Easy to make , with simple ingredients. 6 oz tomato paste (1 -6 oz can) 15 oz tomato sauce (1 – 15 oz can) 1-2 TBS oregano to taste (prefer fresh) 2 TBS Italian seasoning ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp fresh crushed garlic ½ tsp onion powder or 1 tsp fresh minced onion ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Mix tomato paste and sauce together in a medium sizeContinue reading “Simple Pizza Sauce”
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HAWAIIAN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice 13.5 oz coconut milk 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks 1 can – drained, cut into smaller pieces 10.75 oz cream of chicken soup 1 can 8 oz water chestnuts 1 can – drained and diced 3 cup cooked chicken diced or shredded 6 green onions thinly sliced 3/4 cup sliced almonds 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese divided 2 cups chow mein noodles Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inchContinue reading “HAWAIIAN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE”
Chicken Alfredo Dill Sauce
INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided3/4 lb. chicken breastkosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 tsp. dry dill or 2 tsp. dry fresh dill 2 cloves garlic, finely minced3/4 c. half-and-half (or whole milk)4 oz. cream cheese1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley DIRECTIONS In a large skillet over medium-highContinue reading “Chicken Alfredo Dill Sauce”
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is an Italian dish of chicken escalopes in a Marsala wine sauce. It is a variation of traditional Italian scaloppina dishes, of which there are many varieties throughout Italy. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ¼ cup chopped green onion 1 cup sliced fresh mushroomsContinue reading “Chicken Marsala”
Grilled (AirFry Bake) Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients 2 lbs. chicken breasts 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tsp.) 2 limes juiced + the zest of 1 lime 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt (optional replace with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or white wine) 1/4 tsp. pepper Instructions Place chicken breastsContinue reading “Grilled (AirFry Bake) Cilantro Lime Chicken”
Sheperd’s Pie
Ingredients Meat Filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 garlic cloves -minced 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup beef broth 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots* 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels Potato Topping: 1 1/2 – 2 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 largeContinue reading “Sheperd’s Pie”
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets
Ingredients ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 tilapia fillets olive oil Directions Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in aContinue reading “Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets”
Chicken Zucchini Alfredo
INGREDIENTS 3 large zucchini2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided3/4 lb. chicken breastkosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 tsp. Italian seasoning2 cloves garlic, finely minced3/4 c. half-and-half (or whole milk)4 oz. cream cheese1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley DIRECTIONS Make zucchini “pappardelle”: Using a vegetable peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise toContinue reading “Chicken Zucchini Alfredo”
Chicken Marinade
Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or other vinegar 1/4 cup low salt soy sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/8 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tbsp Dijon or Spicy Brown mustard 2 tsp salt (optional) 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 6 chicken breasts or 3.5 lb chicken Instructions Combine all ingredients, except for chicken, in a large Pyrex measuring cup or mixing bowl and whiskContinue reading “Chicken Marinade”
Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients 120ml (1/2 cup) no salt butter 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 8 oz. fettuccine or angel hair pasta (cooked and drained) 1 1/2 cups broccoli floweretts (cooked tender-crisp) 3 Tbsp. walnuts (chopped ) fresh, grated Parmesan cheese* warning , most pre-gratedContinue reading “Garlic Parmesan Pasta”
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