Slum Gullion

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The term slum gullion mearly referes to a poor thin stew, but it don't need to be.  Mostly the way I see it is choices of ingredients and procedures.  This in my opinion is simply a quick one pan meal that includes meat and vegetables in a savory sauce.  I recommend serving this with a salad and bread of your choices.  The choices are yours as to the ingredients for the Slum Gullion also depending on what you like; the following is my version of Slum Gullion.

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Ingredients:
1-lb ground turkey or ground beef
1- can of salt free diced tomatoes
2-cups cooked pasta (elbow Macaroni or egg noodles)
1-cup diced onion
1-cup diced sweet pepper ( or hot your choice)

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Directions:
This is where simple comes in play; in a med-large skillet brown the ground meat and then add all the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add more liquid if needed, I like mine  rather thick and not runny like Goulash          That's It !!     

Myks Extreme Pizza

Since I love pizza I have been experimenting on a logical choice.  Most of the calories come from the cheese and choice of toppings. So here is what I come up with.  I only used about 1/4th of the cheese an use toppings that are low in fats mostly. I also use a thin crust.  I went to papa Murphy's and ordered a pizza with very little cheese and a grilled chicken for the meat topping,  most any pizza parlor would do the same try it. Now here is the way I made my pizza at home.

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Ingredients: (for a 12 inch pizza)
1-12 inch Boboli thin crust
1/2 pound Italian seasoned ground turkey (pre-cooked)
1/2 jar marinated artichoke hearts
1/2 cup part skim milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-cup ripe olives sliced
1-cup sliced mushrooms

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low fat ranch dressing (red sauce if you prefere)
salt free Italian spices

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now its time to build you pizza.  Using the boboli crust spread on some ranch dressing (enough to coat well) and liberally sprinkle this with the Italian seasoning now add the Parmesan cheese all over then add the pre-cooked ground turkey, olives, mushrooms and artichoke hearts; sprinkle all over the top the mozzarella cheese.  You now have a low calorie oven ready pizza (I generally add a few tomato slices on top) use the guide on the Boboli package for cooking and heat.  That's It Enjoy!!   

Pancho's Grilled Chicken with Enchilada Sauce



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Recently I enjoyed a marvelous Mexican Dish that I would like to share.
It is a very simple recipe to make if you like Mexican food.

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Ingredients:
1-small can of enchilada sauce
1/2- medium onion
1-small green pepper or Anaheim pepper             
1-sprig cilantro chopped
1-tsp corn starch
2-Grilled chicken breasts

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Directions:
First off grill your chicken your way.
Now make your sauce by separating the onion 1/2 slices and saute them in some olive oil till lightly brown, add the pepper lightly chopped, and the cilantro, the corn starch to the pan; stir this around until the corn starch coveres everything and no clumps. then add the enchilada sauce and stir this all up heat on med-low heat until the sauce bubbles.  On a plate place a grilled breast and top with plenty of the sauce and top with a small amount of grated cheese if you like.  Serve with a side of Re-Fried beans and a nice salad topped with salsa.     That's it!!

Cobblepie

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Since we have been traveling, things haven't been normal, first off my computer developed an "attitude" but that's fixed so now I should be back to working on this blog. I tried out in desperation a new dessert that I like very much. It is a cross between a cobbler and a pie; so here it goes.

Ingredients:
2-cups baking mix
1-20 ounce can of no-sugar added pie filling
1/4 cup brown sugar
1-cup dried cran berries or raisins
1-tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar or splenda

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Directions:
Start by mixing the baking mix-nutmeg-sugar in medium mixing bowl and add enough liquid to make a pourable batter.  Using a 10 inch deep dish pie tin that has been sprayed with non-stick spray; pour in about half of the mixture of batter and bake at 375-400 degrees until just firm. Remove pie tin and let this cool about 5 mins.  Now add the pie filling and raisins lightly mixed and pour remaining batter over the top and bake till lightly brown.  Set to cool 5-10 mins. slice and enjoy.

Bannock (pan bread)

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This is an old standby recipe used by Boy and Girl scouts to make bread while out camping.  It is very simple to make but also very tasty, also used by early pioneers; it is similar to Indian fry bread.  Indian fry bread traditionally is made with a yeast dough; this recipe does not use yeast.


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Traditional Recipe

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Ingredients:
2-cups flour
2-tbs baking powder
2-tbs sugar (more if you like)
2-pinches salt

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Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and add just enough water to make a dough; divide the dough into 4-6 pieces and form each piece into a thick patty and place each patty into and oiled skillet.  On med-low heat brown each side till golden brown; at this point when both sides are browned it should be done.

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Iite Version

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2-cups baking mix
2-tbs splenda
2-pinches salt
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Directions:
Use the same directions as above.  You can also bake both versions.
for added fun you can add dried fruit or fresh fruit. Just about any flavor or coating can be added to make these taste the way you like.          Thats it

 

"Spotted Pup" (Cowboy Pudding)

Spotted Pup is an old frontier dessert made very simple due to the lack of certain ingredients which just was not available to early travelers, eggs being the most common item not readily available to travelers. So this recipe is an early version of rice pudding; also known as "Cowboy Pudding" and was made in a dutch oven over a open fire.  This also works if your are out camping and have a dutch oven, but my version is more modern that can be made at home on the stove.

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Ingredients:
2-cups uncooked white rice (I prefer jasmin rice)
1/2-cup wheat bran
2-cups slenda or sugar
3-quarts skim milk. or canned milk in equivalent amount.
1-lb raisins or other dried fruit
1-tbs nutmeg

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Directions:
Place all ingredients in large sauce pan or dutch oven; and bring to just starting to bubble. reduce heat to simmer and stir frequently as sticking will happen real easy. when rice is done (about 20 minutes) keep stirring as this will help with the thickening; keep on low heat stirring constantly until spoon stands up on it's own, at this point the pudding is done and ready.     Thats it
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I frequently use left-over rice in a similar way it's faster and a good use of left-overs. just adjust the ingredients according to the amount of rice you have

Huckle Buckle

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This recipe is a quick dessert so simple I recommend that you let kids or non-cooks make it.
If you don't have Huckle Berries in your area; Blue Berries make a good substitute.


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Ingredients:

1 white cake mix
2 cups Huckle Berries or Blue Berries
1/4 cup Oat Bran

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Instructions:

Mix the cake mix according to the directions on the package. Add your berries to the mix and pour into a well non-stick 9x9 inch cake pan and add a few berries to the top; and bake according to the instructions on the cake mix.                                         Thats it