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Heavenly Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
By kimvess
Preheat the oven to 350'F
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 2 Tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups light sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups crushed ritz crackers (1 sleeve) or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad
By kimvess
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite,...
- 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste (optional)
Triple-Cheese Spirals
By kimvess
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces gemelli, cavatappi or other spiral-shaped pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup shredded yellow sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives and/or scallions
Sear Roasted Chicken Breasts with Shallot Herb Pan Sauce
By kimvess
Heat your oven to 350*F. If the chicken breasts came with the rib section still attached, remove them
- 4 or 5 chicken breasts, bone in and skin on
- 2.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 tsp canola oil
- Pan Sauce
- 1 small shallot, minced fine
- 1 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade, or substitute water)
- 2-3 thyme sprigs
- 1 rosemary sprig
- Zest and Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 " oven safe frypan
Sweet Caramelized Pork
By kimvess
– Pre-heat your oven to 375F
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork rib meat
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cayenne (or paprika for less heat)
- 1 tsp ground ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 green onion (for garnish)
Yangzhou Fried Rice
By kimvess
If desired, in a small bowl, soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside
- Spicy Ketchup Sauce, Optional:
- 1 small handful dried shrimp, optional
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
- Fried Rice:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon peeled and grated ginger
- 1 medium carrot, cut in 1/4-inch dice
- 4 ounces cooked Chinese pork ( char siu) or ham, cut in 1/4-inch dice
- 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, a day old
- 1 to 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 green onions, sliced on a diagonal, for garnish
Swedish Meatballs Deconstructed
By kimvess
Instructions Heat oil in a large saute pan on medium heat
- 8 ozs. egg noodles
- Meat
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup (1 medium onion), chopped
- 3/4 lb. 90% lean ground beef
- 3/4 lb. ground pork
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. each allspice, nutmeg
- Sauce
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup (4 Tbsps.) butter
- 5 cups low sodium beef broth, divided 1/2 cup and 4 1/2 cups
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. each allspice, nutmeg, salt
One Skillet Chili Bake
By kimvess
1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; drain well
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can Ro-Tel (or one small can diced tomatoes and small can chopped green chilies)
- 1/2 Cup uncooked rice
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Cup water, if needed
Baked Spaghetti Meatball Casserole
By kimvess
Grease a large casserole dish
- Meatballs:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- Casserole:
- 12oz package fresh spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley ounce
- 28 oz. pasta sauce sauce (store bought or homemade)
Pasta with Chicken, Risotto-Style
By kimvess
Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1 shallot or small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
- 8 ounces gemelli or penne cut pasta or long pasta broken into bits
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or water
- 3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 boneless chicken thighs, diced
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Freshly grated Parmesan, optional