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Chicken Piccata
By Joan_Z
Serves 2
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch - divided
- 1/2 cup water plus 3 Tbsp. of water
- Salt & Pepper
- 2/3 lb. chicken cutlets (about 1/2" thick)
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. drained capers
- 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)
Grandfather's Soup
By Joan_Z
Eastern Europe Recipe
- NOODLES:
- 1 large onion - finely sliced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 12 oz. potatoes - peeled & diced
- 3 3/4 (1 qt) beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper
- 1 c. Self Rising Flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg - beaten
Hot Chocolate - Slow Cooker
By Joan_Z
Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, and chocolate chips in a crockpot
- 1.5 cups whipping cream
- 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups of chocolate chips (milk chocolate OR semi-sweet depending on how sweet you like it. I have a heck of a sweet tooth, and I love the milk chocolate, but others prefer the semi-sweet)
Cheesy Parm Soup
By Joan_Z
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- 4 c. cheese tortellini
- 1/3 c. cream
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 c. spinach, packed
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. basil, thinly sliced for garnish
Election Day Chicken & Rice Casserole
By Joan_Z
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Boil chicken breasts and shred meat
- 2 Bags Boil-in-Bag White Rice
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
- 1 small container of sour cream
- 2 large chicken breasts shredded
- 1 1/2 tubes of Ritz crackers - coarsely crumbled
- 1 stick butter - melted FOR TOPPING!
Maple Candied Yams
By Joan_Z
Vary by using honey or Karo syrup instead of maple syrup
- 1 stick butter
- 4 or 5 large fresh yams or sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon OR 1 TSP. vanilla
- 1/4 Tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 Tsp. freshly grated ginger root
- 1/2 Tsp. sea salt
Grits - Creamy Parmesan
By Joan_Z
Bring salt and 1 quart of water to a boil in a med
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
Cocktail Meatballs
By Joan_Z
- 2 1 lb bags Frozen precooked meatballs (64 ea)
- 1 16 oz Can Ocean Spray Jellied
- Cranberry Sauce
- 1 12 oz Bottle Heinz Chili Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teasp. Cayenne pepper
Baked Chicken Teriyaki
By Joan_Z
425 degree oven In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ...
- Variety:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup white sugar OR
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- OR
- Shrimp, peeled & deveined
- OR
- Chicken Breasts
- OR
- Pork chops - diced in 1" cubes
- Add pineapple chunks, water chestnuts, green onions, green & red peppers - (cut into squares)
- and serve over rice
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
By Joan_Z
Cook chicken breast and cut up green onions in olive oil until slightly pink
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts...
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Green Onions
- 3 Cups Half & Half.
- 1 Box Chicken Broth.
- 1 Box Uncle Ben's Long Grain Rice.
- 1/2 Bag Reames Frozen Egg Noodles (Or whatever kind you prefer)
- 3 Handfuls Frozen Corn
- 2 Teaspoons Chicken Base
- Salt & Pepper to taste