Tuesday, September 27, 2011

My favorite quiche

2 T olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 cup baby spinach
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
1/2 t salt
dash cayenne pepper (or black pepper)
1/2 cup shredded cheese
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 2 T)

Preheat oven to 375.  Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.  Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 min.  Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted and any liquid is evaporated, 2-3 minutes.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until lightly beaten.  Whisk in the milk, cottage cheese, and bacon until well combined.
Pour into the prepared pie plate.  Bake until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-40 min.  Let stand 10 min before cutting.

I don't remember where I found this recipe, but it is good!  I double it and bake in a 9 by 13 pan.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Ramen salad

For our size family (and to take to picnics or whatever) this is what I do:

3 pkgs ramen, any flavor
1-2 bags coleslaw mix, or you can shred up a small head of cabbage and some carrots
cooked shredded chicken, or canned chicken (if desired, or if using as a main dish)
a couple green onions, to taste
if I have them, sesame seeds or almond slivers or chopped peanuts

Remove ramen seasoning packets and throw away.  Crush the ramen into small pieces and put in a big bowl.  Add shredded cabbage.  I use about equal parts cabbage and ramen, or maybe a little more cabbage.  Add a can of chicken or a couple of shredded cooked chicken breasts or thighs.  Chop a few green onions and add in there.  Add seeds or nuts if using.

Dressing:
I use the Asian salad dressing on the Pampered Chef container called "Measure Mix 'n Pour".  This is the BEST dressing, and I always get mega compliments on it.  I also use this dressing on spinach salad.  The ingredients are:
oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger powder, pressed garlic, sugar
I can't tell the measurements because they are on the bottle, sorry!!

Pour enough dressing to coat as you like it.  Enjoy!