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Lemon Herb Butter
By CarolineNGa
"This was an accidental compound butter that is refreshing and delicious on rolls, stuffed into the skin of a turke...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Blackberry Chicken Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a small bowl, mash 2 tablespoons berries
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, divided
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
By CarolineNGa
When I give jars of my Cranberry Vinegar, I'm certain to include this recipe
- 1/2 cup Cranberry Orange Vinegar(recipe also in Recipe Finder) or raspberry vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Strawberry-Avocado Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
By CarolineNGa
Maureen Callahan, Cooking Light MAY 2011
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 6 (6-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe avocado (about 2)
- 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken over Pasta
By CarolineNGa
The lemon, thyme salted chicken is good on its own but when the chicken is sliced up and served on a bed of pasta ...
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce,
- 2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta cooked al dente and according to the package directions.
- Fresh thyme sprigs as garnish.
Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Cut four tomatoes into quarters and place in a food processor
- 8 plum tomatoes, divided
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Pineapple Rice
By CarolineNGa
Sweet and savory, this colorful rice side dish is a perfect complement to Easter ham
- 2-1/4 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
- 1 can (8 oz.) Del Monte® Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Juice
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 3/4 cup sliced green onions , divided
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1-1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 Tbsp. toasted slivered almonds
- salt and pepper to taste
Herb Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
By CarolineNGa
1. For dressing, in bowl combine lemon peel and juice, garlic, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- Finely shredded peel and juice from 2 medium lemons
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 - 3 mediumheads butterhead lettuce, torn, or 6 to 8 cups mixed baby salad greens
- 1 1/2 cups assorted fresh herbs, such as chives, basil, parley, or mint, torn
- 12 - 16 radishes, thinly sliced
Parmesan Chicken
By CarolineNGa
1. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are 1/4 inch thick
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 extra-largeeggs
- 1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Unsalted butter
- Good olive oil
- Salad greens for 6, washed and spun dry
- Lemon Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Corn Pudding Casserole
By CarolineNGa
This home-cooked beauty makes a sweet side to any meal
- 6 dried tomatoes (not oil-pack)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups shredded zucchini (1 medium)
- 1 16 ounce packagefrozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 15 ounce cartonwhole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (optional)