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

Mediterranean Quinoa ~ Mason Jar Salad Recipe

July14

Mediterranean Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts, diced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, diced
  • ¼ cup chicken peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, 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. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the olive oil, sherry vinegar, and greek seasoning.
  4. Add this to the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar.
  5. Layer the roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, olives, chick peas, and romaine.
  6. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  7. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Calories: 480 Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 9g Protein: 13g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1040mg

Number of servings (yield): 4

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

Potato Leek Soup

April12

Potato Leak Soup


Summary
: J.C. Huizenga Recipe, modified by Mary
Thanks to my friend Jennifer for once preparing this yummy soup for my family.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 2 large leeks, thinly sliced, using all of the white and some of the green
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups milk or half-and-half (or combination)
  • 1 teaspoon or so of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon or more celery salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • Grated cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the potatoes – place in a saucepan with 2 cups cold water and bring to a boil.
  2. When potatoes are tender, pour potatoes and cooking water into a food processor or use an emersion blender. Pulse till smooth.
  3. Pour the oil into the clean saucepan, and sauté onion and leeks until soft, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add pureed potato mixture and stir till combined and smooth.
  6. Add milk and cook on low heat until slightly thickened, about 5-10 miutes.
  7. Season. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Stir in parsley and serve with grated cheddar cheese sprinkled on top of the soup, or stir into the soup if you like

Number of servings (yield): 6

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Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

February14

Recipe: Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 cup avocado mayonnaise or other mayo
  • 8 ounces Greek yogurt, fat free
  • 2 cans artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1⁄2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons jalapeño juice from jarred Jalapeños to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together
  2. Warm in a crock pot on low for 1 hour or in an oven at 350°F for 15 minutes

Quick Notes

Calories 210; Fat 16g; Saturated Fat 3.5g; Carbohydrates 9g; Fiber 0g; Protein 9g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 520mg

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Blazin’ Buffalo Chicken Dip

December19

Blazin Buffalo Dip

Summary: Wildtree Package Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons bottled buffalo sauce

Instructions

  1. Stir all ingredients together and bake in a small casserole dish at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Quick Notes

Number of servings (yield): 6

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

October11

Recipe: Absolutely Onion Oven Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small new red potatoes, cleaned and quartered
  • 1/4 cup natural extra virgin olive oil or garlic flavored olive oil
  • 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°
  2. In a large bowl toss quartered potatoes with oil and onion flakes until well combined
  3. Spread potatoes out in a single layer on a lightly greased sheet pan
  4. Place the potatoes in the oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, shaking the sheet pan occasionally, until the potatoes are nicely browned and fork tender

Quick Notes

Serves 6

Calories 150; Fat 9 g; Saturated Fat 1 g; Carb 15 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 2 g;
Chol 0 mg; Sodium 65 mg

Brandied Pumpkin Soup

October11

Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Brandied Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ teaspoon each ground ginger
  • 3-½ tsps Chicken Bouillon Soup Base such as Better Than Bouillon blended with 3 1/2 cups hot water
  • 3 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 Tbsp brandy, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crouton garnish

Instructions

  1. In saucepan, cook onion in melted butter until transparent
  2. Blend in spices and broth – bring to a boil
  3. Blend in pumpkin and half-and-half
  4. Reduce heat & stir occasionally until soup is hot
  5. Stir in brandy
  6. Season to taste
  7. Garnish with croutons

Quick Notes

Yield 2 quarts

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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Corn on the Cob

August3

Recipe: Corn on the CobCorn on the Cob

Ingredients

  • Corn
  • Butter
  • Salt, pepper, or other seasoning

Instructions

  1. Shuck the corn & set aside
  2. Here are several ways to cook the corn:
  • Bring the water to a boil – Place in a steamer basket and steam for 8-10 minutes
  • Bring the water to a boil – Reduce the water to a simmer and add the corn cobs for about 8 minutes
  • Bring the water with corn up to a boil, turn heat off, cover, let steam for 20 minutes
  • Another option is to steam, boil, or grill the corn by keeping on the husks, which can intensify the flavor

Quick Notes

Slice corn from the cobs after steaming or boiling. Toss with butter or the olive oil and a blend of salt or other seasonings, such as Chipotle.

Kelle’s First Watermelon Basket

August3

 – Watermelon Basket

Ingredients

  • Watermellon
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Other ideas: Cantloupe – Honeydew Mellon – Kiwi – Peaches – Pineapple – Blackberries – Raspberries or other Berries

Instructions

  1. Cut off a little less than half of the watermelon with a good chef’s knife
  2. Cut triangle shapes along the edge of the mellon
  3. Use a scoop to form watermelon balls
  4. Slice the fruits & gently toss in the watermelon basket
  5. Refrigerate, and add banana slices just prior to serving

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Sarita’s Pasta Salad

August3

Sarita's Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
  • 4-6 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 small package pine nuts
  • Garlic to taste
  • Fresh basil
  • Olive Oil
  • Farfalle – bowtie pasta

Instructions

  1. Put the canned tomatoes in a bowl, dice them or break them up by hand
  2. Refill the can with diced fresh tomatoes, & add that to the bowl
  3. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a small dry pan on the stove. When cooled, add to the tomatoes
  4. Mix salt, chopped garlic & basil and add to the bowl
  5. Drizzle with oil & stir. Cover & let sit for a couple of hours before serving.
  6. Serve over hot or cold Farfalle pasta

Quick Notes

  • Will last for a week or so in the fridge.
  • My friend served this fabulous, but simple pasta recipe for a gathering.
    My family was delighted with it…

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