8 c broccoli, chopped 8 oz rotini pasta, uncooked 1/3 c grated parmesan 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Remove withContinue reading “Creamy Broccoli Pasta”
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Shepherd’s Pie
Potatoes: Peel and dice 3 lbs yellow potatoes, then boil until soft Mash potatoes with butter, salt and milk Beef Mixture: 2 lbs lean ground beef olive oil 1/2 large onion, diced 1 c frozen peas and carrots 2 Tbsp flour 2 c milk salt and pepper Brown the beef. Add onion, peas and carrots.Continue reading “Shepherd’s Pie”
Hamburger Helper Casserole
1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 onion, chopped 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 3 c beef broth 1 c uncooked elbow macaroni 2 c shredded cheddar cheese s&p Brown beef & onions, drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder and chili powder. Add in the beefContinue reading “Hamburger Helper Casserole”
Chicken Souvlaki
1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cubed 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme salt & pepper Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour before baking or grilling.
Chicken Curry
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 lb skinless chicken thighs, cubed 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large piece of ginger, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 tsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1/2 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c chickenContinue reading “Chicken Curry”
Black Pepper Chicken
Marinade: 1 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp cornstarch Sauce: 1/2 c chicken broth 2 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp ground black pepper Stir Fry: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed olive oil 1 Tbsp minced gingerContinue reading “Black Pepper Chicken”
Peruvian Chicken Thighs
Chicken: 2 lb chicken thighs, with skin 2-3 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Combine chicken ingredients and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour. Cook over grill or bake for 60-70 minutes at 375Continue reading “Peruvian Chicken Thighs”
Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
This restaurant-worth balsamic chicken is ready in about as much time as it takes to prepare the rice on the side. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 tsp fresh rosemary 2 tsp dried sage 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1/4 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 garlicContinue reading “Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes”
Korean Chicken Drumsticks
Marinating these drumsticks at least a couple of hours before cooking is key to their rich flavour. Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin on 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp hot sauce Directions: CombineContinue reading “Korean Chicken Drumsticks”
Spicy Chicken Gumbo
This spicy chicken gumbo tastes better the second day when all the flavours have had a chance to meld. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb uncooked chicken breast, diced small 1 onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 c chicken stock 1 can (28.5 fl oz) diced tomatoes 1Continue reading “Spicy Chicken Gumbo”
