Tonight's meal went well - not much fussing from Josey. I didn't have dinner ready till after 6pm. They were hungry so I handed them some carrot sticks to munch on. And granted Gracie ate only mashed potatoes (3 helpings) with some chicken pieces hidden in them.
That is why you make sticky mashed potatoes - to hide other foods in them! lol!
I am still using the Fix It & Enjoy It Healthy Cookbook. It is handy. It is easy. I have the ingredients.
The recipe called for 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs & makes 6 servings. I made half of the marinade since I only had 3 thighs. I get them in the huge pack from Sam's Club & put them in ziploc bags since we can easily eat 3 at a sitting, or have one for leftovers.
BBQ Chicken Thighs
6 TB apple cider vinegar
3 TB canola oil
3 TB ketchup
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning (I just used seasoning salt)
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Combine all ingredients except for chicken thighs in a large bowl.
Submerge thighs in sauce in bowl.
Marinate 2-4 hrs, stirring several times to make sure meat is covered.
Grill over med heat, turning over after 10-15 min.
Grill another 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully so meat doesn't dry out. Remove from grill if finished earlier.
Calories: 273; protein 35 g, carb 2g, Total Fat 13g, Chol 141mg, Sodium 242, Fiber - trace
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Veggie & Beef Stir Fry - Zucchini Recipe
My kids love love love rice. At any given night I can use leftover meat to make stir fry or fried rice. Of course, after all Asian recipes, you are hungry 5 min later. Lately Josey has been cranky about sitting down for a meal.
Last night we had a major melt down. Cooper & I ate, Gracie had a couple bites & Josey screamed his disapproval. I made the ultimate decision I needed a snowmonster from Andy's Custard instead of listening to him. We packed up and headed out to get some ice cream & visit the in laws. Wouldn't you know when we got back, Josey crawled up into his chair & ate his AND Gracie's plates of food. Didn't even touch his milk till he was done.
If you know Josey - he is a milk-aholic, serious addiction.... He is sweet kid when he wants Gracie's milk. He stands by it, looks around to see who is watching. If a parent is around, he will offer it to Gracie. If you give him the ok nod, he sucks like a maniac... So funny!!
So, with these zucchini - I am on a mission to use them. This recipe is also from the Fix It & Enjoy It Healthy Cookbook. That justifies the snowmonster for dessert - you should try it!
And the more you read my posts, you will find I change things in the recipe, or use substitutes...
Veggie & Beef Stir Fry
1/4 lb beef tenderloin (I used Pork)
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped coarsely (used some from my frozen pods -ask me if I love Beaba)
1 sm zucchini, coarsely chopped
3 c coarsely chopped broccoli
half a small squash, you guessed it, chopped coarsely
1 tsp low sodium teriyaki sauce (I used hoisin sauce)
Cut beef into 1/4" wide strips.
In a good sized skillet, I love my Pampered Chef huge skillet, yes I am an infomercial for lots o' products, stir fry beef in olive oil just till no longer pink, about 2 min.
Add onion & other veggies. Stir fry til tender crisp, about 5-7 min.
Just before serving, add teriyaki sauce to beef & veggies. Serve w/ rice.
RICE: did you forget to make some rice ahead of time - no worries!! Use Minute Rice & cook it in your bean pot. Follow directions on box. I am the healthy type of person so I used brown Minute Rice. Love it!
Per serving w/ brown rice: calories 206; protein 11g; carb 30g; Total fat 5g; Sodium 80 mg; Fiber 4g.
There wasn't much left for leftovers, but it is a great way to use up leftovers. Tonight I need to do something w/ chicken thighs. We are going to adjust our eating time to later & maybe avoid Josey's meltdowns.
Have a great night!
b
Last night we had a major melt down. Cooper & I ate, Gracie had a couple bites & Josey screamed his disapproval. I made the ultimate decision I needed a snowmonster from Andy's Custard instead of listening to him. We packed up and headed out to get some ice cream & visit the in laws. Wouldn't you know when we got back, Josey crawled up into his chair & ate his AND Gracie's plates of food. Didn't even touch his milk till he was done.
If you know Josey - he is a milk-aholic, serious addiction.... He is sweet kid when he wants Gracie's milk. He stands by it, looks around to see who is watching. If a parent is around, he will offer it to Gracie. If you give him the ok nod, he sucks like a maniac... So funny!!
So, with these zucchini - I am on a mission to use them. This recipe is also from the Fix It & Enjoy It Healthy Cookbook. That justifies the snowmonster for dessert - you should try it!
And the more you read my posts, you will find I change things in the recipe, or use substitutes...
Veggie & Beef Stir Fry
1/4 lb beef tenderloin (I used Pork)
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped coarsely (used some from my frozen pods -ask me if I love Beaba)
1 sm zucchini, coarsely chopped
3 c coarsely chopped broccoli
half a small squash, you guessed it, chopped coarsely
1 tsp low sodium teriyaki sauce (I used hoisin sauce)
Cut beef into 1/4" wide strips.
In a good sized skillet, I love my Pampered Chef huge skillet, yes I am an infomercial for lots o' products, stir fry beef in olive oil just till no longer pink, about 2 min.
Add onion & other veggies. Stir fry til tender crisp, about 5-7 min.
Just before serving, add teriyaki sauce to beef & veggies. Serve w/ rice.
RICE: did you forget to make some rice ahead of time - no worries!! Use Minute Rice & cook it in your bean pot. Follow directions on box. I am the healthy type of person so I used brown Minute Rice. Love it!
Per serving w/ brown rice: calories 206; protein 11g; carb 30g; Total fat 5g; Sodium 80 mg; Fiber 4g.
There wasn't much left for leftovers, but it is a great way to use up leftovers. Tonight I need to do something w/ chicken thighs. We are going to adjust our eating time to later & maybe avoid Josey's meltdowns.
Have a great night!
b
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