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Chicken Paillards with Clementine Salsa

Main Course Chicken Fish

Ingredients

  • 4 5-ounce chicken breast halves [or white-fish fillets]
  • 4 clementines, peeled, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh clementine juice (from about 6 clementines)

Preparation

Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets plastic wrap or parchment paper, spacing apart. Using mallet, pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Mix clementines and next 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.

Uncover chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Add clementine juice to skillet; boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Drizzle sauce over chicken. Spoon salsa over and serve.

Bon Appetit, December 2009


Spaghetti Casserole

Main Course Beef Pasta Pence Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 lg. onion
  • 2 sm. bell peppers
  • some ground beef or Italian sausage or ground pork
  • 1 pkg. sliced mushrooms
  • 2 jars standard spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1 container ricotta cheese (optional)
  • 1 container grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Sautee onion and bell pepper until translucent.

Add ground beef (or Italian sausage, or ground pork).

Cook until the meat is about ¾ cooked.

Add mushrooms and cook until mushrooms and meat are done.

Drain, if desired.

Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

While sauce mixture is simmering, boil pasta.

Add pasta to sauce and mix thoroughly.

Grease a 9x11 casserole dish.

If using ricotta cheese, add half of the sauce/spaghetti mix, then a layer of ricotta, and then the other half of the sauce/spaghetti mix. Otherwise, just add sauce/spaghetti mix to dish.

Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

Uncover, top with parmesan cheese, and bake for a few more minutes until bubbly.

Cynthia Pence


Creamy Pasta with Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto

Main Course Asparagus Pasta Prosciutto

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces thin sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 in slices
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced thin
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb pasta or penne or fusilli, any with texture
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 in pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Bring 4 qts water to boil in largepot.(in the meantime) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until just smoking. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, (5 min) Transfer to paper towel lined plate to reduce fat. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 sec. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minute.

Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta to boiling water until just eginning to soften, 8 minute Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender and pasta become al dente (4 min).

Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.

Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.

Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.


Curried Turkey Salad with Cashews

Main Course Curry Turkey

Ingredients

  • 2 2-pound turkey breast halves with skin and bones
  • Olive oil 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup mango chutney
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder [JP: Penzey’s maharajah is really good]
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup roasted salted cashews

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place turkey in baking pan. Brush turkey with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 180°F, about 1 hour. Cool. Remove skin and bones. Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes.

Whisk mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, lemon juice and ginger in large bowl. Add turkey, onions, celery and raisins; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix cashews into salad.

Bon Appetit, August 2000


Fajita Marinade

Miscellaneous Beef Chicken Mexican Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large resealable plastic bag, mix together the lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and liquid smoke flavoring. Stir in cayenne and black pepper.

Place desired meat in the marinade, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight. Cook as desired.

Robbie Rice, Allrecipes.com


Garlic-Schmeared Rosemary Roast Chicken

Main Course Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2 pound) free range chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary (reserve stems)
  • 1/3 cup roast garlic puree

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Rinse the chicken well inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with olive oil, and season, inside and out, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle rosemary all over chicken (place stems inside cavity) and roast in the oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until chicken is almost cooked through. Remove chicken from the oven and schmear roast garlic puree all over outside of chicken and return to the oven for 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Emeril Lagasse


Red Lentil Dal

Main Course Side Dish Indian Lentil Vegan Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup dried red lentils
  • 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger [OR: substitute these spices for 1-2 tbsp. Indian curry, such as Rogan Josh]
  • 1 cup basmati rice, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and 1 minced garlic clove and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside. Combine 3 cups water, lentils, remaining 1 cup onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, turmeric, cumin and ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in sautéed onion mixture. Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon rice into bowls. Spoon dal over. Top with tomatoes, cilantro and chili.

Bon Appetit, March 1999


Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce

Miscellaneous Sauce Thai

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • squeeze lime juice

Preparation

In a small saucepan, cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in the oil, over medium heat, until garlic is golden. Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, whisking. Simmer sauce, whisking, until thickened, around 1 min. If too thick, thin with more water or chicken broth.


Apple Pandowdy

Dessert Apple Untested

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, Granny Smith, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
  • Pie crust
  • Whipped cream, for serving
  • Caramel ice cream, for serving

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl combine the apples with the lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt and toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon and stir well. Toss with the orange liqueur. Transfer to a heated, large skillet.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust to a thickness of 1/8-inch and transfer to the top of the fruit mixture. Trim the edges flush with the edges of the skillet. Using the tip of a sharp knife, cut several steam vents in the top of the pie crust. Bake the pandowdy uncovered for 30 minutes.

Remove the pandowdy from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Use the edge of a metal spatula to cut the crust into 1-inch squares, then press the crust down into the filling. Return the pandowdy to the oven and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes longer. Let cool 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Serve the pandowdy warm, with a dollop of whipped cream and a scoop of caramel ice cream.

Emeril Lagasse


Banana Walnut Bread

Bread Breakfast Banana Untested Walnut

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/8 c sugar
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 ripe medium-large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 + 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325º. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan and dust with flour. Blend together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. Mix together the egg, sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add the flour mixture and when blended add the buttermilk, vanilla and mashed bananas and mix until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Top batter with remaining 1/3 cup chopped nuts. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire reack before removing from pan.

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