Monday, August 23, 2010

Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?

My husband and I are looking for recipes that are healthier than boxed dinners or frozen dinners. We are both fairly picky eaters. We also don't have tons of money or time for involved 30 ingredient recipes. We eat meat so they don't have to be vegetarian. Does any body have any recipes or know of where I can find some? I already look on Kraftfoods.com, just looking for more ideas. Thanks!Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?
15-MINUTE BEEF STEW








1 Tbsp. Olive Oil


1-lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes


1 envelope Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Onion Soup Mix


1 cup water


2 Tbsp. tomato paste


1 can (14-1/2 oz.) new potatoes, drained and cut into chunks


1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas and carrots, thawed





1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat and brown steak.





2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat.





3. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until steak is tender





CHEESY GARLIC CHICKEN








4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)


1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped


1 envelope Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix


1/3 cup water


1 Tbsp. Olive Oil


1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)


1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese





1. Preheat oven to 400掳. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange chicken and top with tomato.





2. In small bowl, blend Lipton庐 Recipe Secrets庐 Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix, water and Olive Oil. Pour over chicken.





3. Bake 20 minutes. Top with cheeses and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is thoroughly cooked.Healthy Recipes for poor but picky eaters?
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Eggplant Parmesan





2 eggplants, washed but not peeled


Salt


Olive oil


2 cups of tomato sauce


1 pound mozzarella cheese


1/4 parmesan cheese, grated





Preheat oven to broil





Cut eggplant into 3/4 inch slices.


Brush with olive oil and brown eggplant on both sides under broiler





Change oven setting to 350 degrees.





In an oven proof dish, place a thin layer the ingredients in the following order, from bottom to top:





1. Tomato sauce


2. Eggplant slices


3. Tomato sauce


4. Mozzarella cheese


5. Parmesan cheese





Repeat layers 1 through 5.





Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese has bubbly and melted.





- Cheese Pie





1 medium onion, chopped


1 tablespoons of all purpose flour


4 medium sized eggs


1/2 teaspoon dry mustard


1 cup milk


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce


1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese





Preheat oven to 350 degrees.





Mix together all of the cheeses, flour and onion and spread into greased quiche dish.





Slightly beat eggs


Beat in milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard and pour into the quiche dish over the cheese mixture.





Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until eggs are set and pie has begun to brown on top.





Serve with a green salad with an interesting home made salad dressing for an inexpensive meal.


If your family is watching their calories you can use low fat cheese.





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One night a week have a baked potato night.


Make a baked potato or two for each person in the family and lay out all sorts of goodies for a baked potato bar with items such as chili, sour cream, chives, bacon, cheddar cheese, black beans, and butter.
Here are some great ones....





CREAMY FRUIT SALAD...10 minutes to make





1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail


2 medium firm bananas. sliced


1 medium apple, diced


1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned


2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix


1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt





In a serving bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, bananas, apple and orange. Combine the pudding mix and yogurt until smooth. Add to fruit mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.











CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD...10 minutes to make!





4 large red apples, diced


1 cup chopped celery


1 cup raisins


1 cup chopped walnuts


1/2 cup mayonnaise





In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Blend in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until serving.








TUNA SPREAD...10 minutes to make!





1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


2 teaspoons lemon juice


1 teaspoon onion salt


3 drops hot pepper sauce


1/4 cup minced fresh parsley





In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well mixed. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Chill. Serve with crackers.








ROSEMARY RANCH CHICKEN KABOBS...45 minutes to make!





1/2 cup olive oil


1/2 cup ranch dressing


3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce


1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary


2 teaspoons salt


1 teaspoon lemon juice


1 teaspoon white vinegar


1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste


1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste (optional)


5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes





In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.








APPLE CURRY TURKEY PITA...15 minutes to make!





2 tablespoons olive oil


1 cup sliced onion


2 tablespoons lemon juice


1/2 pound cooked turkey, cut into chunks


1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste


1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced


3 pita bread rounds


1/2 cup plain yogurt





Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and lemon juice. Cook until onion is tender. Mix in turkey, season with curry powder and continue cooking until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in apple. Stuff pitas with the mixture. Drizzle with yogurt to serve.
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