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Simple Spaghetti Fra Diavolo
By lakecar
Fill a large stock pot with water and salt and place over a medium-high flame; bring to a rolling boil and add spag...
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, sliced very thin or minced
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (add a little more if you really like the spice!)
- 2 1/2 cups tomato puree
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound of spaghetti, cooked al dente
Hamburger Soup
By lakecar
In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the onion, celery, and garlic
- 2-1/2 pounds Ground Chuck
- 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
- 2 stalks Celery, Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 can (14.5 Ounce) Can Whole Tomatoes
- 3 cups Beef Stock Or Beef Broth, Plus More As Needed
- 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
- 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
- 4 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced On The Diagonal
- 5 whole Red Potatoes, Cut Into Chunks
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, More To Taste
- 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (more To Taste)
Chicken Saltimbocca
By lakecar
Sprinkle the chicken cutlets evenly with salt and pepper
- 4 (4-ounce, or 115 g) chicken cutlets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 sage leaves
- 4 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) gluten-free chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
Pineapple Coconut Milk Smoothie
By lakecar
Add oats and chia seeds to blender; blend on high until texture of flour
- 1/4 cup uncooked oats (old fashioned rolled oats recommended; do not use steel cut oats)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended)
- 1 cup frozen, fresh, or canned pineapple pieces (not necessary to thaw frozen fruit)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons honey, optional (or substitute preferred sweetener)
The Lady's Coleslaw
By lakecar
Using a food processor, gently process the bell pepper, onion, carrot, and parsley, being careful not to over proce...
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/2 large carrot, chopped
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cabbage head
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (recommended: Jane's Krazy Mixed-up salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Easy Cheeseburger Sliders
By lakecar
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onion, and salt
- 2 pounds, 93% lean ground sirloin
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (12-count) Kings Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls (or slider buns)
- 6 slices cheddar or American cheese
Lemon Tarragon Chicken Soup
By lakecar
Once chicken has cooled, pull meat and set aside and cover with foil
- 1 roasted chicken, meat taken off bone (can use store bought rotisserie chicken)
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups sliced leeks
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups heavy cream (heated)
- 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Grated Gruyere cheese (optional)
Stuffed Chicken Breast
By lakecar
Chicken stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, carrots and more, covered in a tomato based sauced, served with melted che...
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 pound of spinach
- 1/2 pound of mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup of tomato puree
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Southern Cornbread Stuffing
By lakecar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Cornbread (Recipe Follows):
- 7 slices oven-dried white bread (or 1 bag of cubed bread)
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 7 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage (optional)
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (optional)
- 5 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Classic Pasta Carbonara
By lakecar
Bring an 8-quart pot of water to a boil
- 1 lb. dried spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini (preferably imported from Italy)
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 lb. guanciale or pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 4 oz. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 3-1/2 cups using a rasp grater)
- Freshly ground black pepper