Freezer Meals

Freezer Meals

BBQ Chicken on a Bun

BBQ Chicken on a Bun

Ingredients

  • *5 large chicken breasts
  • *1 1/4 c. ketchup
  • *1 onion
  • *1 tsp. salt
  • *1 tsp. celery seed
  • *1 tsp. chili powder or paste
  • *1/4 c. light brown sugar
  • *1 tsp. tabasco sauce
  • *1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
  • *1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • *6 Kaiser rolls

Instructions

  1. Roast chicken in a pan until cooked through. Cool and shred.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the rest of the ingredients (except the rolls). Mix well. Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm on rolls.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2013/02/bbq-chicken-on-a-bun.html

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Slow Cooked Herb Crusted Pork Roast

Slow Cooked Herb Crusted Pork Roast

Ingredients

  • *2 tbsp. finely chopped sage
  • *2 tbsp. fresh rosemary
  • *10 cloves garlic, peeled
  • *1 tbsp. fennel seed
  • *1 1/2 tbsp. coarse salt
  • *1 tbsp. ground pepper
  • *1 tbsp. dry white wine
  • *1 tbsp. olive oil
  • *6 lb pork should Boston roast, untied
  • *Kitchen twine

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Blend together the sage, rosemary, garlic, fennel, salt and pepper in a food processor until a thick paste forms. With the processor running, add the wine and olive oil until well combined. Using a sharp knife, make 3 small incisions, each about 1 inch long and 1 inch deep, on each side of the roast. Fill each with 1 tsp. of the herb paste. Spread the remaining paste over the roast. Tie the roast with kitchen twine at 2 inch intervals. Place the pork, fat side up, in a deep roasting pan and toast on the middle rack for 6 hours. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for 15 min. Discard the string and cut into slices.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2013/02/slow-cooked-herb-crusted-pork-roast.html

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Salmon Burgers with Basil Mayonaisse

Salmon Burgers with Basil Mayonaisse

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 ½ lbs. wild salmon fillets, bones and skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 4 burger rolls, toasted
  • Lettuce, tomato and onion
  • Basil Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 4 medium leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 splashes Tabasco sauce

Instructions

  1. 1. In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. 2. Grind salmon in a meat grinder or food processor.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, combine ground salmon, sauteed onions, lemon pepper seasoning, granulated garlic, salt and brown sugar. Mix well. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator until well chilled, about 1 hour.
  4. 4. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Divide mixture into 4 balls and press into patties. Grill over high heat about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve on toasted rolls with lettuce, tomato, onion, Basil Mayonnaise.
  5. 5. Basil Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix with a handheld blender until smooth.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/salmon-burgers-with-pesto-mayonaisse.html

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Ron’s Supreme Spaghetti Sauce

Ron's Supreme Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 lrg.red or yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 (15oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (6oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 inch anchovy paste from a tube
  • 2-3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, or 1 tbsp. dried
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped oregano, or ½ tbsp. dried
  • ⅓ c. chopped parsley
  • 1 ½ tbsp. sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6-8 shakes chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1. Brown turkey with the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook until crumbly. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, t.sauce, t.paste, anchovy paste, basil, oregano, parsley, sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 hours.
  2. 2. Serve over spaghetti or linguine with parm.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/rons-supreme-spaghetti-sauce.html

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Thai Shrimp

Thai Shrimp

Ingredients

  • ⅓ c. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb. deveined shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 3 c. rice

Instructions

  1. Combine water, sugar, ginger, pepper, and garlic in a skillet over high heat. Cook 5 min. or until slightly thickened. Add shrimp. Cook 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring contantly. Remove from heat. Stir in the basil and lime juice. Serve over rice.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/thai-shrimp.html

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Baked White Fish with Pesto

Baked White Fish with Pesto

Ingredients

  • 6 5-6oz. white fish fillets
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ c. pesto
  • 1 c. mayonaisse
  • ½ tsp. lemon juice, fresh

Instructions

  1. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Place fish in a baking dish coated with olive oil. Combine pesto, mayo, and lemon juice and spread over fillets. Bake at 425 until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8 min.
  2. Serves 6
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/baked-white-fish-with-pesto.html

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Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs ground beef
  • 29 ozcan tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ozcan whole tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ Tbs chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Brown meat, add onions and cook. Add rest of ingredients. Cook slowly, covered 4-5 hours. If desired, add kidney beans before serving, heat to warm. Serve over spaghetti with cheese and onions.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/551.html

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Cooks Illustrated Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Cooks Illustrated Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1tablespoon dry sherryor rice wine
  • 2teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3medium cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 3tablespoons peanut oilor vegetable oil
  • 1/2cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 6 small whole dried red chiles(each about 1 3/4 to 2 inches long), 3 chiles roughly crumbled, or 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 3/4cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2teaspoons black rice vinegaror plain rice vinegar
  • 2teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 3 medium scallions, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. 1. Toss chicken with sherry and soy sauce in medium bowl; marinate until thighs have absorbed flavors, about 10 minutes. Mix garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl; set aside. Combine peanuts and chiles in small bowl; set aside. Mix chicken broth, vinegar, sesame oil, oyster-flavored sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch in small bowl or measuring cup; set aside.
  2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over high heat until just beginning to smoke. Add chicken and cook without stirring for 2 minutes, allowing chicken to brown on one side; stir and cook 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more, until no longer pink; stir peanuts and chiles into chicken and continue cooking until peanuts have darkened slightly, 30 to 40 seconds longer. Transfer chicken, peanuts, and chiles to bowl; set aside.
  3. 3. Return skillet to burner and reheat briefly, 15 to 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, swirl to coat pan, and add red bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 45 seconds. Clear center of pan, add garlic-ginger mixture, mash into pan with spoon or spatula, and cook until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds; stir into peppers until combined. Stir broth mixture to recombine, then add to skillet along with reserved chicken, peanuts, and chiles; cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits on bottom of pan, until sauce has thickened to syrupy consistency, about 45 seconds. Stir in scallions and serve.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/cooks-illustrated-kung-pao-chicken-recipe.html

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Healthy Oven Fried Chicken

Healthy Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1/2 sleeve (about 20) whole-grain salted crackers, pulsed in a food processor until fine (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 1/2 cups corn cereal flakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup lowfat, plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 4 medium sized skinless chicken breasts and 4 skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry (about 3 1/2 pounds chicken)

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. 2. Combine the crackers and corn cereal crumbs, sesame seeds, cayenne, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Reserve.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly with the yogurt mixture.
  4. 4. One at a time, dip the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture, packing crumbs onto chicken. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. 5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/healthy-oven-fried-chicken.html

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Thai Peanut Chicken

Thai Peanut Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • chile sauce, to taste
  • 5 scallions, cut thinly
  • 1 c. coconut milk
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook garlic and ginger in the oil until fragrant. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook. Stir in chili powder, peanut butter, and chili sauce. Stir in scallions, coconut milk, and simmer until thickened, about 3 min. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice.
http://thehomemaderenegade.com/2012/04/peanut-chicken-dish.html

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