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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas
By jeknudson
Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high; add gnocchi, and cook, stirring occa...
- 1/4 cup salted butter, divided
- 1 (16-oz.) package potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 1 large garlic clove)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10-oz.) package frozen sweet peas, thawed, or 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh sweet peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
Champagne Vinaigrette
By jeknudson
Whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 or 3 dashes hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Spinach Enchiladas With Salsa Verde
By jeknudson
This comes from the Enchilada Queen, Sylvia Casares, who is a Houston, Texas, restaurant owner
- 1 1/2 lbs tomatillos
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 1 tomato
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 large onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup oil
- 3 cups monterey jack cheese
Zucchini, Walnut, and Feta Cakes with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
By jeknudson
Ivy Manning, Cooking Light MAY 2014
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (6-ounce) container plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (about 2 ounces)
Curried Chicken Breasts
By jeknudson
Preheat oven to 350°. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 TB. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 TB. MAHARAJAH CURRY POWDER (or SWEET or HOT CURRY depending on what you have and like)
- 1/2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER
- 1 Cup coconut milk (we used light, which works for this recipe but the sauce won't be quite as thick)
- 1/2 Cup chicken broth (or 1/2 Cup water mixed with 1/4 tsp. CHICKEN SOUP BASE)
- 1/2 Cup sliced, dried apricots
Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage
By jeknudson
Gently combine all ingredients except oil in a large bowl just until blended
- 1/4 cup dark maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound ground pork
- 8 teaspoons canola oil, divided
One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes
By jeknudson
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Pat chicken dry, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the pepper
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (about 3 1⁄2 lb.)
- 1 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 (14-oz.) cans whole artichokes, drained and halved
- 2 small red onions, vertically sliced
- 1 1/2 cups Castelvetrano or picholine olives, pitted and divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups cooked pearl couscous
Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad
By jeknudson
Ruth Cousineau, Cooking Light JUNE 2014
- 5 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved (about 2 cups)
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Spoon Bread Corn Muffins
By jeknudson
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground white cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Unsalted butter
Blanched Pesto
By jeknudson
This approach makes pesto that's less grassy and intense than raw basil versions, with rounded, balanced flavor
- 6 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seed kernels, toasted
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/2 cup)