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A deliciously spicy chicken curry flavored with the Jamaican flavors of curry powder, allspice, garlic, ginger, and...

  • 4-pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces
  • 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 ⁄4 cup coconut oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 chayote squash, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
  • 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, slit in half lengthwise
  • cooked white rice, for serving
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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Easy to make beef and cabbage casserole is a perfect weeknight dinner

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce, or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 1/2 pound head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans beef broth
  • Monterey jack cheese, for serving
3.9/5 (28 Votes)

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Tofu can be substituted for chicken if you want a vegetarian dish

  • 1 chicken breast, sliced into thin bite-size pieces (3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup garlic cloves, smashed
  • 3/4 teaspoon palm sugar (or white sugar)
  • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper powder or :black pepper powder: (or mix ’em!)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil (enough to coat bottom of pan)
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon coriander leaves (for garnish)
3.7/5 (95 Votes)

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Marinating the chicken overnight in a homemade teriyaki sauce infuses it with a wonderful flavor everyone loves

  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar or honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
4.2/5 (19 Votes)

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Pick meat from bones and cut into bite size pieces

  • 6 5-6″ Foil Pot Pie Tins
  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken or Fried Chicken
  • 2 sheet Puff Pastry Dough
  • 4-5 Potatoes
  • 4-5 Carrots
  • 2 cup Frozen Peas
  • 2 can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 15 oz Milk
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
4.1/5 (28 Votes)

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Preheat oven to 425 and grease a large baking sheet with nonstick spray

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 eggs + 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • sauce
  • 1/3 cup Frank's hot sauce (this brand really makes the sauce!)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
4.2/5 (19 Votes)

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Being a native Californian, with a combination of German and Mexico roots, I'd never heard of-- yet along-- tasted ...

  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 2-rib sections
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
  • 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2-cups)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4-teaspoons)
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • MEATBALLS:
  • 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (Six tablespoons of plain yogurt thinned with 2 tablespoons of milk can be substituted for the buttermilk.)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound meatloaf mix* (I used a combo of ground beef and pork)
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • PASTA:
  • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons table salt
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving
4.2/5 (18 Votes)

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The chicken breasts will be easier to slice in half if you freeze them for 15 minutes first

  • 3 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 shallot, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3.6/5 (65 Votes)

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Preheat the oven to 375F Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add onion and carrots

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrot
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (turkey works as well for a post-Thanksgiving meal)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • A splash of white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh thyme to taste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 whole unbaked pie crusts
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion (Sweet)
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1/2 cup canned mushroom (1 Cup Fresh)
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cream of chicken soup
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
3.9/5 (30 Votes)

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This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe makes an easy dinner solution when you're running low on time

  • 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pinch freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed of tough ends, chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4/5 (37 Votes)

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Make these mini quiche muffins on the weekend, and have leftovers to reheat for an easy weekday breakfast

  • FILLING:
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or other herb)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • VEGGIES:
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into teeny tiny florets
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped small
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion, diced fine
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, diced fine (optional)
  • ADD-INs:
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar, gruyere, mozzarella, or other cheese, divided
  • 1 pound bacon, sausage, or other meat, fully cooked
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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