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Breakfast Egg Sandwich with Pesto

January 28, 2014 · by · 2 Comments
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Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love breakfast!!! I don’t really care about other meals as much as breakfast. This is a tasty ultimate breakfast egg sandwich dressed up with flavorful pesto sauce.Mmmm… so delicious and just perfect!

Ingredients-

(As many as needed)

Bread of your choice ( I used bread tortas from costco)

Turkey,ham,or bologna slices

Havarti cheese slices

Tomato sliced

Avocado sliced

pesto sauce

Eggs

 

Direction-

Heat oven to 450 degrees.

Slice bread in half.

Spread a desired amount of pesto sauce on one side of the bread.

Place sliced turkey,ham, or bologna on top,followed by cheese and tomatoes.

Place both pieces of bread on to a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toast for about 3-5 minutes or until the bread is well toasted and cheese is melted.

Meanwhile,fry eggs any way you prefer.You can make them sunny side up,scrambled, or simple folded omelet.

Take sandwiches from the oven.

Add avocado on top of tomatoes and place egg on top of tomatoes.

Place the top bread over eggs.

ENJOY!

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Breakfast egg sandwich with pesto

Breakfast egg sandwich with pesto

Ingredients

  • (As many as needed)
  • Bread of your choice ( I used bread tortas from costco)
  • Turkey,ham,or bologna slices
  • Havarti cheese slices
  • Tomato sliced
  • Avocado sliced
  • pesto sauce
  • Eggs

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Slice bread in half.
  3. Spread a desired amount of pesto sauce on one side of the bread.
  4. Place sliced turkey,ham, or bologna on top,followed by cheese and tomatoes.
  5. Place both pieces of bread on to a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Toast for about 3-5 minutes or until the bread is well toasted and cheese is melted.
  7. Meanwhile,fry eggs any way you prefer.You can make them sunny side up,scrambled, or simple folded omelet.
  8. Take sandwiches from the oven.
  9. Add avocado on top of tomatoes and place egg on top of tomatoes.
  10. Place the top bread over eggs.
  11. ENJOY!
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Chicken Nuggets

January 7, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
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What kid doesn’t like chicken nuggets?  They are really popular and on the restaurants menu most of the time. Kids just love them!

I stopped buying frozen chicken nuggets about three years ago,and tried making homemade ones with different recipes.And… this recipe is a keeper for me. They are perfect and just the way kids like it. And its so funny how they tried to compare them to  some of the restaurants and fast food places like chick-fil-a. But,guess what…? They liked these better !

They are surprisingly easy to make and not a lot of ingredients.Less ingredients then store bought box for sure.And all the ingredients will not sound foreign to  you. My sister Olga shared this recipe with me from  weelicious.com * .They are delicious and your family,especially kids will love them.

chicken nuggets

 

(dipped in to ketchup by tiny hands)

 

– I made few adjustments to the recipe.

Ingredients-

about 24 nuggets

1 pound chicken breast,cut into chunks.

1/4 cup mashed potatoes or rolled old fashion oats (5 minute oats.)*

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon mayonnaise(optional but recommended)

1 tablespoon parmessan cheese,grated

panko bread crumbs

oil

1/4 teaspoon salt +/-

black pepper

* I used mashed potatoes

Direction-

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Place chicken breasts in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped.

Transfer chicken to a bowl and add garlic salt,onion powder,parmesan cheese,mashed potatoes/oats,salt and pepper.

Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

Pour oil in to a small dish.

With moistened hands,roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture in to a ball and flatten to a “nugget” shape.

Dip nugget into oil,and coat with panko crumbs.

Arrange on to a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bake for 15 minutes.Broil on 500 for 2-3 minutes or until nuggets are golden brown.

*  To freeze, place nuggets on a sheet tray after this step and freeze for one hour. Place nuggets in labeled freezer bags for up to 3 months.

You can serve them with ketchup or honey mustard sauce.

Honey mustard sauce-

2 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 tablespoon dijon mustard (good one)

1 teaspoon red/white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

Whisk all the ingredients.

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Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

  • about 24 nuggets
  • 1 pound chicken breast,cut into chunks.
  • 1/4 cup mashed potatoes or rolled old fashion oats (5 minute oats.)*
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise(optional)
  • 1 tablespoon parmessan cheese,grated
  • panko bread crumbs
  • oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt +/-
  • black pepper
  • * I used mashed potatoes
  • Honey mustard sauce-
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (good one)
  • 1 teaspoon red/white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Whisk all the ingredients.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a food processor until chicken is finely chopped.
  3. Transfer chicken to a bowl and add garlic salt,onion powder,parmesan cheese,mashed potatoes/oats,salt and pepper.
  4. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Pour oil in to a small dish.
  6. With moistened hands,roll 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture in to a ball and flatten to a "nugget" shape.
  7. Dip nugget into oil,and coat with panko crumbs.
  8. Arrange on to a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes.Broil on 500 for 2-3 minutes or until nuggets are golden brown.
  10. * To freeze, place nuggets on a sheet tray after this step and freeze for one hour. Place nuggets in labeled freezer bags for up to 3 months.
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Chicken Marsala with Pasta

November 3, 2013 · by · 6 Comments
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Chicken Marsala is an Italian dish made from chicken cutlets,mushrooms and marsala wine.This is a simply delicious and elegant recipe for family meal or perfect for any special occassion.

 

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Chicken Marsala with Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • flour for dredging
  • salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup marsala wine
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4-5 fresh basil or parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or parmesan-romano blend*
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • *You can find parmesan-romano blend at Trader Joes. And you may add more cheese if you like.
  • For a little lighter version:
  • Replace heavy whipping cream for 1 cup chicken broth/stock and 3/4 cup marsala wine.

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breast in half horizontally.
  2. Place chicken on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap on top.
  3. Pound chicken breasts with meat mallet,until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Combine flour,salt,pepper and parsley in a shallow dish.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and butter over med-high heat using a sauté pan or large skillet.
  6. Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture and fry them on both sides until golden brown (About 5 minutes each side).
  7. Remove chicken from the pan.
  8. Add another 2 tablespoon of olive oil and butter.
  9. Throw in mushrooms and onions in the pan and sauté until mushrooms are nicely browned and the moisture evaporated.
  10. Throw in basil or parsley.
  11. Add marsala wine and let alcohol evaporate.About 1-2 minutes.
  12. Pour in heavy whipping cream or chicken stock/broth.
  13. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. Add cheese and stir to combine.*
  15. Transfer chicken cutlets back in the sauté pan with mushroom sauce and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  16. *stir in 2 tablespoons butter then add the chicken.only if adding chicken stock instead of heavy whipping cream.
  17. Serve with cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta.
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Pasta “Navy style” – макароны по-флотски

May 16, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
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This is very simple and delicious dish for everyday cooking. It got its pasta”Navy style” name from when they served this dish to seamen at marines. It does have a lot of variations, so you may add or omit anything that you like. I use a basic recipe, but if you like you can add more spices like cumin, cayenne or chili.Also you can add bell peppers,herbs and omit tomato sauce.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onion chopped
8 0z. tomato sauce
16 0z. fusilli ( or any other pasta of your choice) cooked
1/3 cup oil
salt and pepper
bay leaf
1/2 cup water (or beef broth)

Directions:

Heat a large skillet or pan on medium-high heat.Add oil.
Add meat,season with salt and pepper and cook until all liquid is gone.
Add onions, stir and brown the meat.
Add tomato sauce and bay leaf.
Cook for about 5 minutes and add water or broth.
Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the cooked pasta in the skillet and mix well.
Turn off the heat and serve.

 

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Crepes with Meat Filling

November 7, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
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These are my favorite  type of crepes from childhood.They are so delicious and addicting. Crepes with meat filling are perfect  for breakfast and make ahead meals.I like to make them with cooked beef,but you can use chicken,turkey or pork. Meat is cooked and grinded,then sautéed until slightly browned with lots of onions.Then the crepes are gently fried in little butter on both sides to make it crunchy.

Ingredients for crepes:

2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon sugar
2 pinches of salt
2 tablespoons oil
2 2/3 cup milk

Filling:

1 lb of beef ( I used tri-tip)
1 big onion plus one small for the stock
5 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
beef stock (from the cooked meat)
2-3 bay leaves
about 8 cups water

2 hard boiled eggs diced (optional)

Directions:

Stock:

In a pot bring water to boil. Add meat, bay leaves, onion,salt and pepper. Cook with closed lid on low heat until meat is soft and tender.

Crepes:
In a bowl whisk together eggs,milk,salt,sugar,and oil. Gently add sifted flour .Whisk until no lumps are visible.
On medium heat, heat a nonstick skillet and brush little bit of butter or oil.Pour some batter in the skillet and swirl the pan around with your hands.Flip the crepes using a spatula and let the other side get golden a little.Same method as for pancakes just the batter is thinner and spreads all over the frying pan.

Filling directions:

Grind the meat from the stock using meat grinder.
Add butter and onions to a saute pan. Cook the onions on med-high until soft. Add the meat,salt and lots of fresh ground pepper. Add 1 cup of beef stock.Cook until meat is slightly browned stiring occasionally.Add eggs if desired.

Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling on the bottom edge of the crepe. Fold it into an envelope. Repeat with the rest of the crepes.

Heat a small frying pan on low heat .Melt about 2-3 tablespoons butter. Place the folded crepe and fry on low heat until golden in color.
Serve with  plain sour cream or sour cream dressing ( recipe below)
Mix together 3 tablespoons sour cream,1-2 garlic crushed,2 tablespoons finely chopped baby dill, pinch of salt and pepper.

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Crepes with Meat Filling

Crepes with Meat Filling

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for crepes:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 2/3 cup milk
  • Filling:
  • 1 lb of beef ( I used tri-tip)
  • 1 big onion plus one small for the stock
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper
  • beef stock (from the cooked meat)
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • about 8 cups water

Instructions

  1. Stock:
  2. In a pot bring water to boil. Add meat, bay leaves, onion,salt and pepper. Cook with closed lid on low heat until meat is soft and tender.
  3. Crepes:
  4. In a bowl whisk together eggs,milk,salt,sugar,and oil. Gently add sifted flour .Whisk until no lumps are visible.
  5. On medium heat, heat a nonstick skillet and brush little bit of butter or oil.Pour some batter in the skillet and swirl the pan around with your hands.Flip the crepes using a spatula and let the other side get golden a little.Same method as for pancakes just the batter is thinner and spreads all over the frying pan.
  6. Filling directions:
  7. Grind the meat using meat grinder.
  8. Add butter and onions to a saute pan. Cook the onions on med-high until soft. Add the meat,salt and lots of fresh ground pepper. Add 1 cup of beef stock.Cook until meat is slightly browned stiring occasionally.
  9. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling on the bottom edge of the crepe. Fold it into an envelope. Repeat with the rest of the crepes.
  10. Heat a small frying pan on low heat .Melt about 2-3 tablespoons butter. Place the folded crepe and fry on low heat until golden in color.
  11. Serve with plain sour cream or sour cream dressing ( recipe below)
  12. Mix together 3 tablespoons sour cream,1-2 garlic crushed,2 tablespoons finely chopped baby dill, pinch of salt and pepper.
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Chicken Eggrolls

July 22, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
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These crispy homemade chicken eggrolls are better then any chinesse restaurant eggrolls. Everyone loves them in our family and they are gone in a blink at parties.You can substitute beef,pork,or turkey for chicken and omit meat for vegetarians.For best crispy results buy eggroll or lumpia wrappers in Asian market.
Ingredients:
3 boneless chicken thighs grounded
1 onion finely chopped
2 carrots shredded
¼ cabbage shredded
2 bean threads ( soaked in boiling water) cut into one inch wide
25 sheets egg roll wrappers
1 egg whipped with fork
1 egg whipped with fork for the wrapper
soy sauce
¼ cup oil + for frying
Other optional ingredients:
mushrooms
celery
string beans
zuchinni
Directions:
Heat oil on med-high heat. Add chicken.Cook until slightly browned.Add onions and carrots. Cook until tender.add cabbage,soy sauce and bean threads.cook for a minute or two ,stirring the mixture. Add egg and mix it in.
Take one wrapper,place meat mixture on the lower corner. seal top corners with whipped egg and roll them up tucking in the two side corners. Repeat with the rest.
In a medium size frying pan, heat plenty of oil and fry them turning once until golden brown. Make sure to stand by because they  tend to burn fast.
Eggrolls
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Chicken Eggrolls

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 3 boneless chicken thighs grounded
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • ¼ cabbage shredded
  • 2 bean threads ( soaked in boiling water) cut into one inch wide
  • 25 sheets egg roll wrappers
  • 1 egg whipped with fork
  • 1 egg whipped with fork for the wrapper
  • soy sauce
  • ¼ cup oil + for frying

Instructions

  1. Directions:
  2. Heat oil on med-high heat.
  3. Add chicken.cook until slightly browned.
  4. Add onions and carrots. Cook until tender.
  5. Add cabbage,soy sauce and bean threads.Cook for a minute or two stirring the mixture.
  6. Add the egg and mix it in.
  7. Take one wrapper,place meat mixture on the lower corner. seal top corners with whipped egg and roll them up tucking in the two side corners. Repeat with the rest.
  8. In a medium size frying pan, heat plenty of oil and fry them turning once until golden brown. Make sure to stand by because they tend to burn fast.
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