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Taco Soup

October12

Recipe: Taco Soup

Wildtree Taco Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 quart Vegetable or Chicken Bouillon Soup Base, prepared according to package directions
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Taco Sauce
  • 3⁄4 cup corn kernels
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for the roux
  • 1⁄4 cup all purpose flour for the roux
  • shredded cheese, chopped vegetables, sour cream, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan combine the prepared Chicken Bouillon, Taco Sauce, corn, and chicken; heat over medium heat. Try 1/2 cup Taco Sauce to taste. Add more if you like more spice.
  2. Make a roux. [In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the roux is thick and pale yellow.]
  3. Whisk the roux into the soup.
  4. Bring the soup up to a boil.
  5. Garnish with shredded cheese, vegetables, and sour cream if desired.

Quick notes

4 Servings
Calories: 290 Fat: 13g Fiber: 1g Protein: 30g Saturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 95mg Carbohydrate: 12g Sodium: 365mg  (The original recipe called for more taco sauce. I reduced sodium by reducing the amount of taco sauce called for, and it still has great taco flavor.)

Cheesy Pasta Dish

October31

Wildtree Cheesy Pasta Dish

Recipe: Cheesy Pasta Dish

Summary: A hearty pasta dish.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Elbow Macaroni
  • 2 Chicken Sausages
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 6 Tablespoons Cheese Spread
  • 6 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, or another green veggie
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomato, halved
  • Cajun Seasoning or Paprika
  • Herbs for garnish – Parsley or Basil

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken sausage into about 1/2 inch rounds
  2. Saute’ the sausage in the oil until nicely browned, set aside and keep warm
  3. Meanwhile, add the pasta to boiling water for 7- 10 minutes until al dente
  4. Add the peas to the pasta and boil for the last 4-5 minutes
  5. Drain the pasta and peas
  6. Blend the milk and Cheese Spread, blend in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to simmer
  7. Add the pasta, peas, and the sausage pieces
  8. Stir and heat through.
  9. Toss the tomatoes in for just a minute or so
  10. Transfer to serving bowl
  11. Sprinkle with Cajun Seasoning or Paprika and garnish with finely shopped herbs

Variations

Substitute extra vegetables for the chicken to make this a vegetarian skillet meal.

Buffalo Chick Pea Tacos

October12

Wildtree Chick Pea Tacos

Recipe: Wildtree Buffalo Chick Pea Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup carrot, shredded
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2-3 teaspoons bottled buffalo sauce to taste
  • ½ cup  Vegetable Bouillon Soup Base, prepared according to package directions
  • 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat
  2. Add the onion; sauté for about 4-5 minutes or until onions begin to brown slightly
  3. Add the carrot, chick peas, buffalo sauce, and bouillon
  4. Increase heat slightly; bring mixture to a boil and allow the liquid to cook off
    This will take about 5 minutes
  5. Serve chick pea mixture on a tortilla with shredded lettuce and top with shredded cheddar and hot sauce if desired

Quick Notes

Calories: 260  Fat: 7g  Saturated Fat: 1g  Carbohydrates: 41g  Fiber: 6g  Protein: 9g  Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 640mg

Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

July14

Wildtree Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Recipe: Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Summary: Nutritional Information – 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • ½ cup corn
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup romaine, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the taco seasoning, salt, and diced tomatoes.
  5. Add this mixture to the bottom of 1 quart mason jar.
  6. Layer with bell pepper, corn, black beans, and romaine.
  7. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  8. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Nutritional Info
Calories: 470      Fat: 14g      Saturated Fat: 6g      Carbohydrates: 72g   Fiber: 13g      Protein: 22g   Cholesterol: 30mg      Sodium: 920mg

Sloppy Joes

October11

Wildtree Sloppy Joes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recipe #1: Simple Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground geef
  • 2 tablespoons Heinz 57 Sauce
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • Season with salt & [epper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown 1 pound of ground beef in skillet, drain off excess fat
  2. Add remainder of the ingredients to the skillet
  3. Cover & simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Serve on hamburger buns
  5. Freeze in single serving size portions for a quick lunch or supper meal
    Variations

1. Add simmered Sloppy Joe mixture to macaroni for American Chop Suey
2. Make stuffed green bell peppers – add the mixture and bake

Wildtree Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

 

 

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Salmon With Lemon and Dill

November29

Summary: Recipe contributed by Marlene Spiegel – Wildtree Site

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Salmon Filet’s
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh or bottled
  • 2 tsp homemade dill blend containing some or all of these ingredients
    • 2 tsp Dill

    • 1 tsp Salt

    • 1 tsp Garlic powder

    • 1 tsp Onion powder

    • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

    • 1 tsp Parsley flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat a well oiled grill to medium-high heat and brush the salmon with the lemony olive oil and sprinkle with the dill blend.
  2. Grill for 2-5 minutes per side to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Quick Notes

I serve the Salmon with Lemon Wedges and Red Devil Hot Sauce or a Dill Sauce 
To create a quick Dill Sauce, mix together:

  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup avocado mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon homemade dill blend
  • Chill for about 4 hours to allow flavors to fully develop.
  • Add a little milk for a creamier sauce.

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Chicken Wraps

November1

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts or some Chicken Tenders
  • Flour for coating
  • 3 tablespoons Wildtree Grapeseed Oil – Butter, #10282 or Natural, #10229
  • Herb Grilling Marinade, #10132
  • Rancher Steak Rub, #10416 -3 oz or #10473 -14 oz

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into tender size strips & flatten a bit with meat tenderizer.
  2. Dip each chicken piece in flour & place in a heated skillet with about 3 tablespoons of Grapeseed Oil, add more oil if needed.
  3. Sprinkle the Herb Grilling Marinade & the Rancher Steak Rub on the top side, turn when golden brown. Sprinkle this side. Continue to pan fry until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Place on tortilla shells with other toppings. Wrap tightly & serve.
  5. Topping Ideas: Mayonnaise or a Wildtree Blend blended with cream cheese, oil & vinegar, or sour cream. Such as…Garlic & Herb Blend, Mediterranean Rub, Smoked Mozzarella Blend,- Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Peppers, Mushrooms, Shredded Cheese

Notes

Omit the chicken & you have a yummy veggie wrap with any of the blends above.

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