Mandy's Fiesta Fajitas

Mandy's Fiesta Fajitas

Makes

4 Fajitas

Created by The MDM Team, Monday, 03 December 2007

We've got the framework for a sizzling fajitas feast. These chicken fajitas are loaded with a fabulous flavor. Dive in tonight!

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken, skinned, boned & sliced in 1/2" strips
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. lime juice
4 flour tortillas
2 tbsp. salsa
1 large red pepper sliced into 1/4 inch strips
2 medium yellow onions sliced into 1/4 inch strips

Methods/steps

Place chicken in bowl and sprinkle with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and lime juice. Stir to coat evenly, cover and refrigerate 15 or so minutes. Warm tortillas by covering with foil and warming in oven about 10 minutes at 200 degrees or wrapping in paper towel and microwaving 30 to 50 seconds. Coat skillet with cooking spray or small amount of vegetable oil and cook chicken until well browned. Spread warmed tortillas with salsa, red peppers and onion strips and top with hot chicken pieces, roll up and wrap in foil to avoid messy eating.

Best Basmati Rice

Best Basmati Rice

6 servings

Created by The MDM Team, Tuesday, 19 February 2008

Basmati rice meshes ideally with the curry flavors of Indian cooking. If you can't find Basmati rice, then substitute your favorite type of rice in this palatable side dish.

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati rice
1 tbsp. butter
1 onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
3-4 cardamom seeds
Dash of cinnamon
Fresh ground pepper

Methods/steps

Wash rice and let soak for 1 hour. Chop onion into one-inch chunks and add one clove of garlic, 3-4 cardamom seeds, dash of cinnamon and pepper to melted butter in pan. Cook until onion is translucent. Add rice, stir, and cover with boiling water to just below level of rice. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until all water is absorbed.

Additional Tips

Ready in 40 min

Low Cholesterol Tiramisu

Low Cholesterol Tiramisu

24 servings

Created by The MDM Team, Monday, 14 January 2008

Just because you don't have marascapone cheese doesn't mean you can't enjoy the tempting thrills of Tiramisu. Enjoy this healthier version.

Ingredients

2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
6 egg whites
1 pkg. light/non-fat cream cheese (1/2 lb.)
1 cup drained yogurt
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 pkg. ladyfingers (3 oz. each)
1 cup cold strong coffee
2 tbsp. cocoa powder

Methods/steps

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange concentrate. Cook, stirring, over low heat, until dissolved. Cool. In a separate small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until syrup reaches 225 degrees or soft ball stage (when syrup is dropped in cold water, it forms a soft ball, which then dissolves). With an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually pour syrup into egg whites, beating constantly. Continue beating until meringue is cool and very stiff. Beat in dissolved gelatin and beat for 30 seconds. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt, orange rind, and vanilla until smooth. Fold meringue into cheese mixture, 1/3 at a time. Dip ladyfingers in coffee (do several at a time). Arrange half in the bottom of a deep glass bowl or casserole dish. Cover with half of the meringue mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp. cocoa. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Best served same day.

Additional Tips

Ready in 4 hours and 20 min

Lockabee Broccoli Casserole

This is from a family we personally know here in SC named Lockabee. The husband is well-known for his cooking and we were very lucky to get this recipe off his wife many years ago. We've enjoyed it ever since! :) ~Phyllis Sherer~

Lockabee Broccoli Casserole

1 head of broccoli, cooked 30 minutes and drained

1 can LeSueur very young small early Peas (or your fav brand)

1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

1/2 onion, grated

2 cups shredded, sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 cup mayo, NOT Miracle Whip

2 eggs, beaten

Salt & pepper to taste

Cook & drain broc. Mix other items. In a casserole dish, layer 1/2 the broc., then 1/2 the mix. Repeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole begins to brown. Let cool 10 minutes out of oven. Enjoy!

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Dessert Pizza (I love making these!)

Dessert Pizza

Serves 10

Created by The MDM Team, Saturday, 10 November 2007

An excellent combination of cookie dough crust, cream cheese filling, and, if you like, fruit topping. Use an assortment of fresh fruit such as bananas, peaches, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and strawberries. Let your fruit drain in a colander for quite a while before adding it to the pizza. Otherwise you will end up with soggy crust.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup white sugar

1 egg

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1/2 cup white sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Methods/steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg and combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Press dough into an un-greased pizza pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until light. Spread on cooled crust.

Arrange desired fruit on top of filling, and chill.

Egg and Ham Biscuits

Egg and Ham Biscuits

Serves: 6

Created by The MDM Team, Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Turn your biscuits into a special breakfast sandwich; add green chilies, bacon, jalapenos, onions, eggs, and Jack cheese and why not, add some spice!

Ingredients

1 (10 oz) container refrigerated extra large biscuit dough
1/2 lb. sliced bacon
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 roasted green chili peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
6 eggs
1/2-cup milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Methods/steps

Prepare biscuits according to the directions on the package. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, green chili, salt, and pepper. Fry, stirring, until onions are soft. Whisk together the eggs and milk; pour into the skillet. Stir frequently until eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
Split biscuits in half. Place some of the scrambled egg mixture on the bottom half, criss-cross two slices of bacon over the eggs, then top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Place the other half of the biscuits on the top, and serve.

Additional Tips

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 45 Min