Friday, May 8, 2009
Dinner Idea's
I wanted to mix this page up a little bit as there are times when you want something quick and of course, there are days when you have more time to play in the kitchen. Below, you will find a quick fix section as well as a section for more in depth creations.
Whether you've just come home from work, are having dinner guests or your making one of your famous Sunday dinners I have added prep/cooking info to each of these recipe's so that you have an idea of the time you'll need to wow em at the dining table.
Lamb Ribs with Honey and Wine
INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 pounds lamb ribs
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
To Marinate: Place lamb in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine the onions, garlic, honey, oil, soy sauce, wine, pepper, salt, lemon juice and cinnamon. Mix well and pour mixture all over lamb. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes or until cooked through.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
INGREDIENTS
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
10 baby red potatoes, quartered
1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups water
1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
6 ounces beer
1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS
Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, pour in the water, and place the brisket on top of the vegetables. Pour the beer over the brisket. Sprinkle on the spices from the packet, cover, and set the cooker on High.
Cook the brisket for about 8 hours. An hour before serving, stir in the cabbage and cook for 1 more hour.
Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast
INGREDIENTS
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 1/4 cups water
5 1/2 pounds pot roast
DIRECTIONS
In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
Cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.
Meatloaf with Fried Onions and Ranch Seasoning
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1/2 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, ketchup, stuffing mix, ranch dressing mix and fried onions.
Shape into loaf and fit into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Bake, covered loosely with foil, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Apricot Ginger Glaze
INGREDIENTS
2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
Spice Rub:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze:
1 1/2 cups apricot preserves
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 lime, juiced
DIRECTIONS
Place chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper in a jar; shake to blend. Rub spice mixture onto pork tenderloins. Cover tenderloins and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
Prior to grilling, melt apricot preserves in saucepan over medium heat. Remove pan from the heat and stir in remaining glaze ingredients. Place half of the glaze in a serving bowl and hold for service.
Prepare grill at medium-high heat. Grill pork tenderloins for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 160 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
When approximately 4 minutes of cook time remains, brush the pork tenderloins with the apricot glaze remaining in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, turn the pork tenderloins and brush glaze on other side. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove pork from the grill and let set for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved glaze.
Grilled Steak with Red Tomato Rice
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds flank or skirt steak
1 cup regular or converted rice
1 (26 ounce) jar Ragu® Old World Style® Margherita Smooth Pasta Sauce
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 cup water
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
3 teaspoons Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon
DIRECTIONS
Combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon and pineapple juice in large resealable plastic bag. Add steak; turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator at least 3 hours.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil 3-quart sauce pot over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring frequently, 3 minutes or until rice is golden. Stir in pasta sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon Bouillon, 1-1/2 cups cilantro, water and peas and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill or broil steak to desired doneness. Arrange steak and rice on serving platter and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cilantro.
