Yesterday I mused about fast food. Losing my taste for it that is.
Today, more on this fast food...my kind of fast food.
Let's face it, in today's rush of a pace world there isn't always time to cook.
So what to do if take out is not an option?
Build yourself a repertoire of go to meal ideas.
That's what I've done and am still doing.
I want to be armed and ready. I don't want to be caught in a bind, forced to pay money I don't have for food I really don't want.
And it takes a plan.
So let's do it!!
Here's a quick and simple, go to, crock pot meal for your next busy night.
Put one however many boneless chicken thighs your family will eat into the crock pot. It's a good idea to keep some in the freezer at all times. Add a little barbecue sauce and cook on low all day or on high for half the day. When it's time to eat pull out the meat, place on a serving dish, and, using two forks, pull it apart. Toast some hamburger buns, I use whole wheat, add some more barbecue sauce and you have a delicious go to meal. When I buy barbecue sauce I always read the labels and I avoid the ones with high fructose corn syrup. Trader Joes has a really good one.
For a side set out some cut up veggies of your choice and offer hummus as a dip. Again, read the label and buy one made with olive oil only.
And there you have it a quick and easy and delicious go to meal your family will love. And you will have saved money and eaten well.
And that is this gal's view for today.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Carnitas
Last nights dinner was awesome and I have to share it with you.
Kristina made home made flour tortillas. And I made my version of carnitas in the crockpot. This dinner was so super simple, so super easy, and so super good!
Making the tortillas are a bit time consuming so I would not suggest this meal for a harried night. Plus you're going to want time to sit down and enjoy this delicious dinner.
Want the recipes?
Crockpot Carnitas
Pork Shoulder Roast ~ A size that fits in your crockpot. You can usually get one of these for a good deal.
Seasoning mix~ I make this up myself and keep in a plastic container.
Chipotle Peppers ~ These come in a can, what I do is after I first open them I spoon by tablespoons into an ice cube tray, cover,and freeze. After frozen pop them out into a zip lock bag and store in the freezer. I used 1 cube for this recipe.
1/2 Onion, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped or not ~ More or less as the mood hits you.
1/2 cup of orange juice
Olive oil
Heat skillet ( I use an iron one) with a bit of olive oil until hot. Season the roast with the seasoning mix and sear on all sides in the hot pan. Place roast in crock pot. Add onions and garlic to pan and cook for a few minutes add orange juice and bring to boil. Using a spatula scrape up all the tasty bits at the bottom of the pan. Pour all into the crock pot. Add the chipotle cube. Set the crock pot to low and cook for 8-10 hours. Or on high for 6-8 hours.
Flour Tortillas
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4-6 tablespoons lard ~ A better choice than vegetable shortening. Read why.
1/4 cups warm water
Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together with a fork. Add lard and mix with fork or fingers until mixture is crumbly. Add water and mix until the dough pulls together. Turn out on a floured cutting board and knead a bit. Divide dough into 12 even balls. Roll each ball out and immediately cook on a griddle.
Add some avocado slices or guacamole, depending on your mood. Also fresh cilantro, limes and your favorite salsa.
Can you say delish?
And that is this gal's view for today.
Kristina made home made flour tortillas. And I made my version of carnitas in the crockpot. This dinner was so super simple, so super easy, and so super good!
Making the tortillas are a bit time consuming so I would not suggest this meal for a harried night. Plus you're going to want time to sit down and enjoy this delicious dinner.
Want the recipes?
Crockpot Carnitas
Pork Shoulder Roast ~ A size that fits in your crockpot. You can usually get one of these for a good deal.
Seasoning mix~ I make this up myself and keep in a plastic container.
Chipotle Peppers ~ These come in a can, what I do is after I first open them I spoon by tablespoons into an ice cube tray, cover,and freeze. After frozen pop them out into a zip lock bag and store in the freezer. I used 1 cube for this recipe.
1/2 Onion, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped or not ~ More or less as the mood hits you.
1/2 cup of orange juice
Olive oil
Heat skillet ( I use an iron one) with a bit of olive oil until hot. Season the roast with the seasoning mix and sear on all sides in the hot pan. Place roast in crock pot. Add onions and garlic to pan and cook for a few minutes add orange juice and bring to boil. Using a spatula scrape up all the tasty bits at the bottom of the pan. Pour all into the crock pot. Add the chipotle cube. Set the crock pot to low and cook for 8-10 hours. Or on high for 6-8 hours.
Flour Tortillas
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4-6 tablespoons lard ~ A better choice than vegetable shortening. Read why.
1/4 cups warm water
Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together with a fork. Add lard and mix with fork or fingers until mixture is crumbly. Add water and mix until the dough pulls together. Turn out on a floured cutting board and knead a bit. Divide dough into 12 even balls. Roll each ball out and immediately cook on a griddle.
Add some avocado slices or guacamole, depending on your mood. Also fresh cilantro, limes and your favorite salsa.
Can you say delish?
And that is this gal's view for today.
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