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Chicken and Dumplings with Mushrooms
By gilligan1963
Preparation chicken stew Crisp bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; transfer to a paper towel–lined pl...
- 6 oz. slab bacon, cut into 1/4” pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs; about 2 lb.)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound mixed mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Cream of Tomato Soup
By gilligan1963
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 (28 ounce) cans san marzano tomatoes (whole and peeled)
- 1 large white onion (sliced thinly)
- 8 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves picked)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, picked
Cauliflower Purée with Thyme
By gilligan1963
This Cauliflower Purée with Thyme recipe is perfect for a light, simple dish to enjoy
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (don't worry about keeping florets intact)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Light Chicken Pot Pie
By gilligan1963
In a nonstick sauce pan lightly sprayed with cooking spray, brown chicken for 2-3 minutes
- 5 oz chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken condensed soup
- 2 cups 98% fat-free chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups reduced-fat Bisquick®
- ⅓ cup nonfat milk
- 2 cups carrots, cut up
- 2 cups green beans, cut up
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup pearl or chopped onion
Wolfgang Puck's Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese
By gilligan1963
1. Making a roux In a heavy large saucepan over high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra as needed
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk, heated almost to a boil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups packed freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 6 ounces
- 1 pound dried macaroni or penne
- 1 cup packed freshly grated Parmesan cheese, about 3 ounces
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, about 4 ounces
- 3/4 to 1 cup panko, or other coarse dry breadcrumbs
Tortellini Soup
By gilligan1963
In large saucepan, over medium-high heat, cook garlic in butter for 2 to 3 minutes
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 TBL butter
- 2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz.) package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 (10 oz.) package fresh or frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 (16 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
- grated parmesan cheese
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
By gilligan1963
In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt
- 3 lb. potatoes (about 4 large, combo of russets and Yukon golds)
- kosher salt
- 1 stick butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
Light Carrot Cake
By gilligan1963
Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 350 F
- Cake
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups pastry or cake flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz. Neufchatel cream cheese, softened but still cool
- 3 TBL butter, softened but still cool
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 oz confectioners' sugar
How to Make Meatballs in the Instant Pot – Low Carb
By gilligan1963
Combine meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly by hand
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried onion flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 cups easy keto marinara sauce (or any sugar free marinara sauce)
Potato Leek Soup
By gilligan1963
Just a few ingredients make this delicious potato leek soup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 6 Russet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth (best quality such as Swanson)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup half and half
- Chives, finely chopped (Optional)