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Chicken-Ramen Noodle Pot Pie
By á-178060
Special equipment: four 8-ounce ramekins Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions
- 1 package ramen noodles
- Two 8-inch pie crusts
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup sliced halved carrots
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen English peas
- 1/2 cup sliced leeks (thoroughly rinsed)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch-diced cooked chicken breasts (two 8-ounce breasts)
- 2 tablespoons sliced chives
- 1 egg, beaten
Noodle Kugel
By á-4084
This noodle kugel gets its delicious, sweet flavor and creamy consistency from a decadent combination of cream chee...
- TOPPING:
- butter for greasing baking dish
- 1 (12-ounce) package wide noodles
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 2 medium Granny Smith or other sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1 heaping cup corn flakes
Leeann Chin Sesame Chicken
By á-46330
Remove bone and skin from chicken, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips
- 2 whole chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil for the wok
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Tomato & Basil Pesto Soup, Made Easy
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've made this soup numerous times, and have taken the time (and effort) of using my own homegrown tomatoes
- 1 large can plum tomatoes
- 1 quart low-sodium quality chicken stock (organic, if possible)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. pesto (I make my own, and freeze it in an ice cube tray, but you can used bottled)
- coarse salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
Crab Melt
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I served this Crab Melt recipe, tapas style-- cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 to 2 cups fresh cracked crab
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced thin
- 1 fresh baguette
- Good quality olive oil, to brush on the bread
- 1 clove fresh garlic, for the bread.
- 2 to 4 sliced provolone cheese (or your choice)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (or scallions)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh chopped tarragon
- Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Hellmans/Best Foods Mayonnaise
Shrimp Skimpy
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
From start to finish, this meal can be on the table in 30 minutes! This version of shrimp scampi seriously decrease...
- Raw shrimp, deveined (tails on or off)-- 8 large sized shrimp per person
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Generous splash (about 1/4 cup)White White
- Chicken stock (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Italian parsley, finely chopped (about 1 to 2 tablespoons)
- Linguini (cooked according to box directions-- fettuccine or any kind of spaghetti pasta is OK)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
Tomato Lemon Chicken over Spaghetti Squash
By tammy1365
Healthy and easy, this chicken with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms tops baked spaghetti squash for a full dinner
- SAUCE:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole
By Marlenew
This zesty Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole is a spicy way to start the day
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill coarse-ground cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup canned green chiles, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 large eggs, beaten
Confetti Chicken Chili
By carvalhohm
1 Set KitchenAid® Multi-Cooker to Soup setting
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
Easy Harissa Chicken Dinner
By carvalhohm
Just because a dish is easy doesn't mean it has to lack flavor! With the help of Pampered Chef, make this delicious...
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 4 small chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and skin
- Olive oil for spraying chicken and grill
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata
By á-25010
The best part of this chicken piccata is it only requires one dish to make, and we recommend a cast-iron skillet
- 4 (5- to 6-oz.) chicken cutlets
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 6 tablespoons (3 oz.) salted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brined capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Hot cooked pasta
Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad
By barbie24
Calories 380 Fat 12.2 g Satfat 4
- 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat fusilli pasta
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and finely chopped
- 8 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 ounces fresh baby arugula
- 1 large heirloom tomato, chopped
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