Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 onions, minced
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
• mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
• in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

garlic cheddar chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
• dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

garlic cheddar chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
• dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Sweet And Sour Chicken I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 2 drops orange food color
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. heat to boiling. turn off heat. combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. continue stirring until mixture thickens.
• combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg. add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. stir to blend thoroughly. add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
• heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees f (180 degrees c). fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
• when ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Chicken Costa Brava

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onions, quartered
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups black olives
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• salt to taste

Recipe

• drain pineapple, reserving juice. sprinkle with salt.
• in a large frying pan, brown chicken in oil. combine cumin and cinnamon, and sprinkle over chicken. add garlic and onion; cook until onion is soft. add reserved pineapple juice, tomatoes, olives, and salsa. cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
• mix cornstarch with water; stir into pan juices. add bell pepper, and simmer until sauce boils and thickens. stir in pineapple chunks, and heat through.

Roast Sticky Chicken-rotisserie Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 onions, quartered
• 2 (4 pound) whole chickens

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 9 hrs 10 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. remove and discard giblets from chicken. rinse chicken cavity, and pat dry with paper towel. rub each chicken inside and out with spice mixture. place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken. place chickens in a resealable bag or double wrap with plastic wrap. refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
• place chickens in a roasting pan. bake uncovered for 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees f (85 degrees c). let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 onions, minced
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
• mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
• in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

Japanese Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1 cup butter
• sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut wings in half, dip in egg and coat with flour.
• heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. fry wings until deep brown. place in a shallow roasting pan.
• in a small bowl combine soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, garlic powder and salt. pour over wings.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, basting wings with sauce often.

potato and shiitake mushroom gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch thick slices
• 2 cups parmesan cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• melt butter in a large pot over high heat. saute mushrooms in butter until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for 1 minute. pour in chicken broth, and simmer until liquid evaporates. season with salt and pepper. set aside.
• preheat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). butter a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
• arrange 1/3 of the potatoes in prepared dish, overlapping slightly. spread half of the mushroom mixture evenly over the potatoes, and then sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese over mushrooms. repeat layering, and then arrange remaining potatoes on top.
• in a large bowl, mix together the half and half, heavy cream, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. pour mixture over potatoes. cover loosely with foil.
• place baking dish on middle rack in oven. bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. uncover. sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes longer.

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

authentic chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast - cut into 1-inch strips
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 green chile peppers, minced
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 bunch cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons garam masala, paprika, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander in a large bowl. add chicken strips and toss to coat. cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• place chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece, and bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. remove and set aside.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir cumin seeds until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. stir in garlic, ginger, and green chiles and continue to cook until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. cook and stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and water into onion mixture until tomatoes begin to break down and incorporate into the onion mixture, about 10 minutes.
• cook and stir 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and turmeric into the tomato mixture. mix in the cooked chicken, add cream, and stir to coat. cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garnish with cilantro.

Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 onions, minced
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
• mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
• in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 small sweet onion, sliced
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• place chicken in a slow cooker. in a small bowl mix the onion, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar, and pour over the chicken. cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Roast Chicken With Rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, rinsed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. stuff with the onion and rosemary. place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish or roasting dish.
• roast in the preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of the bird.

Sweet And Sour Chicken I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 2 drops orange food color
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. heat to boiling. turn off heat. combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. continue stirring until mixture thickens.
• combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg. add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. stir to blend thoroughly. add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
• heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees f (180 degrees c). fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
• when ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

spicy rapid roast chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. pat dry with paper towels.
• put chicken into a small baking pan. rub with olive oil. mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.
• roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. lower the oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees f (74 degrees c), about 40 minutes more. let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and rinse with cold water.
• melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently. stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. season with the basil, oregano, and ground black pepper. remove from heat, and set aside.
• spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

skillet chicken cordon bleu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1/4 cup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup diced ham

Recipe

• in a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat cook the chicken breasts in the butter for 10 minutes or until browned. remove chicken and set aside.
• in the same skillet add the and stir to deglaze the pan. add the soup, cheese and ham. heat to boiling, stirring often.
• return chicken to skillet. reduce heat to low. cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked, stirring occasionally. serve over hot cooked egg noodles if desired.

chicken and red sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup red
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. cook garlic in oil until tender. place chicken in the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• drain oil from skillet. sprinkle chicken with paprika and 1 cup brown sugar. pour red around chicken. cover, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes; lightly baste chicken with sauce while cooking. season to taste with salt and pepper.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

garlic cheddar chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
• dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Roast Sticky Chicken-rotisserie Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 onions, quartered
• 2 (4 pound) whole chickens

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 9 hrs 10 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. remove and discard giblets from chicken. rinse chicken cavity, and pat dry with paper towel. rub each chicken inside and out with spice mixture. place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken. place chickens in a resealable bag or double wrap with plastic wrap. refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
• place chickens in a roasting pan. bake uncovered for 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees f (85 degrees c). let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

teriyaki chicken wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• whisk together the water, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger in a large glass or ceramic bowl until the sugar has dissolved. add the chicken wings, coat with the marinade, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease baking dishes, and set aside.
• remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess and place the chicken wings into the prepared baking dishes. discard the remaining marinade. bake the wings in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is evenly browned, about 1 hour.

Sweet And Sour Chicken I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 2 drops orange food color
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. heat to boiling. turn off heat. combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. continue stirring until mixture thickens.
• combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg. add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. stir to blend thoroughly. add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
• heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees f (180 degrees c). fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
• when ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. drain, and rinse with cold water.
• melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently. stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. season with the basil, oregano, and ground black pepper. remove from heat, and set aside.
• spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Pennsylvania Dutch Corn Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (15 ounce) package double crust ready-to-use pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the potato, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, hard cooked eggs, salt, pepper and milk. simmer for about 15 minutes.
• press one of the pie crusts in to the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. i like to use clear glass so i can check the bottom crust for doneness. pour the hot filling into the crust. dot with pieces of butter. cover with the top crust, and flute the edges to seal. cut a few slits in the top crust to vent steam. place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the crust is browned. serve hot.

Baked Squash And Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/3 cup real maple syrup

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place squash halves, cut side up, on large baking sheet. bake until very tender, about 50 minutes. remove from oven and cool slightly. using large spoon, scoop out squash flesh and transfer to large bowl.
• in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. add chopped onion and ground nutmeg and saute until onion is tender and light brown, about 10 minutes. transfer to bowl with squash. add chicken broth and maple syrup.
• puree mixture in batches in processor until smooth. season squash puree with salt and pepper. return puree to same saucepan. stir puree over medium heat until heated through. transfer to bowl and serve.

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 small sweet onion, sliced
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• place chicken in a slow cooker. in a small bowl mix the onion, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar, and pour over the chicken. cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

chicken and red sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup red
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. cook garlic in oil until tender. place chicken in the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• drain oil from skillet. sprinkle chicken with paprika and 1 cup brown sugar. pour red around chicken. cover, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes; lightly baste chicken with sauce while cooking. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Skillet-braised Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch strips, or more to taste
• 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, or more to taste
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken stock, or more as needed
• 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook until just crisp, about 10 minutes. transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in skillet.
• increase heat to medium-high under skillet; saute brussels sprouts in the bacon grease until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. add garlic to brussels sprouts; saute until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• pour chicken stock over brussels sprouts mixture and cover skillet with a lid; simmer until brussels sprouts are bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. remove lid and continue simmering until liquid is evaporated and sprouts are tender, about 5 more minutes.
• remove skillet from heat and stir bacon, butter, vinegar, salt, and pepper into brussels sprouts mixture until butter is melted.

hasenpfeffer (rabbit stew)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 pounds rabbit meat, cleaned and cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry red
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon currant jelly
• 10 black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain on paper towels and set aside. sprinkle rabbit with salt and coat with 1/3 cup flour, shaking off excess. brown rabbit in remaining bacon fat. remove from skillet, along with all but 2 tablespoons of the fat, and reserve.
• saute shallots and garlic in skillet for about 4 minutes, until tender. stir in , 1 cup water and bouillon. heat to boiling, then stir in jelly, peppercorns, bay leaf, and rosemary. return rabbit and bacon to skillet. heat to boiling, then reduce heat to low. cover and let simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until rabbit is tender.
• remove bay leaf and discard. place rabbit on a warm platter and keep warm while preparing gravy.
• to make gravy: stir lemon juice into skillet with cooking liquid. combine 3 tablespoons water with 2 tablespoons flour and mix together; stir mixture into skillet over low heat. finally, stir in thyme. pour gravy over stew and serve, or pour into a gravy boat and serve on the side.

Japanese Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1 cup butter
• sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut wings in half, dip in egg and coat with flour.
• heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. fry wings until deep brown. place in a shallow roasting pan.
• in a small bowl combine soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, garlic powder and salt. pour over wings.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, basting wings with sauce often.

garlic quinoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir garlic in melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes.
• pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add quinoa and stir. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• remove saucepan from heat and rest mixture 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Chicken A La Creme

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pint heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, and saute them in butter until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. add the remaining butter, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
• pour the heavy cream into the skillet, and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. best when served with fresh french bread for dipping.

Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 onions, minced
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. drain off excess water.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
• mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. the ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. if it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. in this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. when desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
• in a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

Roast Chicken With Rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, rinsed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. stuff with the onion and rosemary. place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish or roasting dish.
• roast in the preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of the bird.

chicken and red sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup red
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. cook garlic in oil until tender. place chicken in the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• drain oil from skillet. sprinkle chicken with paprika and 1 cup brown sugar. pour red around chicken. cover, and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes; lightly baste chicken with sauce while cooking. season to taste with salt and pepper.

spicy rapid roast chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. pat dry with paper towels.
• put chicken into a small baking pan. rub with olive oil. mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.
• roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. lower the oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees f (74 degrees c), about 40 minutes more. let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

Japanese Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1 cup butter
• sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut wings in half, dip in egg and coat with flour.
• heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. fry wings until deep brown. place in a shallow roasting pan.
• in a small bowl combine soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, garlic powder and salt. pour over wings.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, basting wings with sauce often.

spicy rapid roast chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rinse chicken thoroughly inside and out under cold running water and remove all fat. pat dry with paper towels.
• put chicken into a small baking pan. rub with olive oil. mix the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika and cayenne pepper together and sprinkle over chicken.
• roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. lower the oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) and continue roasting to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees f (74 degrees c), about 40 minutes more. let cool 10 to 15 minutes and serve.