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Sunday, January 21, 2018
MAY 2018 MENU
Breakfast Burritos
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Gyros
Ham N' Cheese Bowties
Italian Hot Beef
Lydia Circle's Chicken Casserole
Oriental Sesame Chicken Strips
Tator Tot Hotdish
Terriyaki Chicken
1 1/2 lb potatoes, cubed small and cooked 1/2 lb bacon, chopped (or 1 package REAL bacon bits-I like to use bacon bits from Sam's) 1 small onion 1 bell pepper, diced Salt & pepper to taste 8oz cream cheese (softened so it can be spread) 8oz cheddar cheese 6 eggs 8 large flour tortillas 1 jar salsa Aluminum foil
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on burrito. Cook egg mixture with peppers and add bacon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to burrito and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Wrap in aluminum foil. Place individual burritos in a large freezer bag. Freeze.
4-5 chicken breasts Chicken bouillon Onion 1 T. Butter 2 cans green chilies chopped 2 (8 Oz) packages cream cheese 1/2-1 tsp chili powder 1/2-1 tsp cumin 1/2-1 tsp garlic 1/2-1 tsp white pepper 8 tortilla shellls 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (8 oz) carton sour cream 1 C chicken broth cheddar cheese, shredded
Boil chicken breasts in chicken bouillon and water until done (20 minutes). Save broth. Dice onion and saute in 1 T. butter. Add cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and white pepper. Mix together. Dice chicken and add to cream cheese mixture. Place in a bag. Put tortillas in a separate bag. Mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 Cup of Chicken broth. Place in another separate bag. Freeze all 3 bags together in one big bag.
**For this recipe we will be using 1/2 pkg of taco seasoning instead of the chili powder and cumin. We will also use 1 small can of green chilies instead of 2. Pan fry the chicken (instead of boil) and use a can of chicken broth. The chicken has a bit more flavor when pan frying. You can also add pepper and a nit more taco seasoning (1 tbsp) to the cream sauce for flavor.
Serving day: Thaw. Place cream cheese mixture in the 8 tortillas and roll-up and place in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour the soup mixture over the tortillas. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
For each supper swap meal, use 1 recipe with 3 pounds of chuck roast.
For every 3 pounds of chuck roast (or chuck tender roast) mix together:
12 oz beef broth 1 Tbsp ketchup 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp Kitchen Bouquet 4 drops Hot sauce
Sprinkle garlic salt and pepper on roast to taste. Put in crock-pot with above mixture. Cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours. Shred beef with a fork and return to juice.
Jonelle’s note: I used chuck roast or chuck tender roast - whatever is cheaper. It is great to make ahead. I did 2 roasts in 1 big crock-pot. Can be frozen and reheated easily.
1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh garlic 2 tbsp dried mint 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp salt 10 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 24 pitas 12 oz feta cheese
Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken pieces and stir to combine. Marinate and refrigerate 2 hours. Affter 2 hours, in a large skillet over medium-heat, add chicken and saute until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, removing batches with a slotted spoon. Cool. Divide evenly among one quart freezer bags and refrigerate. Wrap pitas in foil. Place feta cheese in snack bag. Place all items in a gallon freezer bag.
Yogurt-Dill Sauce: 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened 4 cups natural plain yogurt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tsp fresh garlic 1 tbsp dried dill 2 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Beat or process until smooth. Place sauce in small baggies and freeze.
Serving Day:
Thaw. Preheat oven to 350. Warm foil-wrapped pitas in oven 10 minutes. Warm chicken in oven or microwave or until heated through. Stir yogurt-dill sauce. Add 1/2 large cucumber if desired. Top pita rounds with chicken, sauce, and feta. Tomatoes and onions can be added upon serving.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Honey 1/3 cup Orange juice 3 T. Soy sauce 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp of cornstarch 2-1/2 lbs.Boneless, skinless, chicken breast; cut in strips 1.5 cups rice
Assembly Directions: Mix dry ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Add honey, juice, soy sauce and mix well.
Freezing Directions: Place the chicken strips in a freezer bag. Pour marinade over chicken in bag. Seal. Place inside another freezer bag so that the chicken is double-bagged. Freeze flat.
Serving Directions: Thaw chicken and thread on skewers through each chicken strip. Broil 4 inches from heat, or grill over medium coals 8-10 minutes or until cooked through, turning frequently. You can also cook the chicken in a non-stick skillet on the stovetop. Serving Directions for rice: Combine packet of rice, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan. Stir. Bring to a rolling boil, then lower heat to simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift lid while cooking. After cooking, set pan off the heat for an additional 5 minutes, again DO NOT LIFT THE LID.
16oz Blend Vegetable 4c Cooked Chicken 2cans Cream of Chicken 1c Mayo 1tsp Lemon Juice 1/2tsp Curry Powder 3/4c Shredded Cheddar Cheese 8oz Water Chestnuts 1c Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix 1/4c Butter
Cooking Day: Cook chicken and cube. Mix soup, mayo, lemon juice, and curry. Combine chicken, soup mix, water chestnuts, and vegetables. Place in a bag. Place bread crumbs and butter in a separate bag. Place cheese in a separate bag.
Serving Day: Pour chicken mixture in a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle cheese on top, then sprinkle crumbs that have been tossed with melted butter. Bake covered at 325 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
2 lbs boneless chicken breast 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp salad oil 1/4 tsp ground ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (16 oz) can pineapple chunks
Cut Chicken into 2 inch chunks. Mix the rest of ingredients for marinade (except pineapple). Place chicken into a freezer bag and add the marinade.
Serving day: Thaw completely. Place meat and pineapple chunks on a 12 inch skewer alternating. Grill for 15 minutes or until done, basting occasionally and turning once.
Optional: Thread additional veggies on skewers with chicken and pineapple: onions, peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, etc.
1.5 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 can French cut green beans, drained 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 small can (2.8 oz) French Fried Onions 1 small pkg frozen tater tots
Brown ground beef with onion. Drain. Return to pan and stir in salt, pepper, green beans, soup and French fried onions. Put mixture in freezer bag. Place frozen tater tots in separate bag. Combine all in a freezer bag with label including recipe name, date and cooking instructions. Freeze.
To Serve: Thaw ground beef mixture, but keep bag of tater tots frozen. Place ground beef mixture in bottom of oblong casserole dish. Arrange frozen tater tots over top. Salt & pepper top of tater tots. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and tater tots are brown and crisp.
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta 1/4 cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese 4 ounces cooked ham, julienned or cubed (great price at Aldi) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in ham. Put grated Parmesan cheese in a small plastic bag. When cool, put mixture in a freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze flat. Enclose sauce and cheese bags in one freezer bag.
SERVING DAY DIRECTIONS Completely thaw contents of freezer bag. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Combine sauce and pasta in a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
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Breakfast Burritos
1 1/2 lb potatoes, cubed small and cooked
1/2 lb bacon, chopped (or 1 package REAL bacon bits-I like to use bacon bits from Sam's)
1 small onion
1 bell pepper, diced
Salt & pepper to taste
8oz cream cheese (softened so it can be spread)
8oz cheddar cheese
6 eggs
8 large flour tortillas
1 jar salsa
Aluminum foil
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on burrito. Cook egg mixture with peppers and add bacon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to burrito and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Wrap in aluminum foil. Place individual burritos in a large freezer bag. Freeze.
Chicken Enchiladas:
4-5 chicken breasts
Chicken bouillon
Onion
1 T. Butter
2 cans green chilies chopped
2 (8 Oz) packages cream cheese
1/2-1 tsp chili powder
1/2-1 tsp cumin
1/2-1 tsp garlic
1/2-1 tsp white pepper
8 tortilla shellls
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
1 C chicken broth
cheddar cheese, shredded
Boil chicken breasts in chicken bouillon and water until done (20 minutes). Save broth. Dice onion and saute in 1 T. butter. Add cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and white pepper. Mix together. Dice chicken and add to cream cheese mixture. Place in a bag. Put tortillas in a separate bag. Mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 Cup of Chicken broth. Place in another separate bag. Freeze all 3 bags together in one big bag.
**For this recipe we will be using 1/2 pkg of taco seasoning instead of the chili powder and cumin. We will also use 1 small can of green chilies instead of 2. Pan fry the chicken (instead of boil) and use a can of chicken broth. The chicken has a bit more flavor when pan frying. You can also add pepper and a nit more taco seasoning (1 tbsp) to the cream sauce for flavor.
Serving day: Thaw. Place cream cheese mixture in the 8 tortillas and roll-up and place in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour the soup mixture over the tortillas. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Italian Hot Beef
For each supper swap meal, use 1 recipe with 3 pounds of chuck roast.
For every 3 pounds of chuck roast (or chuck tender roast) mix together:
12 oz beef broth
1 Tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp Kitchen Bouquet
4 drops Hot sauce
Sprinkle garlic salt and pepper on roast to taste. Put in crock-pot with above mixture. Cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours. Shred beef with a fork and return to juice.
Jonelle’s note: I used chuck roast or chuck tender roast - whatever is cheaper. It is great to make ahead. I did 2 roasts in 1 big crock-pot. Can be frozen and reheated easily.
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Chicken Gyros:
*Makes 6 meals (24 servings). Please adjust accordingly!
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh garlic
2 tbsp dried mint
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp salt
10 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
24 pitas
12 oz feta cheese
Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken pieces and stir to combine. Marinate and refrigerate 2 hours. Affter 2 hours, in a large skillet over medium-heat, add chicken and saute until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, removing batches with a slotted spoon. Cool. Divide evenly among one quart freezer bags and refrigerate.
Wrap pitas in foil. Place feta cheese in snack bag. Place all items in a gallon freezer bag.
Yogurt-Dill Sauce:
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
4 cups natural plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh garlic
1 tbsp dried dill
2 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Beat or process until smooth. Place sauce in small baggies and freeze.
Serving Day:
Thaw. Preheat oven to 350. Warm foil-wrapped pitas in oven 10 minutes. Warm chicken in oven or microwave or until heated through. Stir yogurt-dill sauce. Add 1/2 large cucumber if desired. Top pita rounds with chicken, sauce, and feta. Tomatoes and onions can be added upon serving.
Oriental Sesame Chicken Strips
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Honey
1/3 cup Orange juice
3 T. Soy sauce
2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 tsp of cornstarch
2-1/2 lbs.Boneless, skinless, chicken breast; cut in strips
1.5 cups rice
Assembly Directions:
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Add honey, juice, soy sauce and mix well.
Freezing Directions:
Place the chicken strips in a freezer bag. Pour marinade over chicken in bag. Seal. Place inside another freezer bag so that the chicken is double-bagged. Freeze flat.
Serving Directions:
Thaw chicken and thread on skewers through each chicken strip. Broil 4 inches from heat, or grill over medium coals 8-10 minutes or until cooked through, turning frequently. You can also cook the chicken in a non-stick skillet on the stovetop.
Serving Directions for rice:
Combine packet of rice, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan. Stir. Bring to a rolling boil, then lower heat to simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift lid while cooking. After cooking, set pan off the heat for an additional 5 minutes, again DO NOT LIFT THE LID.
Lydia Circle's Chicken Casserole:
16oz Blend Vegetable
4c Cooked Chicken
2cans Cream of Chicken
1c Mayo
1tsp Lemon Juice
1/2tsp Curry Powder
3/4c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
8oz Water Chestnuts
1c Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix
1/4c Butter
Cooking Day:
Cook chicken and cube. Mix soup, mayo, lemon juice, and curry. Combine chicken, soup mix, water chestnuts, and vegetables. Place in a bag. Place bread crumbs and butter in a separate bag. Place cheese in a separate bag.
Serving Day:
Pour chicken mixture in a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle cheese on top, then sprinkle crumbs that have been tossed with melted butter. Bake covered at 325 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
October 19, 2015 at 6:25 AM Delete
Teriyaki Chicken:
2 lbs boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp salad oil
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 oz) can pineapple chunks
Cut Chicken into 2 inch chunks. Mix the rest of ingredients for marinade (except pineapple). Place chicken into a freezer bag and add the marinade.
Serving day: Thaw completely. Place meat and pineapple chunks on a 12 inch skewer alternating. Grill for 15 minutes or until done, basting occasionally and turning once.
Optional: Thread additional veggies on skewers with chicken and pineapple: onions, peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, etc.
ater Tot Hot Dish (9/08 swap)
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can French cut green beans, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 small can (2.8 oz) French Fried Onions
1 small pkg frozen tater tots
Brown ground beef with onion. Drain. Return to pan and stir in salt, pepper, green beans, soup and French fried onions. Put mixture in freezer bag. Place frozen tater tots in separate bag. Combine all in a freezer bag with label including recipe name, date and cooking instructions. Freeze.
To Serve:
Thaw ground beef mixture, but keep bag of tater tots frozen. Place ground beef mixture in bottom of oblong casserole dish. Arrange frozen tater tots over top. Salt & pepper top of tater tots. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and tater tots are brown and crisp.
Ham and Cheese Bowties
Supper Swap Recipe
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
4 ounces cooked ham, julienned or cubed (great price at Aldi)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in ham.
Put grated Parmesan cheese in a small plastic bag. When cool, put mixture in a freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze flat. Enclose sauce and cheese bags in one freezer bag.
SERVING DAY DIRECTIONS
Completely thaw contents of freezer bag.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Combine sauce and pasta in a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
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