In the summer, I try my hardest to find recipes that won't heat up my kitchen, so many dishes I have to put away until its not 90 degrees outside. I'll give any pan sear recipe a shot, and for some reason I had a lot of Panko in my pantry. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup of all purpose flour 1 tsp of kosher salt 1/2 tsp of black pepper 2 large eggs 1/4 cup of whole milk 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup of finely grated Parmesan 2 tbs of butter 2 tbs of olive oil Directions 1. Carefully slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and get 4 thinner cutlets. 2. Place the cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and use a mallet to pound to a 1/4 inch. 3. In a pie plate, combine, salt and pepper. In another plate whisk together milk and eggs, and in a final plate ...
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Zucchini is a food I did not eat at all as a child, but eat all the time as an adult. I try to find new ways to incorporate the squash on a regular basis. Ingredients 1 lb of zucchini, ends trimmed 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup of chopped green onions 1/2 cup of all purpose flour 1 tbs of baking soda 1 large egg, beaten Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon Kosher salt, ground pepper and hot sauce 1/2 cup of olive oil Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Use the side of a grater with large holes and grate the zucchini onto a dry towel. 3. Squeeze out liquid, and discard towel. 4. In large bowl, combine zucchini, Parmesan, and green onions. 5. In a small bowl, is the flour and baking powder. Add to the zucchini bowl. 6. Add the lemo...
I have not had good success with other Mexican influenced dishes, so I was hoping this recipe could change my mind. I talked to a new coworker of mine, who is Mexican and she reassured me this is more Tex-Mex than anything. Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs of ground beef 2 heaping tbs of chili powder 1 tsp of ground cumin 1/2 of cayenne pepper 3 tbs of tomato paste 3/4 of kosher salt butter for frying corn tortillas 12 ounces of grated Monterey Jack cheese lettuce and salsa for plating Directions In a large pan, brown beef and drain the excess fat. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, tomato paste, salt and one cup of water and stir to combine. Simmer for a few minutes, to let flavors blend. Heat a separate skillet over medium heat and smear butter on it. Place tortilla on ...
In summer months, I don't want to turn on the oven, but I like a good all in one dish. This dish feels a lot like a stove top casserole. Ingredients 5 cups of chicken stock 1 small onion, cut into chunks 1 large carrot, cut into chunks 2 stalks of celery, cut into chunks 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crush 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 1/2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 bayleaf 1 tsp of kosher slat 1 cup of dry white wine 2 cups of Arborio or Carnaroli rice 2 tbs of unsalted butter, cut into pieces pieces 3 tbs of parsley 1/2 cup of grated cheese similar to Grana Padano Directions In a small saucepan, warm stock over low heat, and keep warm. In a food processor, combine onion, carrot, celery and garlic to create a paste. Heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium high heat. ...
I am a fan of stuffed portobellos. You can take them wherever you want based on the filling. I did a pepper and chickpea stuffing earlier in this blog, and this portobello goes in a completely different direction. Ingredients 7 tbs of olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1 5 ounce box of baby kale 1 tsp of kosher salt Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup fine dried bread crumbs 1/2 cup of grated Grana Padano 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts 6 portobello mushrooms, scraped gills and remove stems 1/2 cup of dry wine 1/2 cup of chicken stock 4 ounces of goat cheese, cut into slices Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of oil and add garlic. When garlic starts to brown add kale, 1/4 tsp of s...
I'm at a point where I want to try a recipe or 2 that introduces new flavors or ingredients I have never cooked myself. Horseradish is an ingredient I don't think has ever made its way to a kitchen I have ever used. The rest of the recipe are items I have used in the past or on a regular basis. Ingredients 1 tsp of salt 2 fresh bay leaves 4 medium zucchinis 1 large red onion, thickly sliced 1 1/4 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 tbs of jarred horesradish 3 tbs of red wine vinegar 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 hard boiled eggs, cut into wedges Directions Bring to a boil a pot big enough to hold zucchini, onion and chicken. Add bay leaves and salt liberally. When the water is boiling, add zucchini and red onion. Simmer until zucchini is tender. Add chicken and continue t...
In the summer, I like to try new pasta salads. They can last for a few days, and you can add your own spin on it. Ingredients 1 tsp of salt 1 lb of green beans, trimmed 1 lb of cavatappi 2 pints of cherry tomatoes, halved 1 lb of small mozzarella balls 1 cup of basil 1 cup of parsley 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks 1/2 cup of toasted almonds 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 2 tbs of red wine vinegar 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil Directions Salad Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add green beans and cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Remove beans with a spider, and put in ice water bath. Drain and pat dry, cut into thirds. Put pasta in boiling water and cook until a...
I tend to buy cheaper cuts of steak, and its nice to have a recipe that doesn't call for a lot of attention to the steak. Ingredients 2 red bell peppers, seeded cut in rounds 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded cut in rounds 1 large onion, cut in rounds 2 steaks, this recipe calls for ribeye 4 tbs of butter Montreal seasoning Directions Position one rack in the center and another on the highest level. Preheat the broiler on high. Arrange peppers and onions on pan. Lay steaks on top. Place 1 tbs of butter on each steak and sprinkle seasoning. Place pan on the center rack for 3 to 4 minutes. Use metal tongs, add rest of butter and sprinkle more seasoning on it. Broil on the center rack for 3 to 4 minutes, if not brown enough, put on top rack for a minute. Changes I Made! ...
Recipes for one is the hardest thing to find! I always have leftovers, which is great most of the time, but for breakfast foods, a lot of them don't hold. Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup of milk 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour Dash of salt 1 tbs of vegetable oil Directions In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, flour and salt. Heat skillet on high heat, and add oil when pan is very hot. Add 1/3 of the batter and swirl in the pan, flipping once edges brown. Serve immediately. Changes I Made! This is for a cast iron, but it works well in just about any pan. This recipe is from Cast Iron Nation.
This dish is chicken and pasta, with a custom sauce, and it screams my name. Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup of all purpose flour 4 tbs of butter 4 tbs of olive oil 1 cup of dry white wine or chicken broth 3/4 cup of chicken broth Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 cup of heavy cream 1 tsp of chopped parsely 1 lb of angel hair pasta, cooked by package directions Directions Flatten chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken through flour and shake off excess. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of butter and 2 tbs of oil and fry 2 chicken breasts at a time. Fry 3 to 4 minutes each side. Repeat add butter and oil with next set of chicken and set done chicken aside. Pour wine, chicken...
Breakfast is not my strong suit, and I rarely eat eggs, so I wanted a recipe I thought could introduce eggs into my morning routine. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 lb of breakfast sausage 1 medium onion, finely diced 15 large eggs Dash of kosher salt 1/4 tsp of black pepper 1/4 tsp of chili powder 1 cup of cheddar cheese 1 medium bell pepper, finely diced Directions Preheat over at 350 degrees and generously coat 18 muffin cups with cooking spray. In a large skillet, crumble sausage over medium high heat until its about 3/4 brown. Add the onion, and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until sausage is fully brown, and set skillet aside to cool. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add salt, pepper and powder. Whisk together. Add the cheese and pepper. Add...
One of my favorite reality shows follows a group who works at a restaurant, and on the show they always talk about how amazing the goat cheese balls are, so I wanted to have my own little recipe to make at home. Ingredients 2 cups of mini pretzels 2 large eggs 1/2 cup of all purpose flour 8 ounces of goat cheese Olive oil for frying Directions Grind pretzels in a food processor. Place pretzels, eggs and flour in separate bowls. In the egg bowl, whisk together with 2 tbs of water. Cut goat cheese into 8 different logs. Grab one slice and dredge in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg wash and then coat in pretzels. In a skillet, heat 1/2 inch of olive oil over medium heat. Fry slices for 45 seconds a side, until golden brown. Only 4 at a time. Remove and let them dr...
Summer is around the corner, and I need more reasons to use my grill pan. Grain salads are a staple in my diet in the summer months, so this fit the bill. Ingredients 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 small eggplant, unpeeled cut into 1 inch cubes 1 medium bell pepper, seeding and cut into 1 inch squares 1 medium zucchini, cut into half lengthwise, and across into 1/2 inch half moons 1/4 cup of olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 2 cups of quinoa, cooked according to package 1 tbs of red wine vinegar 1 tbs of lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp of red pepper flakes 1/4 cup of cilantro Directions In a large bow, toss together onion, eggplant, pepper, zucchini and olive oil. Heat girl ban over medium heat. Cook vegetables one layer at a time, ge...
This is a dish I hear about all the time, but never had. So after enough Food Network one night, I decided I just needed to give this dish a try. Ingredients 5 cups of water 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil 1 fresh bay leaf 1 tbs of kosher salt 1 1/2 cups of coarse yellow cornmeal Directions In a large saucepan, combine water, oil, bay leaf and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Sift cornmeal into water, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Once added, adjust heat to just a few lazy bubbles. Constantly stir until the polenta is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Changes I Made! I did half water and half milk to the mixtures. After a few tries I also beat in Gorgonzola cheese into the mixture when it was done. This recipe is from Celebrate Like ...
I have been trying really hard to widen the foods I can make at home. I would gladly spend a bunch of money to have this dish delivered to my home, so being able to make this at home, brings a little joy to my heart. Ingredients 8 ounces of dried rice noodles 1/4 cup of canola oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Thai chiles 2 boneless pork chops, thinly sliced and marinated in soy sauce for 5 minutes 2 tbs of sweet soy sauce 2 tbs of soy sauce 1 tbs of Thai fish sauce 1 tbs of oyster sauce 2 tbs of sugar 1 tsp of white pepper 1/2 cup of water 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips 1 cup of snow peas, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup of basil leaves Directions Soak noodles in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain Heat ...
Breakfast is not a meal I put a lot of thought into. I normally just grab some breakfast bars and head to work, unless I made some muffin tops (see previous post, they're amazing I promise). I'm not the biggest fan of granola, but there's a few mixtures I do like, so I figured I'd give one a try. Ingredients 4 tbs of butter, melted 1/4 cup of vegetable or canola oil 6 cups of old fashioned rolled oats 1 tsp of kosher salt Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups of puffed rice cereal 1 cup of wheat germ 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup of chopped almonds 1 cup of packed brown sugar 1/2 cup of honey 1/4 cup of apple juice 1/4 cup of molasses 1 tbs of vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350. In a small pitcher, mix the melted butter and oi...
I grew up on various casseroles. It is how one raises a proper Midwest girl. This doesn't scream Midwest dish to me, but it does introduce some new flavors to ones I grew up with. Ingredients Butter or cooking spray 1 large white or yellow onion, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced 1 rotisserie chicken 1 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup 1 10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup 1 10 oz can of diced tomatoes and chiles 2 tbs of chili powder 1 tsp of ground cumin 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp of kosher salt 1/2 tsp of black pepper 2 cups of chicken broth 16 corn tortillas, torn into pieces 1 1/2 cups of grated sharp cheddar che...
For my birthday, I got a grill pan! My living situation doesn't allow me to own a grill, so it is the best thing I can get. This is the first recipe I could find requiring my grill pan. Ingredients 4 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, seeded and diced 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped 8 ounces of feta, crumbled 2 tbs of olive oil Juice of one lemon 2 medium to large eggplants kosher salt and pepper chili powder Directions Heat grill pan over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, feta, olive oil and lemon juice for a salad. Cut off tops of eggplants, and slice each eggplant into 3 thick steaks, trimming the skin off the outside pieces. Drizzle steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and chili pwoder to taste ...
This recipe name is misleading since you use angel hair pasta, not spaghetti. It takes more steps than what this cookbook normally likes, but it still came together well. Ingredients 2 tbs of olive oil Susie guarding the sauce as it simmers. 4 large garlic cloves, minced 2 large onions, chopped 1 1/2 tsp of salt, divided 2 lbs of ground beef, preferably 80% lean 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 16 ounce can tomato suace 2 tbs of balsamic vinegar 2 tbs of sugar 1 tbs of garlic powder 1 tbs of dried basil 1 tbs of dried tarragon 1 tsp of red pepper flakes 16 ounces of angel hair pasta Mozzarella cheese as needed Directions Heat 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, garlic, onion, and 1/4 ts...
My cast iron cook book breaks down what regions recipes come from. So, when I saw this recipe was a Midwest inspired recipe, I scratched my head. Most of the ingredients in this dish, I did not grow up using on a regular basis or ever. Ingredients 1/4 cup of canola oil 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 2 inch stalks 1 lb of large shrimp, peeled, deveined and patted dry 3 tbs of Thai fish sauce 3 tbs of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tbs of sugar 1 shallot 2 tbs of thinly sliced lemongrass 1 or 2 Thai chiles 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup of mint leaves 2 cups of raw jasmine rice, cook according to package directions Directions Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the oil and wait until hot. Add br...
My mom eats chicken salad a lot. Whenever we go to get tea, she normally gets the chicken salad. I often attach this dish to spring and summer, but I normally avoid it due to mayonnaise. In my family, its not unheard of to not like mayo. So when I found one with no mayo, I was very happy. Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup of low fat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup seedless Concord grapes, halved 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup of dried cranberries 2 small or 1 large granny smith apples, diced One small diced red onion Salt and pepper Directions In a large stockpot over high heat, cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil. Let it cook for 20 minutes. Drain, set aside and let cool. Once cooled, shred chicken. Add sh...
Stuffed shells are amazing in my mind! I am all for pasta stuffed with cheese. I like to order this when I go out, so its about time I try to give a recipe a whirl. Ingredients 1 tsp of kosher salt 1/4 cup of olive oil 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes 2 28 ounce cans of San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand 1 lb of large pasta shells 1 lb of ricotta, drained overnight 16 ounces of mozzarella, cut into cubes, plus 4 ounces shredded 2 cups of grated Grana Padano 1 bunch of scallions, chopped 8 ounces frozen peas, thawed 3 tbs of fresh Italian parsley 1 large egg, beaten ...
I love chicken, pasta and zucchini, so any dish with all three in one makes me a very happy person. This also adds leeks, which I am not familiar with. Ingredients 1 tsp of kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch strips 2 medium leeks 1 lb of spaghetti 1 lb of zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 thick matchsticks Pinch of crushed red pepper 1/4 cup of basil 1/4 cup of Italian parsley 1/2 cup of grated Grana Padano Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a large skillet add 2 tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and cook in oil. Toss for about 2-3 minutes until chicken is done cooking. Remove chicken from skillet. Lower heat to medium and add two more table...
We all know the Pixar movie. The little rat running around helping a chef make the best version of this dish. I remember seeing it in theaters. So when I saw I had a version of the dish in my cookbooks, I had to try it! Ingredients 3/4 cup of olive oil, divided 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks 1 small celery root, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks 3 stalks of celery, cut into 1 inch chunks 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 lb of sunchokes, peeled and halved 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks (only need 1 lb) 3 small onions, cut into 6 wedges each through the root end 2 tsp kosher salt Ground black pepper 4 anchovy fillets, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 8 fresh sage leaves 3 tbs of tomato paste ...
I love pasta, and I love mixing up how I serve pasta. I'm normally not a big spaghetti fan, might have to do with how Giada pronounces it on Food Network, not sure, but I really wanted to try this sauce. This recipe also has pancetta in it, which is my favorite addition to a good pasta dish. Ingredients 1 lb of spaghetti 2 tbs of olive oil 4 ounces of pancetta, chopped 4 large eggs 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan Salt and pepper for seasoning 3 tbs of parsley Directions Cook spaghetti according to packaging. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, and add oil and pancetta. Brown pancetta for about 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together eggs and Parmesan. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Drain the excess grease off of pancetta. Add...
I am all about soup. The more soups I can try, the better, and this soup was brand new to my pallet. This recipe is an overnight recipe, so be prepared for that. Ingredients 1 lb of dried great northern beans 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth 1 lb of thick cut bacon 1 onion, finely diced 2 large carrots, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, salted 2 tbs of tomato paste 2 bay leaves 3 roma tomatoes Directions 1. Put the pound of beans in a large bowl, and cover them with at least 2 inches of water. Let them soak overnight. 2. Drain the beans and place them in a large pot. 3. Add the broth and 4 cups of water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. 4. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet. Once done, set bac...
Sheet pan dinners are wonderful. Its the protein and sides all taken care of in one dish and its just a beautiful thing when you want to be a little lazier. There's so many sheet pan chicken dinners, that its nice to see one that mixes it up a little bit and have a good marinate. Ingredients 1 cup of olive oil 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp of dried parsley flakes 1 tsp of dried basil 1 tsp of kosher salt 1 tsp of black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 5 or 6 roma tomatoes 1 lb of green beans 2 tbs of fresh parsley Directions In a bowl or pitcher, mix oil, vinegar and garlic. Add dried parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Put chicken in a large plastic zipper bag and pour half the mixture over it. ...
I've started a new cookbook! This time I'm going into Pioneer Woman's Come and Get It! book. I got this book for Christmas, and easily found dozens of recipes I want to try. Fun fact about my culinary history, when I was first out on my own trying to learn how to cook, I remember watching a Pioneer Woman episode, seeing a recipe I knew I could make and successfully made it. That recipe was egg in the hole, this one is veggie tortellini soup. Ingredients 8 cups of vegetable or chicken broth Pre-cream mixture 1 6 oz can of tomato paste 1 10 ounce package of frozen mixed veggies 1 9 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini 1/2 cup of heavy cream 1/2 tsp of parsley flakes 1/2 tsp of dried basil Directions In a medium pot, bring the broth of a simmer, over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, and stir until it is...
I'm normally an on the run person in the morning. It takes forever to get me to crawl out of bed, and so for breakfast I want something I can grab real quick. Normally I just buy some breakfast bars, but I thought why not make my breakfast this week. So I went ahead and created these lovely muffin tops. Ingredients 1 cup of fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour 12 tbs of butter, softened 3/4 cup of sugar 1 large egg 3/4 tsp of baking soda 1 orange 3/4 cup of buttermilk 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar Directions Preheat over to 425 and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine blueberries and a tbs of flour, and set aside. In a mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar. Add and mix the egg. Add the flour and baking soda until everything is combined. ...