Friday, February 12, 2016

Coffee Talk.....Episode 7

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On episode 7 of Coffee Talk, I will be discussing on "Benefits of Coconut Oil"

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Philly Cheese steak Tacos



Adapted from: http://www.food.com/…/grilled-philly-cheesesteak-tacos-4834…

Serves: 4

1 lb flank steak, trimmed
3⁄4 lb. white mushroom
1 green bell pepper, quartered
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 onion, thickly sliced crosswise
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
Garlic powder
8 soft shell taco shells
1/2 lb. monterey jack cheese
1/2 lb. provolone cheese
1/2 c. sliced Jalapeno pepper

Directions:

1. Preaheat a dutch oven griddle pan to medium-high. On a large baking sheet, arranging the steak, mushrooms, bell pepper and onion; brushing the pan with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

2. Grill the steak and vegetables together, turning once, until the steak is well-crusted and the vegetables are charred and softened, for about 12 minutes; transferring to a large plate and let stand until the vegetables are cool enough to handle.

3. Slicing the steak thinly and vegetables separately and transfer the vegetables to a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the steak among the taco shells, top with the grilled vegetables and sliced cheese.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Salisbury Steak- Meatloaf




Adapted from: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Salisbury-Steak-Meatloaf-Food_com-75663

If you are a huge fan of Salisbury steak, you will for sure love this rendition of Salisbury steak.

Serves: 5

1 1/4 lbs. extra lean ground beef
6 1/2 oz. cream of mushroom soup (If you are using 2 lbs. ground beef, use 2 cans)
1 oz. onion soup mix
1 c. Panko bread crumbs
1/8 tsp. minced garlic
1/8 tsp. course black pepper
1/8 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 cup water


Directions:

1. In a medium sized bowl combine mushroom soup,onion soup,garlic and both peppers, Parsley set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl blend together ground beef and 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs, 1/3 onion soup mixture if mixture is to soft add the rest of the bread crumbs.

3. Place meatloaf into a loaf size pan. Placing meatloaf in a 350 oven and allow to cook for 30 mins. After 30 mins remove fat from pan and top with the remainder of the onion soup mixture cook for another additional 10 more minutes.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Chicken and Bacon poppers




Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/65671/jalapeno-popper-chicken/

Serves: 5

1 1/4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon
2 - 1/2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
5 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c.- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil


Directions:

1. Blend together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese,Pepper jack cheese,bacon and jalapenos in a small bowl.

2. Cut a horizontally slit through the thickest side of each chicken breast, and fill with 1/4 of the cheese bacon mixture. Secure with toothpicks.

3. Roll the chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat. Heat the oil in a dutch oven skillet over medium-high heat, and cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, for about 8 minutes per side. Using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Food New Flash.... Food Recall



http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Recalls/default.htm


Food News Flash:

* Note: Hot of the oven will return next week, I am bring you something more important. Since 2016 has started there has been a count of 20 food recall's. So please click on the link and share among family and friends.

Living Better Cafe want to keep you in the know of food recall's that just recently appeared into the news, as this recall just came to my ear's today. So, I want to share it among you all. this is coming straight to you from " FDA ", without any adaption added to this news. I am about helping you stay safe. So, please click on this link and continue to read, and don't forget to pass this on to your family/ friends as well. It's all about caring for the one's you love.

Happy Journey to Living Better!

Katrina Smith, (Creator/ Administrator)

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Breakfast Panini




Nothing says breakfast like a "Panini" Breakfast.

Serves: 1

2 slices Cinnamon raisin Bread
2 eggs, fried
Monterey jack cheese,grated
Cheddar cheese,grated
1 tsp. Margarine, melted
2-4 slices Turkey pastrami
2-4 slices Bacon,cooked

Directions:

1. Fry egg in dutch oven fry pan.

2. Brush margarine on both sides of bread.

3. Sprinkle onto side of the bread.

4. Add both pastrami and bacon.

5. Lay both eggs on top of, pastrami and bacon.

6. place sandwich inside of panini grill, or use a sandwich maker.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Coffee Talk.... Episode 6



On episode 6 of Coffee Talk, I will be discussing on "Chemicals in food"

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