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Chicken Cacciatore with Crisp Polenta
By Effimiya
This speedy take on an Italian slow braise is thick with tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds total)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice, broken up with a spoon
- 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/3 cup pitted green olives, halved
- 1 tube (16 ounces) plain prepared polenta, sliced into 12 rounds
Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
By Effimiya
Cut four tomatoes into quarters and place in a food processor
- 8 plum tomatoes, divided
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Mini Honey-Mustard Meatloaves with Roasted Potatoes
By Effimiya
Our cute twist on meat and potatoes will have the little ones clamoring for more
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar (about 4 ounces)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound white new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
Taco Pockets
By Effimiya
You can prepare the filling then call the family to help assemble these taco-inspired pastries that you can eat at ...
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 pkg. (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
- Water
- 1 cup Pace® Chunky Salsa
- 1 pkg. (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (2 sheets)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
Cowboy Casserole
By Effimiya
Directions Cook bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until evenly browned
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
- 1/3 cup barbeque sauce
- 1 (7.5 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough
Blueberry Crunch Muffins
By Effimiya
Prepare Pan Adjust oven rack to centre
- Crunchy Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 tsp grated orange rind
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup packed Demerara brown sugar
Barbecued Pork Sandwiches
By Effimiya
Making your own barbecue sauce, rather than using a commercial sauce, reduces the sodium content in this recipe
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 of a 6-ounce can (1/3 cup) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces pork tenderloin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
- 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
Chocolate-Caramel Sandwich Cookies
By Effimiya
These bite-size sandwich cookies are perfect for a Halloween party or a lunchbox treat
- FOR COOKIES
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- FOR FROSTING
- 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce, cooled
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Tangy Pork Meatballs Recipe
By Effimiya
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, onion and salt
- SAUCE:
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 1-1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 can (8 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
Chocolate Sweet Hearts
By Effimiya
These crisp, delicate cookies have less than 50 calories each
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg