Chicken with Parmesan, Garlic, and Herb Crust
Posted January 2, 2007 – 8:24 am in: Main Dish, PoultryIngredients:
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 slices whole-wheat bread
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, 2 pork tenderloins, halved (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total), or 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet (4 pieces)
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Directions:
Heat oven to 400° [...]
No Comments | Tags:Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls
Posted January 1, 2007 – 11:19 am in: Diet, European, Main Dish, Slow CookerIngredients:
12 large cabbage leaves
4 cups water
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1
/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ounces tomato paste
3/4 cup water
Directions:
Wash cabbage leaves. Boil 4 cups water. Turn heat off. Soak leaves in [...]
1 Comment | Tags:Spaghetti al Caffe
Posted December 5, 2006 – 8:45 pm in: Beef, Italian, Main Dish, Mediterranean, PastaIngredients:
4 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons. olive oil
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
12 oz. chopped mushrooms
1 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup strong coffee
pinch of sugar (optional)
salt, pepper, oregano, and basil to taste.
Directions:
Heat large pot to medium high.
Put the oil in the pot, then add onions and garlic. Brown until golden.
Add [...]
Sausage and Potato Stew
Posted December 5, 2006 – 7:48 pm in: Main Dish, Mediterranean, One Pot Meals, Pork, StewIngredients:
1 slice Canadian bacon
1 Carrot — finely chopped
1 Celery stalk — finely chopped
1 Onion — finely chopped
1 Garlic clove — minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
28 ounce can Plum Tomatoes6 Potatoes — cubed
1 ound Italian sausage — (cut into 2″ pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Directions:
Fry bacon in a large non-stick saucepan until crisp.
Add carrot, [...]
Rutabaga and Chicken Stew
Posted November 19, 2006 – 8:47 pm in: Holiday Recipes, Main Dish, Poultry, StewIngredients:
1 small rutabaga, peeled & diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled & diced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, peeled & diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large leek, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Recipe Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rutabaga, parsnips, and [...]
No Comments | Tags:Butter Chicken Recipe
Posted October 24, 2006 – 11:41 am in: Indian, Main Dish, PoultryIngredients:
2 to 3 tablespoons of butter
1 onion, halved and sliced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons chilli powder
1 tablespoon fresh coriander
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
1/3 cup ground almonds
10 oz can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Directions:
Heat a large saucepan [...]
No Comments | Tags:Baked Beans
Posted October 21, 2006 – 8:58 pm in: Baking, Main Dish, Side DishIngredients:
1 pound white or navy beans
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 pound salt pork or bacon, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup boiling water
Directions
Place beans in large saucepan and add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour or until [...]
The Cooking Blog: Canadian Thanksgiving Day Goodness :: 2006 edition
Posted October 3, 2006 – 7:36 pm in: Baking, Holiday Recipes, How To, Main Dish, Pie, Poultry, TipsI was surfing around, looking for posts to compile as a how-to for Canadian Thanksgiving day —October 9, 2006–– when I came across this post by Wendy Cooper. With links to a handful of ways to [tag]cook turkey[/tag], through to [tag]pumpkin pie recipes[/tag] and on to leftover-turkey recipes, she has covered the gamut of need-to-know [...]
No Comments | Tags:Moroccan Grilled Chicken
Posted September 20, 2006 – 7:19 pm in: African, Main Dish, PoultryIngredients:
Six chicken breasts, bone in
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
2 gloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Process all of the ingredients-except salt [...]
No Comments | Tags:Low Fat Skillet Beef and Vegetables
Posted September 12, 2006 – 7:18 am in: Beef, Low Fat, Main Dish, VegetableINGREDIENTS:
* 1 tsp canola oil* 1 stick celery, sliced* 3/4 cup finely chopped onion* 3/4 cup sliced carrots* 3/4 cup green beans, trimmed* 3/4 cup mushrooms* 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced* 1 tsp oregano* 8 ounces extra-lean ground beef* 1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes* 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
PREPARATION:Heat oil in a large skillet [...]