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Low Carb Southern Fried Chicken
By Pattywak
In the South fried chicken is a staple as well as a comfort food
- 3 to 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, may use water
- 2 1/3 cups soy flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 3 pounds chicken breasts, boneless
- Salt and black pepper
Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have never liked butternut squash, until I created this soup recipe
- 4-5 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 small apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (Granny Smith is a firm sweet/tart apple works best)
- 1 small Yukon Gold potato, cut into chunks
- 1 cup leeks, sliced thin (or 1 yellow onion, diced fine)
- 2 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock
- 2 oz. dry white wine
- 1/2 cup apple cider (preferably unsweetened and natural)
- 4-5 fresh thyme sprigs (about 4-5" long)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/8 tsp curry powder (optional)
- coarse salt & fresh cracked pepper
- good olive oil
Loaded Breakfast Quesadillas
By á-4084
Breakfast quesadillas are loaded with eggs, bacon, onions, chives, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese then topped wit...
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sour cream plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- Hot sauce, for serving
4 Ingredient Chicken Bake
By janicecraig
Easy and fast 4 Ingredient Chicken Bake recipe
- 4 chicken breasts
- Basil Pesto to cover chicken breasts, about 4 - 5 tablespoons
- Roma tomatoes - 3 - 4
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Rhubarb Cucumber Salsa
By á-174535
The spicy glaze on the chicken thighs is nicely balances with the fresh and tart rhubarb cucumber salsa
- 1 habanero, Scotch bonnet, or Thai chile, with seeds, stemmed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, cubed in 1/4" pieces
- 1 cup unpeeled seeded English hothouse cucumber, cubed in 1/4" pieces
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Farmer's Fridge Mediterranean Salad - Mason Jar
By á-4084
This delicious Mediterranean Salad in a mason jar is the perfect make ahead meal, it's portable and packed with hea...
- DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 ounces water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 6 ounces olive oil
- SALAD:
- 1 artichoke heart (canned), quartered
- 2 grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup English cucumbers, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup canned cannellini beans
- 1 tablespoon Parmigianno-Reggiano, grated
- 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 1/2 cup mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon roasted pine nuts
Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Chili Gravy
By Kylesgranny
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken, cooked and chopped
- 1 recipe of Chili Gravy (recipe follows)
- 1/2 can (15 oz) corn
- 1/2 can (15 oz) beans (your choice)*
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- sliced black olives, optional
- Chili Gravy
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 2 cups beef stock
Plum Glazed Chicken
By sherryl61
A very tasty chicken dish that is both family friendly and entertainment worthy
- 1 can Oregon Purple Plums (or other variety if you have them)
- 2 T margarine
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 C brown sugar
- 1/4 C prepared tomato-based chili sauce
- 2 T soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken (I have also used a whole chicken cut up)
Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
By kelsa94
Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is hearty enough to be the focus of your meal
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 package of long grain and wild rice with seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
Chicken Souvlaki and Orzo
By ladygourmet
For Souvlaki: Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl; place the chicken pieces in the marinade a...
- For Souvlaki:
- 10 – 12 boneless skinless thighs – cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers – sliced and halved
- 1 large onion – sliced
- Skewers – soaked in water before using
- For the Marinade:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbs. dried oregano
- 3 - 4 tbs. of fresh dill – chopped
- 3 - 4 tbs. of fresh Italian parsley - chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- For the Orzo:
- 1 bunch of fresh spinach
- 2-3 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes – halved
Ricotta Mini Waffles
By AllysKitchen
This recipe is a great way to use a mini waffle skillet, if you happen to have one
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons honey
Sticky Glaze Chicken Thighs with Asian Stuffing
By á-4084
Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas mark 6
- For The Stuffing:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs, about 100–120g (3 1/2–4 1/4oz) each
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) teriyaki sauce
- 3 tbsp rapeseed (canola) oil
- 400 ml (1 3/4 cups) warm chicken stock
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 30 g (2 tbsp) butter
- 70 g (1 1/2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1cm (1/2 inch) fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 –2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
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