Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/31/17

Tuesday
01/31/17
Mike Tramp
From The 
Cobblestone Street Album
Released
04/08/13
On
Cleopatra records
Find It In your Heart
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp


Sunday, January 29, 2017

Video Of The Day 01/29/17

Sunday
01/29/17
Mike Tramp
White Lion
From The Album
Pride
Released
06/21/87
on 
Atlantic Records
Tell Me
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/28/17

Saturday
01/28/17
Mike Tramp
From The Album
Recovering the wasted years
Released
January 2002
on 
Ulftone Records
Follow Your Dreams
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Friday, January 27, 2017

Omnivore Fast and Easy Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese 01/26/17

Omnivore 
Fast and Easy
Pressure Cooker
Buffalo Chicken 
Mac and Cheese 
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes

Ingredients: 
3 - Large boneless skinless chicken breast
(Can be semi Frozen cut into strips then in half)
3 - Cups chicken broth
3 - Cups of pasta
(Penna or rigatoni uncooked)
1 - Medium onion
(Peeled and diced)
3 - Stalks of celery
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
1 - Small bag of baby carrots 
(Washed, cut in halves)
2/3 - Cups franks original red hot sauce
1/2 - Cup of soften cream cheese
1/2 - Cup feta cheese
1 - Tbsp ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix 
1 - Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 - Cup mozzarella cheese

Add the vegetable broth to the inner pot of the pressure cooker
add the Pasta, Chicken, Celery, Onion, Carrots, Ranch seasoning 
and the Red hot sauce and mix together.
lock the lid in place close the pressure valve
press the rice button set to 15 minutes
After the cooking time is done carefully release the pressure
remove the lid, add in the cream cheese stir until the
 cream cheese is melted 
in a medium bowl mix together the cheddar, mozzarella and feta
then add the cheese mixture to the pressure cooker and 
mix until all the cheese have melted
and serve 

Song Of The Day 01/27/17

Friday
01/27/16
Mike Tramp
From the Album 
Capricorn
Released
02/10/98
on 
Music For Nations
Records
Have You Ever
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/21/17

Saturday
01/21/17
Mike Tramp
Freak Of Nature
From the Album
Gathering Of Freaks
Released 
September 19, 1994 
on 
Music for Nations Records
Open Space
All Rights Belong to Mike Tramp

Omnivore Oven Baked Ricotta and Spinach Chicken Rolls 01/19/17

Omnivore 
Baked Ricotta Spinach 
Chicken Rolls 
With cottage cheese
and a Greek salad
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:
 5 - Boneless skinless chicken breast
(Cut into halves and pounded  flat)
1 - Cup Italian style bread crumbs
(In a separate bowl)
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
(Divided add 2 Tbsp to bread crumb bowl and mix) 
3/4 - Cup fresh spinach
(washed and chopped)
3 - Cloves garlic
(Peeled and minced)
1/2 - Cup ricotta cheese 
1/2 - Cup egg white or 2 whole eggs
(Beaten in a separate bowl)
1 - Package sliced mozzarella cheese
(Or you can use shredded mozzarella)
1 -24 oz jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
2 - Tbsp olive oil
The filling
In a frying pan add your olive oil, heat and add spinach
until it starts to wilt. add the minced garlic, ricotta, Parmesan 
and only 3 Tbsp of egg whites or beaten eggs mix it well and heat,
 remove from heat  and add to a separate bowl 
Preheat oven to 450 Degrees
Take a flatten pieces of chicken lay on a plate
spoon the filling in the center of a piece of chicken
roll the chicken to form a seam 
dip the chicken in the bowl with the remaining  egg whites
then dip in the bread crumbs 
spray your  baking dish with a non stick spray
lay the chicken rolls seam down and repeat with the rest 
of the flatten chicken pieces
Place in the center of the oven and bake for 30 minutes
Remove from oven and cut into the chicken to make sure it is done
they should be, no pink
with a spoon cover the tops with the spaghetti sauce
then cover with the mozzarella cheese and replace in oven 
for 5 minutes to melt the cheese








Omnivore Super Spicy Mozzarella Chicken Breast 01/20/17

Omnivore 
Super Spicy Mozzarella, 
Roasted Red Peppers and
Fired roasted
Diced tomatoes In chipotle sauce
Boneless
Chicken Breast
With fried Brussels sprouts

Ingredients:
4 - Boneless skinless chicken breast
1 - Bag of fresh spinach 
(Washed and chopped)
1 - Package of  mozzarella slices
1 - 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
1 - 14.5 oz can of petite diced tomatoes fire roasted with chipotle sauce
1 - 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers
(sliced into strips)
1 - Bag of fresh Brussell sprouts
Garlic salt or powder
Basil
Black pepper 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
coat a baking dish with a non stick cooking spray 
Season the chicken breast on both sides 
with garlic salt or powder, black pepper and the basil
place them in the prepared baking dish side by side with no gaps
cover them with the spinach, roasted red peppers 
and the can of tomatoes
then cover the whole thing with the mozzarella slices
cover the baking dish with tin foil
and bake for 45 minutes
remove from the oven and cut the biggest piece to make sure 
they are done no pink
(if not replace in oven for a couple of minutes and check again)





Friday, January 20, 2017

Video Of The Day 01/20/17

Friday 
01/20/17
Mike Tramp
From His New Album
Maybe Tomorrow 
Will Be Released
February 24. 2017
On
Mighty Music
Target Group Worldwide
Coming Home
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp
Visit to pick up a copy of
 Maybe Tomorrow
http://www.targetshop.dk/miketramp/


Omnivore Parmesan Spinach Chicken with Mushroom 01/18/17

Omnivore 
Parmesan, Spinach 
Garlic Chicken
 with 
Mushroom
Prep Time: 10 Minutes 
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
4 - Boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 - 8 oz fresh mushrooms whole or sliced
(it you have the whole ones just peel and slice Do not wash them)
2 - Cups of fresh spinach
(washed and Chopped)
5 - Cloves garlic
(Peeled and minced)
1 - Cup of Vanilla almond milk
1/2 - Cup chicken broth
1/2 - Cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 - Cup margarine of butter
1 - Tbsp Flour
1 - Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 - Tsp salt
1/2 - Tsp black pepper
4 - Tbsp olive oil 
(3 Tbsp for the chicken and 1 Tbsp for the mushrooms)
3 - Tbsp Corn Starch
(if you need more to your own thickness)


In a large frying pan add the 3 Tbsp of olive oil and heat on a medium flame
The add the chicken and cook until the chicken is done 
Cut a couple of pieces to make sure there is no  pink on the inside
 then drain and set aside in a bowl
Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the frying pan and saute the mushrooms until they are tender
set them aside in a separate bowl
In a medium sauce pan add the butter the garlic and cook until it is tender
 add the chicken broth, Almond milk, Parmesan cheese, Flour,
garlic powder and pepper stir with a whisk then add the corn starch to 
thicken it up then add the spinach just as the spinach wilts lower the flame to low 
add the chicken and mushrooms mix together and let simmer for 
a few minutes is should thicken more
while that is cooking prepare you side dishes I made 
Betty crocker mashed potatoes and Coleslaw using 
  Marzetti's slaw dressing.


Saturday, January 14, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/14/17

Saturday
01/14/17
Mike Tramp
White Lion
From the 
Return of the Pride
Album
Released
03/14/08
On 
Frontier Records
Dream
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Friday, January 13, 2017

Omnivore Broiled Hot Sausage and gnocchi Dinner Italian style 01/12/17

Omnivore 
Broiled Hot Sausage 
on 
Nickles 35 Italian Bread
and gnocchi
 in a Pepper, Onion 
and whole tomato Sauce
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:
6 - Hot Sausage links
1 - 28 oz can of tomato sauce
1 - 28 oz can of whole tomatoes 
1 - 4 oz can of tomato paste
1 - 1 lb box of gnocchi
1 - 16 oz bag of mozzarella cheese
1 - Large green pepper
(Washed remove seeds and cut into strips)
1 - Large onion
(Peeled and cut into wedges)
2 - Tbsp Oregano 
2 - Tbsp Garlic powder
1 - Tbsp Basil
2 - Tbsp black pepper
2 - Tbsp Italian seasoning

In a medium pot, put on water for the gnocchi 
after the water boils add the gnocchi cook until it floats
 in a larger pot add your tomato sauce and whole tomatoes

add all the spices 
cook on a medium heat stirring often until it starts to slightly boil
lower the heat and keep stirring occasionally so the sauce don't burn
In a large frying pan add  water and the
 green pepper and onions until they are soft keep turning them so they don't burn 
remove them and add to the sauce pot then add the sausage 
keep turning the sausage as it browns keep adding water as needed
 so the pan don't burn
after it cooks for about 15 minutes
slice them longways but keep both sides connected
and cook a few more minutes
then on a cookie with  parchment paper 
put each sausage still with the 2 halves connected
place face down 
Put the oven on broil and place cookie sheet on the top 
rack for 8 minutes take them out and flip the over
put back in for another 8 minutes until the edges start to charcoal
 take your 8 Pieces of bread and
toast them until lightly brown
place on the cookie sheet take some on the sauce and cover each peace 
of bread not to heavy so it don't get soggy 
place 3 strips each  of sausage on 4 of  the pieces
then cover the sausage with mozzarella cheese and cover
the other pieces of bread with only mozzarella cheese
place back into the oven to melt the cheese




Omnivore Pressure Cooker Breaded Pork Chops 01/11/17

Omnivore 
Pressure Cooker 
Breaded Pork Chops
With a Baked Potato 
and 
Fried green Beans
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Ingredients:
5 - Medium pork loin chops
(I used Boneless I cut from a pork loin)
2 - Large Eggs
(Beaten)
1 - Large onion
(Peeled and chopped into medium pieces)
5 - Cloves of garlic
(Peeled and minced)
1 - 8 oz package of sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 - Cups of flour
1 1/2 - Cups of bread crumbs 
2 - Tbsp butter or margarine
2 - Tbsp olive oil 
4 - Tbsp water
2 - Medium russet potatoes
1 - Can of cut green beans
(Drained liquid)
 Butter or margarine
Garlic powder
oregano
black pepper

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees 
take your potatoes wash them then carefully
poke a few holes in them with a fork on a microwave safe plate
cook for 5 minutes turn then 3 more minutes  
then wrap them in foil and place in the oven
until pork chops are done
In 3 different bowls 1 for the eggs 1 for flour and
 1 for the bread crumbs
Take the first pork chop cover with flour
then dip it in the egg
then cover it with bread crumbs in that order
and place on a plate
repeat with all the pork chops
place butter into the inner pot of your pressure cooker
after it melts sear each pork chop on both sides until brown 
it won't take long remove and place on a different plate
(depends on how large your chops are you may be able to do 2 at a time)
You may have to add a little more butter or margarine 
after chops are browned on both sides
add the oil to the inner pot of the pressure cooker
add your onions and heat until the start to get translucent  
or soft add in the garlic heat then add the water to the onions and garlic
place your rack in so that the chops are not in the liquid 
add the slice mushrooms on top of the pork chops
Lock the lid in place close the pressure valve
hit the rice button for 15 minutes
While the chops and potatoes are cooking 
on a medium heat In a large frying pan add the butter until it melts
pour the green beans in and gently stir in any extra mushrooms
with a spatula 
 after they cook for a while
add garlic powder, oregano and black pepper 
lower the heat to lowest setting to keep warm 
until all the food is done at the same time
when the timer on the pressure cooker 
  is done carefully release the pressure




Thursday, January 12, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/12/17

Thursday
01/12/17
Mike Tramp
from the Album
Museum
Released 
08/18/14
on
 Target Records
Better
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Video Of The Day 01/11/17

Wednesday
01/11/17
Mike Tramp
Freak Of Nature
from
 the album
Freak Of Nature
Released
March 29, 1993
on
Music for Nations records
What am I
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Omnivore Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese 01/13/17

Omnivore 
Fast and Easy
Pressure Cooker
Buffalo Chicken 
Mac and Cheese 
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes

Ingredients: 
3 - Large boneless skinless chicken breast
(Can be semi Frozen cut into strips then in half)
3 - Cups chicken broth
3 - Cups of pasta
(Penna or rigatoni uncooked)
1 - Medium onion
(Peeled and diced)
3 - Stalks of celery
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
1 - Small bag of baby carrots 
(Washed, cut in halves)
2/3 - Cups franks original red hot sauce
1/2 - Cup of soften cream cheese
1/2 - Cup feta cheese
1 - Tbsp ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix 
1 - Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 - Cup mozzarella cheese

Add the vegetable broth to the inner pot of the pressure cooker
add the Pasta, Chicken, Celery, Onion, Carrots, Ranch seasoning 
and the Red hot sauce and mix together.
lock the lid in place close the pressure valve
press the rice button set to 15 minutes
After the cooking time is done carefully release the pressure
remove the lid, add in the cream cheese stir until the
 cream cheese is melted 
in a medium bowl mix together the cheddar, mozzarella and feta
then add the cheese mixture to the pressure cooker and 
mix until all the cheese have melted
and serve 






Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/10/17

Tuesday
01/10/17
Mike Tramp
Solo
From the Album
Stand your ground
Released 
March 2011
on 
Target Records
Don't Let Them Put It On You
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Monday, January 9, 2017

Song Of The Day 01/09/17

Monday
01/09/17
Mike Tramp
White Lion
From the album
Fight to survive
Released
in the Us
June 1986
Grand Slamm Records
In The City
All Rights Belong to Mike Tramp

Omnivore Dinner 01/07/17 Spicy Curry Chicken Vegetable

Omnivore
Easy Spicy 
Curry Chicken 
and 
Vegetables
over
 pasta or rice
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients:
3 - Tbsp olive oil
2 - Large boneless chicken breast
(washed dried and cut into bite size pieces)
1 - Large Zucchini
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
1 - Large head of broccoli
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
2 - 8 oz packages of fresh mushrooms
(Peeled and Sliced or used already sliced ones)
1 - Small bag of snap peas
(Washed and cut off stem side)
1 - 4 oz can of green or red curry paste
(Only use 1/2 the can save the rest for other recipes)
1 - 13.05 once can of coconut milk
1 - 32 oz container of vegetable broth
(only use as much as needed in directions)
1 - 1 Lb box of a pasta or use rice
(Prepared angel hair or linguine or use rice)
Optional Ingredients
1 - 7.04 oz bag of spicy or regular peanuts 
(use 1/4 of the bag in the pot or sprinkle peanuts in your own bowl)
1 - 8 oz bag fresh spinach
(Washed and Chopped)
1 - Bag of baby carrots 
(Washed and cut in half)
1 - Large Green Pepper
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
Pasta or Rice
In a medium pot bring water to a Boil and 
Prepare Pasta or rice as per the boxs directions
Chicken
In a frying pan add olive oil heat and add chicken keep stirring until chicken turns white
and is cooked all the way through cut the biggest pieces in half to make sure it is done
then set on a back burner
Curry Vegetables
In a large pot add all the prepared vegetables
add 1/2 can of curry paste then add the whole can of coconut milk
mix together then add your vegetable broth to cover the vegetables
mix everything well on a high heat keep mixing until it just starts to boil
do not let it boil  
Lower the flame to low and let simmer stirring occasionally while the pasta or rice cooks
about 10 minutes then add the peanuts if you like them cooked
cook about 5 minutes when the pasta or rice in done
add the pasta or rice to your bowl then the chicken then the vegetable mixture

Vegan Dinner 01/07/17 Curry and Vegetables

Vegan
Easy Spicy 
Curry and Vegetables
over
 pasta or rice
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 - Large Zucchini
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
1 - Large head of broccoli
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)
2 - 8 oz packages of fresh mushrooms
(Peeled and Sliced or used already sliced ones)
1 - Small bag of snap peas
(Washed and cut off stem side)
1 - 4 oz can of green or red curry paste
(Only use 1/2 the can save the rest for other recipes)
1 - 13.05 once can of coconut milk
1 - 32 oz container of vegetable broth
(only use as much as needed in directions)
1 - 1 Lb box of a pasta or use rice
(Prepared angel hair or linguine or use rice)
Optional Ingredients
1 - 7.04 oz bag of spicy or regular peanuts 
(use 1/4 of the bag in the pot or sprinkle peanuts in your own bowl)
1 - 8 oz bag fresh spinach
(Washed and Chopped)
1 - Bag of baby carrots 
(Washed and cut in half)
1 - Large Green Pepper
(Washed and cut into bite size pieces)

Pasta or rice Prepare in a medium pot as per the box directions
Curry Vegetables
In a large pot add all the prepared vegetables
add 1/2 can of curry paste then add the whole can of coconut milk
mix together then add your vegetable broth to cover the vegetables
mix everything well on a high heat keep mixing until it just starts to boil
do not let it boil  
Lower the flame to low and let simmer stirring occasionally while the pasta or rice cooks
about 10 minutes then add the peanuts if you like them cooked
cook about 5 minutes when the pasta or rice in done









Friday, January 6, 2017

Video Of The Day 01/06/17

Friday
01/06/17
Mike Tramp
White Lion
From the Album 
Big Game
Released
August 10, 1989
on 
Atlantic Records
Little Fighter
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Omnivore Cheesy Veggie and Beef Casserole 01/04/17

Omnivore
Cheesy Veggie
 and 
Beef Casserole 
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Bake Time:20 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 - Lbs Ground Beef
1 - Large Zucchini or 3 small ones
(Peeled and cut into small pieces) 
1 - 8 oz package of fresh mushrooms
(Peeled and Sliced)
1 - Large onion
(Peeled and diced)
5 Cloves of fresh garlic
(Peeled and minced)
1 - 8 oz bag of fresh spinach
(Washed and chopped)
1 -1  Lb box of any pasta
(Springs or rigatoni)
1 - 24 oz Jar of your favorite Pasta sauce
1 - 15 oz container of ricotta cheese
1 - 8 oz bag mozzarella cheese
1/4 - Cup of Parmesan cheese
3 - Tbsp olive oil
Garlic salt or powder
Black pepper
Oregano 
Non stick cooking spray
In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the pasta
while the water is heating up
In a large frying pan heat the olive oil
add zucchini and the onion until onions soften
mix in the garlic and cook a couple of minutes 
add in the ground beef and brown add your spices 
mix well and carefully drain oil from the ground meat
 into a old cup or can not down the drain 
add the mushrooms until the start to brown add the spinach 
until it cooks down then add the pasta sauce mix well lower the heat 
and let simmer until the pasta is done stirring occasionally not to let it burn 
when the pasta is done drain and return to the pot
Add the 15 oz of ricotta cheese to the pasta then the 1/4 cup of Parmesan 
and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix well
Then add the ground beef mixture to the pasta and mix well
Spray a large baking dish with the non stick spray
pour the pasta into the baking dish and even it out 
with a wooden spoon or a spatula 
cover the top with the remaining mozzarella cheese
and bake for 20 minutes
Ready for the oven
All Done



Song Of The Day 01/05/17

Thursday
01/05/17
Mike Tramp 
Solo
From The Album
Songs I Left Behind
Released on
December 7, 2004
on
 Frontier Records
Sometimes 
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp


Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Video Of The Day 01-04-17

Wednesday
01-04/17
Mike Tramp
Solo
Album
More to life than this
Released 
March 2003
on 
Ulftone Records
The Good The Sad and The Ugly
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Video of the Day 01/03/17

Tuesday
 01/03/17
Mike Tramp
From the Solo Album
Capricorn
Released 
February 10 1998 
on 
CNR Music 
 Better Off
All Rights belong to Mike Tramp