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Tom?s Simple Beef Steak
2007-12-26 18:53:00 I’m sure everyone is exhausted now that the big holiday is over! I’m sure many of you will be feasting on leftovers tonight, but if your looking for a real easy meal to prepare, I have just the recipe for you! 2 boneless beef top loin steaks (1 inch thick, about 1 1/4 lbs) 1 teaspoon grated ... More About: Recipes , Beef , Steak , Simple
Merry Christmas! & Happy Eating!
2007-12-25 19:28:00 I’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas . Hope you have a wonderful day filled with family and good food! Enjoy! Share This More About: Happy , Merry Christmas , Eating , Merry
Lentil Soup
2007-12-13 22:15:00 As the cold weather rolls in, it’s time to roll out some great soup recipes. Honestly, lentils are not really my favorite. My mother loves lentil soup though so I’m always happy to prepare this recipe for her. 1 1/2 cups lentils 1 bay leaf 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups ... More About: Recipes , Soup , Soups
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Orange Sauce
2007-12-11 04:36:00 I love a good breakfast! This weekend I was entertaining guests and I surprised them with this delightful blueberry stuffed french toast. Blueberries happened to be on sale this week at my local grocery store. You could easily substitute your favorite berry into this recipe. Everyone loved it, and I ... More About: Breakfast , French Toast , French , Orange , Toast
Lemon Spaghetti
2007-12-06 17:13:00 I prepared this simple dish last night. My family loved it… I always dip my pasta in the juices from my chicken francese, so why not make a similar sauce for pasta ? Ingredients: 2 ?3 cup olive oil 2 ?3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1?2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) 3?4 teaspoon salt, ... More About: Lemon , Pasta , Italian , Spaghetti
Video: Thai Style Basil Chicken Fried Rice
2007-12-03 04:31:00 I hope you all have been enjoying the new Cooking Video section on my site. Fee free to browse or add more cooking videos. Here is a recent video addition that demonstrates how to prepare a Thai style Basil Chicken Fried Rice . View the video here In this episode Dim and Cathy Geefay cook Thai ... More About: Style
Fruity Coffee Cake - Low Fat Style
2007-11-30 18:45:00 I love a good coffee cake and this recipe only has 3 grams of fat per serving. Whenever I make this in my house, it’s gone within 24 hours! Now I know to make 2. 3 1/3 cups reduced-fat buttermilk baking mix 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine 2/3 cup fat-free egg substitute 1/2 cup ... More About: Coffee , Dessert , Style , Cake , Low fat
How About Turkey Cordon Bleu?
2007-11-29 02:11:00 Okay, I know many of you are probably sick and tired of all this turkey talk. I have one last turkey recipe for everyone. This recipe is both low in fat and carbohydrates. 1 Tbs flour 1/4 tsp back pepper 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning 4 boneless turkey breast cutlets. 1 Tbs olive oil 1 cup mushrooms, sliced thin 1/4 cup chopped lean ... More About: Recipes , Turkey , Low fat , Low carb , Bleu
Cooking Videos!
2007-11-27 22:22:00 View cooking videos from cooks from around the globe. Do you have a great cooking video or recipe? Upload it here and share it with the world! If you already have a cooking video posted on YouTube, Google, etc, then you can simply add it here. Need a little ... More About: Video , Videos , Cooking , General , Cookin
Chicken & Biscuits
2007-11-26 22:08:00 I’m still so tired from the holiday weekend. Here is a nice and easy recipe for everyone. Feel free to use leftover turkey meat instead of chicken. 1 (16 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 8 slices bacon, cooked and ... More About: Biscuits , Chicken
Happy Gobble Gobble!
2007-11-22 16:29:00 I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving ! May your feasts be plentiful and delicious! Share This More About: Happy
Corn Bread Sausage Stuffing
2007-11-21 05:43:00 1 small loaf    Corn Bread 3/4 lb    turkey sausage, casings removed 1 Tbs        light margarine 2 cups    chopped onions 1 1/2 cups    chopped celery 2 tsp        dried sage 1 tsp        dried marjoram 1 tsp        dried rosemary, crumbled 1/2 cup    nonalcoholic white wine 1/2 cup    sliced scallions 1/4 cup    fat-free egg substitute 1 cup        reduced-fat chicken broth Crumble corn bread into a large, shallow pan. Bake at 375 degrees, stirring often, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Break up sausage and cook over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add margarine to skillet and heat until melted. Add onions and celery. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sage, marjoram and rosemary. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add vegetable mixture to sausage. Mix in cor... More About: Sausage , Ausa
Leftover Turkey Casserole
2007-11-12 23:45:00 Its almost turkey day…and we all know how much leftovers we always have after Thanksgiving. Here is a great recipe for the day after… 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely crushed herb seasoned dry stuffing mix 1 cup cooked turkey, ... More About: Recipes , Turkey , Casserole , Turk
Stuffed Pork with Prosciutto
2007-11-08 22:08:00 My local grocery store had pork tenderloins on sale this week so I picked up a couple. I put one in my freezer and the other I made into this tasty creation! 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed salt & pepper, to taste small handful or fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste -alternatively, you could ... More About: Recipes , Pork , Low carb
Mega-Easy Broccoli & Cauliflower
2007-11-06 17:49:00 1 cauliflower 1 bunch broccoli salt & pepper, to taste Sauce: 8 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 lemons, juice & rind 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 5 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese Preheat the broiler. Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into large chunks. Cook the broccoli and cauliflower in a pan of boiling salted water for about 10 minutes. Drain and ... More About: Recipes , Side Dish , Broccoli , Cauliflower , Easy
Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken
2007-11-01 21:03:00 This is one of my favorite low fat recipes. Very easy to prepare but it has some great flavor! 1 chicken, cut into pieces 2 garlic cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3 teaspoon rosemary 1/3 cup orange juice salt & pepper, to taste Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Remove the skin from the chicken. Rub each piece of chicken ... More About: Orange , Low fat , Chicken , Rosemary
My Splendid Spaghetti
2007-10-31 01:53:00 This is my go-to recipe for when I’m looking for a nice meal that is super filling and makes for great a great lunch the next day! This is my basic recipe, but I’ll sometimes get creative and add any extra goodies I have handy in my kitchen. I also like to spice my plate ... More About: Pasta , Italian , Spaghetti
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Assorted Peppercorns
2007-10-29 21:24:00 1 beef tenderloin (3-4 pounds), trim the fat 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns 2 tablespoons crushed white peppercorns 2 tablespoons crushed green peppercorns 2 tablespoons pink pepper berries 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Assorted whole peppercorns, for garnish Rinse the tenderloin under cold water and then pat dry. Combine salt and peppers in a small bowl. ... More About: Beef , Roast , Tender
Be the first to get my new Cookbook !
2007-10-24 04:18:00 I hope you all have been enjoying the recipes I’ve been posting on my blog. I just put together a brand new cookbook featuring over 100 recipes called, “You Can’t Beat Home Cooking “. I plan to start selling this e-book, but for a limited time, I will be giving the e-book away for FREE to ... More About: Downloads , Cookbook
A new look for ChefTomCooks.com!
2007-10-22 23:09:00 I hope everyone had a great weekend! As I’m sure you noticed, I updated the template on my blog today. I hope you find the new layout easy to read and navigate. I’d like to hear your feedback and/or suggestions. Be well! Share This More About: Cooks , New Look
Shrimp Cocktail Ceviche
2007-10-22 15:29:00 Ceviche is a form of citrus marinated seafood salad that originated in its current form in the Viceroyalty of Peru. The marinade used in ceviche is citrus based, with lemons and limes being the most commonly used. In addition to adding flavor, the citric acid causes the proteins in the seafood to become denatured, ... More About: Mexican , Appetizers , Shrimp , Cocktail , Cuisine
Superstar Turkey Chili
2007-10-19 17:45:00 We’re getting back into the cooler months. Time for more soup and chili recipes! This recipe is one of my favorite non-beef chili recipes. 3 lb ground turkey 2 cans organic black beans 2 20oz cans of organic diced tomatoes 1 red peppers, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 lg. onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup water 1/4 cup red wine 4 bay ... More About: Recipes , Turkey , Superstar , Chili , Hili
Chicken with Pomegranate
2007-10-17 07:47:00 Pomegranates: After opening the pomegranate by scoring it with a knife and breaking it open, the arils (seed casings) are separated from the skin and internal white supporting structures (pith). Separating the red arils can be simplified by performing this task in a bowl of water, the arils will sink and the white structures will float ... More About: Pomegranate , Chicken , Nate
Herb-Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast with Creamy Horseradish-Chive Sauce
2007-10-15 17:54:00 I had some guests over on Saturday who I wanted to impress. I went directly to my secret recipe box. This is where I store my best recipes. Long story short…this beef roast received raving reviews! 1 beef sirloin tip center roast (2 1/2 lbs) 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon ground white ... More About: Recipes , Beef , Sauce , Roast , Herb
Pumpkin Apple Bisque
2007-10-14 21:32:00 This weekend it finally feels like fall has set in. A cool breeze in the air. I thought this pumpkin apple bisque would go nicely for a light Sunday meal. Ingredients 3 Stalks celery, chopped 3 Shallots, Sliced 3 Granny Smith Apple s, Peeled, Cored and Sliced 16oz. Apple Juice 36oz. Pump kin Puree 32oz. Milk 6oz. Maple Syrup 4oz. Brown Sugar 1Tbs. Cinnamon 1Tbs. Allspice 1Tbs. Nutmeg 6oz. Apple ... More About: Recipes , Bisque
In a Rush? Quick Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
2007-10-10 00:24:00 Tonight I was in a bit of a rush, so I just threw together some ingredients I had handy around the kitchen. The results were pretty good! 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 1/3 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 cups mixed vegetables 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 4 boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar ... More About: Recipes , Rice , Chicken , Quick , Casserole
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
2007-10-08 21:38:00 I first made this dish in my cooking class at college. I was cleaning my closet and found the recipe, so here it is! 12 veal scaloppine (1 1/2 oz each) 1 dash salt 1 dash white pepper 12 slices prosciutto, sliced thin about the same diameter as the veal 12 sage leaves 1.5 oz butter 3.25 oz white wine 1 ... More About: Recipes , Italian , Romana , Alla
Chicken Cacciatore
2007-10-08 02:23:00 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3 green onions with tops, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium green pepper, diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup chicken broth 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season ... More About: Italian , Chicken
Boost Your Brain !
2007-10-06 21:38:00 The foods you eat can affect how you think. Try and get more of these foods into your diet: Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Found in salmon, tuna, walnuts, canola oil and flaxseed oil. You can also get Omega-3 fish oil supplements at your pharmacy or nutrition store. Blueberries - Blueberries are very healthy and have been known ... More About: Articles , General , Brain , Boost
New Features Coming Soon!
More articles from this author:2007-10-05 22:45:00 I hope you have been enjoying your time on my blog. Over the past couple months I’ve been working hard to add new features to this website. I recently added a cooking link directory and some cookbook reviews. I’m excited to announce my latest addition. Within the next week I will ... More About: General , Features , Feat 1, 2, 3 |
