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Chicken Cacciatore "Pronto"
By nikkiasse
Combine mushrooms and hot water in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes
- 1 (1/2-ounce) package dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
- 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce
By nikkiasse
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut crosswise into 3 pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, plus whole sprigs, for garnish
- 12 ounces dried fettuccine
Braised Pork Shoulder in Hoisin-Wine Sauce with Dried Plums
By nikkiasse
To prepare marinade, combine first 4 ingredients, and rub evenly over pork
- Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon sake (rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Roast:
- 3 1/2 pounds Boston Butt pork roast, trimmed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup sake (rice wine)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
- 10 pitted dried plums, halved
Roman Style Chicken
By nikkiasse
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 skinless chicken breast halves, with ribs
- 2 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Steak Diane
By nikkiasse
Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 (3/4-inch-thick) flatiron steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 1 (16- to 19-oz) can black-bean soup
- 4 scallions, chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Madeira
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Steak Diane
By nikkiasse
Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 (3/4-inch-thick) flatiron steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 1 (16- to 19-oz) can black-bean soup
- 4 scallions, chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Madeira
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Jambalaya with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
By nikkiasse
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Neiman Marcus Squares
By nikkiasse
Mix cake, butter, and eggs together
- topping:
- 1 Yellow cake mix
- 1 stick melted butter or margerine
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 box powdered sugar (less 1/4 cup)
- 3/4 cup coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans