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Tandoori Chicken {Grilled or Oven Method}
By vealam
To a medium skillet add paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cardamom
- 3 lbs bone-in or boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 (5.3 oz) container fat-free Greek yogurt (heaping 1/2 cup)
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp paprika (not smoked!)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, add more or less to taste
- 1/4 tsp cardamon (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, for garish
Extra Soft and Moist Blueberry Muffins
By vealam
These are some of the moistest blueberry muffins I've ever had
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream (I used lite)
- 1 3/4 cups frozen blueberries + more for sprinkling on tops, (do not thaw, keep frozen; I have not tried using fresh)
- 2 to 3 about 2 to 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar or sparkling sugar for sprinkling tops, divided
Italian Sausage Chili
By vealam
In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients and set aside
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder (I prefer Gebhardt's)
- 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound Johnsonville Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- shredded Parmigiano-Regiano cheese
Butterscotch and Caramel Apple Tarts
By vealam
Super silky and delicate butterscotch pudding (a beloved Southern dish) forms the first layer of this delightful ta...
- For the pudding:
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- For the caramel:
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cups whipping cream
- For the tart:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, preferably white lily
- 1/4 cup sugar
- pinch of sea salt or kosher salt, generous
- 3 tablespoons ice-cold water, or just enough to hold the pastry together
- 1 egg wash (1 egg yolk, pinch of salt, and splash of water, blended)
- 1-2 large granny smith apples, halved, cored, and sliced very thinly, for garnish
Oatmeal Cream Pie Cake Pops
By vealam
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside
- 1 box little debbies oatmeal cream pies (12 cream pies)
- 8 oz white chocolate (or white candy melts)
- cakepop/lollipop sticks (optional)
Italian “Drunken” Noodles
By vealam
-Place a large, heavy-bottom pan or braising pot over medium-high heat; add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and o...
- Olive oil
- 4 spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned, divided use
- 8 ounces Pappardelle noodles, uncooked
Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
By vealam
In a large bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs with 1/3 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons me...
- Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups creamy Planters Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 cups pretzels (I used the mini pretzel twists)
- 10 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 and 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Apple Pecan Rosemary Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
By vealam
Add chicken, apples, pecans and cranberries to a large mixing bowl
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cooled and dice into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups chopped golden delicious, gala or fuji apple (chop small)
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 (5.3 oz) container fat-free plain greek yogurt (heaping 1/2 cup)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lettuce or whole grain bread, for serving
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
By vealam
In a slow cooker combine place chicken, cream cheese, and Ranch seasoning
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese
- 2 (1 oz) packets dry Ranch seasoning
- 8 oz bacon, cooked crisply and crumbled
Bourbon Cherry Vanilla Sangria
By vealam
Add the vanilla bean and cherries to the bottom of a large pitcher
- 1/2 Pound of Pitted Cherries
- 1 Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, cut length-wise
- 1 , 750ml Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1/2 Cup Bourbon
- 1/2 Cup Simple Syrup
- 24 Ounces Ginger Beer
- Ice