Recipe To Help Oklahoma

Once again, we are all reminded that life can be fleeting and when disasters strike, it affects us all.

Prayers, thoughts for the residents of Oklahoma as they continue to clean up from an E-5 tornado that struck the state earlier this week. 

On the left side of this website are links to organizations under the heading of Recipe To Pay It Forward. These organizations are helping in the relief efforts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for caring.

Cooking With Heide Turns 5. Thank You Readers

Today marks a very special post. 

Cooking With Heide is 5.

What an amazing 5 years it has been.  

Thank you readers for allowing to share my recipes with you.   I hope these recipes have inspired you to be creative,  have fun in the kitchen and that anyone can cook healthy, satisfying dishes.

Mixed Berry Green Salad (TM)

This is a great salad for spring. I've used pre washed mixed greens for the salad. I've used fresh berries but you can use frozen instead. I've also used Gorgonzola cheese, but you can use your favorite bleu cheese.

2  - 3 c mixed salad greens 
1/2 c each: chopped red onion, sliced strawberries, blackberries
1- 2 oz Gorgonzola cheese

Peel, rinse and chop onion, set aside.

Rinse, pat dry, and slice strawberries set aside. Rinse and pat dry blackberries, set aside.  If using frozen berries omit this step.

Put salad green in large bowl. Top greens with onion and berries, toss to mix. Top salad with cheese and and place in refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Serves 4 - 6.

Baked Tortilla Chips

Who doesn't love tortilla chips. This is a great recipe for baked tortilla chips. 

8 - 10 corn tortillas
1/8 tsp lime juice
1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/3 c oil (canola or vegetable)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Non stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 F

Spray 1 - 2 baking sheets with non stick cooking spray.

In a measuring cup combine: oil, salt, red pepper flakes, lime juice, stir to mix. 

Brush both sides of corn tortillas with oil mixture. Cut corn tortillas into 6 - 8 wedges with a clean kitchen scissors. 

Place wedges on baking sheet and place into oven. Bake for 6- 7 min. Remove baking sheet from oven and flip wedges over. Bake on the other side for 6-7 min or until crisp. Repeat cooking process with remaining baking sheet. 

Drain tortillas chips on a paper towel lined plate. 

Makes 60 - 80 tortilla chips. 

Parmesan Herb Popcorn (TM)

This is a tasty twist on popcorn. 

Feel free to experiment and use what herbs and spices you like. 

1 package microwave popcorn
1 - 3 tsp grated Parmesan cheese (adjust to taste)
1/3 - 1 tsp each: granulated garlic, dried parsley, dried basil (adjust to taste)
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 

Pop popcorn according to package directions.

In a measuring cup combine grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes. Stir to mix.  Pour cheese mixture into popcorn bag. Shake bag well to coat popcorn.  Pour popcorn into a bowl and enjoy.

Serves 2 - 4.

Deviled In Disguise Eggs (TM)

This is my version of deviled eggs.  Feel free to experiment and use what you like.


Hard cooked eggs

1 dozen eggs
6 cups cold water


Filling

12 hard cooked eggs yolks
4 - 6 T (1/4 c approx.) reduced fat mayonnaise
1/8 - 1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper
1/8 tsp each: granulated garlic, dried parsley, paprika
1 tsp each: diced red onion, mustard
1/8 tsp. dried dill (optional)


Hard cooked eggs

In a saucepan place eggs. Add enough water to cover eggs. Bring pan to a boil. Once water starts to boil, cover pan with a lid and turn off heat. Leave pan covered for 15 min. Remove eggs from water after 15 min. Let cool before peeling. Peel eggs and cut eggs in half lengthwise. 


Filling

Scoop eggs yolks out carefully. In a mixing bowl combine eggs yolks, mayo, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, onion, mustard, dill. Mash yolks well with a fork until blended. 

Scoop yolks into egg whites. Sprinkle paprika over eggs. Let chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Serves 6 (4 egg halves).

Go Greek Lamb Chops (TM)

This is perfect for Easter or anytime. I've broiled the lamb chops in the oven, but this can be done on the grill as well. 


1 package rack of lamb
1/4- 1/3 c olive oil (adjust as needed)
1- 2 cloves crushed, chopped garlic
1 lemon juice and zest
1/2  - 1 tsp each dried or fresh parsley:  oregano, rosemary (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper 


Divide rack of lamb into lamb chops.

In a measuring cup combine: oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic,  herbs and mix well. Pour some of the marinade into bottom of a baking dish. Place lamb chops into baking dish and squeeze some lemon juice over lamb chops. Flip lamb chops over and squeeze lemon juice on other side. Place in refrigerator and marinade for a few to several hours. 

Preheat oven to broil.  Place lamb chops on broil pan and place pan in oven. Broil lamb chops on 1 side for 6- 7 min or until done.  Flip lamb chops on other side and repeat cooking process for 5 - 7 min or until done. 

Serves 3-4 approx.