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Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas
By Chez_Alexander
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas; pat dry with a paper towel
- 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 Tbsp.)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Fricassee with Browned Butter Noodles
By Chez_Alexander
Simple and comforting, with a French-country-meets-American flair
- 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Chip Crusted Fish Fillets
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400F 2
- 4 (4 oz) cod fillets (or other firm white fish)
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 small pkg salt-and-vinegar kettle style potato chips, crushed
Orange Chicken Salad
By Chez_Alexander
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the San-J Orange Sauce with the mayonnaise
- 6 Tbs San-J Orange Sauce
- 6 Tbs mayonnaise
- 2 C cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Cheddar & Chive "Squachos"
By Chez_Alexander
Are they squash or nachos? These easy, cheesy nacho-style broiled squash slices ("squachos"), which use just 1 pan ...
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, about 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Spinach and Ricotta Torte
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/3 roll of phyllo pastry, thawed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed with stems removed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 eggs, 1 reserved for egg wash
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced or coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dorito Chicken Casserole
By Chez_Alexander
If you are looking for a quick and delicious Mexican casserole dish, this Dorito chicken casserole is the perfect m...
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (divided)
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning
- 1 large bag Doritos
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
- Avocado (optional)
- Black Olives (optional)
Baked Chicken Breasts with Dijon-White Wine Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
White wine and Dijon mustard are a classic bistro-style pair for chicken
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrot
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Thai Noodles with Spring Vegetables
By Chez_Alexander
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 8 ounces Pad Thai noodles
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 cup Broccoli florets, cut small
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
- 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup Shelled edamame
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Orange Cranberry Cheese Ball
By Chez_Alexander
1. Mix softened cheeses with your hands, then add sauce starting with 2 Tablespoons
- 2 8-oz packages Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 Tablespoons San-J Orange Sauce
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup Dried cranberries