Lunch for the Original Copy Officer Captains VanAnderland Aikman's and OCS of 270,036 VA's 6/10
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Jun 8, 2021
- 5 min read
Thursdays Birthday Lunch, spoiled with good food and a nice sweet ending. A way to seal the deal with the client a wonderful lunch put together by your mother who loves you she wanted to spoil you with a delicious lunch couldn't think of a better day to celebrate its almost my birthday. This year went by really really fast I cannot believe that I moved in 2019 and its almost 2022.
Time to renew my life, live it like I am dying, and learn as much as I can. I pray today you have a breakthrough and that we could be together by time my celebration day of my existence is here. I am crawling right now but I'll be running a year from my birthday. If I keep on walking eventually something is going to happen to get rid of too much weight. The art of life is to keep on going, keep on moving, and keep on dreaming your goals in to reality!
Italian Steak Sandwiches
My sister came up with these quick sandwiches that use minced garlic and other seasonings to bring pizzazz to deli roast beef. Add some carrot sticks or a tomato salad for a fantastic lunch in no time. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound sliced deli roast beef
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine or additional beef broth
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 sandwich rolls, split
4 slices provolone cheese
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Directions
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add roast beef, broth, wine and seasonings; heat through. Place beef slices on rolls; drizzle with broth mixture. Top with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.
Italian Steak Sandwiches What goes well with a steak sandwich? Steak sandwiches go great with classic sandwich sides like crisp oven fries, onion rings, or even creamy, zippy coleslaw.What is on an Italian cheesesteak? Make it an Italian cheesesteak by adding caramelized onions, sauteed peppers, seared tomatoes, provolone cheese and a sprinkling of oregano. Mangia!What cut of beef is sandwich steak? We use sliced roast beef in our Italian steak sandwiches, but if you’d prefer not to use roast beef from the deli, try using a tender cut of beef such as top sirloin steak, tenderloin, ribeye steak or flank steak. Research contributed by Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant Nutrition Facts 1 sandwich: 440 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 1261mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
Ingredients
After I received an air fryer for Christmas, I discovered how simple it is to make potato chips in it. Good chips are an essential, crispy side for lunch. —Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York
Ingredients
2 large potatoes
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Minced fresh parsley, optional
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Directions
Preheat air fryer to 360°. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut potatoes into very thin slices. Transfer to a large bowl; add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes; drain. Add more ice water and soak another 15 minutes.
Drain potatoes; place on towels and pat dry. Spritz potatoes with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt. In batches, place potato slices in a single layer on tray in greased air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15-17 minutes, stirring and turning every 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Air-Fryer Potato Chip Tips Why do you soak potatoes in water before frying? Soaking potatoes before frying them draws out the natural starch in potatoes and gives them that great crunch. It also helps prevent them from sticking to each other in the basket.Why are my air-fryer chips soggy? If your air-fryer chips are soggy, throw them back into the fryer to cook a little more. Because air-fryer temperatures vary, so do cook times. That’s why our air-fryer recipes have wide time ranges. You may need to cook your chips a little longer than suggested. Start checking the food at the shortest time and check back a little later if it’s not done.Are air-fried chips healthier than oven chips? Air-fried food isn’t necessarily healthy, but it does cut down on calories from fat that would otherwise be used to deep-fry foods. So, air-fryer recipes are slimmed down compared to conventionally fried ones.What else can I make in my air-fryer? Any food that’s meant to be deep-fried can made in an air-fryer, including fried chicken, doughnut holes and jalapeno poppers. You can also use your air-fryer to bake things like oatmeal cookies, bread pudding and even pork chops! Research contributed by Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 148 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
Creme brulee is our favorite dessert and we love Irish cream liqueur, so I decided to put them together for a dinner finale we truly love. With a last name like Moynihan and a husband named Patrick, you can tell St. Patrick's Day is a very big holiday in our house! —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions
Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, heat cream and liqueur until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until blended but not foamy. Slowly stir in hot cream mixture. Stir in vanilla.
Place six 6-oz. broiler-safe ramekins in a baking pan large enough to hold them without touching. Pour cream mixture into ramekins. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of tops of ramekins.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean; centers will still be soft. Immediately remove ramekins from water bath to a wire rack; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.
To caramelize topping with a kitchen torch, sprinkle custards evenly with remaining sugar. Hold torch flame about 2 in. above custard surface and rotate it slowly until sugar is evenly caramelized. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
To caramelize topping in a broiler, place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Preheat broiler. Sprinkle custards evenly with remaining sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 481 calories, 35g fat (20g saturated fat), 283mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
Ingredients
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
3 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large portobello mushrooms (4 to 4-1/2 inches), stems removed
Cooking spray
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Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and chill until serving.
Spritz mushrooms with cooking spray. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until tender. Spoon 1/2 cup tomato mixture into each mushroom cap.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 133 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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