Kiss the cook: February 2009

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Thai Red Curry!

Here is a recipe I found on another blog! I am currently into trying out new cuisine and this one looks promising! :)

Warning: very spicy dish!

2 potatoes (sliced or cubed)

1 large sirloin steak- sliced thin

1 packet "A Taste of Thai" red curry paste

1 can coconut milk

1/4 cup fish sauce

1/2 cup raw peanuts

salt to taste

Stir together full packet of curry paste, fish sauce, and half the can of coconut milk in a saucepan on medium heat. (Use less curry paste if you don't like it too spicy).

Stir in potatoes and steak and let it cook in the curry mixture. Slowly stir in the rest of the coconut milk as needed. Potatoes should be soft but not mushy.

Add peanuts and salt then let cook a few more minutes.

Serve over rice. Drink milk with this to balance out the spiciness!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Chewy Granola Bars

I got this recipe off of Her blog, that I love...
Chewy Granola Bars Recipe:

2 1/2 c. Oats - quick rolled oats
1/2 c. Rice Krispies
1/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. M&M minis
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Add all of the ingredients and mix together until combined. Press into a square 8×8 pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and score into bars. Let it set completely and then cut into bars. For thinner bars, press mix into a 9×13 pan. They seem to set a little better in the 9×13 pan. For additional topping ideas visit my Mini Chip Granola Bars post.
You can do different variations like add 1/4 c. peanut butter instead of honey or add raisins and cinnamon instead of chocolate. Let me know if anyone tries something different!!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

I wanted to post a recipe that represents comfort food (especially on those snowy days like today) that actually is not too harmful to the hips. So here you go : "Hearty Turkey Chili"

For those who count points 1 cup = 4 pts. (There are 6 servings per batch)

Don't be scared away by the list of ingredients- it really is an easy recipe.

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	1 tsp canola oil
	1 large onion(s), chopped
	2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
	2 medium carrot(s), thinly sliced into rounds
	1 pound(s) lean ground turkey
	2 tbsp chili powder
	1 tbsp paprika
	1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
	1 tsp ground cumin
	2 medium tomato(es), chopped
	1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
	1 cup(s) canned chicken broth
	1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
	1 1/2 cup(s) cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained
	1 medium green pepper(s), chopped
	1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
	1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
	1/4 cup(s) scallion(s), chopped

Coat a large pot with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and onion; sauté onion until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook until garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Add turkey; brown meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Stir to break up lumps.
Add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, beans and green pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; garnish with scallions. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Enjoy!