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This is a meal that the whole family will love

  • ALFREDO SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Garlic Powder to taste, optional
  • 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • SHRIMP:
  • 8 jumbo shrimp
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup green onions
  • MUSHROOMS:
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
3.9/5 (223 Votes)

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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken is a perfect weeknight meal that tastes like you've spent hours making it! Serve with ...

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup chicken broth
4.4/5 (63 Votes)

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta

  • For the meatballs:
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • For the casserole:
  • 1 pound campanelle pasta (any small shape is fine, such as ziti)
  • 1 jar (about 1 1/2 pounds) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4.5/5 (64 Votes)

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Arguably the easiest soup recipe, throw all of the ingredients in a crock pot and let it simmer over night, or let ...

  • 2 cups potatoes, cubed and peeled
  • 4 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed (optional)
  • 1 1/4 pound Polish sausage, cooked, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 4 cups fat free chicken broth, or you can use water
  • Black pepper and salt, to taste
4.1/5 (98 Votes)

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Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt & pepper

  • CHICKEN MIXTURE:
  • 1-1/2 to 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Peanut or vegetable oil
  • BUTTERMILK MIXTURE:
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 T. minced fresh chives
  • 1 T. minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh dill
  • 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • COATING:
  • 1 packet of Ranch Dressing and Seasoning Mix
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 T. minced fresh chives
  • 1-1/2 T. minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 T. minced fresh dill
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
4.4/5 (66 Votes)

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Perfect springtime supper, or even for a lazy brunch, these chicken and asparagus crepes and easy to make, and deli...

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, chives or mint)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 store-bought crepes (about 9-inches each)
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4.3/5 (80 Votes)

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The recipe title says it all

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (I used Italian style)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Lots of toothpicks
4/5 (140 Votes)

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Prep a delicious egg, sausage, cheese and onion casserole for the week! Make in under an hour :)

  • 1 can Grands buttermilk biscuits
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 4-5 green onions, white & green part, cut into slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 7-8 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
4.6/5 (53 Votes)

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The best part of summer? Squash season! If you're looking for a different way to prepare squash other than fried - ...

  • 2 pounds yellow squash (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 35 crackers)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.4/5 (75 Votes)

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Ranch chicken is tender and tasty -- everyone in your family will love it! Crispy breading with ranch flavors make

  • SEASONED ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS:
  • 3 - 4 boneless chicken breasts (mine were LARGE, so 3 was plenty cut up into strips)
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs or Seasoned Italian Breadcrumbs
  • Italian seasoning, to taste
  • 1 cup ranch dressing (I made my own, but you could used bottled as well)
  • Oil for cooking
  • 4 slices toasted bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4.4/5 (67 Votes)

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It's been years since I've had Beef Burgundy (otherwise known as Boeuf Bourguignon--a Julia Child specialty)

  • 2 pounds chuck eye roast, cut into 2-inch pieces (ask your butcher about it, it's much more tender than stew cut meat)
  • 1 bag pearl onions, frozen (you can go with fresh, but it's a hassle to peel those babies!)
  • 2 medium carrots, washed and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 strips quality bacon (it's easier to cut while frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups Burgundy wine (or any red wine)
  • 1 cup beef broth (I don't recommend bouillon cubes, as they can be salty)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (heaping) tomato paste
  • 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 to 3 teaspoons dried thyme, fresh is best)
  • 2 sprigs fresh marjoram
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Flour, salt & pepper (for seasoning the meat)
  • Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
4.5/5 (58 Votes)

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Not too sweet, brown sugar and garlic makes this chicken delicious with a nice kick thanks to the red pepper flakes

  • 4 to 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
4.2/5 (85 Votes)

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