For all of the Chefs out there?

Question

can you give me some ideas for some easy things to make, I am not a good cook and need some simple recipes. The easier the better. Thanks.

Answer 1

SIMPLE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
4 thin sliced smoked ham
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg; beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream

Pound chicken breast to ¼-inch thickness. Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on each breast. Roll up each breast using toothpicks to secure if necessary. Dredge each in flour, shake off excess, then in egg and finally in bread crumbs. Place seam side down in baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam. Place 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of chicken. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine broth and whipping cream; season to taste (salt, pepper, garlic, oregano). Simmer on low stirring until thickened; Pour over chicken.

SIMPLE ARROZ CON POLLO

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb hot italian sausage
1 lg green pepper, chopped
1 lg red pepper, chopped
1 tbs garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion, chopped
1 pkg yellow rice or saffron rice, family sized
salt & pepper
hot sauce
good grade olive oil

Coat the bottom of a large fry pan or saute pan with olive oil. Over med high heat, saute garlic and onion in the oil until tender but not browned.
Cut the chicken breasts into 1.5" chunks. Remove the sausage from its casings and crumble into small pieces. Add the chicken and sausage to the garlic and onion mixture; salt and pepper to taste. Saute the mixture, stirring frequently.

When the meats are almost cooked through, add the chopped pepper and continue to saute until done.

Add the rice and any packaged seasonings to the mixture and stir. Add water (according to package directions) and hot sauce to taste and stir.

Cover and simmer until water is absorbed, approx. 25 minutes or according to package directions.

Fluff with fork and serve.

Chorizo can be substituted for the Italian sausage.

Frozen peas may be used instead of the pepper. If so, add them when the rice and water is added to the pan.

SIMPLE TATOR-TOT CASSEROLE

1/2 1 lb beef
1 can green beans
1 can corn
2 12oz. cans cream of chicken/mushroom
1/2 cup water
enough Tator-tots to cover the top of dish
shredded cheddar cheese

Brown the beef (preferably 7% fat or less). Place the beef into the bottom of a 13x9x2 in. casserole/baking dish.
Combine green beans, corn, cream of chicken/mushroom, and water in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture over the beef.

Arrange the Tator-tots to cover the mixture.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until Tator-tots are lightly browned. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes.

Let cool on wire rack for 5 minutes, then serve!

Enjoy!

Answer 2

Easy Egg and Avocado Breakfast Burrito

INGREDIENTS

3 eggs
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
1 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1/3 cup dry curd cottage cheese
2 tablespoons ketchup

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and cheese. Season with salt. Pour into a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until scrambled.

Season mashed avocados with salt. Place tortillas one at a time in a separate skillet over medium heat, and cook just until warm.

Spread equal amounts of the avocado mixture on one side of each warmed tortilla. Layer with equal amounts cottage cheese and scrambled eggs. Roll into burritos and serve with ketchup

or

Easy Breezy Casserole

INGREDIENTS

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cooked macaroni

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl combine the chicken, soup, mayonnaise and macaroni; mix well and spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through.

Answer 3

Acapulco ChickenSUBMITTED BY: CapeCodLorrie
"Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chili powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired."
INGREDIENTS
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder, divided
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 large tomato, cut into chunks
20 drops hot pepper sauce
DIRECTIONS
Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomato's, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

Try Breakfast for dinner its great
maybe an egg sandwich
one fried egg
toast bread
mayo or butter
bacon or ham
lettuce
tomato
cheese

Answer 4

try going to www.cooks.com and look for recipes that sound good to you, then try them out

Answer 5

hamburger helper just follow instructions and bake potato's