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Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Guacamole & Roasted Jalapeno Mayo
By lauramae
Take a twist on the classic chicken club sandwich, by adding creamy guacamole, Mexican fresco cheese and, of course...
- MARINADE:
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 jalapeno pepper, roasted & chopped with seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 small chicken breast fillets, boneless and skinless
- 4 buns
- 1/4 cup roasted jalapeno mayonnaise, may substitute plain mayonnaise
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 8 slices bacon, cooked
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled, may substitute feta cheese
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
By lauramae
In a large soup pot or sauce pan cook bacon over medium until crispy
- 4 slices bacon, cut into a small dice
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage, ground or links with casings removed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth or stock
- 3 cups Russet potatoes, cubed
- sea or kosher salt and fresh black pepper
- 2 loose packed cups kale, in bite size pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream or 14 ounce can evaporated milk
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
- Read more at http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/zuppa-toscana/#I2hXFTIvFtGDOG1Z.99
21-Day Summer Slimdown Recipes
By lauramae
Metabolism Boosting Drink: A rule of the 21-Day Summer Slimdown Plan is to have this drink after every meal
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup watermelon
- 8 oz water
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
By lauramae
Directions Place onions in bottom of crock pot
- 3 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon celery powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Leftover Halloween Candy Bark
By lauramae
Mix and match whatever leftovers from the kids Halloween stash
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 Butterfinger candy bars, or 8 fun-size bars, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 Heath candy bars, or 6 fun-size bars, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, each cut into 8 wedges
- 1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup Peanut M&M’s, Halloween colors, or Pretzel M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces
Olde Square Inn Cherry Cobbler
By lauramae
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a deep baking dish
- Option:
- 1 1 1 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup flour
- Pinch Pinch of salt
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 2 2 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1 can 1 large can sour cherries, drained
Blueberry Streusel Cake
By lauramae
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle
- For streusel topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- For cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 lb blueberries (3 1/4 cups)
Smashed Avocado + Tomato Basil Bruschetta
By lauramae
Instructions Preheat oven on broiler setting
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 loaf whole grain french bread (or 1 petite loaf), sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 avocados, smashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus exta
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3-4 basil leaves, chopped
Chicken Pot Pie
By lauramae
For the chicken: Start by putting the chicken in a pot and covering it with water
- Chicken Pot Pie:
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1/4 cup white wine, optional
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as needed
- Black pepper
- recipe Thyme Pastry, recipe followsThyme Pastry:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) cold butter
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Capers and Chive Oil
By lauramae
this soup tastes eerily similar to potatoes
- 1 sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into small florets
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1/4 cups capers, patted completely dry
- salt and pepper to taste
- additional roasted cauliflower for topping
- chive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil