tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44797501670221681702024-02-20T18:44:23.197-08:00An Italian Bella's KitchenA Glimpse into My kitchen!~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479750167022168170.post-54690706719628222092009-01-22T19:50:00.000-08:002009-01-22T19:56:45.327-08:00Seafood Cajun Seasoning<span style="font-family:verdana;">We just had sandwiches for dinner tonight. So, I'm sending a seasoning recipe that I use. I use this when I cook fish and fish sandwiches.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><u> Seafood Cajun Seasoning </u></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />* 1 tablespoon kosher salt<br />* 2 teaspoons paprika<br />* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />* 2 teaspoons granulated garlic<br />* 1 teaspoon onion powder<br />* 1 teaspoon gumbo file<br />* 1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning, optional (recommended: Old Bay) if using cut salt to 1/2 tablespoon</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In a medium bowl, combine cayenne pepper, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, gumbo file and crab boil seasoning.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/?action=view&current=tasteofitalyblank.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/tasteofitalyblank.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479750167022168170.post-36601039205587495242009-01-21T20:28:00.000-08:002009-01-21T21:32:29.329-08:00Quick Jambalaya<a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/?action=view&current=PICT0834.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/PICT0834.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><u>Quick Jambalaya <u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 7 1/2 c. water</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 2 - 12 oz. boxes <a href="http://shop.zatarains.com/zatarains®-jambalaya-mix-p-889.html?=">Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 12 oz. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andouille">Andouille sausage</a> (or smoked sausage), cut into pieces of your choosing</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 1 c. Guidry's Creole Seasoning (yellow onions, bell pepper, celery, green onions, parsley, and</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">garlic)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Add the Jambalaya mix, sausage and creole seasoning to pot. Bring to a boil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">3. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/?action=view&current=tasteofitalyblank.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/tasteofitalyblank.jpg" border="0" /></a>~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479750167022168170.post-26574936339665551482009-01-21T18:31:00.000-08:002009-01-21T20:26:42.054-08:00Beef Stir-Fry and Rice<a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/?action=view&current=PICT0833.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/PICT0833.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><u> Beef Stir-Fry and Rice </u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 2 lbs. boneless beef eye of round steak; cut into strips</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 1/2 lb. of Guidry's Creole Seasoning (yellow onions, bell pepper, celery, green onions,</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"> parsley and garlic)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 24 oz. (2 - 12 oz. bags) Birdseye Asian Medley Steamfresh Vegetables</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 4 tbsp. cornstartch</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 4 tbsp. soy sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 3 bags Success 10-minute Boil in bags rice</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown steak until almost done. Add Creole seasoning and vegetables. Cook until meat is done and vegetables are tender.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Mix cornstarch and soy sauce. Pour over stir-fry.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">3. Cook rice according to package. Drain. Add to stir-fry.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/?action=view&current=tasteofitalyblank.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/cvfd423frfghtrangel/Recipe%20Blog/tasteofitalyblank.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479750167022168170.post-43880044362030922792009-01-21T18:10:00.000-08:002009-03-25T11:19:41.155-07:00Chicken Caccitore with Noodles and Green Beans<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt141/bayouitalianbella/Recipes/?action=view&current=PICT0829.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt141/bayouitalianbella/Recipes/PICT0829.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">We had Chicken Caccitore, Noodles and Green Beans.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">The Chicken caccitore recipe is based on <a href="http://campbellskitchen.com/recipedetail.aspx?recipeSource=search&recipeID=25321&page=0&index=3&SearchText=chicken+cacciatore&advSearchParams=&LastIndex=false">this one</a> from <a href="http://campbellskitchen.com/">Campbell's Kitchen</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><u>Chicken Caccitore </u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 1 tbsp. oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 3 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, cubed</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 2 tbsp. oregano</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 3 lb. jar Spaghetti Sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken with oregano. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. After chicken is browned, add sauce and bring to a boil. Turn to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><u>Noodles </u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 1 lb. egg noodles</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* 26 oz. chicken broth</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* Extra water for noodles</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. Pour chicken broth and water in pot. Bring to a boil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Add noodles and cook to desired texture.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">3. Drain.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Serve chicken mixture over noodles. We had green beans on the side.</span>~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479750167022168170.post-32612308683886204942009-01-19T03:08:00.000-08:002009-01-21T18:33:34.111-08:00Cajun Porkchops, Cajun Sauteed Vegetables and Red Beans and Rice<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sorry - No pics of this meal.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">We had cajun porkchops, Cajun sauteed vegetables and Red Beans and Rice.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><u>Cajun Porkchops </u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* Thin, boneless pork chops (as many as you need)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* Cajun seasoning</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* Tbsp olive oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Season chops on both sides with cajun seasoning.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">3. Brown chops on both sides in skillet until done.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><u>Cajun Vegetables </u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* vegetable medley to your liking</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* Cajun Seasoning</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">* Tbsp olive oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Begin sauteeing vegetables in oil adding cajun seasoning to taste.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">3. Sautee veggies until they are to your liking.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">For the Red Beans and Rice, I just used the <a href="http://shop.zatarains.com/zatarains®-red-beans-rice-p-882.html?=">Zatarain's</a> box mix and fixed it according to the directions. For my main dish of Red Beans and Rice, I make it from scratch. This was just a quick side dish.</span>~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4479750167022168170.post-73259545564448249552009-01-19T03:06:00.000-08:002009-01-19T03:08:48.990-08:00Introduction<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ok, so this is my 4th Blog! Set up for one purpose and one purpose only! To share what we eat with everyone else. Sometimes with pics, sometimes not. I will share recipes along with where I got the recipe or if I made it up myself. So, enjoy and hope you find something one day that you will want to serve your family!</span>~ Italian Bella ~http://www.blogger.com/profile/10928066299797772153noreply@blogger.com0