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How to Poach Chicken Breasts
By npstahl@gmail.com
From Emma Christensen. She likes using boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this cooking method, but you can als...
- 1 - 4 skinless chicken breasts, on or off the bone as preferred
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
- Aromatics: smashed garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, sliced ginger, fresh herbs, thinly sliced onions, or any other flavorings
- 1 cup white wine, optional for more flavor
- Equipment
- 2 - to 4-quart sauce pot with lid, large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layers
- Instant-read thermometer
- Cutting board
- Knife
Chicken Fajitas
By npstahl@gmail.com
Robyn Williams made this for me after my surgery and it was really good!!
- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
- 4 tablespoons salsa, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 4 teaspoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
By npstahl@gmail.com
Adapted from Rita Heikenfeld's recipe
- 2 lbs. new potatoes (I use whatever potatoes I have on hand)
- Palm oil, about 4 tablespoons (I usually use less)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (I use dried if I don't have fresh)
- Sometimes I also use garlic powder.
Snow Day Pretzels
By npstahl@gmail.com
My family loves these! When the kids were little and school was cancelled due to snow, I would mix up a batch of t...
- 1 pkg yeast
- 1 1/2 cup water (110-115 degrees)
- 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour (I usually use a combination of half white and half whole wheat)
- 1 T sugar
- 1 t salt
Crispy Barbecued Sweet Potatoes
By npstahl@gmail.com
My sister, Lorraine, shared this recipe with me
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 ⁄2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Honey Barbecue Shredded Pork
By npstahl@gmail.com
Make ahead: prepare one to two days in advance and refrigerate
- 1 1/4 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- One pork shoulder (Boston butt roast) 3-4 pounds, excess fat trimmed
The Best Whole Chicken in a Crockpot Recipe
By npstahl@gmail.com
From 100 Days of Real Food website
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 large chicken
Quinoa Vegetable Chili
By npstahl@gmail.com
From Happy Gal
- 3 Tablespoons oil (coconut or olive)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, any color, core and seeds removed, then diced
- 1 1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large cans (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 3-4 bay leaves
- 1 heaping Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (any color)
Cream of Carrot Soup
By npstahl@gmail.com
From Ann Romney's cookbook
- 5 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
- 1 cup raw potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
- 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whipped cream and parsley for garnish
Baked Bacon
By npstahl@gmail.com
Found this on the internet
- Bacon
- Optional: brown sugar and coarse black pepper