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Linguine with Chicken Ragu
By ngaldi
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 4 cups Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
Farmer's Casserole
By ngaldi
Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapenos or shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup deli honey ham or canadian bacon
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
- 4 beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups milk or 1 can evaporated milk or fat free evaporated milk
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper I
Honey-Soy-Roasted Pork with Braised Vegetables
By ngaldi
Preheat the oven to 400°
- One 4 1/4-pound, boneless pork shoulder roast, tied
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup veal demiglace (see Note)
- 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 pound baby carrots (about 20), scrubbed
- 1 pound medium turnips (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 3/4 pound brussels sprouts, halved through the core
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
By ngaldi
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 pounds skinned, boned chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, drained
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten or 6 tablespoons egg substitute
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken
By ngaldi
Place a large skillet with olive oil over high heat and let the oil heat for a moment
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
- 1/2 cup salsa
Fried Pickles with Spicy Mayonnaise
By ngaldi
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the garlic and cayenne and season with salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil or rendered chicken fat (schmaltz), for deep-frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 5 half-sour or dill pickles, quartered lengthwise
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko (Japanese bread cumbs)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip
By ngaldi
Krista Ackerbloom Montgomery, Cooking Light OCTOBER 2013
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 1/4 cup)
Chocolate Mint Brownies
By ngaldi
Cake Layer Preheat oven to 350° Grease a 9 x 13 pan
- Cake Layer
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup flour
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 16-oz. can of chocolate syrup
- Icing Layer
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, room temp
- 2-4 tablespoons Creme de Menthe Liquor
- Glaze
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons butter
Bavarian Beer Hall Pork Shanks
By ngaldi
In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the apple cider with the brown sugar, salt, pickling spices and c...
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup pickling spices
- 4 dried chiles, such as chiles de árbol, lightly crushed
- 4 pork shanks (about 1 1/2-pounds each), scored in a crosshatch pattern (see Note)
- 3 pounds pure lard
- 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
- 1 handful of mixed thyme and rosemary sprigs
Lemony Herbed Rice Recipe
By ngaldi
In a large saucepan, combine the broth, rice, chilies and salt; bring to a boil
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon each minced fresh parsley, cilantro and chives
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper