chicken avocado pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
• salt to taste
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 4 (7 inch) pre-baked pizza crusts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat your oven's broiler. if you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
• in a food processor, combine the avocados and cilantro. puree while adding lime juice and salt to taste. cover, and set aside.
• slice the garlic clove in half, and rub the cut side the tops of the pizza crusts for flavor. brush both sides of the crusts with olive oil. spread the avocado mixture thickly over the top of each crust, then arrange chicken and tomatoes on top. sprinkle with cheese, and season lightly with cayenne pepper. place pizzas on a baking sheet if you do not have a pizza stone.
• broil for about 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese has just melted and the crust is lightly toasted.

hot chicken salad i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded american cheese
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f ( 165 degrees ).
• mix together chicken, celery, lemon juice, chopped onion, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, sour cream, and grated cheese and place mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. top with crushed corn flakes.
• bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until heated through.

Dragan's Leg Of Lamb With Garlic And

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound new potatoes
• 12 ounces baby carrots
• 1 (5 pound) leg of lamb
• 30 cloves garlic, peeled
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup coarse-grain brown mustard
• 1 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). bring a large pot of water to a boil. add the potatoes and carrots; boil for about 3 minutes. drain and set aside.
• rinse the leg of lamb and pat dry. place it in a roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper. rub the salt and pepper into the meat. use a small knife to make incisions big enough for a garlic clove to fit in all over the leg. stuff the garlic cloves into the holes. spoon the mustard over the lamb and rub it in as well.
• roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) add the potatoes and carrots to the roasting pan. baste the lamb with , reserving the rest for basting at 20 minute intervals.
• continue to roast the lamb until the internal temperature reaches at least 140 degrees f (60 degrees c) for medium rare, about 1 1/2 hours longer. remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before carving. spoon the pan drippings over the meat and vegetables when serving.

Authentic Mexican Torta - Tortas Ahogadas

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 16 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 9 pounds boneless lamb butt
• 4 dried chipotle chili peppers
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 onions, chopped
• 20 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 5 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
• salt, to taste
• 12 mexican bolillo rolls, lightly toasted, cut in half lengthwise
• 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• preheat an oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
• mix the 16 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of minced oregano, 2 teaspoons of salt, and pepper in a bowl. rub garlic mixture over the lamb butt, and place lamb in a shallow roasting pan.
• roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue roasting until lamb is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours and 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 20 minutes before rough chopping or shredding it. reserve pan drippings.
• place the chipotle peppers in a bowl, and cover with hot water. allow peppers to soak until softened, about 3 minutes; drain. set aside. heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in 8 cloves of minced garlic and the chopped onions; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the roma tomatoes, 1 cup of water, chipotle chili peppers, 5 teaspoons of oregano, sugar, and salt to taste. add the reserved pan drippings. simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• pour the chipotle sauce into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the sauce moving before leaving it on to puree. puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the skillet. strain the sauce through a sieve.
• to serve: hollow out the bottom half of each bolillo to make a shallow bowl for the chopped lamb. scoop about 2 tablespoons of the chipotle sauce over the bottom of each roll, then arrange the chopped lamb over the sauce. top each sandwich with a couple slices of pickled jalapeno, followed by the top half of the roll. pour about 1/4 cup of additional chipotle sauce over the entire sandwich.

China Lake Barbequed Steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins


• mix soy sauce, lemon juice and oil together in a large resealable plastic bag. rub garlic power into meat, place in bag, and seal. marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours; turn bag after 2 hours.
• preheat grill for medium heat.
• oil grate lightly, and place meat on grill. discard marinade. cook steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

chicken hariyali tikka

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon green chile paste
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 35 mins


• in a large bowl, grind together the cilantro, mint leaves, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, green chile paste, and salt. place the chicken in the bowl, and rub with the mixture. cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
• preheat the oven broiler. lightly grease a baking dish.
• place the chicken in the baking dish, and broil 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Creamy Summer Crab Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice in a large bowl until smooth. stir in the green onions and crabmeat. chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 slices bread
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 slices cooked ham
• 2 slices cooked turkey meat
• 1 slice swiss cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• spread bread with mayonnaise and mustard. alternate ham, swiss and turkey slices on bread.
• beat egg and milk in a small bowl. coat the sandwich with the egg and milk mixture. heat a greased skillet over medium heat, brown the sandwich on both sides. serve hot.

blt dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tomato - peeled, seeded and diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain on paper towels.
• in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. crumble bacon into the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture. mix in tomatoes just before serving.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
• stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
• stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped - or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place the meatballs into a slow cooker. in a bowl, mash the cranberry sauce roughly, and mix with the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and chipotle chile. pour the sauce over the meatballs, and stir to combine. cover the cooker, set to low setting, and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs have absorbed the sauce flavors, 4 to 5 hours. serve with toothpicks.

Southern Jambalaya

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken meat, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 cups uncooked medium grain white rice
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup chopped green onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• heat the vegetable oil in a dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onions, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper until the vegetables are a deep brown color, about 20 minutes. add the andouille sausage, and continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes. drain any fat. stir in the chicken and bay leaves; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, about 8 minutes.
• stir in the rice, and cook for 2 minutes. pour in water; cover and cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. remove the bay leaves, stir in the green onions and serve.

Crab Tuna Souffle

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
• 4 cups cubed french bread
• 8 ounces muenster cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon grated onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together the crabmeat and tuna. place a layer of bread cubes in the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of the crab and tuna, then a layer of cheese and a sprinkle of parsley. repeat layers 2 more times ending with cheese and parsley on top.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, mustard powder and onion. pour over the layers in the dish. cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). let the dish come to room temperature while the oven preheats.
• bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden.

quick chicken cassoulet with artichoke and olives

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 3/4 cup white
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) bag baby spinach
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole black olives, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in the chicken breast, and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. add the garlic, and continue cooking until the chicken has turned golden brown on all sides. pour in the white , and simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken stock, great northern beans, spinach, artichokes, olive, tarragon, and the whole rosemary sprig. season with ground black pepper.
• bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove the rosemary sprig before serving.

Southern Jambalaya

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken meat, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 cups uncooked medium grain white rice
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup chopped green onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• heat the vegetable oil in a dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onions, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper until the vegetables are a deep brown color, about 20 minutes. add the andouille sausage, and continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes. drain any fat. stir in the chicken and bay leaves; cook and stir until the chicken is browned, about 8 minutes.
• stir in the rice, and cook for 2 minutes. pour in water; cover and cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. remove the bay leaves, stir in the green onions and serve.

Crab Tuna Souffle

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
• 4 cups cubed french bread
• 8 ounces muenster cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon grated onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small bowl, stir together the crabmeat and tuna. place a layer of bread cubes in the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of the crab and tuna, then a layer of cheese and a sprinkle of parsley. repeat layers 2 more times ending with cheese and parsley on top.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, mustard powder and onion. pour over the layers in the dish. cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). let the dish come to room temperature while the oven preheats.
• bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
• stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped - or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place the meatballs into a slow cooker. in a bowl, mash the cranberry sauce roughly, and mix with the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and chipotle chile. pour the sauce over the meatballs, and stir to combine. cover the cooker, set to low setting, and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs have absorbed the sauce flavors, 4 to 5 hours. serve with toothpicks.

quick chicken cassoulet with artichoke and olives

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 3/4 cup white
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) bag baby spinach
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole black olives, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in the chicken breast, and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. add the garlic, and continue cooking until the chicken has turned golden brown on all sides. pour in the white , and simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken stock, great northern beans, spinach, artichokes, olive, tarragon, and the whole rosemary sprig. season with ground black pepper.
• bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove the rosemary sprig before serving.

One Dish Chicken Noodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
• 2 (12 ounce) jars chicken gravy
• 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
• 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed

Recipe

• heat oil in large skillet. cube chicken into bite size pieces and brown in hot oil. meanwhile, in a large saucepan, boil noodles in water until soft, then drain. add hot cooked noodles to chicken in skillet and pour in gravy and peas. stir together until ingredients are covered/coated with gravy. cover skillet, reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 10 minutes until gravy and peas are hot. serve directly from the skillet.

bourbon street new york strip steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (6 ounce) boneless new york strip steaks
• 3 cups
• 1 cup dark brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• gently tenderize steaks with a meat mallet. with a sharp knife, lightly score the meat on one side diagonally. place steaks in a casserole dish, scored side up, and pour bourbon over them. rub the brown sugar evenly over each steak. marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
• preheat grill to high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• place the steaks on the hot grill, with the sugar side down. let cook until sugar has caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes, then flip steaks, and finish cooking to desired doneness.

Eggplant And Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder
• 2 large eggplants, peeled and chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 10 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• in a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and brown the lamb on all sides. mix in the eggplants, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and garlic. cook and stir until tender and lightly browned.
• in a small bowl, blend the tomato paste and water. mix into the pot with the lamb. season lamb with allspice, salt, and pepper. reduce heat, and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat shreds easily with a fork. add a little water as necessary to keep the ingredients moist.

maryland crab cakes ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound crabmeat, shredded
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven broiler.
• mix together crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
• beat together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce and mustard. combine with other ingredients and mix well. form into patties and place on a lightly greased broiler pan or baking sheet.
• broil for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown.

cindi's jambalaya pot pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound cooked chicken meat, shredded
• 2 tablespoons seasoning, or to taste, divided
• 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning, or to taste, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts chicken broth, or as needed
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 (9 inch) prepared pie crusts
• 1 beaten egg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• heat canola oil in a large saucepan, and cook the kielbasa sausage and chicken meat over medium heat until the sausage has browned, about 10 minutes. sprinkle the meat with 1 tablespoon of seasoning and 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning as it cooks. remove the sausage and chicken from the pan, and set aside. cook the onion, celery, and green bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes, sprinkling with 1 more tablespoon of seasoning and 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning. remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
• make a roux with the oil left in the pan by sprinkling it with the flour. whisk the flour and oil together, and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is a pale brown color. this could take up to 15 minutes; watch carefully so the roux doesn't burn. slowly whisk in the chicken broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, to make a thin, smooth gravy. bring the gravy to a simmer, mix in the cooked sausage, chicken, and vegetables, and cook until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• mix the rice into the gravy mixture, and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes; mix in the shrimp and cook until they are opaque and pink, 5 to 10 minutes. season the filling with black pepper and cayenne pepper; remove the filling from the heat.
• fit a pie crust into 1 9-inch pie dish; brush crust with beaten egg, and poke holes all over the crust with a fork. bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. fill the parbaked crust with the jambalaya filling, top with the second crust, and pinch and crimp the edges of the crust together with a fork. brush the crust with more beaten egg, and cut several steam slits into the top of the crust.
• bake in the preheated oven until the crust edges begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. line the edges of the crust with foil, and bake until the whole crust is golden brown, about 5 more minutes.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
• stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

lisa's italian nachos

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 pounds bulk italian sausage
• 1 pound pepperoni, sliced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (18 ounce) package tortilla chips
• 4 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced jalapeno peppers
• 2 cups black olives, drained and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the italian sausage, sliced pepperoni and crushed red pepper flakes. cook and stir until the sausage is well browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. drain fat from skillet. stir in the spaghetti sauce and salsa. cook until meat and sauce are hot, about 5 minutes.
• spread the tortilla chips on a very large platter. spoon the hot meat sauce evenly over the chips and top with the feta cheese, chopped onions, jalapenos, black olives, and sour cream.

Chicken With 20 Cloves Of Garlic

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 20 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large whole chicken, cut into 6 serving pieces
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 55 mins


• pour olive oil into blender and add red vinegar, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and red pepper flakes. blend until garlic marinade is smooth and creamy.
• cut several deep slashes into the meat of each chicken piece using a sharp knife. place chicken into a large bowl, pour marinade over chicken, and stir to get marinade into the cuts and all over the chicken. cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. lightly grease the foil with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
• arrange chicken pieces the prepared baking sheet and season both sides of chicken with salt and black pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece of chicken reads 160 degrees f (70 degrees c), 40 to 45 minutes. top with chopped italian parsley.

Roast Chicken With Thyme And Onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 lemons
• 2 (2.5 pound) whole chickens
• 2 large onions, peeled and quartered
• 6 shallots, coarsely chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• pierce lemons several times with a fork, and place 1 inside each chicken cavity. arrange chickens in the center of the prepared baking dish. place onions, shallots, and garlic around the chickens. sprinkle vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. spread butter over the chickens, and line each with thyme sprigs.
• bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. increase temperature to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c), and continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of chicken is golden brown, meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear. allow to cool about 15 minutes before serving.

Roasted Goose With Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (10 pound) whole goose
• sea salt to taste
• 1/2 orange
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 granny smith apple
• 2 tablespoons goose fat
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• use a fork to prick the goose all over. do not go into the meat, just through the skin. season inside and out with sea salt, stuff with the orange, lemon, and apple; tie the wings behind the bird with cooking twine. place breast-side-down into a roasting pan, and fill with 1/2-inch of water.
• bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove from the oven. turn the goose breast-side-up, and prick the skin with a fork again. add water to the pan to bring the level back up to 1/2-inch. return the goose to the oven, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone reads 170 degrees f (75 degrees c), about 2 hours. remove from the oven, and cover loosely with aluminum foil to rest.
• spoon 2 tablespoons of goose fat from the roasting pan into a small saucepan, and heat over medium heat. stir in the cherries and cook until the cherries have softened and begun to release their juice, about 10 minutes. stir in the , and bring to a boil over high heat. boil for 2 minutes, then stir in the ginger, green onion, sugar, soy sauce, and chicken stock. return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, or to your desired consistency, about 10 minutes. serve the sauce alongside the goose.

Southern Style Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 slices lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• in a heavy pot with a lid place the chicken, onion, lemon, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf and thyme. simmer all over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
• let chicken cool slightly in pot, then remove and take the meat off of the bones. discard the bones and skin and skim excess fat off the broth if desired. discard the onion, lemon and bay leaf. if desired, wash out pot well. return broth and chicken pieces to the pot. simmer over low heat while making the dumplings.
• to make dumplings: in a medium mixing bowl, cut shortening into the flour and salt. stir in 1/4 cup water (more if needed) to form a soft dough. roll out dough on a floured surface, with a rolling pin, until very thin. cut into 1 inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or knife. tear off 1 inch long pieces from these strips and drop into simmering broth and chicken meat. simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. serve immediately.

chicken parmesan

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more if needed
• 1 cup olive oil for frying
• 1/2 cup prepared tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
• mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup parmesan in a separate bowl, set aside.
• place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.
• dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs. transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. repeat for each breast. set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.
• heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. the chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
• place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Ham With Pineapple

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 (12 pound) bone-in ham
• 1/2 cup whole cloves
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings in heavy syrup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped maraschino cherries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (160 degrees c).
• place ham in a roasting pan. score the rind of the ham with a diamond pattern. press a clove into the center of each diamond. drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl, and stir in the brown sugar and lemon-lime soda. coat the ham with this mixture. arrange the pineapple rings over the outside of the ham. place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring, and secure with a toothpick.
• bake uncovered for 4 to 5 hours, basting frequently with the juices, until the internal temperature of the ham is 160 degrees f (72 degrees c). be sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. remove toothpicks before serving.

cranberry stuffed turkey breasts

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (12 ounce) package herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix
• 2 skinless boneless turkey breasts
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 (8 ounce) packages dried, sweetened cranberries
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup pecan halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. set aside to cool.
• with a sharp knife, butterfly breasts open to lay flat. place each breast between two sheets of waxed paper, and flatten with a mallet. spread the prepared stuffing to within 1/4 inch of the edge of each breast. sprinkle each one with chopped pecans and dried cranberries, reserving some of the cranberries for garnish. roll up tightly in a jellyroll style, starting with the long end. tuck in ends, and tie in sections with string, about 4 sections around the middle and one running the length of the roll to secure the ends.
• heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. carefully brown rolls on all sides.
• place skillet in oven, uncovered. bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is at 170 degrees f (78 degrees c) when taken with a meat thermometer. do not let these get overly dry.
• allow rolls to set for 15 minutes before removing string, and slicing into 1/2 to 3/4 inch circles. leave one roll whole, and slice the other for presentation. stuffing will be spiraled into meat. present on your prettiest platter on a bed of curly lettuce, and garnish by sprinkling with the remaining 1/2 cup pecan halves and the reserved dried cranberries.

slow cooker boneless turkey breast

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (10 pound) boneless turkey breast
• 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as season-all®)
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• place turkey breast into a large slow cooker. whisk onion soup mix and water in a bowl and pour the mixture over the turkey breast, spreading it out to evenly cover the meat.
• stir garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, seasoned salt, basil, and oregano in a bowl until thoroughly combined; sprinkle the seasonings over the turkey breast.
• cook on low until turkey is very tender and the seasonings have flavored the meat, 8 to 9 hours. an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, should read at least 165 degrees f (75 degrees c).

Old Fashioned Pea Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• combine peas, onion, hard-cooked eggs, and mayonnaise in a large bowl. stir well to combine. season with salt and pepper. chill for one hour before serving.

lamb tenderloin with apples

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lamb tenderloin, cut in half
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup riesling
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. season the lamb tenderloin halves with salt and pepper to taste, then cook in the hot oil until evenly browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the lamb is no longer pink in the center, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). place the lamb a plate, cover with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes.
• while the lamb is resting, pour the into the pan; bring to a simmer while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. simmer for 2 minutes, then add the apples, chicken stock, vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and nutmeg. cook and stir until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. stir cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce to thicken. cook and stir 1 minute more until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy.
• slice the lamb tenderloin into 1/4 inch thick slices, and arrange on a serving platter. pour the apple sauce over meat to serve.

slow cooker island beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
• 2 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 large onions, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons red vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons red vinegar
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• drain the pineapple juice into a slow cooker, reserving the pineapple chunks. place the beef, onions, beef broth, 3 tablespoons red vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, and black pepper into the slow cooker with the juice. mix well, cover, and cook on low until the beef is tender, 6 to 6 1/2 hours.
• increase the setting to high and stir in green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and brown sugar. in a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons red vinegar until smooth; stir the mixture into the slow cooker, blending well. cover and cook for 1 more hour. just before serving, lightly stir in the tomatoes and reserved pineapple chunks.

philly cheese steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh steak (rib-eye, round, or sirloin)*
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
• 3 tablespoons kikkoman teriyaki marinade & sauce
• 4 soft sandwich rolls
• 1 (8 fl oz) jar cheese spread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• add oil to a large non-stick skillet. saute onions and 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce until the onions are soft. add the sliced meat and cook until meat browns slightly, add remaining 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce and stir to combine. place cheese on the meat and stir until melted, mixing meat, onions and cheese together. scoop meat mixture sandwich rolls.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
• stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Wall's T-bone Steak Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl until combined.
• to use the marinade, place the meat in the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours. discard the marinade after it has been used.

heinz® classic family fajitas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 sweet peppers, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups heinz® chili sauce, chunky with sweet peppers
• 2 tablespoons heinz tomato ketchup
• 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2/3 cup low-fat sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat half the oil over medium-high heat. add onions, peppers and half of the salt and pepper. cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until tender. reserve.
• add remaining oil to pan. crumble in turkey, add garlic, chili powder and remaining salt and pepper. saute until brown, about 5 minutes. stir in half the chili sauce and all of the ketchup. bring to a simmer.
• serve meat and vegetable mixtures with tortillas and bowls of remaining chili sauce, cheese, lettuce and sour cream to make your own fajitas.

blackened cinnamon bbq chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 chicken drumsticks with skin
• 4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
• 4 chicken wings with skin
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup apple vinegar
• 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• rinse chicken drumsticks, thighs, and wings with cold water, and place into a bowl. pour in lemon juice and vinegar; mix in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt until the chicken parts are thoroughly coated with the spice paste. allow to stand, covered, for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• grill the chicken pieces on the preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink at the bone, the juices run clear, and the spice-coated skin is blistered, well-browned, and blackened in spots, about 10 minutes per side. an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

Succulent Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 4 (1 inch thick) lamb chops

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• stir together the hoisin sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a medium bowl. dip each lamb chop into the mixture, and place in a shallow baking dish. pour any remaining sauce over the top. cover, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake the lamb chops uncovered until the sauce has turned to a glaze and the meat is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.

itsmeatshuddupneatit

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved.
• use to marinate up to 2 pounds of meat for about 2 hours.

rich make-ahead turkey gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds turkey wings
• 2 small onions, quartered
• 2 stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces
• 2 carrots, each cut into 4 pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 1/2 cups dry white
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed (optional)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the turkey wings, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic into a roasting pan, and roast until the turkey wings turn a deep golden brown color, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. transfer the cooked wings and vegetables to a large pot. place the roasting pan over 2 stove burners on medium-high heat, then pour the white into the roasting pan. scrape off and dissolve any browned flavor bits from the bottom of the pan into the white ; heat and scrape the roasting pan until the drippings and have reduced to about 1/2 cup. pour the mixture into the saucepan with the turkey wings.
• pour chicken broth and water into the pot, and season with thyme. push the turkey wings down into the liquid; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes. skim off any foam that collects on top. pour the broth mixture through a colander into a large bowl; pick meat from the wings, if desired, to add to gravy, or discard the spent wings and vegetables. allow the gravy base to stand for several minutes for the fat to collect into a layer on top, and skim as much fat as possible. transfer the skimmed fat into a saucepan. there should be at least 1/2 cup of turkey fat; add butter to make this amount if necessary.
• whisk the flour into the turkey fat over medium heat until the flour mixture becomes smooth and golden brown. gradually whisk in the broth until the gravy comes to a boil and thickens. season to taste with salt and pepper. allow the gravy to cool, then refrigerate or freeze. reheat almost to boiling to serve.

smokey tequila-lime marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl. whisk in the liquid smoke, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil, and cilantro until evenly blended.
• to use the marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, and add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of meat. squeeze out the excess air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours before cooking as desired. grilling over charcoal is best, but a gas grill will do fine as well.

Roasted Lamb, Fennel, And Onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup fresh sage
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin seed
• 1 (3 pound) boneless lamb loin roast - trimmed, rolled, and tied
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 bulbs fennel, trimmed, tops reserved
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 4 red onions with peel, halved
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. add 1/2 cup sage. cook and stir until leaves are slightly crisp, about 1 minute. remove leaves with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. cool, wrap in paper towels, and seal in a plastic bag. set aside. reserve the butter.
• mix the pepper and cumin in a small bowl. rinse roast and pat dry; rub evenly with the pepper and cumin. tuck remaining 1/2 cup sage leaves under the strings on the smooth (fattiest) side of the roast. set the lamb, herb side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
• spread olive oil in the bottom of a medium baking dish. thickly slice fennel and place in the dish. toss to coat with the olive oil, and drizzle with 3/4 cup orange juice. place onions in the dish cut side down.
• place roast on the center rack in the preheated oven. place fennel and onions on lower rack. bake the lamb and vegetables 1 hour, or until lamb reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees f (63 degrees c) and vegetables are tender. turn fennel once during bake time. reserving drippings, transfer meat to a platter and keep warm; let stand at least 10 minutes. keep the vegetables warm in the baking dish.
• place the roasting pan with reserved drippings over high heat on the stove top, and mix in the reserved butter from step 1, the remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, stock, and vinegar. bring to a boil, and stir to scrape up any browned bits in the pan. cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until reduced by about 1/2.
• arrange onions and fennel around the lamb. garnish with fennel tops, sprinkle with the fried sage leaves, and season with salt to serve.

Crab Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 pound cooked crabmeat
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. cook and stir the onions and garlic in the hot oil until tender. mix in the rice, sugar, and salt, and cook 5 minutes, until well blended. stir in the egg until the rice is coated. increase heat to high, and mix in the crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro. continue cooking 2 to 5 minutes, until the crab is heated through. garnish with the cucumber and lime slices to serve.

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
• stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

eggplant meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
• 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (such as simply organic®)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (such as simply organic®)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (such as simply organic®)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. grease foil with olive oil.
• arrange eggplant halves cut-sides-down the prepared baking sheet. pierce skin of eggplant several times with a fork.
• roast eggplant in preheated oven until soft, 30 to 40 minutes. remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
• scoop the flesh from the eggplant halves a cutting board; chop into small chunks and put into a large mixing bowl.
• mix ground turkey, carrot, onion, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper with the eggplant chunks until ingredients are somewhat evenly mixed together. gently mix almond flour into the eggplant mixture; scoop with an ice cream scoop the prepared baking sheet.
• reduce oven heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and bake meatballs in oven for 15 minutes, flip the meatballs, and bake until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.
• while the meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in saucepan over medium-low heat until hot; add baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.

Deer Jerky

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound boneless venison roast
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 16 hrs 30 mins


• slice meat into long strips, 1 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick. in a large releasable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, ketchup, pepper, garlic powder, onion salt and salt. place meat in, and close bag. refrigerate overnight. knead occasionally, to evenly distribute marinade.
• preheat oven to 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). place a pan on the bottom of oven to catch drips, or line with aluminum foil.
• place meat strips on a rack so that they do not touch each other, and dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours in the oven, or until desired consistency is achieved.

maryland crab cakes ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound crabmeat, shredded
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven broiler.
• mix together crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
• beat together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce and mustard. combine with other ingredients and mix well. form into patties and place on a lightly greased broiler pan or baking sheet.
• broil for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown.

sicilian garlic sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 7 cloves garlic
• 5 leaves fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• finely grind the almonds using a food processor. add the garlic cloves, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper; process until the garlic and basil has been minced. pour in the olive oil and diced tomatoes, and process again until the sauce has been mixed and the tomatoes are in small pieces.

plantation ham cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups ground ham
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup grated asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl combine the ground ham, onion, broccoli and beaten eggs. mix with hands for 1 full minute, or until eggs are evenly absorbed into meat.
• sprinkle anise seed, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, cornmeal and cheese over meat mixture and mix again with hands for 1 full minute, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. scoop about 3 ounces of ham mixture into hands and form patties about 1/2 inch thick. lay patties in skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes each side, or until browned. drain on paper towels. repeat until all of the mixture has been used, then serve hot.

fragrant chicken curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat pulled into large chunks
• 1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• to serve:
• cooked basmati rice
• chopped fresh cilantro
• mango chutney

Recipe

• mix spices in small bowl. heat oil in a dutch oven or small soup kettle over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. add spices; toast until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. add chicken; stir until completely coated with spices. add coconut milk, tomatoes and broth. bring to a simmer; cook uncovered until flavors blend and stew is thick, about 20 minutes.
• remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro and serve over rice. pass chutney separately.

vinegar based bbq sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 5 mins


• in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar. mix well and allow ingredients to mesh for about 4 to 8 hours before using.

Momma Ob's Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add the chicken and half of the italian seasoning. cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and evenly browned.
• place the remaining italian seasoning, tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, chili seasoning, chile peppers, onion, garlic, and water in a slow cooker. stir in chicken and juices
• cover, and cook on high for three hours.

kung pao chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons white
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 1 ounce hot chile paste
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
• 4 ounces chopped peanuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• to make marinade: combine 1 tablespoon , 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture and mix together. place chicken pieces in a glass dish or bowl and add marinade. toss to coat. cover dish and place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• to make sauce: in a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon , 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch/water mixture, chili paste, vinegar and sugar. mix together and add green onion, garlic, water chestnuts and peanuts. in a medium skillet, heat sauce slowly until aromatic.
• meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and saute in a large skillet until meat is white and juices run clear. when sauce is aromatic, add sauteed chicken to it and let simmer together until sauce thickens.

brie's turkey and cranberry dog bones

Ingredients

• Servings: 45
• 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shredded cooked turkey
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheets, or line them with parchment paper.
• in a large bowl, whisk the whole wheat flour and baking powder together until thoroughly combined, and stir in the cooked turkey meat and dried cranberries. make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and drop the egg into the center; pour in the olive oil and about 1/2 cup of chicken broth. mix into a soft dough. if mixture is too dry, mix in more chicken broth, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough is of desired consistency.
• turn the dough out a floured work surface, and knead for 1 to 2 minutes. roll the dough out 1/4 inch thick, and cut out with your favorite cookie cutters.
• bake until the treats turn brown, about 25 minutes. turn the oven off, and leave the dog treats in the oven an additional 30 minutes to dry out. refrigerate leftover dog treats.

Greek Pulled Lamb

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin, fat trimmed
• 2 tablespoons greek seasoning (such as cavender's®), or more to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) jar sliced pepperoncini peppers (such as mezzetta®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place lamb tenderloin into a slow cooker, sprinkle meat generously with greek seasoning, and pour the jar of peperoncini peppers with their juice over the lamb. cook 4 hours on high.
• shred the lamb using 2 forks and allow to cook 10 to 15 more minutes.

Pina Colada Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (10 ounce) can pina colada mix
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut

Recipe

• bake cake as directed on box for a 9 x 13 inch cake.
• as soon as it comes out of the oven, punch holes all over the top of the cake with a meat fork (try not to hit bottom, but if you do, it's alright). mix condensed milk and pina colada mix together and pour over cake.
• chill overnight.
• before serving, frost with whipped dessert topping (cool whip ™ ) and sprinkle with coconut.

Roasted Potato Pizza Slices

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 (3 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
• 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. lightly grease the foil.
• arrange the potato slices on the prepared baking sheet, and drizzle with oil. bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
• remove potatoes from heat, and turn. drizzle with sauce, and top with green pepper, onion, mushrooms, and pepperoni. top with mozzarella cheese.
• return topped potatoes to the oven, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

easy tasty dates

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 20 pitted dates
• 1/4 cup goat cheese
• 20 ounces pecans
• 10 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• slice open the dates, and stuff each with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. top each date with a pecan, using the goat cheese to hold the pecans in place. wrap each date with 1/2 slice bacon.
• arrange the wrapped dates on a baking sheet. bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and evenly brown.
• in a saucepan over medium heat, mix the balsamic vinegar and sugar until thickened. pour over the dates to serve.