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Monday, September 21, 2015

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.

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.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

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.

chili chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 5 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 12 chicken drumsticks, skin removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together the honey, sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. set aside a small dish of the marinade for basting. place chicken drumsticks into the bowl. cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • lightly oil the grill grate. arrange drumsticks on the grill. cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. baste frequently with the reserved sauce during the last 5 minutes.

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.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

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.

Friday, September 18, 2015

Parsley Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds new red potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • peel a strip of skin from around the center of each potato, place the potatoes in cold water. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until tender. pour in broth and 3/4 cup of the parsley; mix well. bring to a boil.
  • place the potatoes into a large pot full of salted water. bring the water to a boil; then reduce heat. simmer covered, for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • remove potatoes with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. sprinkle the black pepper into the skillet and stir.. pour the peppered sauce over potatoes and sprinkle with remaining parsley.