Category Archives: Meat

4 lbs ground beef, lean 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cups catsup 1 cup water 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Directions: Brown beef and onion lightly; drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.Continue reading “Sloppy Joe Mix”

(Granny’s Note: I used pork butt or shoulder – very tender.) 4-6 chicken breasts 12 oz regular Pepsi 2 tablespoons soy sauce 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup [Granny’s note: Mushroom soup with Pork] Directions: Mix soda, soy, and soup together in the crock pot. Put in the chicken, getting the liquid all overContinue reading “Pepsi Chicken (or Pork)”

Sauce 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup light orange juice 1/2 cup Splenda Granulated Sweetener [Granny’s Note: or Sugar] 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons cornstarch Chicken 1-1/4 lbs chicken breast, boneless, skinless, choppedContinue reading “Quicker-Than-Take-Out Orange Chicken”

14.5 oz no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless (2 lbs) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: (This recipe offers a crock pot and stove top/oven option.) InContinue reading “Slow-Cooked Barbecue Pulled Chicken”

6 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, quartered (approximately 2-1/2 lbs) 3 eggs, beaten 2-1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs 1/2 cup and 1 to 2 tablespoons buttered, divided 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. 1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 2 large green bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 can (7 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 2 cups chicken broth 2Continue reading “Nona’s Italian Country Chicken”

1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon mild or hot chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup panko bread crumbs (whole wheat, if available) 1-1/2 lbs chicken drumsticks, skinless with bone-in Olive oil nonstick cooking spray Directions: Preheat the ovenContinue reading “Zesty Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken”

(Granny’s Note: You can use whole cut up chicken, boneless breasts, thighs, or pork chops work well. The night before you plan to cook it or at least 3 to 4 hours before cooking, season each piece with seasoning salt and a little black pepper. I usually put it in a ziplock bag and refrigerateContinue reading “Granny’s Oven Fried Chicken (or Pork Chops)”

4 4-5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dry rosemary 2 garlic cloves, minced (roughly 1 tablespoon) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup dry red wine or water or broth 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Mix together oil, paprika, rosemary, garlic, andContinue reading “Balsamic Chicken”