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Pork Banh Mi Wraps
By ccavaletti
Sprinkle pork chops with pepper
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 oz each)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 c sweet chili sauce, divided
- 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1-1/4 c shredded lettuce
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 bread wraps (9 inch)
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced into 3" strips
- 1/4 c cilantro
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce
Skillet-Poached Chicken Breasts with Tarragon-Lemon Beurre Blanc
By ccavaletti
Place the chicken, oil and the juice of one of the lemons in a bowl; cover and set aside to marinate for at least o...
- Beurre blanc:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper, white or black
- 1/4 c white wine
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 stick (1/2 c) butter, chilled, cut into tablespoons
Chicken Divan
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350. Thaw broccoli in the microwave
- 20 oz frozen broccoli, chopped
- 6 c shredded cooked chicken
- 2 - 10-3/4 oz cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 c mayo
- 1 c sour cream
- 1 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp curry powder
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c soft bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
Apricot-Rosemary Pork Medallions
By ccavaletti
Cut each tenderloin crosswise into eight 1-inch slices
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each)
- 1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 c fresh broccoli florets
- 2/3 c apricot preserves
- 1/4 c white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 5-1/3 c hot cooked brown rice
Spanish Rice with Shrimp
By ccavaletti
Building Blocks 2, 3, and 5
- 4 c Rice Pilaf
- 1/4 c EVOO
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 c Tomato Sauce
- 1 c chopped Roasted Peppers
- 1/4 c chopped black olives
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 4 lemon wedges
Lemon and Herb Pasta Salad
By ccavaletti
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 c plus 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 c torn arugula
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 c shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 c chopped fresh dill
Nw England Chicken Chowder
By ccavaletti
In a large pot with a lid, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes
- 5 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 3/4 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large ribs celery with leaves, ribs halved lengthwise then sliced
- 1 large white onion, minced
- 2 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise then sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 c chicken stock
- 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces (I used chicken breasts)
- 1/2 c heavy cream
- 1 can (15 to 15.25 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
Best-Ever Broccoli Cheese Casserole
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- 14 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 4 heads)
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers, divided
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Sausage Meatloaf Cupcakes with Creamy Potato Frosting
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 1/4 pounds sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt
- 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Pork and Avocado Tacos
By ccavaletti
In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey and cilantro; whisk in EVOO and a pinch each salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2-1/2 Tbsp EVOO
- salt and pepper
- 2 c chopped iceberg lettuce
- 3 small radishes, sliced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 3 c Pulled Pork, heated through
- 2 Tbs hot sauce
- 12 taco shells or corn tortillas