Here's the scoop, I bought 1 package of ground chicken to make the 2 meals mentioned. Bringing the cost for the meat for each meal to about $2.00. I splurged on the gnocchi and bought the organic stuff found in the refrigerator section of the store. So glad I did! It was much better than the dry stuff on the shelf!
Brown 1/2 of the meat for the soup, adding just a 1/2-1 Tbs of olive oil, plus 1 tbs butter, (the real stuff), to the pan so the ground chicken doesn't stick and burn. Stir in about 1/2 cup of diced onion, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Mrs. dash. Once that is browned up add 1/4 cup rice flour, coat that by stirring well. Stir in 1 carton of chicken broth, & 1/4 cup of water, add slowly. bring that to a simmer, add in about 8 sliced up mushrooms and 1/2 pkg of chopped frozen spinach. Bring to a boil. Stir in gnocchi. Bring back to a soft boil, stir in 1 cup 1/2 & 1/2 or whole milk. Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes letting the flavors all assimilate. Enjoy with hearty bread and grape juice. Serves 4.
The Egg Roll Bowls:
Brown the rest of the ground chicken, with 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, and spices. I use Garlic Mrs. Dash, a scant amount of Spicy Mrs. Dash. Chop/slice half a head of cabbage, green onions, and 1 carrot, I also added 1 orange salad pepper, & 6-8 sliced mushrooms. (You could use a bag of pre-chopped coleslaw). Stir all into browned meat along with 1/4 tsp minced garlic or more if you want. Let cabbage cook down for 3-5 minutes, add 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, stir and heat thoroughly, cook till cabbage is tender. Serve over cooked rice and enjoy! (Serves 4 with rice).
I hate to get in a rut with the same old food. Bon Apetit`
