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CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS
By LindaW1955
- For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pecan halves
- For the topping:
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
OATMEAL MUFFINS
By LindaW1955
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 TBS cinnamon
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp baking soda
- sweet additions
CHICKEN PICCATA
By LindaW1955
Slicing the Cutlets After removing the tenderloin, place each cutlet smooth-side up on a cutting board
- 2 large lemons
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), preferably kosher or Bell and Evans, rinsed, dried thoroughly, trimmed of excess fat, and prepared according to illustrations below
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons) or 1 small garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons small capers , drained
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
CLASSIC POT ROAST w/ garlic-thyme gracy
By LindaW1955
Serve with mashed potatoes
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 boneless chuck roast, trimmed, seasoned with salt and pepper (3 - 4 l 1/4 c all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- 1 1/2 c low sodium beef broth
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 c sliced onions
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 - 3 inch pieces
- 3 large celery ribs, cut into 2 - 3 inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3-4 sprigs fresh tyme
- 2 bay leaves
WILD RICE AND TURKEY BOWL
By LindaW1955
Turkey: Combine 1 tap cumin, 3/4 tap salt, granulated garlic, 1/4 tap cinnamon and 1/4 tap pepper and rub turkey w/...
- Vinaigrette:
- 1 tap ground cumin
- 3/4 tap kosher salt
- 1/2 tap granulated garlic
- 1/4 tap each ground cinnamon and black pepper
- 1 lb turkey tenderloin
- 3 TBS each fresh OJ and white wine vinegar
- 2 tBS oil
- 2 tBS fresh tarragon
- 1 tap each minced fresh garlic and minced orange zest
- 1/2 tap each ground cumin, black pepper and kosher salt
- 1/4 tap ground cinnamon
- Salad:
- 3 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 tap minced orange zest
- 6 cups sliced romaine
- 3/4 cup halved fresh orange segments
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
By LindaW1955
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees
- 1 (4- to 5-pound) corned beef brisket roast, rinsed, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch thick
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 12 carrots, peeled (3 chopped, 9 halved crosswise)
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
- 1 head green cabbage (2 pounds), cut into 8 (2-inch) wedges
- Pepper
WEEKNIGHT ROASTED CHICKEN
By LindaW1955
Stealing an idea from the restaurant industry, we started our Weeknight Chicken in a skillet to give it a good sear...
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 salt
STEAK SALAD WITH PICKLED PEPPERS
By LindaW1955
Season steak with black pepper and kosher salt
- 1 lb skirt, flank, flat iron or sirloin steak
- 1 tap ground black pepper
- 1 tap kosher salt
- 2 TBS lemon juice
- 3-4 TBS EVOO
- 1 clove garlic, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped pickled peppers
- Mixed greens - Arugula, romaine and spinach
- Shaved parmesan
CHICKEN SPIEDINI
By LindaW1955
Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken gently with mallet until very thin (about 1/8-i...
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
- 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
CHARCOAL GRILL-ROASTED BEEF
By LindaW1955
We focused our grill-roasted beef recipe on top sirloin, which won our tasting of five “cheap” roast beef optio...
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 6 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 (3- to 4-pound) top sirloin roast (see note)
- Vegetable oil for cooking grate
- 1 (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan