Deb's Cooking! http://debslosingit.com/recipes The recipes we tried, tweaked, and loved! Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:25:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Easy Chicken Noodle Soup http://debslosingit.com/recipes/2013/04/21/easy-chicken-noodle-soup/ http://debslosingit.com/recipes/2013/04/21/easy-chicken-noodle-soup/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:25:37 +0000 Deb http://debslosingit.com/recipes/?p=15459 This recipe is one I worked on over time, until I got it just right. You could also swap out pasta for potatoes, or even rice, and sometimes I add carrots as well. If you need to start it earlier in the day and want to leave it mostly unattended, you can do that. Just [...]]]> This recipe is one I worked on over time, until I got it just right. You could also swap out pasta for potatoes, or even rice, and sometimes I add carrots as well. If you need to start it earlier in the day and want to leave it mostly unattended, you can do that. Just turn the heat down low and cover it, peeking in on it here and there. Just remember not to try to cook your pasta (or whatever carb you choose to use) all day long! You don’t want soggy soup!

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
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Serves: 4
 

This easy chicken soup recipe is just that- easy! It might even be mistake-proof.
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 heaping teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 stalks celery, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ cups pasta of your choice
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • 5 cups water

Instructions
  1. Place chicken pieces and onion into bottom of large pot. Turn on high heat and cook most of the way through, stirring frequently.
  2. Add water, bouillon, and thyme, bringing to a boil.
  3. Add pasta, continuing to boil until it is al dente.
  4. Add celery, and continue cooking until celery is just tender.
  5. Serve in bowls with fresh bread and enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Calories: 271 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 1 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 38 g

 

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This is super easy, and all you need it cauliflower and a few small bits of Velveeta cheese. Ack! I just called Velveeta cheese! I’ll try to get photos the next time I make this. I have so many recipes here I need to update with photos- I will never become a real food blogger, but honestly, I don’t mind. I share my recipes in the hopes someone will enjoy them and it also gives me a nicely organized way to browse some of our favorite recipes we’ve had in the past.

Anyway, here’s this super quick side that you can throw together in no time. Its low carb, and overall the nutrition isn’t too bad. I hope you enjoy this one! You can always add more Velveeta to it if you’d like- feel free to experiment with it!

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Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
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Serves: 2
 

I used measurements for this recipe to serve two people a generous serving. You can always increase or decrease the measurements proportionately to suit your needs.
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups raw cauliflower, roughly chopped
  • 2 oz Velveeta cheese, cut into small chunks

Instructions
  1. Put the cauliflower into a pot with enough water to cover it and boil until its tender. Drain.
  2. Add chunks of Velveeta and stir until cheese is thoroughly melted and incorporated throughout. You may need to turn the flame on low to do this.
  3. Serve.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 102 Fat: 6 Carbohydrates: 7 Fiber: 2 Protein: 6

 

 

 

]]> http://debslosingit.com/recipes/2013/04/19/cheesy-mashed-cauliflower/feed/ 0 Velveeta Mac n Cheese http://debslosingit.com/recipes/2013/04/16/velveeta-mac-n-cheese/ http://debslosingit.com/recipes/2013/04/16/velveeta-mac-n-cheese/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:19:22 +0000 Deb http://debslosingit.com/recipes/?p=15448 I want to make a statement before posting the recipe here. I despise Velveeta because in no way, shape, or form do I believe that its cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve been forced to concede because Mattie won’t eat mac n cheese if the cheese gets stringy when it melts- which happens with virtually every legitimate cheese [...]]]> I want to make a statement before posting the recipe here. I despise Velveeta because in no way, shape, or form do I believe that its cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve been forced to concede because Mattie won’t eat mac n cheese if the cheese gets stringy when it melts- which happens with virtually every legitimate cheese out there. I did learn in my search for a mutually satisfying mac n cheese that its lactose that causes the cheese to become stringy when it melts, which means to make Mattie happy, we really only have three cheeses that are readily available that we can use. Velveeta, American, and chevre. Unfortunately he doesn’t like chevre, and I don’t care too much for the other two, but I decided in the spirit of compromise to just go with the Velveeta.

This recipe is largely how my mom makes mac n cheese, with some minor adjustments. You can also add other things to this such as chicken, hot sauce/wing sauce, pepper, or broccoli. Mac n cheese is one of those foods that are so versatile with how you can dress it up.

This is also a pretty unhealthy dish, which is super high in calories considering, and not the kind of calories you really need to be eating. The portions I’m giving are suitable for a somewhat generous side at dinnertime, or maybe a lunch. So, with that in mind, here’s the recipe. Sorry there’s no photos- I made this the other day with dinner and forgot to photograph it as I wasn’t expecting to share it.

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Velveeta Mac n Cheese
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Serves: 3
 

Ingredients
  • 4 oz dry pasta
  • 8 oz Velveeta, cut into small chunks
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta according to package directions and drain.
  2. While pasta is still hot, mix in the Velveeta, milk, and butter, stirring until everything has melted and mixed well. You may need to turn the flame back on to low to help with this.
  3. Plate, and serve!

Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅓ recipe Calories: 441 Fat: 24 Carbohydrates: 37 Fiber: 5 Protein: 16

 

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My photo shows carrots as well because 1) I had them in the fridge already and they needed using, and 2) I always try to add some sort of veggie to the meal and if I can do it all in one pot even better, so feel free to slip in some veggies into this one pot-meal.

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Knock It Off Stroganoff
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Serves: 3
 

This is a fast, easy “knock off” stroganoff. Very quick to make and tasty too!
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 oz dry pasta (I used penne)
  • 1 14 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups milk (I used whole)
  • 1 cup water
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Start off by cooking your ground beef. When its cooked, drain the excess fat that has cooked off.
  2. Return beef to heat, and add pasta, water, milk, and cream of mushroom soup. Increase flame to high.
  3. When liquids start to boil, reduce heat to a low simmer, and cover. Stir frequently to avoid sticking. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  4. When liquid is mostly absorbed and thickened and pasta is cooked, plate and serve.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 cups Calories: 630 Fat: 35 g Carbohydrates: 41 g Fiber: 7 g Protein: 39 g

 

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Tonight’s dinner started out as a recipe on the Campbell’s soup website, [...]]]> I did it again, guys! I made a super delicious meal, and I completely forgot to take photos of it until I was putting the last bite into my mouth, and a photo of an empty plate isn’t quite the same, is it?

Tonight’s dinner started out as a recipe on the Campbell’s soup website, but I made a few changes to it as I went. Sometimes you just know something else will taste better! The nutritional info given is if you just split the recipe into two big servings. If you served this with a side of veggies, you could easily make it go further, feeding another person or two.

We both really enjoyed this meal, and it will be making it into our regular meal rotation for sure! Here’s how you make the Creamy Pork Saute!

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Creamy Pork Saute
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Serves: 2
 

Ingredients
  • 12 oz boneless pork loin cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Celery Soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups rice, prepared according to package directions

Instructions
  1. Add the pork to skillet after seasoning with thyme, and cook until outside is white, stirring often.
  2. Add chopped celery and onion, continuing to stir often. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Stir the soup and milk into the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce to simmer until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened to your liking.
  4. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Information
Fat: 26 g Carbohydrates: 65.5 g Fiber: 7.5 g Protein: 59.5 g

 

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