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Skillet Country Chicken
By dbfv101
1. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 cups frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
Classic Seafood Paella
By dbfv101
Make the saffron-clam broth In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, toast the saffron until fragrant, 30 to 6...
- 1/4 tsp. crumbled saffron threads
- One 8-oz. bottle clam juice
- 1 small yellow onion (4 oz.)
- 1 very large or 2 small ripe tomatoes (12 oz. total)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 medium cloves garlic, 4 finely chopped, 4 peeled but whole
- 1/2 tsp. sweet or hot pimentón (smoked paprika)
- Kosher salt
- 12 large (31 to 40 per lb.) shrimp, peeled with tail segment left intact and deveined (reserve the shells)
- 1 lb. mussels, rinsed well
- 1-3/4 cups Spanish bomba rice
- 12 all-natural (dry-packed) sea scallops, side muscles removed
- 1 medium lemon, sliced or cut in wedges
Linzer Cookies
By dbfv101
Heat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 1/4 cups hazelnuts, ground medium fine
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry or cherry jam
Light Italian Wedding Soup
By dbfv101
This healthier take on a classic soup includes lots of greens and turkey meatballs
- 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey (93 percent lean)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 heads escarole (2 pounds total), cored, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
Tray-Baked Chicken
By dbfv101
Directions: 1. Mix brine in a large bowl; add chicken
- For the brine:
- 1 quart water
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 sprigs fresh sage, leaves only
- 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
- Juice and zest of
- 1 lemon
- For the bake:
- 4 chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- 2 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 3 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh sage, leaves shredded
- Olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh black pepper
- 1 ²/³ cups chicken broth, preferably organic
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- A few pats of butter
Spinach Manicotti in Creamy Tomato Sauce
By dbfv101
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Total: 65 minutes
- Ingredients
- Serves 4
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 manicotti shells (from an 8-ounce package)
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Butter Mint Pillows Recipe
By dbfv101
PREPARATION 1. In large bowl, beat butter until creamy
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
- 1 box (1 lb) confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp mint extract
- Red and green liquid food color
Fettucini Alfredo with Bacon
By dbfv101
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- Ingredients
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine
- 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Steak Tips with Peppered Mushroom Gravy
By dbfv101
Preparation 1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain
- Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Croquembouche
By dbfv101
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin (2 1/2 teaspoons)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 vanilla beans
- 12 large egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon powdered espresso
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup