Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Apple-Cheddar Turkey Burgers - Hearty Meal Solutions #5


 


Half-way through the collection.  These have all been great, delicious, and simple meals.  And they can be modified to meet your family's eating style.  Here is a perfect example, my husband ate his burger like a sandwich while I had it by itself.  The remaining patties were put in the freezer for later use.





Ingredients:

2 lbs ground turkey
4 green onions thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, finely chopped
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Rustic Herb Seasoning
1 tsp Ultimate Steak Seasoning
2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
8 slices Cheddar cheese
8 hard rolls
Mayonnaise (optional)
Lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions:  Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.  Form into 8 burgers.  Heat half the oil in a large skillet; add burgers and fry until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.  Repeat with remaining burgers.  Top with cheese; cover until melted.  Serve on rolls with mayonnaise and lettuce if desired.  Serve with fresh vegetable sticks and ranch dressing.  Makes 8 burgers.

Tip:  You can also grill these burgers over medium heat.

Make Ahead & freeze:  Combine first 6 ingredients in a gallon resealable freezer bag.  Seal well, label and freeze.  Thaw and prepare as directed above.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Hearty Steak Salad - Hearty Meal Solutions #4


We had some moose rib steaks in the freezer.  So, decided to use this as a way of seasoning to hide the gamy flavor.  It was great!  We didn't fix it as a salad but the leftovers are certainly going to be used as the protein for my salads for work.


Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin steak
1 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
1-2 Tbsp Ultimate Steak Seasoning
1 14-16 oz bag lettuce blend
2 medium tomatoes diced
1 small red onion diced
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 large cucumber sliced
3/4 c crumbled feta or blue cheese (optional)

Instructions:  Rub steak with Roasted Garlic Infused Oil; sprinkle with Ultimate Steak Seasoning.  Broil or grill over medium-high heat to desired doneness.  While steaks are grilling, prepare salad ingredients and place them on 6 dinner plates.  Thinly slice warm steak and place on top of salad; garnish with crumbled feta or blue cheese, if desired.  Makes 6 servings.  Serve with your favorite salad dressing and crusty bread.

Tip:  Use any of your family's favorite vegetables and cheese for this salad.

Make ahead & freeze:  Place steak, Roasted Garlic Infused Oil and Ultimate steak Seasoning in a gallon resealable freezer bag; seal well.  Toss to coat, label and freeze.  Thaw completely and prepare as directed above.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Parmesan Honey Pork Roast - Hearty Meal Solutions #3


Loved this!  I can imagine it on other types of roast or even meatloaf.  So many ideas and this was so basic!  I didn't make the gravy as we didn't have potatoes.




Ingredients:


2 1/2 lb pork loin roast
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1/3 c honey
3 Tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
1 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
1 Tbsp Rustic Herb Seasoning
1 tsp Garlic Pepper Seasoning
3 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp water

Instructions:    Place pork roast in a greased slow cooker.  Combine next 6 ingredients and pour over pork.  Cover; cook on low 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 hours.  Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl.  Strain slow cooker juices into a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil; gradually whisk in cornstarch mixture to desired consistency.  Serve roast with gravy.  Makes 6 servings.  Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Make ahead & freeze:  Combine first 7 ingredients in a gallon resealable freezer bag.  Seal well, label and freeze.  Thaw completely and prepare as directed above.

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Beer Can Chicken


This is one of our favorite ways of fixing chicken.  It is so easy to do.  And it doesn't have to be beer.  This is a way to use some of the Tastefully Simple products in your cupboard that remained from the other meals.


Ingredients:

Whole chicken
1/2 can of beer or soda
Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
Rustic Herb Seasoning


Instructions:

Prep the chicken - rub the Roasted Garlic Infused Oil over the bird.  Then rub the Rustic Herb Seasoning all over.  Place your can of beer or soda in position on the holder.  You may want to add seasonings to the liquid to flavor the inside of the bird.  Then place the bird on the holder.

Grill on your BBQ (or bake in the oven) until the chicken is done.

Let cool for a few minutes before cutting.

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Chicken Stir-Fry with Almonds - Hearty Meal Solution #2



We love stir-fry and this was perfect!  Delicious and quick!  Even though this came from our Fall/Winter Meal Solutions, these products are still available.  Hubby doesn't care for peppers so I substituted broccoli. 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
2 tsp Garlic Pepper Seasoning
1 tsp Ultimate Steak Seasoning
2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
2 Tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water
20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained reserving juice
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
3 c cooked brown rice
1/2 c slivered almonds


Instructions:  Season chicken with Garlic Pepper Seasoning and Ultimate Steak Seasoning.  Heat Roasted Garlic Infused Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken until nicely browned.  Stir in red bell pepper, Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, soy sauce, brown sugar and 1/2 cup of reserved pineapple juice; simmer for 1-2 minutes.  Whisk cornstarch and water; stir into stir-fry to thicken.  Gently stir in pineapple and oranges to warm; serve over rice and sprinkle with almonds.  Makes 6 servings.

Make Ahead & Freeze:  Season chicken with Garlic Pepper Seasoning and Ultimate Steak Seasoning; place in a gallon resealable freezer bag.  Seal well, label, and freeze.  Thaw completely and prepare as directed above.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Greek-Style Chicken Breast

I really love the Tastefully Simple Meal Solutions.  I had prepared this one as a freezer meal last Spring and we just found it in our overflowing freezer.  It was delicious.  We had lots of leftover chicken that I used on my salads for work.

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pkt Greek Herb Beer Marinade Mix
1/2 c beer
1 medium lemon sliced


Assembly Instructions:  Combine ingredients in a gallon resealable freezer bag.  Seal well, label and freeze.

Cooking Instructions:  Thaw completely.  Grill or fry to desired doneness or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.  Grill lemon slices and serve on the side.

Makes 6 servings.