Entree
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Sesame Ginger Chop Salad
Crafted after one of my favorite salads at the Milwaukee Public Market Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4-5 Time: 30 minutes* Level: Easy *Time does not include time needed to cook chicken if using For the Dressing: 1/2 C Rice Vinegar 1/4 C Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic, minced 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Honey 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil For the Salad: Spring Mix (Large container, or two bags) Cilantro Bell Peppers (I like 1 Red and 1 Yellow), finely sliced or diced Shredded Carrot Edamame, Shelled Green Onions, sliced Shredded Chicken (Recipe on my site - I use two chicken breasts for this recipe) Mandarin Oranges…
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Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
I love cooking with chicken thighs – they have so much more flavor, stay moist, and save $$$ Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4-6* Time: 30 mins Level: Medium *This recipe only served 4 of us because my brother ate *5* chicken thighs. If you don’t have a college student on break in your home, it might serve 6-8. Family Pack Bone In Skin On Chicken Thighs (~2 lbs) For the Marinade: Zest of 1 Lemon Juice of 1/2 Lemon 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/4 tsp each Dried Basil, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, and Rosemary (you can also substitute poultry seasoning here) Salt & Pepper For Cooking: 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Tbsp…
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The Pioneer Woman’s Tomato Cream Sauce
This is a Ree Drummond classic that I tried one time for my friends, and now we make it every time we’re all back together. Too many good memories wrapped up in this sauce! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4-5* Time: 1 hour Level: Easy *Important note on servings: Ree’s recipe states that this makes 8 servings. Now, I don’t know who Ree is serving, but my 3 friends and I finish the entire pot every time. 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Butter 1 Medium Onion, finely diced 4 Cloves Garlic 2 15 oz Cans Tomato Sauce Salt and Pepper to taste Dash of Sugar 1 Cup Heavy Cream Grated Parmesan…
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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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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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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…