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Orange Chicken
By MelanieAnn
In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and ketchup
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/3 cup flour
- Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
Cincinnati Spaghetti
By MelanieAnn
Heat EVOO in large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat, add bacon and crisp, add beef and brown well, add...
- 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2-3 slices smoky bacon, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4-5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 3 jalapeño chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder or chili powder blend (Gebhardts preferred brand), a couple of palmfuls
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a palmful
- 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/3 palmful
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball the amount in your palm
- 1 healthy pinch ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, about 1/2 a palmful, lightly crushed in palm
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce – eyeball it
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 32-ounce can fire-roasted crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 1/2 pounds bucatini or spaghetti
Vegetable Tian
By MelanieAnn
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 180 (400 degrees f) Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium yellow squash
- 1 medium potato
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- to taste salt & pepper
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese
Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
By MelanieAnn
These jalapeno poppers make a great appetizer for parties
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits
- 12 ounces jalapeno peppers (seeded and halved)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 quarts oil (for frying)
Loaded Nachos
By MelanieAnn
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and half the onion
- ■1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ■1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
- ■2 pounds Ground Beef
- ■1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ■1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- ■1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- ■1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- ■1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ■1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- ■1 can (14-5 Ounce) Pinto Beans, Chili Beans, Or Ranch Style Beans
- ■1/2 cup Hot Water
- ■ Tortilla Chips
- ■1-1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- ■1-1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- ■6 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- ■1 whole Jalapeno, Diced Finely
- ■1/2 bunch Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
- ■ Juice Of 1 Lime
- ■1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ■1 whole Avocado (pitted
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
By MelanieAnn
It’s officially summer and that means strawberries are in season
- 4 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- whipped cream (such as cool whip or Reddi wip)
Aunt Trish’s Salad Dressing
By MelanieAnn
Place all ingredients into a jar
- ■3/4 cups Olive Oil Or Canola Oil
- ■ Juice Of 2 Lemons
- ■4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ■1/4 teaspoon Salt, More To Taste
- ■ Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ■1/4 teaspoon Sugar
- ■ Dash Of Paprika
- ■1 clove Garlic - Peeled And Left Whole
Sauteed Corn and Edamame
By MelanieAnn
Directions Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large shallot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (1/3 cup)
- 16 ounces frozen edamame
- 10 ounces frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Pico de Gallo
By MelanieAnn
1.Cut all above ingredients and combine mixing well
- 1/2 Pound Tomato – Diced
- 2 – 3 Tablespoons Onion – Finely chopped or to taste
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic – Minced
- Fresh Cilantro – Chopped
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons Serrano Pepper orJalapeño – Finely chopped
- Salt to taste
CHICKEN MARSALA WITH MUSHROOMS
By MelanieAnn
In shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, dried thyme and Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – pounded 1/4 inch thick
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Marsalis wine (or use extra 1/2 cup chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream