Tag Archives: Paprika

Ham & Cheese Bake

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 4 May, 2014 None comments

I enjoy making a quick “fancy” breakfast to send with my husband to work to make it seem like he’s eating a decadent meal while he drinks his coffee and sits at his desk. :) This quick meal is easy and great to send throughout the week with one preparation. This meal is also great for breakfast for dinner!

Ingredients:

  • 10 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
  • ¾ cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ ham, diced
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin

In a mixing bowl combine eggs and milk. Whisk well!
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In a greased pie plate, sprinkle mushrooms.
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In whisked egg mixture, add onions, ham, cheese and seasonings. Mix well.
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Pour on top of mushrooms. And bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes or until fully set. Jiggle the plate to make sure the middle doesn’t wiggle.
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Serve warm!
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Bacon, Sausage and Beans

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 25 April, 2014 None comments

Deliciously seasoned bacon with Kielbasa sausage and beans. What more can you ask for? Protein, protein and more tasty protein!

I made the bacon from an incredible breakfast place my husband and I attended while on vacation. We thrive off of new breakfast places as this has been our favorite meal of the day. This place in particular had bacon called Millionaires Bacon and have been on the Food Network for this alone. It was cooked with brown sugar, paprika and chili flakes. I wanted something with those flavors and ended up with this meal. Their bacon is so thick that you only got 5 slices from 1 pound of bacon. It was also $6.50 for two slices. But let me say, it was actually the best bacon ever and definitely deserved the title of Millionaires Bacon.

So taking this idea from them, I decided to prep our bacon a somewhat similar to the millionaires bacon but not taking the full amount of time since I have had three little munchkins running around the hours since I’ve returned home…. (more on that later)

Ingredients:

  • ½ lb bacon
  • 1 lb kielbasa sausage
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar, divided
  • ¼ tsp red pepper chili flakes
  • ½ tsp paprika, divided
  • 1 can kidney beans

On a foil lined pan, lay bacon and top with 2 tbsp. brown sugar and 1/4 tsp paprika and chili flakes. Broil bacon until desired crispness. (I did 5 minutes) Set aside.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cut kielbasa sausage into small chunks and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar (2 tbsp.) and paprika (1/4 tsp) and add kidney beans.
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Cook on med-low heat until brown sugar is melted and sausage is heated through.
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Chop bacon and add to skillet.

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I served this with sautéed kale and quinoa. It was a well flavored and my son absolutely loved every bite. :)

30 Minute Chicken

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 16 April, 2014 None comments

In the midst of the chaos life still goes on. I knew my family needed to be fed tonight even though I simply don’t want to. Making dinner is the last thing on my exciting “to do” list. So, since we have been eating very little lately and not the greatest food, I decided I would make a 30 minute meal of delicious chicken and lots of veggies.

Our fridge has been packed full of food but since we haven’t been home and haven’t felt like eating, it will go to waste if it isn’t used. We have my parents coming in to town as well and they need to have some meal options and even though I don’t want to prepare anything, I know I need to. Life goes on.

Tonight’s easy meal is Gorgonzola breaded chicken.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup crumbled crackers (Ritz, Saltines, or Trader Joes Gorgonzola crackers)

In a small bowl mix together mayo and seasonings. Set aside.
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In a greased pyrex pan, place the thawed chicken.
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Top with Mayo spread.
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Crumble crackers on top and drizzle with EVOO to keep moist. This helps them not burn while the chicken cooks.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Serve with baked asparagus and Caesar salad.

Smokey BBQ Rub

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 5 April, 2014 None comments

I made my own rub the other night and used it on Mahi and Pork loin in the past. It was fabulous. Click below for the Mahi and Pork recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tp garlic
  • 2 tsp salt/pepper
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp backyard bbq (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • 4 tbsp. EVOO

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl OR If making to keep on your spice rack, mix everything together EXCEPT garlic and EVOO until time of use.

*Mahi- Recipe

**Pork- Recipe

You can get little spice containers to make your own spices and have extra on hand. I do this for taco seasoning and Johnny Seasoning because mine don’t carry the MSG ingredients! :)