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Wilted Spinach Salad with Warm Feta Dressing
By PKMom
Place spinach in large bowl
- 1 9-ounce bag fresh spinach leaves
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium red onion, halved, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges with some core attached
- 1 7-ounce package feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
Creamy Chicken Potpie#2--good for 8x8 pan
By PKMom
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup sliced shallots or onions
- 2-3 cups chopped vegetables(potatoes, carrots, celery, corn, peas)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 sheets 9-by-14-inch phyllo dough, defrosted (follow package directions)
- Cooking spray (olive oil or canola oil)
Quinoa, Green Bean and Tomato Salad
By PKMom
1 Combine quinoa and 1 1⁄2 cups water in medium pot; bring to a simmer on medium heat
- 1 cup quinoa, washed well and drained
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 lb fresh green beans, in 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb very ripe Roma tomatoes (3 to 4)*
- 1 bell pepper, any colour, in 1-inch dice**
- 4 green onions, in 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp toasted pecans
Presto Black Bean & Corn Salsa Recipe
By PKMom
This chunky, colorful version makes a big batch, but it will be gone before you know it!
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
- 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Grilled Marinated Pork Chops
By PKMom
In a bowl combine the apple juice, 1/2 cup of the soy sauce, the honey, the garlic, the gingerroot, the mustard, th...
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
- 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup golden or dark rum
- twelve 1-inch-thick pork chops
- 12 oz jar apple jelly
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- freshly grated nutmeg to taste
- Recipe is big...try 1/2
Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
By PKMom
Cool, buttery avocado makes a soothing salsa -- a palate-pleasing contrast to spicy meats, such as these cayenne-ru...
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into chunks
Double Almond Pickerel Fillets
By PKMom
Place flour in a shallow bowl
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1 lb pickerel fillets, fresh or thawed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Tomato & Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini
By PKMom
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- 2 zucchini, each about 8-in.long
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tsp chopped fresh Oregano
- 1/2 tsp chopped fresh Thyme
- 1/3 cup grated Old Cheddar Cheese
Canada Gold Steak Marinade
By PKMom
Combine ingredients, marinate steak for minimum 1 hour, refrigerated
- 1/2 cup Canada Gold Whisky
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- Splash vanilla
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce
By PKMom
The addition of the sweet vermouth here punctuates the natural sweetness of the canned tomatoes, making this quick ...
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound peeled large shrimp
- 3 large garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sweet (red) vermouth
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp flour, to thicken if needed
- 1/2 pound capellini