d's delights- cooking and crafts

  Beef with Broccoli and Mushrooms I don’t often get to make “one-dish” meals because the hubby doesn’t always like them.   Every once in a while, I can find one that he will like.   This one wasn’t too difficult, and my “sous chef” hubby helped by chopping, mixing and making rice.   Maybe you, too,   can have the less capable cook in the house to help, or maybe you have an older child able to help…? I found this recipe in book called “One-Dish Meals” and thought it would be something my husband (and Sous Chef) would actually like! 2 Cups Uncooked Instant Rice   (Cook as directed) 1 (1 oz) Package of Beef and Broccoli-Flavored Authentic Oriental Seasoning Mix (Find it in the “Asian” aisle.) 1 Cup Beef Broth 2 Tbs Soy Sauce 1 Tbs Oil 1-2 Garlic Cloves, chopped ½-1 lb Beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut into thin strips ½ lb Fresh Broccoli (Make it easy on yourself-   get the pre-packaged kind in the produce section!) 1 C Celer...

South Beach Vegetable Beef Soup As it is Fall, it is once again time for soups and chilis.   I have posted several of my favorites on here, but here is one I haven’t posted.   It is from a South Beach Diet cookbook.   Its for phase one, so it is quite low in the glycemic index area.   Also, the cabbage and spinach are super good for you.   I don’t always like spinach or cabbage by themselves, but I like this soup.   It’s quite hearty… really more like a stew, or as Rachael Ray calls it, “Stoup.” I typically double the recipe and it makes a HUGE pot full.   I double it because I hate having leftover cabbage and spinach!   I just buy a cabbage already cut in half, and a smaller bag of frozen spinach!   It freezes well, so I have some for several months. Ingredients: Olive Oil 1 lb Steak (top round) cut in cubes.   You can also use pre-cut beef for stews. 1 Rib of celery ½ Large Onion ¼ lb Frozen Cut Green Beans 5 Cups ...