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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Authentic Paella

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 6 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 5 saffron threads
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups peeled and deveined small shrimp, diced
  • 6 small lobster tails
  • 1/2 pound clams in shell, scrubbed
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar mushrooms, drained
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 (2 ounce) can mussels

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • rinse the rice with cold water; drain; set aside. bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover, and keep warm. work the garlic, parsley, curry powder, saffron threads, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the hot chicken stock together with a mortar and pestle until a smooth liquid forms; set the seasoning liquid aside.
  • heat the olive oil in a paella pan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion until lightly browned. stir in the chicken, shrimp, lobster, and clams; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. pour in the seasoning liquid.
  • stir in the rice, pour in the hot chicken stock, and simmer until the rice is nearly tender, about 15 minutes. add mushrooms, peas, and mussels; stir two times, and simmer for 10 minutes. remove from heat; cover and let stand until rice is soft and flaky, about 7 minutes.

Southwest Steak Bites

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds cube steak, cut into bite size pieces

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c).
  • in a bowl, beat together the egg and milk. in a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, mesquite seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. dip the steak pieces in the egg mixture, then place in the plastic bag, seal, and shake to coat.
  • in the hot oil, fry the coated steak pieces in small batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. drain on paper towels.

Sticky Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Recipe

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

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and sesame seeds. dip the pieces of chicken into the sauce to coat, then place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is caramelized.

impossibly easy chicken pot pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 2/3 cups green giant™ steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup original bisquick® mix
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat oven to 400 degrees f. mix vegetables, chicken and soup in ungreased glass pie plate, 9x1-1/4 inches.
  • stir together remaining ingredients with fork until blended. pour into pie plate.
  • bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

thanksgiving meatloaf

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken-flavor stuffing mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • mix together turkey, stuffing, eggs, and milk in a large bowl. mixture will be lumpy. spread mixture in 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • bake for 1 hour until temperature reads 165 degrees f in center of loaf.

hunter style chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup white
  • 1 pound tomatoes, diced

Recipe

  • heat oil in a large skillet; brown chicken; remove. add bacon and saute over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  • add onions and mushrooms and continue to saute until onions are translucent. return chicken to skillet; sprinkle with parsley, basil, salt and pepper. add and tomatoes. cover and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, turning chicken once during cooking. remove chicken from skillet and pour sauce over chicken.

Spicy Southwest Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Recipe

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

  • heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. cook and stir onion, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes; season with cumin and cayenne pepper. add corn, chicken broth, and diced chicken.
  • bring the soup to a boil. reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. remove saucepan from heat and let soup cool.
  • pour soup into a blender no more than half full. cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. puree in batches until smooth. return pureed soup to the saucepan.
  • place saucepan over low heat; warm soup, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes. garnish servings with lime wedges, cilantro, and sour cream.

indonesian fried rice (nasi goreng)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • cooking spray
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (indonesian kecap manis)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. spread a baking sheet, and refrigerate 2 hours until cold.
  • heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. spray with nonstick cooking spray. pour eggs into hot skillet. cook until the eggs begin to set, lifting up the edges of the set eggs to allow the uncooked egg to contact the hot pan, about 1 minute. flip omelet in one piece and cook until fully set, about 30 seconds. slice omelet into 1/2 inch strips.
  • heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. stir in the onion, leek, garlic, and chile peppers. cook, stirring, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. stir in the chicken, prawns, coriander, and cumin, mixing well. cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes.
  • mix in the cold rice, sweet soy sauce, and omelet strips; cook until shrimp are bright pink and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups corn oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

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

  • rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. cut into 1x1x1/2 inch pieces.
  • fill a deep fryer with corn oil, no more than 1/3 full. heat to medium heat.
  • place egg and water in a small bowl and mix well. add the flour, sesame seeds and salt, stirring until a smooth batter is formed.
  • dip chicken pieces in batter and drain off any excess. add battered chicken, a few pieces at a time, to the hot oil. fry about 4 minutes or until golden brown and done (remove chicken from oil to test). drain on paper towels.

Baked Chicken-fried Steak With Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 (4 ounce) cube steaks
  • 1 cup peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper, or to taste
  • 2/3 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms with juice
  • 1/2 (10.75 ounce) can water, or as needed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x12 inch baking dish. place flour in a shallow dish. dredge steaks in the flour to coat evenly.
  • heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the steaks for about 5 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • place 3 fried cube steaks in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. sprinkle the steaks lightly with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper, and scatter 1/3 cup of diced onions over the steaks. layer the remaining 3 steaks on top, repeat the seasoning, and sprinkle with the rest of the onion.
  • pour the condensed soup in a bowl, and drain the juice from the canned mushrooms into the empty soup can. pour in enough water to fill the can, and whisk the liquid and mushrooms into the soup. pour the soup mixture over the layered steaks.
  • cover and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce heat to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c) and bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, until the onions are tender and the gravy is thick and bubbling.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

slow cooker chicken tacos with chipotle cream sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 4 frozen chicken thighs
  • 2 frozen chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup red vinegar
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • chipotle cream sauce:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 10 flour tortillas

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

  • place chicken thighs and chicken breasts in a slow cooker. whisk red vinegar, green onions, lime juice, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over chicken.
  • cook on high for 4 hours.
  • blend sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a food processor until sauce is smooth; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • place chicken on a work surface and shred into bite-size chunks; season with salt and pepper. measure 1/2 cup cooking liquid in slow cooker and discard the rest. return shredded chicken and 1/2 cup cooking liquid to slow cooker and add cilantro; cook and stir until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • spoon chicken into tortillas and top with chipotle cream sauce.

spicy orange chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • whisk orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  • mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • remove chicken from refrigerator and drain thoroughly in colander, reserving marinade.
  • heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. cook and stir chicken for 2 minutes; spoon out any excess liquid.
  • continue to cook and stir until chicken caramelizes, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • stir in white portions of green onions, garlic, and orange zest; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • pour in half of reserved marinade. simmer until reduced and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • stir in jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas; cook and stir until vegetables are warmed, about 2 minutes.
  • stir in green portions of green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • remove from heat. garnish with cilantro and serve.

Jalapeno-lime Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

  • whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
  • preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. discard the remaining marinade. place the chicken on a broiling pan.
  • broil the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Katie's Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/4 cup water

Recipe

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

  • fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain well.
  • meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the chicken breast, and cook until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. stir in lemon juice and capers, and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes longer. remove chicken from pan.
  • using the same pan, add asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, and water to the juices remaining in the pan. cover, and simmer until the broccoli and asparagus are tender. layer pasta, chicken, and vegetables in a large platter or bowl to serve.

jamaican jerked chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 green onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins

  • combine green onions, orange juice, ginger, hot pepper, lemon or lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice, cinnamon and cloves. add chicken, and marinate for 8 hours.
  • prepare barbecue, medium heat. cook chicken, and drizzle with left over marinade that has been boiled for 2 to 3 minutes.

Lamb Sausages With Caramelized Onion Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 links lamb sausage

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in onions, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. stir in salt and sugar. reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 20 minutes. stir in flour, then add broth. stir well. cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook 30 minutes.
  • meanwhile, prepare oven broiler.
  • place sausages on a broiling pan; place under the broiler, and cook, turning occasionally, until the skin is dark brown and the sausages are cooked through, about 20 minutes. pour onion sauce over sausages.

mongolian beef

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons hot chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced (see cook's note)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 bunch swiss chard - rinsed, stems removed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 green onions, cut into thin slivers about 2 inches long
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • whisk the chicken stock and cornstarch in a freezer safe bowl until smooth; whisk in the hot chili oil, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, , sugar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. place the beef into the sauce, stir to coat well. cover and freeze until frozen, about 1 hour. remove from the freezer and allow to defrost, about 30 minutes.
  • heat a wok over high heat until very hot, and pour in the peanut oil. immediately add garlic, cook and stir in the hot oil until fragrant, about 15 seconds. mix in the swiss chard and green onions; cook and stir the vegetables until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes, and then remove from the wok.
  • pour the defrosted beef mixture into the hot wok; cook and stir until the meat browns and the sauce forms a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes. return the cooked vegetables to the wok, sprinkle with salt and pepper, mix to combine well; serve hot.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

gedempte chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 6 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 2 skinless chicken drumsticks
  • 4 skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons browning sauce (such as kitchen bouquet®)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, or to taste
  • 8 yellow onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

    Ready Time: 5 hrs 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
  • place chicken breast halves, drumsticks, and thighs in a large bowl (see cook's note). add browning sauce and olive oil, tossing to coat. season with salt and paprika to taste.
  • arrange chicken pieces in one layer on the bottom of a roasting pan. top with sliced onions. cover and bake for 5 hours, basting with pan juices every hour. the onions will release some liquid; if mixture looks dried out, add a small amount of water.
  • transfer chicken and onions to a platter and serve with extra pan juices as gravy.

spicy chinese chicken wings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice
  • 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, rice , chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a large bowl, then add the chicken wings and toss to evenly coat.
  • heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. stir in the chicken wings, sauce, and water. cover and cook until the chicken wings are no longer pink at the bone, turning the chicken wings occasionally, about 15 minutes. remove lid and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

lamb chop suey

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound lamb tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cups thinly sliced bok choy
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 51 mins

  • trim fat from lamb, cut into 1 inch pieces. combine flour and lamb in a resealable bag, seal and shake well.
  • heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. add lamb, cook 3 minutes or until browned. remove from pan and keep warm.
  • heat remaining tablespoon oil in pan. add bok choy, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts and garlic; stir fry for 3 minutes. in a bowl combine chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger. stir well with a whisk. combine lamb and broth mixture in skillet, cook 1 minute or until thick.

turkey and lamb chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • cooking spray
  • 1 sweet onion (such as vidalia®), chopped
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can canned chili starter (such as bush's chili magic®)
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 sweet onion (such as vidalia®), chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground lean turkey
  • 1 pound lean ground lamb
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 50 mins

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins

  • coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and cook 1 chopped sweet onion over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. add chili starter, oregano, and chicken broth; increase heat to medium-high and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • coat a large stock pot with cooking spay and cook remaining 1/2 chopped sweet onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper over medium heat until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. add ground cumin, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook 2 minutes. mix in ground turkey and lamb; cook and stir until meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 more minutes. drain and discard any excess grease.
  • stir diced tomatoes with green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, and diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions into chili; simmer for about 3 hours.

rich herb and lemon chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups white
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch. sprinkle both sides of the flattened chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • heat olive oil in a large skillet with a cover over medium heat. pan-fry the chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side, until the chicken is golden brown but not cooked all the way through. remove the chicken and set aside.
  • place the onion and garlic in the skillet, and cook and stir for about 3 minutes, until the onion starts to turn translucent. pour the white and chicken broth into the pan, and bring to a simmer while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. whisk in the rosemary and thyme leaves, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, and sour cream until the sauce is well mixed.
  • place the chicken breasts back into the skillet; cover with the sauce, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 1 hour, until the sauce is thickened. serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top.

Garam Masala Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 (3 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

Recipe

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

  • heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. flip the chicken and add the onions; cook another 2 minutes. add the tomatoes, garlic salt, and water to the chicken; stir. season with 1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. bring the mixture to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • stir the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala through the mixture. raise heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil. cook until the chicken no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

moroccan chicken sann

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6-7
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed

crispy baked cereal chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as rice chex®)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

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

  • preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c); grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
  • place the cereal in a large plastic zipper bag and crush the cereal into crumbs. add the garlic salt and seasoned salt; shake the mixture together in the bag to combine. pour the cereal crumb mixture out into a shallow bowl.
  • in another shallow bowl, beat the egg with the milk. dip each chicken breast half into the milk mixture, then into the crumb mixture, coating the chicken well with crumbs. place the coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the cereal coating is golden brown, the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Cardamom Chicken With Salt And Pepper Crust

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 55 mins

  • place the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and cardamom in a resealable plastic bag. place chicken thighs in the bag, and squeeze to coat. press out most of the air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
  • preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard the marinade. place chicken on a broiling pan or baking sheet. season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • roast in the oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is browned and crisp, and cooked through.

Monday, December 28, 2015

coconut chicken soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 lemon grass, chopped
  • 4 slices (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn in half
  • 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 15 green thai chiles, crushed

Recipe

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

  • bring 1 cup coconut milk, lemon grass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar. reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the chicken no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. stir in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk, and bring to a simmer, about 3 minutes.
  • divide the lime juice and curry paste into 4 bowls. pour soup into bowls, and garnish with cilantro and thai chiles.

'momma made em' chicken and sausage gumbo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped onions
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green bell peppers
  • 5 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning (such as tony chachere's), or to taste
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound fully-cooked smoked beef sausage (such as hillshire farm®), sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 55 mins

  • fill a large pot partially with lightly salted water, and place the chicken in the pot. bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the chicken until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. remove the chicken from the broth, and crack open the carcass to allow the chicken to cool. reserve the chicken broth. after the chicken has cooled enough to handle, pick the meat from the bones, and set aside.
  • while the chicken is simmering, make a roux by whisking together the flour and vegetable oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. cook and stir the mixture, watching constantly to avoid burning, until the roux is a rich chocolate brown color, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • as soon as the roux has reached the desired color, stir in the onions, bell peppers, celery, seasoning, and bay leaves, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. pour in the reserved chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and beef sausage, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened, about 1 hour.
  • mix in the reserved chicken meat and okra, bring back to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and the flavors have blended, 30 to 40 minutes.

simple chicken and noodles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • dash salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins

  • remove any giblets, rinse the chicken with cold water, and place it into a large saucepan of water. add 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to a medium low, and simmer about 1 hour, skimming foam from the broth, until the chicken meat is tender.
  • mix the flour with a dash of salt in a bowl. with your fingers, make a depression in the top of the flour and drop in the eggs. add the oil, and stir the eggs into the flour to make a stiff dough. knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic, and let it rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.
  • cut the dough in half, and roll each piece out, on a well-floured surface, into a rectangle shape until it's about 1/8 of an inch thick. sprinkle the dough sheet with flour, and roll it up into a loose cylinder. with a sharp knife, cut 1/2 inch wide noodles from the roll. unroll the noodles, and sprinkle with flour to prevent them from sticking together.
  • remove the chicken from the broth and let cool about 10 to 15 minutes, until it's cool enough to handle. remove the skin and strip all of the meat from the bones, and return the chicken meat to the broth. bring the broth back to a boil, drop in the fresh noodles, and let simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender, slightly puffed and lighter in color.

Tasty Grilled Hoisin Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (7.5 ounce) jar hoisin sauce
  • 4 bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 4 chicken thighs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 55 mins

  • pour hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts and thighs. squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • prepare the grill for indirect heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • remove chicken from marinade. discard marinade. grill chicken over indirect heat, skin side down, for 20 minutes. turn; grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear, about 10 additional minutes.

greek stew

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cooking spray (such as pam®)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 4 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
  • 8 chicken thighs, or more to taste, trimmed
  • 2 cups dry white
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 drop hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®)
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Recipe

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

    Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • prepare a dutch oven or large pot with cooking spray. heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in dutch oven over medium heat. cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. remove onion mixture to a bowl.
  • heat remaining olive oil in the pot again over medium heat. cook chicken in hot oil, turning a few times, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • pour over the chicken; bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • stir onion mixture, tomato sauce, black pepper, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and cinnamon with the simmering chicken; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is easily pulled apart, about 1 hour.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

chicken jerusalem ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup white
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • while the chicken is baking, place the chicken stock, garlic, and onion in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is reduced by half. stir in , and continue to cook until reduced and slightly thickened.
  • add the mushrooms and artichokes to the chicken stock mixture. reduce heat, and simmer until mushrooms are tender. stir in the heavy cream, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. season with salt and pepper, and serve over the baked chicken.

ginger-lime chicken with coconut rice

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Recipe

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

  • in a glass bowl, mix chicken breast cubes with lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger. let marinate for about 20 minutes.
  • in a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar over medium-high heat. bring to a simmer. stir in the jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, and cook tightly covered for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. remove from the heat and fluff rice with a fork; cover, and keep warm.
  • in a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. add chicken and marinade. stir fry until the chicken is nicely browned, about 3 minutes. drizzle the honey the chicken and continue to stir-fry for another minute or so, being careful not to let the honey burn. remove from the heat and sprinkle with coconut.
  • serve hot with the coconut rice on the side.

Lamb And Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless lamb loin roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground
  • 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
  • 2 bay leaves, torn
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

Recipe

    Cook Time: 2 hrs

    Ready Time: 10 hrs

  • season lamb and chicken with salt and pepper and place in a stock pot. rub with crushed garlic and torn bay leaf, and coat with vinegar (and soy sauce, if using). cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • bring meat and marinating liquid to a boil. reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork-tender. if necessary, add a small amount of water to prevent drying out.
  • strain liquid from meat. return to the stock pot and bring to a simmer. in a skillet, cook and stir meat in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat until brown on all sides, adding remaining 2 cloves of smashed garlic in the last 3 minutes. add meats to cooking liquid, and continue simmering until slightly thickened. serve hot.

Easy Spinach And Arugula Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup arugula
  • 1 clove garlic, slivered
  • 1 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • stuff spinach leaves, arugula, and garlic under the skin of the chicken thigh and place on a baking dish. sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • bake chicken thigh in the oven set at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

almond orange crusted chicken with fennel arugula salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 orange
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 (4 ounce) pieces thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 small bulb of fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 4 cups arugula, lightly packed, coarsely chopped if leaves are large
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe

  • preheat the oven to 450 degrees f. ten minutes before you are ready to cook the chicken, put a baking sheet in the oven to pre-heat.
  • finely zest the orange and set the zest aside. cut the top and bottom off of the orange, sit the orange on one end on a cutting board and cut the entire peel and pith off by cutting downward following the shape of the fruit. then, using a paring knife, remove each section of orange from the membrane. set the orange sections aside.
  • in a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy. in a large shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the orange zest, almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. put the flour on a large plate.
  • remove the pre-heated baking sheet from the oven and spray with cooking spray.
  • dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, first into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the egg white, and then coat with the almond mixture and place on the baking sheet. spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray. bake for 6 minutes, turn and bake for 6 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden.
  • while the chicken is cooking, combine the fennel, arugula and orange sections in a large bowl. in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • to serve, place one large or two small chicken cutlets on each plate and top with a mound of the salad.

Turkey Rice Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (6 ounce) box long grain white rice and wild rice, fast cooking
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans red gold® petite diced tomatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • in a large soup kettle. combine broth, water, rosemary, and black pepper. bring to boil; stir in mixed vegetables, box of rice, and seasoning packet.
  • return to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. stir in turkey and tomatoes; heat through. stir in black pepper.

Smoked Butt Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 2/3 (12 ounce) can
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1 small whole potato

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • rinse the chicken and dry with paper towels; rub vegetable oil over the entire chicken, inside and out. pour liquid smoke flavoring into the can of and add the garlic clove. set the chicken upright in a grill pan with the can inserted into the cavity. season outside of skin with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic salt, gently rubbing the seasonings into the oiled chicken skin. place the potato into the neck cavity to seal in steam and cover potato with the flap of neck skin. secure the skin to the potato with a toothpick.
  • place chicken upright on the hot grill and grill until chicken is no longer pink inside and the skin is crisp, about 2 hours. an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, should read at least 165 degrees f (75 degrees c).

Dill-icious Zucchini Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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

  • bring broth to a boil in a saucepan; add zucchini, potato, and onion. reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • beat eggs and lemon juice together; add 1/2 cup of the hot broth from the saucepan and beat to temper the eggs. pour the egg mixture into the broth in the saucepan. increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. remove saucepan from heat, stir dill into the soup, and season with salt and pepper.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

loquat chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 6 large ripe loquats, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • place loquats into a saucepan and stir in water, orange juice, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. bring the mixture to a boil and stir in ground ginger, cinnamon, lemon pepper, and smoked paprika. reduce heat to low and simmer until loquats are soft and starting to break apart, about 20 minutes, occasionally whisking vigorously to help break up the fruit. when sauce is thick, stir in vinegar and simmer 3 more minutes. remove from heat.
  • heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry chicken breasts until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. remove chicken breasts and cut into bite-size pieces, return to skillet, and stir in 1/4 the loquat sauce, scraping and dissolving any browned bits of food into the sauce. serve with remaining loquat sauce on the side.

Shrimp Paella

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 saffron threads

Recipe

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

  • in a saucepan bring water to a boil. add rice and stir. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the garlic and shrimp for about 5 minutes or until pink.
  • pour in broth, tomatoes and saffron; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. stir in 2 cups of the cooked rice and reduce heat to low. cook for an additional 5 minutes.

fisherman's wharf cioppino

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup white
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons crushed dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 8 clams in shell, scrubbed, or more to taste
  • 8 mussels, cleaned and debearded, or more to taste

Recipe

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

  • heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. saute onion and bell pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. transfer mixture to a large stockpot.
  • stir tomatoes, chicken broth, white , tomato paste, parsley, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper with the onion mixture in the stockpot; bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatoes are softened, about 15 minutes.
  • stir shrimp and cod chunks into the tomato mixture. arrange clams and mussels in the liquid so they are partially submerged. cover pot again and continue cooking until the clams and mussels open, 7 to 10 minutes.

roasted garlic chicken penne

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 (20 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from a jar)
  • 1 (9 ounce) pouch progresso™ recipe starters™ creamy roasted garlic with chicken stock cooking sauce
  • special additions, if desired:
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • chopped fresh basil leaves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • in 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. add chicken; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • add broccoli and roasted peppers. reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. add pasta and cooking sauce. cook and toss about 1 minute or until hot. stir in vinegar and basil.

Mark's Nearly Famous Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed chicken gumbo soup
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

  • in a large heavy skillet, cook ground beef until evenly brown; drain well.
  • in a slow cooker, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, condensed gumbo soup, tomato paste and brown sugar. stir in lemon juice, mustard, ketchup, barbeque sauce and vinegar. season with worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, parsley, black pepper and salt. stir in browned beef.
  • cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. skim off excess fat.

ham and corn chowder

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 red potatoes, quartered, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup cubed cooked ham, or to taste
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. add potatoes and ham to onion; cook and stir until ham is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • mix whipping cream, creamed corn, frozen corn kernels, milk, water, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger into onion-potato mixture; cook over medium-high heat until potatoes are softened, 30 to 45 minutes. season soup with salt and pepper.

slow cooker adobo chicken with bok choy

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2/3 cup apple vinegar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs 5 mins

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins

  • combine onions, garlic, apple vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and bay leaf in slow cooker. season with black pepper. place chicken thighs atop mixture. sprinkle paprika over chicken thighs.
  • cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • switch slow cooker to high. add bok choy to chicken mixture; cook another 5 minutes. garnish with green onion.

Friday, December 25, 2015

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

tim's turkey tortilla soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (20 ounce) jar picante sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste

Recipe

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

  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. transfer turkey to a 5-quart pot.
  • mix broth, picante sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil into turkey; bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until flavors blend, about 40 minutes. transfer soup to serving bowls and top with tortilla chips.

Chicken Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 10 mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodle pasta with flavor packet
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

Recipe

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

  • heat oil in a large skillet or wok and saute chicken until cooked through (no longer pink).
  • stir in celery and zucchini and stir fry for 3 minutes; then add mushrooms and spinach and stir fry another 2 minutes. reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  • meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. prepare ramen noodles according to package directions, then stir ramen into prepared rice and set aside.
  • in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, oil and soy sauce. mix well and stir mixture into chicken and vegetables, then stir in rice and noodles. mix all together and simmer for another 5 minutes. serve hot.

cassie's wishy chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 5 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup thousand island dressing
  • 2 cups water

Recipe

  • place the sectioned chicken parts in a shallow, nonporous dish so that the pieces fit snugly.
  • in a separate, nonporous small bowl, combine the lemon juice, salt, paprika, ground black pepper, garlic and thousand island dressing. mix well, pour over the chicken and add water to cover.
  • cover and refrigerate, allowing the chicken to marinate for 8 hours.
  • prepare an outdoor grill for indirect heat and lightly oil grate.
  • grill chicken over indirect heat for about 50 minutes, or until temperature reaches 180 degrees f (80 degrees c). discard any excess marinade.

garlic chicken with potatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup adobo seasoning, divided
  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • slice the potatoes into thick strips like steak fries, and layer them in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and dust with 1 tablespoons of the adobo seasoning. arrange the chicken pieces on top of the potatoes. drizzle the remaining olive oil the chicken, and sprinkle the rest of the adobo seasoning. sprinkle the sliced garlic around the chicken.
  • bake, uncovered for 1 hour, or until the chicken is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. if using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be 175 degrees f (79 degrees c). if the chicken becomes too dark before it has finished cooking, cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Scallop And Shrimp Chowder

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 pound sea scallops
  • 1/2 pound peeled, deveined, and cooked shrimp
  • 1/4 cup dry potato flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 35 mins

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins

  • stir broth, potatoes, corn, onion, and flour together in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker crock.
  • cook on low until potatoes are tender, about 6 hours.
  • stir cream, scallops, shrimp, potato flakes, and garlic pepper into the broth. cook on high until slightly thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. season with salt.

chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans campbell's® condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup or campbell's® condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chablis or other dry white *
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata or oil-cured olives
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup drained and coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes drained andâ coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • hot cooked rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins

  • stir the soup, , olives, capers, garlic, artichokes and tomatoes in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. add the chicken and turn to coat.
  • cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours** or until the chicken is cooked through. sprinkle with the basil, if desired. serve with the rice.

Chef John's Bay Scallop Chowder

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cubed yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 red fresno chile pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until fat renders and bacon is slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. add onion to bacon; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. stir celery and garlic into onion mixture, cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • pour clam juice, chicken broth, potato, cayenne pepper, and black pepper into bacon mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until potatoes are almost tender, 12 to 15 minutes. stir cream and chile pepper into potato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are completely tender and chowder flavors combine, about 5 minutes. season with lemon zest and salt.
  • stir scallops into chowder and cook over medium heat until scallops are tender and white, 1 to 3 minutes. remove from heat; stir in tarragon.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

korean chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (msg)

Recipe

  • using a sharp knife, remove all chicken meat from bones. cut into 1/8 inch thick, 2 inch square slices. put chicken in a medium bowl and add soy sauce.
  • in an iron skillet heat sesame seeds until they begin to swell up and pop. put the seeds in the bottom of a wooden bowl along with the salt. using the back of a large spoon, crush the seeds as finely as possible. add the pepper, onion, garlic, oil, sugar and monosodium glutamate. mix together. stir the chicken and soy sauce into this mixture and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • put chicken mixture in previously used skillet. cover and cook over low heat until chicken is tender (if it becomes too dry during the cooking time, add a little water).

malaysian mango chicken curry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 mango, peeled and cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the chicken breast. cook the chicken breast until no longer pink in the center. transfer cooked chicken to a plate. meanwhile, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, curry powder, and cornstarch. set aside.
  • using the same skillet, cook and stir the onion over medium heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the green and red bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes, then add the ginger and cook for another minute. stir in the chicken stock mixture and the cooked chicken breast. cook until the sauce has thickened. drop mango in and cook until the mango is heated through.

Chicken Boston

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup thousand island salad dressing
  • 1 cup pineapple-apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, washed and patted dry
  • 4 large potatoes - peeled and halved lengthwise

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
  • in a bowl, stir together the thousand island salad dressing, pineapple-apricot preserves, grated onion, dry onion soup mix, and cinnamon until well blended. place chicken in a large, oiled baking dish. arrange potato halves around the edges of the pan, fitting chicken and potatoes tightly together in a single layer. brush sauce over chicken, coating completely. cover with aluminum foil.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. increase oven temperature to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) and remove foil. continue baking 15 minutes more, or until potatoes are fork-tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. both should have a beautiful golden brown glaze.

15-minute Herbed Chicken

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can campbell's® condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • broth simmered rice (see note)

Recipe

    Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • heat oil in skillet. add chicken and cook until browned.
  • add soup and milk. heat to a boil. cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done. serve with broth simmered rice.

meaty potato leek soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 smoked turkey legs
  • 2 (48 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 6 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 6 large russet potatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 large leeks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • place the turkey legs into a large soup pot, and pour in chicken stock. bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer until the turkey meat begins to fall from the bones, 30 to 45 minutes. remove the turkey legs, then drain and reserve the broth. separate the turkey meat from the bones and tendons, and set aside.
  • place the bacon into the soup pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and browned, about 10 minutes. remove the bacon pieces and drain on paper towels; set the bacon aside. reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot. cook and stir the leeks in the bacon drippings over medium heat until soft and wilted but not brown, about 5 minutes, then add the potato cubes, thyme, salt, black pepper, and reserved broth. reduce heat, then simmer the mixture until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • pour the leek and potato mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
  • mix in the cream, then stir in the reserved turkey meat. heat over medium-low heat until the soup is hot; garnish each serving with a few pieces of bacon.

Orange Chicken Delight

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups orange marmalade

Recipe

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

  • season chicken breasts and thighs with adobo seasoning and pepper.
  • place the seasoned chicken and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium heat. turning frequently, cook until water has been reduced. mix in remaining water, onion, green bell pepper, and celery. cover, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • stir orange marmalade into the saucepan, coating each piece of chicken. cover, and continue cooking about 10 minutes.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

best grilled chicken... ever!

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1/2 cup mix
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 3 tablespoons triple sec
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs 25 mins

  • place cilantro, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt in the bowl of a blender. pour in mix, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and honey. puree on high speed until smooth, then reduce speed to medium-low, and slowly add the olive oil; blend until creamy. place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; pour marinade overtop and toss to coat. refrigerate for 5 hours.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • remove chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. grill the chicken until tender and juices run clear, approximately 7 minutes per side.