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Ingredients 2 chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 cup low salt chicken broth 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoon applesauce lemon pepper egg noodles marinara sauce Preparation Sprinkle lemon pepper on both sides of chicken thighs. In skillet heat olive oil on medium heat. Brown chicken, 3-4 minutes each side. Then return chicken to plate. In skillet put chicken broth, lemon juice, and applesauce....

Ingredients 14 medium garlic cloves, peeled 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 8 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp table salt 1 bay leaf 1 (2 inch) piece mild dried chile, such as New Mexico, roughly broken, seeds included 1.5 tsp sherry vinegar 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation Mince 2 garlic cloves wiht chef’s knife or garlic press. Toss minced garlic with shrimp, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt in medium bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 serrano chile pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat) 1 large tomato, roughly chopped 1 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric Kosher salt 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping 1/4 cup Greek yogurt Naan or other flatbread, for serving Preparation Combine the lentils and 7 cups warm water in a pot, cover and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup roasted skin-on peanuts, chopped 1 serrano or Thai chile pepper, thinly sliced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired) 2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Arrange pineapple on a plate. Top with shallots, peanuts, chile pepper, and mint....

Ingredients Pasta (I like whole wheat fusilli) olive oil splash (pretty dry) red wine 1 cup mushrooms (i like portobello), sliced and then cut in half 1 onion, chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 (small) can tomato paste (I like the italian or garlic kind) 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes 1 red pepper, sliced and then cut in half 1/2 carrot, roughly chopped 1 zucchini, quartered then sliced into chunks...

Ingredients Spinach, washed and hard stem removed Bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 teaspoon Olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper Preparation In a small frying pan fry the bacon until crisp. Meanwhile wash the spinach and set aside. In a large bowl mix together the mustard, pepper and the olive oil. When the bacon is done add half the bacon to the mix and most of the bacon rendering....

Ingredients STEAK SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE 2 pounds boneless sirloin, 2" thick Salt and pepper 3/4 pound new potatoes, cooked and quartered 12 oz. hearts of palm, sliced 1" thick 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced in slivers 1 small green pepper, sliced in slivers 4 tbls. chopped fresh chives 3 tbls. chopped fresh parsley Romaine lettuce leaves Snow peas, sliced Mushrooms and cherry tomatoes as garnish...

Ingredients 12 jumbo shrimp 3/4 lb small scallops (chopped) 1 cup breadcrumb (I use fresh italian or multi grain bread) 1/3 cup parmesean cheese 1 stick butter (melted) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley Paprika for garnish Preparation Clean and devein Shrimp (leave tails on) Slit back of shrimp and lay flat Mix breadcrumb, cheese, melted butter, salt ,pepper and parsley. Mixture should be moist....

Ingredients Preparation 30 minutes 1 hour 45 minutes Step 2 With the motor running, add ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, then increase speed to medium and beat until butter is in small pieces and mixture looks sandy, about 3 minutes. Step 3 Turn off mixer and add 4 large eggs, room temperature, 2 large egg yolks, room temperature, 1½ cups buttermilk, room temperature, and 1 Tbsp....

Ingredients 3 - 4 Pounds Chicken Breast, bone-in or Whole Chicken cut into pieces 2 Large Tomatoes, stem and seeds removed, roughly chopped 2 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and minced 2 Jalapenos, stem and seeds removed, chopped fine 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, preferably Ancho 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 3 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Molasses 1 Teaspoon Cumin, ground 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Cup Dry White Wine...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 oz) 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped yellow summer squash 1/2 cup sliced carrot 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup fresh whole kernel corn 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin...

Ingredients 30ml strawberry liqueur 2 large strawberries, washed, hulled, sliced 1 x 200ml btl chilled dry sparkling white wine Preparation Divide the liqueur and strawberries evenly between 2 serving glasses. Top each glass with the sparkling wine to serve.

Ingredients 1 lb ground sausage or beef (or turkey or chicken) 4 cups packed fresh spinach or 1 package frozen 1/2 c diced onion 2 cloves garlic, grated with micro plane 6 eggs, beaten 1/4 c Parmesan cheese Preparation In a frying pan saute ground meat and onion until meat is cooked thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and garlic, until spinach is wilted or heated if you used frozen....

Ingredients 1 recipe Pastry for single-crust pie 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 slices bacon, chopped 8 beaten eggs 1/2 cup lite sour cream 1/2 cup half-and-half, lite cream, or milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. white pepper 3 cups lightly packed chopped fresh spinach 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup shredded swiss Preparation Prepare and roll out pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry. Trim and crimp edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of foil....

Ingredients 1 butternut squash 4 c. chicken broth or stock 1 T. dried tarragon (3 T. fresh) 1 T. minced parsley 1/2 t. celery seed (celery salt, if you prefer) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 T. sherry, marsala, other suitable cooking wine 4 T. flour Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 c. medium cream Preparation Cover squash with broth. Add tarragon and parley and cook until tender....

Ingredients 2 avocados 1 tablespoon lime juice pinch of salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha Preparation Cut avocados in half and remove the seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel and put in a mixing bowl. Mash the avocado. Add the lime juice, salt, and sriracha and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Ingredients 3 slices of bacon, fried crisp (optional) 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 green or red pepper, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 cups of stock (vege, chicken, etc.) + water as needed 1 can brown beans in tomato sauce 1 540 ml can black beans 1/3 cup dried lentils 1 213 ml can of tomato sauce 2 + tsp dried cumin (add more to taste)...

Ingredients 4 eggs 2 tablespoons cold water 2 teaspoons unsweetened soy sauce 1½ teaspoons Natvia 160g small cooked peeled prawns 2 (25g) fresh or pre-soaked dried shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 green shallot, ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthways Preparation Use a fork to whisk the eggs, water, Natvia and soy sauce together in a jug. Set aside until required. Divide the prawns evenly among four 250ml (1cup) capacity heatproof bowls....

Ingredients ground beef one egg 2 handfuls of bread crumbs another egg one minced shallot three cloves minced garlic dash of soy sauce chopped fresh itallian parsley, chives, cilantro or any fresh herb salt and pepper Preparation Remove your ground meat (see sources below) from the fridge half an hour in advance. Dump the meat in a large bowl. Add one egg and one or two handfuls of panko or bread crumbs (homemade, store-bought, whatever)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. Strawberries 1 c. Milk 1/4 c. Orange juice 3/4 c. Yogurt 6 ice cubes 1 tsp. sugar 1 banana Preparation Blend.