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Chicken With Baby Bella Mushrooms and Marsala Sauce
By traciesparks
Pound chicken cutlets until thin
- 4 Chicken Cutlets
- 1 cup Flour For Dredging, Plus 2 Teaspoons, Divided Use
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pint Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 3/4 cups Marsala Wine
- 1/4 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
Peanut Ginger Noodles
By traciesparks
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions, or to preferred doneness
- 8 ounces, weight Soba/udon Noodles
- 3/4 cups Smooth Peanut Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Bragg’s Amino Acids (or Low-sodium Soy Sauce)
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 1/4 teaspoons Ground Red Pepper Flakes
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Minced Fresh Ginger
- 1/4 cups Diced Green Onions
- 1 cup Chopped Peanuts, For Garnish
Sweet & Sour Chicken
By traciesparks
Cut boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper
- 1-1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 pinch Salt And Pepper
- 2 whole Eggs Beaten
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 cups Canola Oil
- 1-1/2 cup Sugar
- 8 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 1/2 cups Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 6 cups Vegetables
Roasted Asparagus with Red Onions
By traciesparks
Heat oven to 400ºF. Slice off the ends of the asparagus
- 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus
- 1 whole Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Good Quality Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
Pepper Steak Quesadillas Recipe
By traciesparks
“I came up with this savory snack when my family needed a quick lunch before running off in several directions,â€...
- 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak
- 1/2 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, julienned
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chinese Chicken Burgers with Rainbow Sesame Slaw
By traciesparks
For the rainbow sesame slaw: Combine the jicama, bell peppers, snow peas, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sesame see...
- Rainbow Sesame Slaw:
- 2/3 cup julienned jicama
- 2/3 cup julienned bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or any combination)
- 2/3 cup snow peas, strings removed and julienned
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Sriracha Lime Mayo:
- 3/4 cup mayo
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- Burger Patties:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/3 cup scallions, sliced on the bias
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 6 good-quality hamburger buns with sesame seeds
- Sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips, for serving, optional
Chorizo Sliders
By traciesparks
Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat
- 1/2 pound Spanish chorizo, casing removed and coarsely chopped
- 1 3/4 pounds ground pork or beef
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a scant palmful
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 pound Manchego cheese, shredded
- 2 avocados
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 large clove garlic, pasted or grated
- A small handful fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- 1/4 to 1/3 About 1/4 to 1/3 cup light cream
- 12 slider rolls or split brioche rolls
- Small Bibb lettuce leaves, for topping
- Sliced plum tomatoes, for topping
- Sliced small red onion, for topping
Jalapeno Popper Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
By traciesparks
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 Tablespoons Reserved Bacon Grease From Said Bacon
- 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
- 2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Sliced (ribs And Seeds Removed)
- 1 pound Elbow Macaroni
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 5 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- 2 cups Milk (whole Or 2%)
- 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 2 pinches Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce (such As Frank's Red Hot)
- 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
- 2-1/2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cups Grated Provolone Cheese
- 2/3 cups Blue Cheese Crumbles, Divided
- 1 cup Precooked Shredded Chicken (optional)
- 1 cup Corn Flakes, Crushed
- Chopped Parsley For Garnish
Yellow Squash Penne in Buttery Parmesan Sauce
By traciesparks
1. Boil pasta according to package directions
- 3/4 cups Dried Penne Pasta
- 3 teaspoons Butter, Divided
- 1 whole Small Yellow Squash (or Zucchini), Shredded
- 2 teaspoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt
- Cracked Black Pepper
Whiskey Cream Sauce
By traciesparks
Cook the onions in the 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1/2 cup beef stock or broth
- Dash of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream