Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Protein Shake

Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 scoop peanut butter
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup milk
Powdered chocolate drink (nesquick, carnation instant breakfast, your choice)
Ice

Directions
Blend all ingredients together in a blender.

Roasted Pork Loin



  • Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast


  • Directions

  • In a skillet, combine the first 12 ingredients; saute until the vegetables are tender. Untie roast and separate. Randomly cut 20 deep slits, 1 in. wide, on inside surface of roast. Fill slits with some of the vegetable mixture; retie roast. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Spread remaining vegetable mixture over the roast. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 2-3 hours or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F-170 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

What I Made for Dinner: Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:
1/2 bag frozen asparagus, chopped (approx 6 oz)
1 bag (12 oz) assorted veggies, frozen (carrots, peas, cauliflower, you can use frozen or fresh and any veggie variety)
1 cup soy sauce (Light, low sodium)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper
4 small chicken breasts
1 package (12oz) extra firm tofu, cubed

Directions:

Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar and chicken in a large zip lock bag. Marinade 3-4 hours, turn the chicken over at about 2 hours.

Cut the chicken into cubes & put them in a large greased skillet on Medium heat. Cook until the outside is brown and almost cooked through. Add tofu & marinade and cook on medium for 10 minutes. Add veggies, lower heat. Cook until veggies are done.

Serve over brown rice or noodles.