Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Chicken Beef & Shrimp Fajita Kabobs

This week Foodie Tuesday delight is a classic. Chicken & Beef Fajita Kabobs! Let’s get it started by gathering up the necessary ingredients.

Ingredients :

For Marinade

• 2 tbs. olive oil

• 1 tbs. lime juice fresh

• 1 jalapeno pepper minced

• zest of one lime

• 2 tsp. chili powder

• 2 tsp. cumin

• 3 cloves garlic minced

• 1/2 tsp. oregano

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

For Kabobs

• 1 lb. chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces and/or 1 pound steak of your choice (teres major, tenderloin, flank steak), cut into 3/4 inch pieces

• 1 onion cut into 3/4 inch pieces

• 3 bell peppers cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, lime zest, jalapeno, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

1. Place the chicken or beef in Ziploc bag with the fajita marinade. Seal the bag and make sure all of the pieces are well coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

2. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated meat, onion, and peppers onto skewers.

3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the kabobs on the grill, cover, and cook about 8-12 minutes, turning once or twice during cooking.

4. Transfer to a warmed platter and serve immediately.

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - www.jmoreliving.com

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Chicken Alfredo

This week's delicious delight is created especially for our mother who celebrates a milestone this  year... She's says she not over 39, but we know that she has quite a bit of history under her belt! The BIG 80!!!! Happy Birthday!!!! So this week Smarty Marty cooks up one of our mother's favorite! Chicken Alfredo! So let's gather up the necessary ingredients and get started: 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. whole milk
• 1 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. fetuccini
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation Directions: 

1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to rest, then slice.
2. To the pan, add milk, chicken stock and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add pasta, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes. Let cook about 8 minutes more, or to your desired doneness.
3. Add cream and Parmesan and stir until combined. Simmer 2 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens, and season again with salt and pepper.
4. Remove pan from heat and stir in sliced chicken. Serve immediately with parsley.

Dinner is Served! Happy Birthday to my Dear Mother!!! 

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By -www.delish.com

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Chicken Pot Pie

This week's foodie tuesday is a classic recipe... Smarty Marty gives you a made from scratch Chicken Pot Pie... Let's get ready to gather up the necessary ingredients. 

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust ( only if you do not want to create your own)

• Prep

  Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
2. In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
3. In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Place the chicken mixture in bottom pie crust. Pour hot liquid mixture over. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - www.allrecipes.com 

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty - Mandarin Orange Chicken

 This week's Foodie Tuesday Delight from Smarty Marty is a Mandarin Orange Chicken

a different twist on your chicken breast. Let's get started. 1st things first lets gather up the necessary ingredients. 

What you need is the following: 
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions: 

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
While chicken cooks, drain oranges in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Add oranges, 2 tablespoons liquid, onions, jalapeño, and garlic to pan. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Combine broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
 

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - Allrecipes.com 

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty