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Jenny's Cuban-Style Slow-Cooker Chicken Fricassee
By Valarie
In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 8 small whole peeled potatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 leaf fresh sage
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds chicken leg quarters
Emeril's Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
By Valarie
This is the perfect winter meal! Try this braised pork chops recipe with apples and onions from Emeril Lagasse
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 6 center-cut pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all- purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions cut into 1/4- inch slices
- 1/3 cup Calvados or other brandy
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low- sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/4- inch slices, sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning if sliced ahead
Espresso Steak
By Valarie
Directions For the marinade: Combine the olive oil, rosemary, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, espe...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 About 1/2 teaspoon Espelette or cayenne pepper
- 1/8 About 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 shot espresso, cooled or about 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 1 shallot, finely chopped or grated
- 2 pounds flank steak
- Serving suggestions: parsley, lemon and salt
Slow-Cooker Chocolate Bananas Foster
By Valarie
Place the butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rum extract or rum, lemon juice, and cinnamon into a slow cooker
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp rum extract or 1/4 cup white rum
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 bananas
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Chicken Piccata
By Valarie
Heat the olive oil on the stovetop in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 pound thinly sliced or pounded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- One 3 1/2-ounce jar capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon or more fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat eight 6-ounce or four 10-ounce heatproof ramekins with cooking spray and place on a ba...
- 2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles, drained and patted dry
- 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
- 6 large egg whites
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Daphne Oz's Grilled Pizza on Pita Bread
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients 4 Whole Wheat Pitas (4-6 inches in diameter; pocketless works best) instructions ...
- 4 Whole Wheat Pitas (4-6 inches in diameter; pocketless works best)
- 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Fresh Oregano
Bacon and Potato Breakfast Pizza
By Valarie
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen roasted potatoes with garlic & herbs
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 8 slices precooked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
- Salt and pepper, if desired
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Asian Flank Steak
By Valarie
Trim fat from steak. Place steak in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish
- 1 1 1/4 - pound beef flank steak
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup bottled hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry or apple or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Dump Cakes
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Peach Dump Cake:
- One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
- One 15-ounce can crushed pineapple
- 1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
- 1 large can peaches in syrup
- 1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
- Whipped cream, for serving