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Skillet Chicken with Broccoli, Ziti & Asiago Cheese
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
RECIPE SOURCE: America's Test Kitchen, October 2006 This dish is very filling
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch squares
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces ziti (2 1/2cups)
- 2 3/4 cups water, divided
- 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces broccoli florets (4 cups)
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , rinsed and chopped coarse
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce grated Asiago cheese (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Note: This recipe also works well with 8 ounces of penne. Parmesan cheese can also be substituted for the Asiago.
Simple Cookie Glaze
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I love sugar cookies, but I don't have the patience to decorate them
- 2 1/4 cups (9-ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons (1 1/4-ounces) light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk (3/4 to 1 1/8-ounces)
- Food coloring (optional)
White Cake doctored up from a box
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Mix together. (Can substitute buttermilk if desired)
- 1 1 1 white cake box mix
- 4 4 4 egg whites
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp Lorann Almond Baking Extract
- 1 1 1 stick butter, melted
Cheddar Chicken Chowder from Confabulation in the Kitchen
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Lady Jaypee
- 5 slices bacon, for garnish
- 2-3 T bacon fat
- 2 large chicken breast halves, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 c red or green bell pepper, diced
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 5 c chicken broth
- 2 c red potatoes, diced (I left the peeling on)
- 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 2 c milk
- 1 c cheddar cheese (I used extra-sharp)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
Creamy Tapioca Pudding
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1. MAKE PUDDING Combine milk, egg and yolk, � cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and Minute tapioca in medi...
- Minute tapioca (sometimes labeled �quick-cooking� at the store) cooks in a fraction of the time of traditional pearl tapioca.
- Serves 4
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Minute tapioca
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream , chilled
Raspberry Bars
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Tart flavors with a buttery base, these raspberry bars come together super quick and are an excellent treat that di
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cup oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 3/4 stick salted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 jar (10 to 12 ounce) raspberry preserves (or apricot preserves)
Sauteed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Apples & Sage Cream Pan Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Well, this recipe is long overdue for a new photograph
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), silver skin removed, cut into 1-inch slices, each pounded to 3/4 inch with flat side of chef's knife blade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Granny Smith apple or other firm apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 12 slices
- 1/2 medium onion , sliced thin (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoons applejack or brandy (I use golden sherry)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-salt canned broth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Table salt and ground black pepper
The Almost-No-Knead Baguette
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1) Find a large (6-quart) bowl or bucket, for dough storage in the fridge
- 3 cups lukewarm water
- 8 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon table salt or 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
Potato Leek Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
1. In a dutch oven, melt butter on medium and add leeks and onions
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
- 3-4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
No-Knead Cheese Burger Buns
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from King Arthur Flour
- Topping:
- 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Vermont cheese powder or 1/2 cup finely grated sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt*
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, optional but tasty
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast (or Rapid-Rise Yeast)
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup lukewarm water**
- Use 1 teaspoon salt if you use freshly grated cheese
- Use the greater amount of liquid in winter or in drier climates; the lesser amount in summer, or in a humid environment.
- 2 tablespoons melted butter