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Lemon and Garlic Grilled Chicken
By NicoleS
Combine all marinade ingredients
- 1 3 1 lemon, approximately 3 tablespoons
- 3 3 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1 2 teaspoon minced garlic, about 2 medium cloves
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1 to pound chicken breasts (I usually cut really thick chicken breasts down to thin them out and make the pieces a little smaller so they absorb the marinade better)
Pork with Green Pepper and Pineapple
By NicoleS
1. Slice pork thinly. 2
- 1 lb. lean pork
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- ½ c. pineapple juice (drained from can of unsweetened pineapple chunks)
- 3-4 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 c. chopped green pepper
- ½. c. thinly sliced carrots
- 1 c. pineapple chunks
Chile Con Queso
By NicoleS
In a 2-qt. saucepan, stir together canned tomatoes and green chiles, beer, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and g...
- Topping:
- 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
- 2 tbsp. lager-style beer (Corona)
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 finely chopped garlic clove
- 1 lb. diced Velveeta cheese
- 1/4 cup greated monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Tortilla chips
Baked Gnocchi
By NicoleS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 17-ounce package potato gnocchi, such as DeCecco
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 ounces baby spinach leaves (optional)
- 1 1/2 ounces goat cheese (about 1/6 cup) or laughing cow cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Chopped Greek Salad
By NicoleS
For the dressing: place the cucumbers in a colander or fine mesh strainer (remember to scoop out the seeds!) and sp...
- TZATZIKI DRESSING (can easily half the dressing):
- 1/2 seedless/English cucumber, peeled, seeds scooped out and finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, light or regular
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Pinch of black pepper
- Or: Tzatziki Dressing
- 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (preferably whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Avocado Oil Mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream (may sub yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (may sub white)
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried dill, dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, ground cumin
- GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (I like to use thin cut chicken)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (I use coarsely ground; use less if finely ground)
- PITA CROUTONS:
- 4 to 5 pita breads
- Or: 4 plain pita breads cut into 1/2-1” squares (roughly 4 cups)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/8 tsp EACH salt, garlic pwder, paprika
- SALAD:
- 3 small to medium heads romaine, chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1/2 to 1 seedless/English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 medium bell pepper (red, yellow or orange), cored, seeded and diced
- 1 cup chopped or sliced kalamata or black olives
- 1 cup chopped cherry or roma tomatoes
- 1/4 to 1/2 red onion, sliced into thin slivers
- 1/2 cup (or more, to taste) crumbled feta cheese
Cookies: Brookies
By NicoleS
A delicious combination of a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie
- Brownie Cookie Batter:
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar (5 ounces)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (5 ounces)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour (7.25 ounces)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (1.5 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Batter:
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (5 ounces)
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar (5 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 10.75 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips (mini size preferred)
Potica (Slovenian Sweet Bread)
By NicoleS
1. FOR THE DOUGH: Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray
- Dough:
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°)
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling on top
- 3 large egg yolks (save whites for filling), plus 1 large egg, beaten, for brushing on top
- 2 ½ -3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 packages rapid-rise or instant yeast
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Filling:
- ¾ cup dried dates, chopped
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons plus ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
Salad: Strawberry Jello Salad
By NicoleS
Cut up an 8 oz package of fresh or frozen strawberries and set aside
- 8 oz fresh or frozen strawberries (I used sweetened strawberries in syrup)
- 3 oz pkg Strawberry jello
- 3 oz pkg Cook ‘n Serve Vanilla Pudding
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Halloween: Orange Candy Corn Bars
By NicoleS
Note: I did not like the cake recipe
- Bars:
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, cooled slightly
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 4 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 drops yellow food color
- 3 drops red food color
- Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Decoration
- 1/3 cup candy corn (32 candies)
Coffee Cake: Ultimate Sour Cream Coffee Cake
By NicoleS
Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9 x 5 loaf pan with non stick spray
- Cake:
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup butter - room temp
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cup 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons butter - chilled
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
- Maple Icing:
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon milk