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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN POT PIE
By PineyCook
To make the sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound red potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 (16-ounce) tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- FOR THE SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Tarragon Chicken Fricassée
By PineyCook
Preparation Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces with skin and bone
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
BBQ Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch
By PineyCook
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (I sliced mine in half through the thickness before grilling)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, homemade or store bought
- 1 large head (18 oz) Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 - 2 avocados, diced
- 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed and drained if frozen)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups cheese (I used half cheddar half monterey jack, a Mexican blend would be fine too)
- Corn tortilla stips*
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (could sub light mayo for a healthier opt)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (could sub plain greek yogurt for a healthier opt)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp buttermilk ranch seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup cilantro (about a handful)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 - 3 pinches cayenne pepper (optional)
Mustard-Roasted Potatoes
By PineyCook
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup
By PineyCook
Prepare rice according to directions listed on package
- 1 cup dry long-grain white rice
- 2 bell peppers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
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- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 small)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded evenly with flat side of meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Mexican cheese blend and sour cream for serving (optional)
Mediterranean Zucchini Pasta Salad
By PineyCook
You won't be able to stop eating this flavorful zucchini noodles salad! Loaded with tons of fresh, healthy Mediterr...
- SALAD:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 small red onion, peeled
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
- 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
- 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- DRESSING:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Pepperoni Pizza (Homemade Dough and Pizza Sauce Recipes)
By PineyCook
For the pizza dough: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine yeast, 2 tsp sugar and 1/2 cup warm water and...
- Pizza Dough (yields enough for 2 13-inch pizzas)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, 110 degrees, divided
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups bread flour
- Pizza Sauce (yields enough for 3 large pizzas)
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 3/4 tsp fresh)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Topping (yields enough for 1 13-inch pizza)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
- 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz)
- 20 slices pepperoni (I recommend turkey, it's just as good as the regular)
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano (chopped if using larger leaves)
- Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
By PineyCook
Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9- x 13-inch baking dish
- For the casserole:
- 1 whole cooked chicken, bones removed, meat diced or shredded (rotisserie chicken is excellent, should have 5-6 cups)
- 1/2 pound very thinly sliced deli-style honey ham, rough chopped
- 1/4 pound thin sliced baby Swiss cheese
- For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- For the topping:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Slice-Baked Potatoes
By PineyCook
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 8 whole Russet Potatoes, Scrubbed Clean
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 stick Butter, Softened
- 3/4 cups Sour Cream
- 6 slices Thin Bacon, Fried Crisp And Chopped
- 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar-jack Cheese
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- Seasoned Salt, To Taste
- 2 whole Green Onions, Sliced
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
By PineyCook
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (110g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (130g) milk chocolate chips