or mozzareŀŀa

ham or prosciutto

a tomato

fresh basiŀ

1. pound meat, dip in fŀour seasoned with garŀic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs (itaŀian seasoning)

2. drip in egg 

3. coat in panko

4. fry untiŀ goŀden brown. 

5. preheat oven to 375 F

6. top schnitzeŀs with a sŀice of ham, a tomato, and some cheese

7. bake untiŀ cheese has meŀted, 20 mins or so. 

8. serve with fresh basiŀ

Baked Fajitas

Skip frying and bake this instead.

YOU NEED: 

1 cooked chicken breasts, in slices

1 onion, sliced

1 red pepper, sliced

1 green pepper sliced

juice of 1 lime

3 tablespoons oil

2 packets fajita seasoning

1. toss together

2. bake, optionally add cheese on top

3. 30 minutes or so

Sausage Spaghetti

STEPS:

fry up sausage

remove, fry mushrooms, peppers, and onion in rendered fat

boil pasta

add tomato sauce to fried mushrooms onions and sausage

garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, etc. seasoning

add pasta. serve. with CHEESE

Ballantine Chicken

Easy, just stuffed chicken!

YOU NEED:

boneless chicken thighs or breasts

oil

filling

1. pound chicken with mallet to flatten it. 

2. make a filling.

3. roll, tie with string

FILLING?

Sauteed garlic spinach with goat cheese and toasted pine nuts

Sausage & Herbs

Feta & Garlic Sauteed Vegetables

Swiss Cheese & Ham

Fried Mushrooms, Cheese & Bacon

Broccoli & Cheddar

Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil

Asparagus Pasta Salad

Make asparagus wonderful! Dress up your pasta salad. 

YOU NEED:

1 bunch asparagus, cooked, then chopped into parts

1 cup pasta

1 tomato, chunked

some breadcrumbs

lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs

EXCITING?

garlic, minced

goat cheese, feta, or parmesan

canned salmon or tuna

chicken

beef & soy sauce or sesame oil instead of olive oil, some ginger and cilantro for an asian twist

fresh chopped basil

pecans, peanuts, pine nuts, or walnuts

lamb & some cumin and parsley for a middle eastern take. you can also sub couscous or bulghur. 

Chicken, Mango, Blueberry Salad

YOU NEED: [you can omit chicken to make vegetarian or vegan]

1 mango, chopped

blueberries

arugula or mixed greens

green onions

cooked chicken

sesame ginger vinaigrette

SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE:

2 tbs sesame oil

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp soy sauce

salt, pepper

red pepper flakes

grated ginger, a little

grated garlic, a little

Cherry, Chicken Salad with Minted Goat Cheese Dressing

Easily omit chicken if vegetarian. 

DRESSING:

2 tbs crumbled goat cheese

2 tbs low fat sour cream

2 tbs lemon juice

salt, pepper

chopped mint

SALAD: 

butter greens or mixed greens

sour cherries, sliced or halved

OPTIONAL:

red onion, slivered

walnuts or pecans, crumbled

CHICKEN:

plain, or marinated in lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika and sumac before cooking

 

Cream of Chicken Pasta

Ok, this is lazy XD but here you go.

YOU NEED:

1 can cream of mushroom soup

some cooked sliced chicken breast

green peas [canned]

pepper NO SALT. salty enough. 

pasta.

1. boil pasta.

2. cook chicken if not cooked.

3. add chickento a saucepan, add in a bit of butter or oil, and some extra seasoning, like garlic or whatever. 

4. add in cream of mushroom soup. heat. add pasta. 

and yeah... NOM. cheese?

Fiery Chorizo & Chicken Tacos

Hope you like spicy!

YOU NEED:

1 chicken breast, sliced

1 large [spicy] chorizo, sliced

spicy taco seasoning

peppers [ WARNING: habanero is for SPICY FIENDS. Jalapenos are ok, and bell pepperes will add a touch of sweetness.]

tortillas

cheese

avocado

sour cream

salsa... as if you need more spicy

lettuce

tomato

cilantro

beans? 

The best thing is you can adjust the spiciness to taste! Most people can't even handle a chorizo on its own.

Easy Chicken Teriyaki

SO EASY!

YOU NEED

chicken breast

sesame oil

teriyaki sauce

minced garlic

ginger

OPTIONAL: chili sauce for spice

GARNISH:

cilantro

sesame seeds

1. get some chicken breast, slice.

2 fry in sesame oil, with garlic. 

3, add teriyaki sauce and ginger, fry until chicken is done. optionally add some chili or chili sauce.

4. garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro

5. serve atop rice.

Southern Parsley Rub for Fish

A beautiful rub to bake or broil fish. Might work for chicken, I dunno.

YOU NEED:

• 1/2 cup fresh parsle, chopped finely
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne peppers spice, or a pepper if using food processor
• juice and zest of 1 lemon or lime
• salt and pepper.
• a food processor will make life easier. 

Cheesy Asparagus Chicken Wraps!

Oh yum! Really quick and easy to throw together. 

YOU NEED:

8 chicken filets, thin [like schnitzel]  or, turkey.

asparagus, blanched [partially cooked, boiled about 5 minutes]

cheese

seasoning

breadcrumbs

1. lay out chicken fillet.

2. blanch asparagus

3. cool slightly after draining.

4. put aspargus on one end of chicken, top with cheese, roll up.

5. dip in seasoning, then egg, then breadcrumbs

6. bake for 30-40 mins on a greased baking dish at 400 F

MORE SPECIFICALLY:

for a meditteranean style chicken, stuff with feta or goat cheese, and season with some lemon juice and oregano and garlic

for a french style, use gruyere, swiss or emmental cheese, and coat with dijon and tarragon

for something zesty, use blue cheese and BBQ sauce.

for a classic italian, stuff with mozza and even coat in tomato paste for a sort of chicken parmesan-style dish.

Sesame Garlic Noodles

 * NOTE: chicken is optional, otherwise it's VEGAN!

YOU NEED:

1 cup boiled egg noodles

1 head brocccoli cut into florets

2 cloves minced garlic

sliced peppers

sesame oil

chopped green onions

sesame seeds

soy sauce

pepper

OPTIONAL:

chicken, tofu, beef, pork

chili sauce for spice

fish sauce

eggs

1. in a skillet heat some oil [preferably sesame oil]

add broccoli, peppers, onions, garlic. also add tofu or chicken or meat if using. 

2. prepare noodles add 2 eggs if using. .

3. toss into skillet with 2 tablespoons soy saucce, 1 tbs fish sauce, and chili sauce.

4. season to taste.

Fajita Lettuce Wraps

A fun, healthy twist on fajitas. 

YOU NEED:

boston or ice berg lettuce, seperated into "cups"

seasonings

meat optional, or veg of choice. 

1. lay out lettuce cups, condiments such as sour cream, salsa, guac, tomatoes, olives, avocado, refried beans, cheese, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, etc

2. fry filler with fajita or taco seasoning. you can make it or buy it.

IDEAS?

VEGAN: Fry peppers,  onions, mushrooms or tofu with seasoning. serve with vegan cheese and crema, avocado.

VEGETARIAN: Peppers, onions, fried. serve with cheese and sour cream

STEAK, ONIONS & PEPPERS WITH BACON BITS

CHICKEN STRIPS WITH MUSHROOMS AND SOUR CREAM

4 CHEESE WITH MONTEREY JACK, CHEDDAR, FETA & MOZZARELLA

PULLED PORK WITH CHIPOTLE SALSA

BARBACOA LAMB WITH GREEN ONION & FETA

SHRIMP WITH MANGO SALSA, CILANTRO AND COLESLAW

BATTERED SNAPPER WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

GROUND MEAT WITH  ROASTED TOMATOES & SHARP CHEDDAR

PULLED BBQ CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Great by themselves, or with spaghetti or squash, whatever!

YOU NEED:

500 grams lean ground chicken

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

finely chopped basil

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1/4 cup chopped or sun-dried tomatoes

salt and pepper

Mix together, form into balls.

bake for 15 minutes on a baking pan at 400 F, flip, bake another 15 or until done

or, fry on low heat in some healthy olive oil.

cut one open to make sure they're cooked through.

Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Pizza

 

YOU NEED:

pizza dough [pre-made... what i go for]

cooked and chunked chicken breast

tomato sauce, garlicky!

mushrooms

spinach, chopped or not

emmental or swiss cheese

bake for 15t minutes until top has browned. 

Creamy Bruschetta Chicken Breasts

1. preheat oven to 400 F.

2. line up chicken breasts. top with minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped fresh basil, lemon juice, and a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. for creaminess, top with a can of cream of chicken soup [or any creamy soup]

4. bake for 15 minutes. 

5. sprinkle on some parmesan, bake for another 10 or until done.

Easy Chicken Divan

The ultimate comfort food! 

you need:

1 broccoli chopped into florets, boiled slightly
2 to 3 chicken breasts, cooked.
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup, OR make your own sauce.... see below
a bit of lemon juice

 salt and pepper to taste, and any other seasoning.

bread cut into cubes

a bit of parmesan cheese

MAKE YOUR OWN SAUCE: 

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. add in some chopped mushrooms, maybe a bit of garlic and lemon juice, and finally some low-fat sour cream or skim milk. if too liquid, mix in a bit of flour, a roux, or some corn starch dissolved in water. season with salt and pepper. you could also add in a bit of healthy mayo. spices like curry powder or cayenne work nicely. 

1. preheat oven to 375 F. 

2. toss cooked broccoli and chicken in cream sauce, put in a greased casserole dish.

4. sprinkle with bread chunks, and finally, some parmesan cheese.

Chicken Salad with Emmental & Apple

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STILL GREAT.... omit chicken if vegetarian.

YOU NEED:

grilled chicken breast. this is sort of a french salad, so try seasoning/marinating with tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, white wine vinegar... etc. otherwise leftovers or plain salt and pepper will do.

lettuce, any kind

thinly sliced granny smith [sour] apples

walnuts

grated or cubed emmental cheese

DRESSING:

1 tablespoon dijon mustard [grainy is best]

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

honey for a bit of sweetness, to taste. 

salt, pepper, a bit of tarragon or fresh basil, or oregano.... a bit of herb, you know.

Garlic & Spinach Spaghetti with Meatballs

YUMMY. boring spaghetti sauce, away!!

 sautee some fresh spinach with onions and mushrooms, in a pan with olive oil. chopped. add 3 cloves mined garlic, salt, and pepper.

boil pasta, drain.

put sauteed stuff in a pot with 1 jar tomato sauce. season to taste and let simmer. optional: basil, wine, fresh herbs

serve on pasta with lots of fresh parmesan.