Re: needto's meal of the week thread.
radarstoy said:
Those shakes look awesome. I'd like to try the peanut ginger chicken tomorrow, but along with not eating red meat I don't eat dark meat either..will there much of a taste difference if I use white meat? Should I add another ingredient? I like to cook but need detailed instructions. lol
Thanks, that whole menu looks good
here is one hole meal for you with no meat
main dish
Creamy Primavera
1 1/2cups uncooked quinoa
3cups chicken broth
2ounces cream cheese
1tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2teaspoons butter or margarine
2garlic cloves, finely chopped
5cups thinly sliced or bite-size pieces assorted vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, carrot or zucchini
2tablespoons grated Romano cheese
Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain. Heat quinoa and broth to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed. Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden. Stir in vegetables. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.
Breadsticks
2 cups Original Bisquick mix
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (2 oz)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 425ºF. Mix Bisquick, cold water and pepperoni until dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in Bisquick to coat. Knead 5 times.
2. Roll dough into 10-inch square. Cut in half. Cut each half crosswise into 14 strips. Twist ends of strips in opposite directions. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, pressing ends onto cookie sheet to fasten securely. Brush generously with butter. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
Italian Salad
6cups bite-size pieces iceberg lettuce (1 pound)
1bag (16 ounces) broccoli slaw (6 cups)
1can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2cup chopped red onion
1medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2cup creamy Italian dressing
1/4cup shredded Asiago cheese (1 ounce)
2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
In deep 3-quart serving dish, layer lettuce, broccoli slaw, beans, onion and bell pepper.
Mix mayonnaise and Italian dressing until well blended. Spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.