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Chicken With Creamy Parmesan Sauce
By kimvess
Preparation Wash chicken and pat dry
- 4 to 6 chicken breast halves, boneless, without skin
- salt and pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sauce***
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup (4 ounces) fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
By kimvess
Heat oven to 375°. Bring a 4-qt
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 8 oz. hollow pasta, preferably elbow macaroni or shells
- 3 slices crustless white bread
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 tsp. paprika
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 1⁄8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 10 oz. grated sharp white cheddar (about 4 cups)
- 10 oz. grated Gruyère (about 4 cups)
- 6 oz. Velveeta, cut into 1⁄2" cubes (about 1 1⁄4 cups)
- 1 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (about 1⁄4 cup)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe
By kimvess
Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 small jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Easy Balsamic Chicken
By kimvess
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Handmade Italian Meatballs
By kimvess
Ground beef, sausage, and just the right seasonings make these meatballs a soon-to-be family favorite
- 1 recipe Mamas Marinara (see below)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage, hot or sweet
- 1/2 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Creme Anglaise
By kimvess
Place the bread pudding in individual ramekins so they bake faster
- Bread Pudding
- Unsalted butter, room temperature, for coasting baking dish/ramekins
- Sugar, for coating ramekins
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 day-old croissants
- 4 tablespoons (about 2 ounces) coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- Bourbon Creme Anglaise
- 1 cup (8 ounces) whole milk
- 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (1-1/4 ounces) sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons good-quality bourbon
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme
By kimvess
Light the grill or heat the broiler
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)
Think Outside the Bun Burger Meatballs
By kimvess
In a medium bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and mix well with clean hands
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 heaping cup of seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/8 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1/8 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Table Blend (or salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 large onion, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups additional homemade or low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon additional Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons additional ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon Liquid Smoke (I used Stubb’s)
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- Dried or fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Confetti Spaghetti Salad
By kimvess
1 Cook spaghetti as directed on pkg, adding frozen mixed vegetables during last 5-7 min of cooking time; cook until...
- 1 pkg (7 oz) uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Clinton Kelly's Hash Brown Casserole
By kimvess
1 1 tablespoon Butter 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Chicken Stock 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1/4 tea...
- For the Bechamel Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper
- For the Hash Browns:
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (medium diced)
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 2 pounds Idaho Potatoes (peeled and shredded on a box grater)
- 2 cups White Cheddar Cheese (grated)
- 1 bunch Green Onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- Salt and Pepper
- For the Garnish:
- Sour Cream
- Green Onions (sliced)