Chap Chee Noodles

This recipe was taken directly from allrecipes.com. I didn't have to make any substitutions as it was already DFEFPF. Jeff and I loved the dish, but the boys were not really interested... granted it does look a little strange with the clear brown noodles! I will be making this again - probably more along the lines of a lunch for Jeff and I to enjoy together.

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Remaining Ingredients:

• 1/3 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 1/4 pound napa cabbage, sliced
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 3 ounces cellophane noodles, soaked in warm water for about 10 - 15 minutes
  
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in sliced beef, and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, then drizzle with oil. Cook beef until evenly brown. Stir in carrots, bamboo shoots, napa cabbage, and spinach. Add cellophane noodles, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until heated through.

I'll take a picture next time... :)

Marlboro Man's Favorite Sandwich

I haven't gotten permission to reprint the recipe here, but I do want to point you in the direction of this WONDERFUL sandwich!

I did make it dairy free with good margarine and bread choices.

I had cubed venison on hand and made it with that instead of beef. Go ahead, indulge, it's a great eat! (Don't even try to count the calories, though...)

Party Meatballs (Dairy Free)

I received this recipe from my friend, Deborah. It's quick, easy, and tasty! If you want more sauce, notice that the ketchup to grape jelly is a 2:1 ratio - easy to adjust!

1 package 80 frozen, fully cooked meatballs (Walmart's Homestyle Meatballs are dairy free)
2 cups ketchup
1 cup grape jelly


These are her directions:
1. Bake meatballs as directed
2. Heat ketchup & jelly
3. Mix together


Mine:
Throw it all in a crock pot, mix, cook on high for 4 hours or so.

Jeff's Favorite Meatloaf (dairy free)

2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
2 large eggs
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs (I make my own)
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp onion salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Optional additions: a few shakes of Worcestershire's sauce, Tobasco sauce, and/or Italian seasoning.

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients. Press meat in ungreased 8x4" loaf pan. (I also like to use mini-loaf pans - they work great)

Bake 65-70 minutes. Yield: 8 servings

Dairy Free Chili

This is a basic recipe that you can easily add to. We, however, like it just like this.

1 lb ground beef (venison, or turkey)
1 large onion
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp Chili powder
2 Tbsp AP flour
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, liquefied (put it in a food processor and give it a good whirl)
1 cup water
1 can pinto beans, no need to drain (I like Luck's)

Brown the ground beef and onion together in a large pot. Drain, rinse if desired. Return to pot.

Reduce heat. Add all remaining ingredients and cook slowly for 45 minutes.

Dairy-Free Spaghetti Sauce

This is another recipe I adopted from my MIL. I believe she received it when she was taking Home Economics in high school. It is a great basic recipe. Add onions, peppers, etc to make it your own. I know it sounds strange to add mushroom soup, but it cuts the acid from the tomatoes and makes it a richer sauce.


1 pound ground beef (turkey and venison also work well)
1 cup dairy-free cream of mushroom soup
1 26.5 can Hunts Spaghetti sauce (check label for cheeses)
(I liked Traditional Ragu, but it has cheese in it)

Brown meat. Drain off grease. Stir in soup and sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve over spaghetti noodles.

Beefy Rice Salad Sandwiches (Dairy Free)

Beefy Rice Salad Sandwiches from www.allrecipes.com

1 1/2 cups rice, cooked
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 pita bread rounds, cut in half
lettuce leaves
tomato slices

Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water until no longer cloudy. Transfer to a medium saucepan and cover with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, remove from heat and let stand for at least 10 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool.

Cook onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat until tender. Add ground beef and thyme, and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if necessary.

In a bowl, stir together cooked rice, meat mixture, avocado, and parsley. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, and desired amount of salt and pepper. Pour over rice mixture, and toss lightly. Line each pita half with lettuce and tomato, and fill each with rice mixture. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!

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My notes: This was a great light meal. It would be a wonderful summertime lunch. I think I will add cucumber and the whole avocado next time.

Dairy-free Sheppard's Pie

1 lb ground beef, cooked
1 c dairy-free cream of mushroom soup
Dairy-free mashed potatoes
1 can of whole kernel corn, drained

In a 9x12 casserole dish, mix the cooked ground beef and dairy-free mushroom soup. Top with mashed potatoes and then top with corn. Heat 350 for about 25 minutes until warm throughout.

Corn doesn't agree with Jeff, so I usually serve the corn and other veggies on the side.