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Chicken Lombardy
By GrandmaFred
Cook mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 t...
- 8 oz package(s) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoon(s) butter melted
- 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup(s) butter
- 3/4 cup(s) marsala
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozarella cheese
- 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions chopped
Zucchini-Scallion Cakes
By GrandmaFred
DIRECTIONS Combine the zucchini, scallions, flour, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl
- 3 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium-sized zucchini)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 3 scallions)
Basil Pesto
By GrandmaFred
Recipe courtesy Food Network Kitchens
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Spiced Lamb Triangles
By GrandmaFred
Lamb-filled pastries for entree or appetizer
- Lamb Filling:
- 1/2 c. chopped golden raisins
- 2 tbl. pine nuts
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb. lean ground lamb
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 c. chicken stock
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 tbl. lemon juice
- salt, pepper to taste
- Pastry:
- recipe for @48779
- egg-water wash
Fennel and Mushroom Salad
By GrandmaFred
Put the shallot and vinegar in a ramekin, and set aside to macerate
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 fennel bulb
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
- Handful chopped fresh chives
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Parmesan curls
Penne with Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
By GrandmaFred
On a baking sheet, toss the vegetables lightly with olive oil
- 3 c. vegetables cut into 1 inch cubes or strips (e.g., zucchini, squash, bell peppers, portobella mushrooms, onions, eggplant, etc.)
- 1 c. grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 c. penne pasta
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
- 1 Tbl. dried Italian herbs or oregano
- salt, pepper to taste
Summer Vegetable Tian
By GrandmaFred
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium yellow squash
- 1 medium potato
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese
Orzo Tabuli
By GrandmaFred
Quick, satisfying vegetarian entree
- 1 c. orzo
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped cucumber
- 1/4 c. chopped flat-leaf parsely
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
- 1/4 c. chopped mint
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt, pepper to taste
Egg Frittata Muffins
By GrandmaFred
Great for brunch or breakfast
- 2 sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
- 3/4 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
Turkey Pie
By GrandmaFred
Serve turkey leftovers in a flavorful casserole topped with mashed potatoes
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 eggplant, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. each cinnamon and dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 3/4 c. dried cranberries
- 4 c. cooked turkey, shredded into bite sized pieces
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 c. leftover mashed potatoes, lukewarm