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Spicy Sausage, Chicken, and Bean Pot
By GratefulSea
Very easy and flavorful, fun to prepare, and perfect for a cold night
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
- 3/4 pound bulk Italian hot sausage
- 3/4 pound, 1 package, andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch lengths on an angle
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 3 to 4 ribs celery from the heart, thinly sliced
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white cannellini beans
- 5 to 6 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 loaf baguette
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- A handful fresh parsley sprigs, left whole
- 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme, left whole
Chicken Noodle Soup - Best Ever
By GratefulSea
Chicken Noodle Soup is an heirloom recipe in my family, so it's no easy thing to admit that this version is better
- CHICKEN STOCK - don't skip this part, it's the amazing flavors in this stock that make this recipe so special, and it's very little extra work.
- 1 whole free-range chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, giblets discarded
- 2 carrots, cut in large chunks
- 3 celery stalks, cut in large chunks
- 2 large white onions, quartered
- 1 head of garlic, halved
- 1 turnip, halved
- 1/4 bunch fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- SOUP
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 quarts chicken stock, recipe follows
- 8 ounces dried wide egg noodles
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Kosher salt (go slowly--I use 2 Tblsp plus 1 tsp) and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Mustard-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 400° F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels
- 1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- kosher salt and pepper
- 4 small carrots, cut in half crosswise
- 1 medium fennel bulb, cut into wedges
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Ranch Dressing Mix
By GratefulSea
Whisk all ingredients together until blended
- 1/3 cup dry buttermilk (**see note below**)
- 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1-1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. dried onion flakes
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried chives
- 1 tsp. salt
Butternut Squash, Apple, Onion Galette with Stilton
By GratefulSea
So easy and delicious! I made this for a potluck years ago and have been making it ever since
- DOUGH:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- FILLING:
- 1 large baking apple, such as Rome Beauty or Cortland
- 1 small or 1/2 medium butternut squash (about 3/4 pounds), halved, seeded, and skin on
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled, root end trimmed but intact
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/3 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese (about 1-1/2 ounces)
Spinach Pesto
By GratefulSea
Place the first six ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 cup olive oil
- Hot cooked pasta
Baked Crispy Chicken
By GratefulSea
In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and onion and celery salts
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 5 Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes
Crispy Cheddar Chicken
By GratefulSea
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Chicken:
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 3 C cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 t dried parsley
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/8 t pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
- Sauce:
- 1 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 2 T sour cream
- 2 T butter
Microwaved Corn on the Cob
By GratefulSea
This is a wonderful way to cook corn on the cob, and helps to keep the kitchen cooler on a warm summer evening
- unshucked ears of corn
Mint Julip
By GratefulSea
In a cocktail shaker combine sugar and mint leaves; crush mint with the back of a spoon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 - 2 fresh mint leaves
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Crushed ice