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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Green-Olive Relish
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Using meat mallet, pound chicken to 1/2" thick
- 4 chicken breasts, boned & halved
- 3/4 C olive oil
- Kosher salt & pepper
- 1/2 C coarsely chopped green olives
- 1/4 C blanched slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 T coarsely chopped capers
- 2 T coarsely chopped parsley
- 2 1/2 t lemon zest
- 1 1/2 t thyme
- 1 clove garlic, pasted with pinch Kosher salt
Ham, spinach & potato frittata
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Parmesan & Gruyere cheeses, salt & pepper until well combined
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 C milk
- 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 C grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt & pepper
- 2 T olive oil
- 3/4 C sliced or diced potatoes
- 1/4 C diced onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 oz. diced ham or bacon
- 3 oz. baby spinach
- 1/4 C grated Gruyere cheese for topping
Sausage baguette Pizzas
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Preheat broiler to hi. Scoop out interior of baguette & discard
- 1 baguette, split lengthwise
- 1/4 C refrigerated basil pesto
- 2 T mayonnaise
- 1 t olive oil
- 6 oz. Italian turkey sausage
- 4 C chopped spinach
- 2 t sherry vinegar
- 2 oz shredded part skim mozzarella (@ 1/2 C)
Grilled chile-Cheese Toasts
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
1. Preheat broiler. In large bowl, mash together all ingredients except bread 2
- 1 lb whole milk shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 C finely chopped onion
- 1 med. tomato, finely chopped & drained on paper towels
- 2 jalapeno, seeded & finely chopped
- 1/2 C chopped cilantro
- 1/2 C mayonnaise
- 1/2 t cayenne pepper
- Salt & pepper
- 12 1/2 " thick slices hearty bread
Swordfish Steaks with Tapenade Crust
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Heat grill; brush quash with oil, salt & pepper
- TAPENADE:
- 1/2 C pitted green olives
- 1 slice prosciutto
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 t. wine vinegar
- 1/4 C parsley
- 1 T drained capers
- 2 t. olive oil
- Cayenne
- Salt & pepper
- VEGETABLES:
- 3 med. yellow squash, sliced
- 2 med. fennel bulbs, quartered & sliced lengthwise
- 1 peeled & chopped plum tomato
- 1/4 C & 2 T olive oil
- 2 T lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
- 4 6oz. swordfish steaks
- 3 T bread crumbs
Spaghetti with Soppressata
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
In blender puree garlic with 1/3 C white wine
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 1/3 C dry white wine
- 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 t ground fennel
- 1/2 t ground pepper
- 1/2 t crushed red pepper
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 1 small finely chopped carrot
- 1 finely chopped celery rib
- 1 20 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- Salt
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/2 C grated Pamigiano cheese
- 1/4 C chopped basil
- 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley
Orange & Olive Salad
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T lemon juice
- 1 1/2 t honey
- salt & pepper
- 4 C torn Bibb lettuce
- 1 C fresh orange sections
- 1/2 C sliced fennel bulb
- 1 oz. halved cured black olives
Baby Greens with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Pecans & Gruyere Cheese
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Preheat oven to 325. Place sesame seeds on parchment paper; toast til lightly brown, @ 15-20 min
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 t sesame seeds
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 3/4 C olive oil
- 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 C honey
- clove mince garlic
- 1/2 t ground pepper
- Salad:
- 2 C pecans
- 1 lb. baby greens
- 1/4 lb Romain hearts
- 2 pears, cored & sliced
- 2 C dried cranberries
- 8 oz. Gruyere Cheese, cubed
Chicken Braised with Red Wine Vinegar & Tomatoes
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Delicious
- 1/4 C flour
- Kosher salt & ground pepper
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 4 even pieces
- 3 T olive oil
- 1 onion, halved & thinly sliced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 14oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 C red wine vinegar
- 1/2 C chicken broth
- 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley
Pea Pod Salad
By catherinebudenbender@gmail.com
Thinly slice snow peas; add to scallions & cherry tomatoes
- Dressing:
- 3/4-1 lb. snow peas
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 5 oz. can sliced water chestnuts
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1 T vinegar
- 1/2 t. sugar
- 1 T lemon juice
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 t minced garlic