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Apricot Chicken Salad
By GratefulSea
Mix mayonnaise, preserves, lemon juice, and cayenne in small bowl until combined
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- Table salt
Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 425° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoo...
- 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin wedges
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Chicken and Dumplings
By GratefulSea
This one comes with a great "how-to" video, sure to tempt you into trying the recipe
- 1 (3 to 3-1/2 pound) whole chicken
- 2-1/2 quarts cold water
- 1 large carrot, cubed
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- OR, if you have no self-rising flour, substitute2 cups all-purpose flour sifted with 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon fine table salt.
- 4 sprigs thyme, for garnish
Butternut Squash with Wilted Spinach
By GratefulSea
Reviews from other cooks suggest that the blue cheese may be too strong on the first day, but is delicious the day ...
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and ground black pepper; to taste
- 1-1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
- 4 cups cubed and roasted butternut squash; warmed
Zucchini Parmesan
By GratefulSea
If you have a food mill, quarter tomatoes
- SAUCE
- 2 to 2-1/2 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ZUCCHINI PARMESAN
- 2 to 2-1/4 pounds zucchini
- Salt and pepper
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Smoke Salmon Spread
By GratefulSea
From FoodFanatic
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 4 ounces fat free cream cheeses, softened
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1-1/2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 lemon-worth lemon juice
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped and divided
- 2 Tablespoons dill, fresh, chopped and divided
Rich Tomato Soup
By GratefulSea
Add 1-2 Tblsp cream sherry as a flavor enhancer
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Fresh basil leaves or lime slices (optional)
Grilled Ginger-Beer Chicken
By GratefulSea
Source: Food Network Magazine
- 6 chicken quarters (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 12-ounce bottles ginger beer
- 6 black tea bags
- 3/4 cup minced onion
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 12 sprigs thyme
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
Ritzy Oven-Fried Chicken
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 375° F. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and lightly coat with oil
- Canola oil, for the rack
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2-3/4 pounds bone-in chicken parts (thighs, legs, or breasts), skin removed
- 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz; about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
- 3/4 pound broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups), or 12 ounces broccoli slaw
- 1 large carrot, coarsely grated
- 1/2 small shallot, chopped
Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts
By GratefulSea
A quick (30 minutes) and easy dinner, great with rice pilaf
- 6 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/3 cup butter (we sub Smart Balance)
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice