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Pan Seared Salmon
Salmon with garlic, butter, and lemon is honestly one of my favorite foods and it is mind-blowingly easy to make! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes Level: Easy 1 lb Salmon filets (cut into 4 portions) 2 Tbsp Butter 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 3 Cloves Garlic - minced Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Lemon - Sliced Preheat oven to 375F and heat an oven safe sauté pan over medium heat on the stove top. (See Note) In a microwave safe bowl combine butter, olive oil, and garlic. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave again for 30 more seconds. Brush or spoon the hot garlic mixture over the…
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Roasted Broccoli
Maybe I am late to the game, but I just started roasting broccoli. It’s amazing! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes Level: Easy 2 Crowns Broccoli (yes, that is what they are called) 2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray lightly. (I like to use a large baking sheet when roasting because this will ensure you get a nice browning. If you use too small of a pan, or overcrowd the pan you will end up steaming the vegetables instead.) Cut the broccoli off the stalk into bite sized pieces and…
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Caprese Pasta
If you love caprese salad, you’ll love this pasta! So easy and inspired by your favorite simple Italian dish. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 20 Minutes Level: Easy 1 Package Linguine 1 Cup Pesto - See Note 1 Package Fresh Mozzarella balls 1 Cup Fresh Tomato Chunks Salt & Pepper Cook pasta according to package directions – make sure to salt the water! That’s your only chance to flavor the pasta. Cut up fresh tomato into large chunks and sprinkle with salt while on the cutting board to draw out some moisture. When pasta is ready, drain noodles reserving some of the pasta water and return back to pot. Add…
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Homemade Pesto
My mom has always loved taking care of a basil plant, so my family loves to enjoy this versatile pesto recipe! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 5 Time: 5 Minutes Level: Easy 2 Cups Fresh Basil 1, 2.25 oz Package Pine Nuts 2 Cloves Garlic 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Parmesan - I use grated 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice Salt & Pepper In the bowl of a food processor, or blender, add the basil, 1/2 the pine nuts, garlic, and 1/2 the olive oil. Blend until almost smooth, and still not cohesive. At this time open the food processor and scrape the sides with a spatula. Add in the rest of…
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Pesto Panini
Say that five times fast! This sandwich is so easy and the parmesan crusted bread is crunchy ASMR goodness. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 1 Time: 15 Minutes Level: Easy 2 Slices Crusty Bread - I used a Vienna loaf from a local grocer 1 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp Pesto - see Note 3-4 Slices Deli Chicken Breast While heating a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium high heat, prepare the bread slices by evenly spreading the butter on one side of each slice. You’ll want the butter to be soft enough to spread nicely without messing up the integrity of the bread, but not so soft…
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Game Day Nachos
An easy crowd pleaser great for casual family snacking, or sharing with friends! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 15 mins Level: Easy 1 Bag Tortilla Chips Fool-Proof Shredded Chicken 1 Bag Shredded Cheese Blend of your choice 1 Jalapeno - finely diced 1 Bunch Green Onions 1 Small Can Sliced Olives Sour Cream Salsa + Any other toppings you like! Pre-heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place half the tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Layer with half of your toppings and repeat to create a second layer. (This is the key to getting even topping and cheese distribution throughout.) Bake in…
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Fool-Proof Shredded Chicken
The perfect shredded chicken for any occasion – and yes, it uses the slow cooker! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 3-6 Time: 3 hours Level: Easy 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Can Chicken Broth or Stock 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Place chicken in slow cooker and top with broth and oil. Cook covered on low about 3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and very tender. Take out of slow cooker and shred, adding some of the liquid back into the shredded chicken to keep it moist. From here, you can use the chicken to make any type of recipe you need! I like to use this chicken to…
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Caramelized Onion Chicken Breasts
The inspiration for this recipe was a giant onion I purchased from the grocery store. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 1 Hour Level: Easy When people started stockpiling groceries during the Coronavirus pandemic, we were all pushed to be a little more creative in the kitchen. I usually go into the grocery store with meals in mind, but now I had to be ready to change course. When the only onions left in the store were the size of my head, I decided I needed to caramelize. This recipe is so easy and packed with flavor, not to mention it’s a one pot meal! 4 Thinly sliced chicken breasts (or…
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Pizza Dough
This dough is incredibly easy, delightfully airy, and sturdy enough to hold all your favorite toppings! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 2 hours Level: Medium 3 ½ C All Purpose Flour + more to perfect the dough 2 tsp Sugar 1 rounded tsp Kosher Salt 1 Packet Instant Yeast 1 ½ C Lukewarm Water 2 Tbsp Olive Oil In the bowl of a stand mixer, sift the flour and sugar together. Next, sprinkle in the salt and yeast. Fit your mixer with the dough hook attachment, and start it mixing on a low speed. Slowly stream in the lukewarm water – stopping once about half the water is added. Pour…
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Oatmeal Scotchies
These cookies prompted my co-workers to say they had been made by a “seasoned baker.” Recipe Snapshot Serves: 24 Cookies Time: 30 minutes Level: Easy These cookies are so easy, and they are a little different, so they are sure to be a crowd pleaser. My mom refers to them as “healthy” cookies because they have oats in them. Listen, I’m not going to correct her! 1 1/2 C Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1 C Butter (2 sticks) 3/4 C Sugar 3/4 C Packed Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla 3 C Oats (I like old fashioned rolled oats) 1 12oz bag Butterscotch…