Chicken and Corn in Tomato Sauce
June 10th 2010 14:39
A delicious, healthy recipe with fresh corn as the supporting actor, giving a bit of crunch and sweetness to the dish.
| 90 |
| Vote |
Linda Brewer
UNITED STATES
Joined March 24th 2010
Number of Posts:
5
Number of Comments:
0
Karma:
5
Recent Posts Chicken and Corn in Tomato SauceJune 10th 2010 14:31
Today we are going to look at a way to give chicken, an all around delicious, wholesome choice for a main dish and protein, a distinctive flavor in just 30 minutes, while tenderizing it! This method can also be used on any other piece of meat, and is especially terrific for those less expensive cuts of beef and pork.
Normally, meat needs to be marinated and tenderized from 4 hours to overnight to give it that truly marinated flavor and to really make it noticeably more tender. Not so with this gadget that was sent with compliments for our kitchen to review.The box was shipped from a company called VacuVin. We had serious doubts that this lidded bowl called the Instant Marinator, with it's pump that claimed to remove the air from inside it, was any more than any other plain old lidded bowl. We admitted to being skeptical But boy, were we wrong! The instructions claimed that the bowl could be used to marinate and tenderize meat or it could be used to prolong the life of fruits and vegetables. Since there were no plans for meat to be cooked in the next day or two, a bag of salad, which normally goes bad in a couple of days, was put in the Vacu Vin Instant Marinator bowl and the lid attached. The pump was then used to suction all the air possible out of the bowl. It really didn't feel like anything was being suctioned out until we tried to pry the lid off; when we couldn't budge it, we knew it was suctioned on tight, all right. The bowl of salad was put in the fridge and promptly forgotten. Almost two weeks went by when, while moving things around in the refrigerator, someone came across the Vacu Vin Instant Marinator Bowl. We finally figured out that to open it, you must push the little teat the pump attaches to over to the side, to let out some air, then it opens easily. Now here is where the craziness is... we made a salad out of that 2 week old bag of greens, only having to throw away a tiny handful of leaves! Never has one of those bagged salads lasted so long for us, even in the salad crisper drawer of our refrigerator, wrapped in a special salad bag. Now our spirits were hopeful about marinating in this handy little gadget! And we were not disappointed! The results were fantabulous, the chicken was flavored all the way through and tender without being mealy. And after only 30 minutes! The recipe is below and can be used with or without the Instant Marinator by VacuVin but we don't think you can go wrong by buying this gadget. This is an incredibly delicious and filling meal. The tomatoes are aplenty and make you feel like you are eating a lot more than you actually are. Don't use a huge potato if you are watching you carbs or calories! This is a truly comforting meal. The leftovers are great on toast, English muffins or more baked potatoes. Chicken in tomato sauce with corn Ingredients: * 4 chicken breasts coated with Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil spray) and sprinkled with sea salt and pepper (on bones) * 28 ounce can Dei Fratelli crushed tomatoes with basil and herb * 14 1/2 ounce can Dei Fratelli Italian style chopped tomatoes * 1 small sized can of white or yellow corn * 1 teaspoon oregano * 1 teaspoon parsley * 1 teaspoon crushed garlic * 4 baking potatoes, microwaved at end of chicken cooking time, if desired * butter flavored cooking spray or butter flavor pump spray Directions: 1. In Vacu Vin Instant Marinator Bowl, mix crushed and chopped tomatoes and corn, add oregano, parsley and garlic, mix very well. Add chicken and spoon tomato mixture all over. 2. Use pump to vacuum air out of bowl, pumping several times, until it begins to get difficult. Allow to sit in refrigerator 30 minutes. After the 30 minutes, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then push teat to the side to open. Put in casserole dish sprayed with butter flavored cooking spray. 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes, making sure chicken is no longer pink and is completely done to the bone. (if boneless chicken is used, reduce cooking time, checking often) 4. Serve sauce on top of chicken with green vegetable. If using baked potato: 1. Remove chicken from bones and cut into large bite size pieces. 2. After cooking, roll potato gently on counter before cutting, to loosen flesh. Cut large slit in baked potato and push each end of baked potato towards each other slightly to open up the slit. Spoon a generous amount of tomato mixture into potato and top with chicken pieces. Serve with salad or green vegetable. * We have always sworn by Hunt's tomato products but were recently sent Dei Fratelli's canned tomato foods to try. The difference was unbelievable, the color was as much "redder" as the taste was richer. Watch for the actual Dei Fratelli review to learn more about the product and recipes.Your text goes hereYour text goes here
Pregnant and nauseous - home remedies for morning sickness - maternity series part 1March 25th 2010 22:31
Your text goes hereMaternity Part 1
The journey of carrying a child is one of self exploration and discovery and one of learning to love unconditionally. it's also learning that it is not always necessary to be in control of every situation and how to find a softer, more gentle side of yourself. It teaches you to be more in touch with your own emotions and feelings, learning to love and take care of yourself and a loved one and above all, learning the joy of watching a life develop and grow, feel it kick, hiccup and move and wanting more than anything in this world to help this little person be the best he or she can be while being the best role model for this little person. But like all journeys, it comes with it's bumps in the road, fender benders, one way streets and wrong turns, sometimes making it painful and making us feel lost and alone. This series will, hopefully, shed some light on some of the more difficult and more joyous aspects of carrying and having a baby! Enjoy the ride! Most pregnancies start with a little to a lot of discomfort; that usually diminishes greatly by the end of the first trimester. To help you get through, on a budget, here are some simple things to try, to help you make it through those times. As always, talking to your doctor is highly recommended before trying any home remedy. Print this page out and take it with you to your doctor to make it easier to discuss with her. What's great about home remedies is that they are just that, items you probably already have at home. Each article will explore one question and several possible answers. Question: I'm nauseous and yucky and I just don't feel like I'm glowing. What will help? Answers: * Try slowly nibbling on a cracker, oyster cracker or piece of bread to help soak up some of the acids in your stomach. * Many people find that sucking on a lemon will help ease morning sickness. * Others find that pretzels help. * The short answer is that in general, something salty or sour often takes away a sick tummy. Take care not to drink to fast or fill up on too many crackers. Eat and sip very slowly until your tummy has settled down. * A cold, damp washcloth laid across the back of the neck can also help. * For herbal remedies, try a bit if peppermint candy to suck on or dropped in warm water. You can also try warm mint tea. (peppermint oil is not recommended during pregnancy or while breast feeding) Ginger tea can also help, but make it on the weaker side. * Don't miss the video link towards the bottom of the page, explaining what to expect during week 1 through 4 of your pregnancy. And please don't miss the next part of our pregnancy series as we answer the question, Why am I passing gas and belching like a teenage boy? Check out my other articles
Weight loss home remedy - fennel aids in digestion - blood pressure and libidoMarch 25th 2010 19:19
Fennel and fennel seeds are good for so much more than stir fry or flavoring a soup.
Be your own biggest fanMarch 24th 2010 23:22
One thing most of us have in common is that we are each usually our own worse critics. That's what holds us back from being who we were meant to be; our body image, our lack of self confidence, low self esteem or the feeling that we are not worthy, just not good enough to make ourselves better is what keeps us from doing just that, be the best we can be. We do not have to join the Army to be the best that we can be. It is in each of us; it may be buried deep, it may have been driven there by the cruelty of others or by what we see in mirrors, but we can dig deep and bring it out, find that hero within each and every one of us. We don't need doctors or gyms or expensive products, gyms or services if we are in decent health, all we need is a little knowledge and a lot of hope. That is where I come in.
I've been in the health, beauty and fitness industry since 1994, I've lost 100 pounds on my own, walking 5 miles a day. I went to work at a ladies fitness center and was trained to be a fitness trainer. It wasn't long before I was a personal trainer, then the gym manager. When the gym closed, I became a Christian Dior makeup artist, another love of mine. When my store quit carrying Dior, I went to Jenny Craig, first as a weight loss counselor, soon a center manager, then a regional sales director and finally a regional trainer and trouble shooter/motivator
|
Add Comments
Read More