We love Indian, and Indian inspired food..
4 skinless chicken thighs
2 TSP smoked paprika
4 TBSP chili powder
6 TBSP ginger
2 TSP salt
2 TSP cumin
2 TSP curry
4 TBSP minced garlic
juice of two lemons
4 TBSP oil
Other spices you can add: 4 tsp tumeric, 1 medium diced white onion
You can also adjust the spices to your liking, that is the fun part of cooking!!
Put all spices together in bowl, add lemon juice, and oil, mix well
Toss chicken thighs in large ziploc bag, pour in sauce
Massage sauce to cover chicken
Marinate over night, or for at least 2 hrs
Preheat oven to 350
While preheating remove chicken from fridge, so it can get to almost room temperature
Dump chicken, and sauce in an 8x8 casserole dish, or on a foiled sheet pan
Bake for 1hr or until juices run clear
Great to have with rice, veggies, and naan
Monday, August 13, 2012
Honey Oat Bread
I am not a bread maker, seriously. I have bread issues. I cannot think of a time when an attempted loaf of bread came out of the oven great. Yes I have successfully created some "quick breads", but that really isn't the same. This one is a hands on, let rise 2xs, knead, pound, etc., a real bread experience. Best, a bread that I have successfully made, and will make again! Promise that if I can do it, you can do it to!
Ingredients:
2 C boiling water
1 C rolled oats
1/2 C honey
2 TBSP butter
2 TSP salt
1 0.25 OZ package of active dry yeast (or 2 1/2 TSP)
1/2 C warm water (110F)
4 C flour
Topping:
2 TBSP warmed honey (or you can use butter)
2 TBSP rolled oats (optional)
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water, oats, 1/2 C honey, butter, and salt. Let stand for 1 hr.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 mins.
Pour yeast mixture in oat mixture.
Add 2 C of flour; mix well.
Still remanding four, 1/2 C at a time, mixing well after each addition.
When the dough has pulled together, turn onto lightly floured surface.
Knead until smooth and elastic, around 15-20 mins.
Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, turn to coat with oil.
Cover with damp cloth, let rise on counter until doubled in size, about 1 hr.
Punch dough, and turn onto lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into two equal loaves.
Place into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans.
Cover with a damp cloth,and let rise for about 40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Bake for 30mins or until top is golden, mine baked for 25 mins.
Remove loaves from pans, place on cooling rack.
Brush tops with the warmed honey (or butter), and sprinkle with oats, if desired.
Cool completely before slicing.
Ingredients:
2 C boiling water
1 C rolled oats
1/2 C honey
2 TBSP butter
2 TSP salt
1 0.25 OZ package of active dry yeast (or 2 1/2 TSP)
1/2 C warm water (110F)
4 C flour
Topping:
2 TBSP warmed honey (or you can use butter)
2 TBSP rolled oats (optional)
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water, oats, 1/2 C honey, butter, and salt. Let stand for 1 hr.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 mins.
Pour yeast mixture in oat mixture.
Add 2 C of flour; mix well.
Still remanding four, 1/2 C at a time, mixing well after each addition.
When the dough has pulled together, turn onto lightly floured surface.
Knead until smooth and elastic, around 15-20 mins.
Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, turn to coat with oil.
Cover with damp cloth, let rise on counter until doubled in size, about 1 hr.
Punch dough, and turn onto lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into two equal loaves.
Place into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans.
Cover with a damp cloth,and let rise for about 40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Bake for 30mins or until top is golden, mine baked for 25 mins.
Remove loaves from pans, place on cooling rack.
Brush tops with the warmed honey (or butter), and sprinkle with oats, if desired.
Cool completely before slicing.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Creamy Cheesy Veggie Noodle Bake
Since I just finished making my own condensed cream of chicken soup (dry) mix, I had to try it out. I decided to try it out casserole style, and it is a winner for sure. If you like really creamy noodle casseroles, you might want to double the sauce.
16oz macaroni, cooked
Cream of Something Soup (chicken), thickened see: http://nomnomwarrior.blogspot.com/2012/08/condensed-cream-of-whatever-soup.html
Shredded cheese, as much or little as you like, I did around 2 cups
A bag of mixed frozen veggies, defrosted
Optional: you can add in diced chicken, bacon, or whatever else you like.
Combine all ingredients, and mix well
Pour into 9x13 casserole dish, cove
Bake at 350 for 30mins
16oz macaroni, cooked
Cream of Something Soup (chicken), thickened see: http://nomnomwarrior.blogspot.com/2012/08/condensed-cream-of-whatever-soup.html
Shredded cheese, as much or little as you like, I did around 2 cups
A bag of mixed frozen veggies, defrosted
Optional: you can add in diced chicken, bacon, or whatever else you like.
Combine all ingredients, and mix well
Pour into 9x13 casserole dish, cove
Bake at 350 for 30mins
Condensed Cream of Whatever Soup
I have discovered I hate buying cream of chicken soup for our recipes. It's always a dollar something for a small can, a tad more if you go for low sodium. I have found a recipe where you can make your own condensed cream of soup, it is a dry mix, perfect for storing. Best of all it is easy, cheap, good, and you know what you are putting into it!!
1 C non-fat powdered (dried) milk
3/4 C corn startch
1/4 C boullion, crushed if using cubes. Can use chicken, beef, veggie, whatever you like
4 TBSP dried minced onion
About 1 TSP of whatever other seasonings you like (basil, thyme, garlic, paprika, pepper, etc.)
Put all ingreidients in a bowl, mx well, and place in airtight container
Add label 1/3 C powder to 1 1/4 C water, heat on stove until thick
This is the equivalent to one can of condensed soup (about the 10.75oz size)
1 C non-fat powdered (dried) milk
3/4 C corn startch
1/4 C boullion, crushed if using cubes. Can use chicken, beef, veggie, whatever you like
4 TBSP dried minced onion
About 1 TSP of whatever other seasonings you like (basil, thyme, garlic, paprika, pepper, etc.)
Put all ingreidients in a bowl, mx well, and place in airtight container
Add label 1/3 C powder to 1 1/4 C water, heat on stove until thick
This is the equivalent to one can of condensed soup (about the 10.75oz size)
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