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Quick Chicken Cacciatore
By Booper-2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 portobello mushroom caps, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth or stock
- 1 (28-ounces) can crushed tomatoes
- A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 pound egg ribbons or egg fettuccini, cooked to al dente
- Crusty bread and grated Parmigiano or Romano, for passing
Nashville Hot Grilled Chicken
By Booper-2
INSTRUCTIONS: Whisk together cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and oil
- 3 Tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 to 2 lbs boneless chicken tenders
Belgian Waffles
By Booper-2
Soft, fluffy, indulgent waffles smothered in cream cheese syrup with a hint of orange
- (Cream Cheese Syrup)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- Zest of 1 small orange
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups maple syrup
- (Belgian Waffles)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups warm milk
- 3 eggs (Whites and yolks separated)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups flour
Stuffed Sole with Shrimp Recipe
By Booper-2
Drizzle fillets with lemon juice; sprinkle with onion powder
- 2 sole fillets (6 ounces each), halved lengthwise
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Dash onion powder
- 1 can (4 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cubed bread, toasted
- Dash paprika
French Onion Soup with Porcini
By Booper-2
Directions Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat
- 1 stick butter
- 4 large onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 -ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 small bundle made with fresh flat-leaf parsley, a few sprigs fresh sage and fresh bay leaves
- 2 quarts beef stock
- 8 (1/2-inch) thick slices baguette
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled and halved
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Stefano's Bacon Jam
By Booper-2
Cook bacon in large wide skillet or saucepan over medium heat, until fat renders and bacon is golden brown but not ...
- 1/2 pound bacon, good quality, chopped fine
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tbsp. ginger minced
- 1 serrano or jalapeno chile (optional)
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, diced (about 6)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Surf & Turf Cajun Pasta
By Booper-2
Preparation Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions
- 4 whole 6-ounce Beef Filet Steaks 1 1/2 Inches Thick (or Any Small/petite Steak)
- Cajun Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Deveined & Shells Removed
- 1 whole Small Red Onion, Halved And Sliced
- 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded, Halved, And Sliced
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded, Halved, And Sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 cups White Wine
- 1-1/2 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth (more To Taste)
- 3/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 2 whole Tomatoes, Diced
- Minced Parsley, To Taste
- 1 pound Fettuccine, Rigatoni, Or Other Noodle
Sweet And Sour Sauce
By Booper-2
makes about 4 cups In a small bowl whisk ¼ cup corn starch and ¼ cup water until combined
- makes about 4 cups
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 6 ounces water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
Texas Jalapeno Jelly Recipe
By Booper-2
In a blender or food processor, place the jalapenos, half of the green peppers and 1/2 cup vinegar; cover and proce...
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces, divided
- 1-1/2 cups white vinegar, divided
- 6-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
- 6 About 6 drops green food coloring, optional
- Cream cheese and crackers, optional
Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
By Booper-2
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 47-inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish