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Sesame-Pecan Chicken Strips
By cindygwest
Whisk the mustard, peach preserves, thyme, 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup peach preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup vegetable or peanut oil
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
Lasagna from Mama Campisi's
By cindygwest
1. Brown the ground meat and Italian sausage and set aside
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 t. fresh minced basil leaves
- 2 t. oregano
- 1 T. salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 t. ground black pepper
- 5 pre-cooked, no boil lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 t. salt
- 3/4 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Enchilada Casserole
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 2-qt rectangular baking dish; set aside
- 8 oz. ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 15-oz 15-oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 4-oz can diced green chilies
- 1 t. chili powder
- 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1 8-oz carton sour cream
- k2 T flour
- 1/4 t garlic powder
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 10-oz can enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 15x10x1-in
- FROSTING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup water
- 2 large Eggland's Best eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Easy Chicken Piccata
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 to 4 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
Barbecue Ribs in the Slow Cooker
By cindygwest
For a flavor boost, use your favorite BBQ sauce instead of ketchup
- 4 pounds pork baby (back ribs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash hot sauce
Spinach Casserole
By cindygwest
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
By cindygwest
1 In a large bowl place the buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and cut up chicken, cover a...
- 1 quart buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt , divided
- 1 (4 -5 lb) chicken , cut into 8 pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- peanut oil (for frying)
Best Chicken Parmesan
By cindygwest
Preferred brands of crushed tomatoes are Tuttorosso and Muir Glen
- SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
- CHICKEN
- 2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally, and pounded 1/2 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoonall-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil
Lemon Chicken Breasts
By cindygwest
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 1 lemon