Welcome to our CCF KITCHEN! It’s one of our favorite gathering places. Here, you will find many helps to assist you in preparing delicious, time-saving meals for today’s busy woman! We welcome input from our Coffee Cup Friends. If you have a favorite recipe or helpful hint that has worked for you, please send it to us and we’ll share it with others. The recipes below change frequently.

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Featured Recipes: Main Meat Dishes

CRISPY BAKED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN
1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
1/2 cup sugar
1 slice ginger, crushed
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
3 pounds chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cubed or in strips (rinsed and patted dry)
1 cup corn flake cereal crumbs
1/4 cup sesame seeds

In large bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, water and salt. Marinate chicken pieces for approximately one hour in liquid mixture. Roll chicken in cereal crumbs and sesame seeds. Line a shallow baking pan with foil and add chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.

QUICK TURKEY & BROCCOLI ALFREDO
6 oz. package fettuccine, uncooked
2 cups frozen, chopped broccoli
10-3/4 oz. can cream of chicken mushroom soup
1/2 cup skim milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups cooked turkey, cubed (chicken works well, too)
1/8 tsp. pepper

Prepare fettuccine according to package directions. Add broccoli in the last 5 minutes of cooking, drain. In a large skillet (over medium-high heat), mix soup, milk, cheese, turkey, pepper and fettuccine mixture; cook until completely warmed, stirring often. 4 servings.

PORK CHOPS & RICE
4 pork chops
2 Tbsp. oil
1 1/4 cup water
3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt, divided
15-1/4 oz. can corn, drained
14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
pepper to taste

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat; drain and set aside. Combine water, rice, onion and 1/2 tsp. salt in the skillet. Place pork chops over rice mixture; top with corn and tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pork and rice are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

HEALTH – GOD’S WAY:

Les on Nutrition & Fitness
Our health is something we all too often take for granted. We go through the motions of trying to lose weight or get on the latest fitness band wagon, but we don’t always have the best information that will provide us optimal health. Les (see his bio in “Meet Our Team”) will provide you with the tools you need to make wise choices and live the life God intended. The following link (with more to come) will be periodically updated so check back often!

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“FAMILY DINNER” with Janet

God created the family unit and we should strive to preserve it as much as possible. It’s time to come back to the dinner table! We can eat healthier and cheaper by eating at home and our conversations are more spontaneous and open than when we are out in public.

Let the kids help with the preparations. This not only gives them ownership of the meal and valuable life-long lessons, but provides for more opportunities for family bonding. Make it fun, not perfect! It does take some extra effort, but the benefits are so worth it. CLICK HERE for some kid-friendly dinner ideas.

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An “Apple a Day” is great advice. Apples are loaded with fiber, contain no fat or sodium, and are a good low-calorie carbohydrate source. Click on pic.

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Pumpkins, a holiday (or anytime of the year) favorite, are low in saturated fat and very low in cholesterol and sodium. They are a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, and other important nutrients. Click on pumpkin pic to left.

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GREAT IDEAS BELOW!

• Having beans for dinner but hate the gas that follows? Add 1/2 tsp. ginger to 1 pound of beans while cooking.
• Guiltless Hot Mocha… Drop a couple packets of Swiss Miss diet cocoa mix into a sandwich bag. Seal and keep in your purse for restaurants or visiting with a friend for coffee. Directions: Add 1 packet mix to a cup of hot coffee and stir. Sip slowly.
• Using reduced-fat or fat-free plain yogurt is a great way to reduce the fat in creamy dressings (including mayo) and dips. Start with a 2 to 1 ratio: 2 parts dressing or dip to 1 part yogurt. If desired, over time, increase yogurt / decrease dressing to tolerable taste.
• When chicken breasts are on sale or you can purchase them in bulk from a warehouse store… grill, bake, or prepare in a way you like best. Then, all at once, cube or shred and portion out into Ziploc freezer bags. Freeze. Then, when you want to create a quick meal, just remove a bag from the freezer and add to recipe. Can be used for other meats, also. Do the same with chopped onion, peppers, etc.
• Short on time but want to make a quick & tasty dessert?
  2 Tbsp. brownie mix (powder)
  1 Tbsp. plain yogurt
  canned cherry pie filling
  canned whipped topping

  Place brownie mix and yogurt in a single-serving microwaveable bowl. Stir until well mixed. (Right at first, it doesn’t look like it’s going to mix up but keep stirring.) “Bake” in the microwave for approximately 1 minute 10 seconds (adjust time to your microwave). When done (cooled or still warm), spoon on some cherry pie filling and top with whipped cream topping.

  For a larger serving, combine 4 Tbsp. brownie mix with 2 Tbsp. yogurt. Mix well. “Bake” in microwave for 1 minute 45 seconds, adjusting length of time to your microwave.

  Note: This recipe also works well with most cake mixes, too. Also, transfer remaining cherry pie filling to a container and refrigerate for more desserts later in the week. The cherry pie filling is optional, as is the whipped topping. Instead, top with ice cream or frozen (or regular) yogurt, etc.

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KITCHEN BASICS (RESOURCE SECTION)

Simple Solutions | Baking Perfect Breads | Baking Perfect Desserts

Buying Fruits and Vegetables | Cheese Guide | Emergency Substitutions

Equivalents Chart | Measurements | Seasoning Guide

Vegetable Time Table | Cooking Terms and Definitions

Heatlhy Living: Minerals | Healthy Living: Vitamins

FEATURED RECIPES (RESOURCE SECTION)

Salad Ingredients
Ingredient list for preparing a healthy, delicious salad

Snack Ideas
A list of healthy favorites

Anytime Grilling
Barbecuing /Grilling Tips and Recipes

Muffins for Those On-the-Go
53 kinds from one basic recipe

Oatmeal Toppings and Baked Oatmeal Recipes

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