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Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Chicken · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric

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This is from The New York Times Cooking site.  I receive their weekly emails, and this one look really good, so I thought we would try it.  Sheet-Pan Chicken with Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric.  I followed the recipe with the exception of the chicken – boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

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I loved this.  The chicken was moist, and the chickpeas were crunchy.  The sweetness of the roasted onions and the contrast of the lemon soaked onions were refreshing, and really worked.  I will definitely make this again.

Blessings!

Bacon · Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

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I found this recipe at Savory Tooth.  I had all of the ingredients (love), and made it for my dinner the other evening.I cleaned and prepped the Brussels Sprouts, cut the bacon in half and wrapped a half slice over each sprout secured with a toothpick.

Arranged on a sheet pan covered with parchment (really a best friend of mine – love parchment).

The dip – I varied it with much more balsamic vinegar than the recipe called for.  I like it with more zip – and this had more zip.  It worked out to be equal parts of mayo and vinegar.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy, and the sprouts are soft.

My plate.  Perfect.  I love bacon, and the earthiness of the sprouts added a nice, meaty taste.  The dip was tangy, and good amount of balance for the salty, bacon.

I will be making these again, and not just for an appetizer.  I think you should try these if you aren’t sure about the sprouts.  They are a good way to ease your way into loving this vegetable.

Blessings!

 

Appetizers · Bariatric Surgery - My Story · fall · football · Pork · Uncategorized · WLS

Sausage Cheese Balls

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My supervisor brought in some of these sausage cheese balls to share, and oh my, I loved them.  Original recipe at Plain Chicken.

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
(Printable Recipe)
1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups Bisquick
4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 400F.

Mix all ingredients until well combined. (I use my KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook attachment)  Roll into 1-inch balls.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until brown.

Sausage balls may be frozen uncooked.  If baking frozen, add a few minutes to the baking time.

Plain Chicken’s advice to use the mixer with the dough hook attachment was the best ever!  It didn’t over mix making it tough.   They were blended, and completely mixed.

I froze half of the mixture.  These were creamy, moist, and had a bit of a kick due to the hot sausage (used Jimmy Dean’s Hot).  I loved the original recipe of the sausage balls without the cream cheese, but these are so much better.

German · Mom · onions · Recipes · Uncategorized

Zwiebelkuchen

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Zwiebelkuchen or Onion Pie

You can find the original recipe at schnippelboy.  It is in German (I use a translator on the page).  I didn’t use his recipe for the crust as I didn’t have yeast, so I used Bisquick.  I made it a little thick – and in a round pan as well.

I also added allspice to the seasoning.  My mom always did this with her cabbage and onion pies.  He uses cumin, and I decreased it as well.

Ingredients:
Pizza Dough for crust
4-5 Onions sliced, and cooked until translucent
3 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
Cumin, allspice, caraway seeds, dried parsley, salt and pepper

Directions:
Cook the onions in some oil and butter (about half and half) with the cumin, allspice and salt and pepper.  Cool slightly. Mix together eggs and sour cream.  Add the caraway seeds, and dried parsley to mixture.  Layer the onions on the pizza dough (pressed out in your choice of pan, brush with olive oil).  Pour the egg mixture on top of the onions.  Bake at 400 degrees until cooked through (approximately 40-45 minutes).

I did enjoy this, as did David.  I will be searching for some other onion pie recipes as this one was close to my Mom’s, but just not there.

Blessings!

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Ham And Cheese Rolls

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Sunday morning snack for Stephen.  Quick and super easy to do.  One can of crescent rolls, slices of ham, and shredded cheese.Press out two pieces of the roll mixture to make a rectangle.  Place the ham on top (I used two slices per rectangle).Shredded some Gruyere cheese.Place the cheese in the middles (sorry no picture), and roll.  Press the seam together, place the roll seam side down on parchment.Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until dough is cooked through.

Stephen enjoyed them, as did David.  These were not for me!

Blessings!

Beef · crock pot · fall · family · Recipes · Uncategorized

Crock Pot Beef Roast

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Cooler weather usually means crock pot roasts and soups for us.  David would have pot roast of some sort every day if he could.

Place chopped celery (4 stalks), and then chopped onion (2) layered in the crock pot.I coated the roast (on both sides) with McCormick Season Salt, and seared in some olive oil.Place on top of the celery and onion layers.  I had added some celery seed, pepper and parsley the top of the layer before laying the beef on top.Washed and quartered potatoes, and carrots, and layered those on top of the beef.Cooked on high for 7 hours.  I did add a cup of broth, and 1/2 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar (for some brightness).

The beef was moist, tender and full of flavor.  David and Stephen enjoyed the most of it for a couple of days (thank goodness).

Blessings!

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · comfort food · football · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Pigs in a Blanket

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Saturdays are football days, and even with my weight loss surgery I still like to have not so great for me food.  Pigs in a Blanket are yummy, little snack bites that are really easy to make.  One container of crescent rolls, and a package of lil’ smokies.  Roll out the dough, and press the seams together, then cut into smaller strips.  Place the sausage in the middle and roll.  Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until done.  My plate with some of the ones with not a lot of bread on them.  Had to have them with Dijon mustard.  David loves his with Ketchup.  Satisfied my craving, and on the cool day, something warm.

What are your go to snacks for Fall?

Blessings.

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Grits · Recipes · Shrimp · Uncategorized · WLS

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits

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I have been craving shrimp and grits.  David and I cleaned out the freezer and pantry over the weekend, and I found the grits I had purchased when we were in Helen, GA.

I cooked the grits per the package instructions and add 1 cup of Gruyere cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan.  This is a 1/4 cup serving.I followed food networks recipe for lemon-garlic shrimp. Super simple, and not with a lot of ingredients.I used ten medium shrimp, salt and pepper, teaspoon of minced garlic, and bottled lemon juice to taste.  Added the 1/2 of a scallion, chopped, after plating.It was tangy, cheesy, and had a nice bite from the garlic.  I loved it, and have had it for the next several nights.   (I made plenty of grits without the cheese so just fix a new batch of shrimp each time.)

Blessings!

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · casseroles · Couple Time · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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I found this recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

We had our couples weekend, and this was our night to cook.

Ingredients

  • 8 small tortillas cut into halves, corn or flour
  • 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 15-ounce can of pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • cooking spray
  • optional garnishes: olives, sour cream, red onions, cilantro, green onions, avocado, tomato

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Spread 1/4 cup of sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 4 halves of tortilla over the sauce so that the bottom of the pan is covered.
  3. Layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the beans, 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
  4. Place a second layer of tortillas on top and layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the beans, 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1/3 cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
  5. Repeat this process one more time for the third layer. Place the remaining tortilla halves over the top and spread the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top.
  7. Cover with foil that’s been sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
  8. Let sit for 5 minutes to firm up, then top with garnishes and serve.

 We used canned chicken, and used extra sauce, and tortillas.  It turned out super yummy.  It was better the second day.  The last picture is all I could eat.  My eyes were much bigger than my stomach.

Blessings!

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Chicken · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Chicken with Olives and Lemon

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I love the tangy bite that Kalamata olives have with lemon.  I decided to try it with chicken thighs, garlic, onion and braise them. We love Cavendar’s Greek Seasoning.  I use it in meatloaf’s, steak, and pork.  Sliced onion, 6-7 whole garlic cloves, two lemons – sliced, and about a cup of olives.Saute the onion until translucent.  Add the thighs, garlic, and one cup of chicken broth.Simmer for about ten minutes or until blended.  Add oregano, olives, and lemons.  Cover, and roast for about 45 minutes or until the thighs are cooked through.The flavors are fresh, and light.img_2057David had his with rice (most always with rice).img_2059My plate.img_2060The meat was very moist.  I loved the flavors, and the texture from the olives.  It was a nice refreshing chicken dish.