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ONE PAN GARLIC RANCH CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

1/21/2018

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INGREDIENTS:
  • 8 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved
  • 16 ounces baby peeled carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (1-ounce) package Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Using your fingers, work the brown sugar, about 1 teaspoon per thigh, onto both sides of the chicken.
  3. Place chicken, potatoes and carrots in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Ranch Seasoning and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Place into oven and roast until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.* Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
*Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the potatoes and carrots.
***Credit goes to ​https://damndelicious.net/2015/05/08/one-pan-garlic-ranch-chicken-and-veggies/ 
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Kale and Potatoes

8/15/2017

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  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 1⁄2 cups kale, chopped fairly fine
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese or 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt & pepper
  1. Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil, turn the heat to medium but keep the potatoes boiling.
  2. Add kale to the boiling potatoes.
  3. When potatoes are soft drain the potato kale mixture
  4. Add ricotta and butter, salt and pepper to the drained potatoes and kale - mash coarsely.
  5. Serve.
Makes 3-4 servings 

I cooked the potatoes almost to the consistency of parsley potatoes.  The idea is exactly the same.  I also would add some onions, because I love onions.  The potatoes are not actually mashed, they are fork mashed with big chunks.  One of my favs.
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Vegan Corn Chowder

7/28/2017

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I love soup, even in the summer.  This caught my eye today as I was surfing the net, I think it will be on our menu this weekend (I heard it is going to rain!)
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http://www.theroastedroot.net/vegan-corn-chowder/
Update:  July 31, 1967

I made this beautiful chowder tonight for dinner, a few alterations to the original.  I did not have cajun seasoning so I decided to substitute Old Bay Seasoning (one of our favorites) for not only the cajun seasoning, but also the paprika, and cumin.  Also, for the water instead of using water from the tap, I decided to use the water that the corn and the potatoes were cooked in.  This served two purposes in my mind, all the nutrients released from the corn and potatoes was in the water and it was already hot and available, why not recycle that into the soup.  

The final outcome was a bit saltier than I had hoped it would be, so I will test with leaving out the salt, which I normally do, and cutting back on the seasoning into the chowder once it is all assembled and I can slowly add it to taste.

Other than that, I think it is marvelous and was really very easy to prepare.  I would say that the prep time/total time and cook time is very accurate.

One thing that I have learned is that taking the time to 'prep' all the ingredients, cut, measure and set aside makes the entire process of cooking so much more enjoyable.  It dirties a few more bowls but if you invest in the little prep bowls it is really not that bad.  In fact, I got my prep bowls from the dollar Tree either 3 or 4 in a pack depending on the size so really worth the investment.

If you give this recipe a try, please come back and comment.
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Easy Roasted Cauliflower

7/1/2017

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www.eatwell101.com/whole-roasted-cauliflower-recipe
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Ingredients list for the whole roasted cauliflower
  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • Fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups (1l) vegetable or chicken stock, more or less, depending on the size of the cauliflower
  • 1/3 cup (70)g melted butter
  • Fresh cracked pepper
1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200°C). Trim the bottom of the cauliflower and remove all the leaves and the stem, but without breaking apart. Give it a quick rinse and pat dry.
2. Place the whole cauliflower in a pot and cover with stock, add fresh thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 minutes.
3. Drain and transfer the cauliflower head in a cast iron skillet or any oven proof pan. Ladle a little of the cooking stock over the cauliflower then drizzle with melted butter on top. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and pepper.
4. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of your cauliflower, until golden. Baste with cooking juice from time to time. Check with a knife, if it slides in easily, then it’s cooked. You can broil for an extra 2 minutes if you want to give it a bit more color, but keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Slice, and serve with an extra drizzle of the buttery cooking juices.
Note: For a smokey non-vegetarian version, add crumbled bacon on top of the roasted cauliflower.
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Easiest, Crockpot Salsa Chicken

6/27/2017

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When I tell you this is the easiest chicken you will EVER make, I am not lying.  If you cannot manage this chicken recipe, you need a husband or wife who will cook for you or a really nice budget so you can eat take-out often.

I use this chicken for just about everything, tacos, salads, over rice, with noodles, by itself, on pizza.... it is THAT GOOD!
Ingredients
  • 4 Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 can Salsa

**Some recipes call for a packet of Taco Seasoning, I don't generally add because of the salt content in those packets, but if you want, you could also just use your own homemade taco seasoning.

Directions:
  • Dump the salsa in the bottom of the crockpot, put the chicken breasts on top of the salsa
  • Cover with a lid and set to high for 4-6 hours.  (it's hard to say exactly how long since it all depends how thick the chicken breasts are)
  • When chicken is falling apart, it is done, shred with a fork and stir into the juices.

**I have even put chicken tenderloins in the crockpot FROZEN and just increased the cook time.  Point is.... dump, turn it on and walk away
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Kale salad with Lemon Vinegrette

6/26/2017

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evolvingmotherhood.com/2016/03/easy-kale-salad-recipe.html​
Ingredients to make Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
1 bunch of kale
2 carrots, shredded
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
How to make Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the kale leaves from the stems give the leaves a rough chop them into small enough for bites. Once the water is boiling add the kale to the water and flash boil it for 1 minute. Remove the kale from the post and rinse it with cool water.  Use a salad spinner to spin out as much of the water as you can. Move the kale to a serving bowl, add in the shredded carrots, shopped walnuts, and cranberries to the bowl.
To make the dressing mix the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey with a whisk.
You can toss the salad with the dressing or allow everyone to top their own salad with their desired amount of dressing.
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Buffalo Chicken

6/21/2017

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1 cup riced cauliflower 
1 cup baked chicken with paprika and garlic powder seasoning 
1/2 an avocado 
1/4 cup shredded cheese
Topped with Franks Red Hot
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Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake

6/12/2017

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OK, this is totally NOT a healthy choice, however, there is nothing wrong with an occasional treat as long as you don't eat the whole thing.  Amazing!

http://tiphero.com/pineapple-upside-down-bundt-cake/
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California Spaghetti Salad

6/12/2017

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This looks pretty amazing- I am thinking I would use the new veggie pasta that I found instead of the thin spaghetti.  Otherwise the ingredients all look fabulous.
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This delicious spaghetti salad is filled with fresh summer veggies and olives and topped with your favorite Italian dressing and parmesan cheese. Omit the cheese for dairy-free or use a dairy-free cheese. It serves 10-12, therefore perfect for your next large gathering! Enjoy this summer :) --Teri
Ingredients
1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
Dressing:
1 bottle (16 ounces) your favorite homemade or store-bought Italian salad dressing
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese, if desired
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion and olives in a large bowl.
To make the dressing: Whisk together Italian salad dressing, cheese, if using, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Pour over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
From: The Recipe Critic blog

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BUFFALO CHICKEN BOWL

5/1/2017

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http://thecolbertclan.com/buffalo-chicken-bowl/
Ingredients:
  • 2 can corn
  • 2 can black beans
  • 3 avocado
  • 2 tomato
  • 6 chicken breasts 
  • 1 C Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dressing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons milk (I used fat free milk)
Directions:
  1. Put your chicken, garlic, and hot sauce into the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours. Afterwards, shred it with 2 forks.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dressing, Greek yogurt and milk together and refrigerate while finishing up with other ingredients.
  3. Drain and rinse your corn and black beans and add them to a bowl. Cut up the tomatoes and avocado and add them to the bowl.
  4. Add the vegetables and chicken and mix together. Top with the Healthy Greek Yogurt ranch.
Yields 6 servings
21 Day Fix approved: 2 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Blue, 1/2 Green
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