Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shellsadapted from http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/05/pesto-chicken-stuffed-shells.html12-14 jumbo pasta shells4oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan or Italian blend cheese1 cup shredded Mozzarella for topping1/4 cup prepared pesto (homemade** or store bought)2 cups shredded cooked chicken2 cloves garlic, minced**Homemade Pesto:* 2 cloves minced garlic * 2 TB olive oil* 1.5 tablespoon dried basil - or 2 cups freshly picked young basil leaves* 1 teaspoon salt* ground black pepper to taste*3 TB freshly grated parmesan*1 TB pine nuts, chopped small *optional*...
Tierney Tavern
These are the results of my continuing search for new delicious menu ideas to try and please the pickier members of my family. I aim for healthy balanced meals that are high on flavor but moderate on...
Latest Food Blogs from Tierney Tavern
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pie Pockets
With Pie CrustMakes 4 piesINGREDIENTS ? 4 oz. cream cheese [ I like to use Neufchatel, has 1/3 less fat than regular] ? 3 Tbsp. butter ? 1/4 tsp. onion powder ? 1/4 tsp. garlic salt ? 1 1/2 cups cooked and shredded chicken ? 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed ? 1/2 cup frozen corn *optional* ? 1 box refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust [or 2 Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry sheets]With Puff PastryINSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large microwave safe bowl,...
Asian Chicken Salad With Toasted Sesame Ginger Dressing
IngredientsSalad: 1 head/bunch bok choy or napa cabbage, shredded[very finely chopped] [ makes about 5 or 6 cups] 4 green onions, sliced thin 1 pkg chow mein noodles 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds 3 TBSP sunflower seeds 1 rib celery, sliced thin or diced 1 large carrot finely julienned, or grated 2 or 3 cooked chicken breasts, sliced thin [grilled, baked, or rotisserie] Toasted Sesame Ginger Dressing: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive...
Southwestern Egg Rolls 2
2 cups frozen corn, thawed1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained1-9 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towel2 cups shredded Mexican cheese1 (7 oz) can diced green chiles, drained4 green onions, finely chopped1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chili powder1 tsp saltdash of red pepper flakes, to taste10-15 6 inch tortillas [I like to use whole wheat low carb]This recipe makes a MEAL for 4 or 5 adults, or about...
Crispy Crunchy Oven-Baked Cod [a.k.a. baked fish and chips]
I Love Fish and Chips at the Irish Pub, but the grease doesn?t leave my belly too happy afterwards. So I wanted to find a lighter, healthier version and this recipe fit the bill very nicely and in much less time than beer battering and frying usually does. Win/Win!4 servingsIngredients ? 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs ? 1 tsp garlic powder ? 1/2 teaspoon salt ? 4 (6 -8 ounce) cod fish fillets ? 1 whole egg, beaten]Directions 1. Preheat oven to...
Cheesy Country Ham and Corn Casserole
1 8.5-ounce box corn-muffin mix (Jiffy)1 16-ounce can corn, drained (or 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed)3/4 cup milk2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese6 TBSP melted butter[I used margarine and it worked nicely]1 tsp onion powder , or 2 TB dried onion flakes [1 small onion , diced , but if using fresh onion, saute until soft, before adding]1.5 cups ham, diced small1 cup sour cream [I used reduced fat]3 eggs, beatenHeat oven to 350 degrees.Combine...
Rosemary Bread
*makes 4 small loaves*Ingredients1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast [2.25 tsp yeast]2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and serving2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting2 tablespoons dried rosemary1 teaspoon fine salt1/2 teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground pepperDirectionsStir the yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer). Let sit until foamy,...
Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
Quick and Easy Pizza Crustmakes 1 - 12 inch pizza crust1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast [2.25 tsp] 1 teaspoon white sugar1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)2 1/2 cups bread flour [all-purpose is ok too]2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt*I like to add a tsp of garlic powder to my dough too.*DirectionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy,...
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
makes 6-8 side dish sized servings ?3 medium russet potatoes, sliced into 1/8 inch slices ?1 tsp onion powder ? ?3 tablespoons butter ?3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ?1 teaspoon salt1/8 tsp ground black Pepper [to taste] ?2 cups milk ?2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar cheeseDirections1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish. 2. **Make cheese sauce**3. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into...
Bananas Foster Sundaes
Ingredients 2 TBSP butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 TBSP orange juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 large bananas, sliced 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, or 1/4 cup rum vanilla ice creamDirections In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Add in extract or rum, bananas and pecans; cook...
Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
The recipe may be halved, doubled, or whatever without harm. The batteras well as the baked cookies freeze well. Thaw batter on countertop.(4-5 dozen cookies)1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar (packed firmly into measuring cup)2 large eggs2 tsp vanilla extract2 cups flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp allspice or ground cloves4 cups rolled...
