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Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, Mushrooms
I cooked this tonight! It was delightful! I use lots of online recipe sites to keep food from being boring. I do tweak most and add my own touches. I'm fortunate to be able to cook for my father, mother and mother 2 (a woman who has been like a mother to me) every Sunday and Wednesday. I promised them those days!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken:
1 tablespoon butter
Any chicken pieces you like best or have on hand (smile)
salt
lemon pepper seasoning
paprika
Creamed spinach:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 oz fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup half and half
2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 small onion chopped
Other Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
4 slices of Pepper Jack cheese (Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapenos)
Chicken:
1 tablespoon butter
Any chicken pieces you like best or have on hand (smile)
salt
lemon pepper seasoning
paprika
Creamed spinach:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 oz fresh spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup half and half
2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 small onion chopped
Other Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
4 slices of Pepper Jack cheese (Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapenos)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Butter the bottom of the baking dish or spray your favorite oil or butter spray.(I used a 9X13 pan)
Generously season chicken on both sides with salt, lemon pepper seasoning and a small amount of paprika.
Place the chicken into the greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes at 375 F.
In the mean time, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach and cook for only 1 or 2 minutes, covered, until the spinach is thoroughly heated through and start to wilt. Remove from heat.
Add minced garlic and half and half. Bring to boil. Add shredded mozzarella cheese and keep stirring, on high heat, until mozzarella cheese starts to melt - about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to simmer and keep stirring until you have a nice, smooth creamed spinach - about 30 seconds or 1 more minute.
Season with salt to your taste. Remove from heat.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add sliced mushrooms and cook on high-medium heat for 1-2 minutes until mushroom caramelize. Do not salt mushrooms or it will prevent the caramelization.
Remove the chicken from the oven. Top each chicken breast with the creamed spinach, chopped cooked bacon, cooked mushrooms and broken slices of pepper jack cheese.
Bake in the oven, uncovered for 25 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.
Butter the bottom of the baking dish or spray your favorite oil or butter spray.(I used a 9X13 pan)
Generously season chicken on both sides with salt, lemon pepper seasoning and a small amount of paprika.
Place the chicken into the greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes at 375 F.
In the mean time, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach and cook for only 1 or 2 minutes, covered, until the spinach is thoroughly heated through and start to wilt. Remove from heat.
Add minced garlic and half and half. Bring to boil. Add shredded mozzarella cheese and keep stirring, on high heat, until mozzarella cheese starts to melt - about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to simmer and keep stirring until you have a nice, smooth creamed spinach - about 30 seconds or 1 more minute.
Season with salt to your taste. Remove from heat.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add sliced mushrooms and cook on high-medium heat for 1-2 minutes until mushroom caramelize. Do not salt mushrooms or it will prevent the caramelization.
Remove the chicken from the oven. Top each chicken breast with the creamed spinach, chopped cooked bacon, cooked mushrooms and broken slices of pepper jack cheese.
Bake in the oven, uncovered for 25 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.
Notes
I had thick chicken legs and I cooked them longer each time. The recipe calls for 15-20 min each time I cooked for 25 min.
I had a Monterey Jack/Cheddar mix and sprinkled it on top of the spinach mixture I also added finely chopped onions as I love onion and garlic in most of my recipes for flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutesI had a Monterey Jack/Cheddar mix and sprinkled it on top of the spinach mixture I also added finely chopped onions as I love onion and garlic in most of my recipes for flavor.
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6-8 servings
Style: American
Baked Chicken Breast w/Toasted Bread Crumbs and Shredded Cheese
I like it cause it tastes good and doesn't take a long time to make it.
Ever other week I fix it.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts,Toasted Bread Crumbs and Shredded Cheese.
Directions
Put raw Chicken breasts in a storage bag and add Toasted Bread Crumbs(to which I toast the bread myself and grind up the slices of bread in the blender) and the Shredded cheese I also shred myself.
Shake bag until chicken is coated with crumb and cheese mixture.
Place Chicken in a baking dish of your choice and then coat the chicken with leftover crumb mixture.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake for about an hour.
Shake bag until chicken is coated with crumb and cheese mixture.
Place Chicken in a baking dish of your choice and then coat the chicken with leftover crumb mixture.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake for about an hour.
Notes
The side dishes are Julienne Potatoes and Mac Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
Style: American, Northeast
Chicken Breasts, Carrots, Celery, Onion dinner
Just took some pieces of Chicken Breasts, carrots,onion,stalks of celery and Reduced Sodium Chicken cubes.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts cut in pieces,Carrots cut in pieces,Celery cut in pieces,Sliced Onion and Chicken Reduced Sodium Chicken cubes.
Directions
I took about six Chicken Breast and cut them in half,placed them in my slowcooker,added the carrots,celery,onion and Chicken cubes and placed the slowcooker on High for 4 hours and cook until done.
Prep Time: 60 minutesCook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
Style: American
Request for a Recipe
I need a sauce recipe for a hamburger.
I also need a mouth watering 'Chip Dip' or French fry Dip recipe.
Ingredients
This is what I usually blend together for a Hamburger Sauce.
1 litre of Tamatoe Sauce
1 liter of Mayo
300ml Tobasco Sauce
50g Nuts
1 litre of Tamatoe Sauce
1 liter of Mayo
300ml Tobasco Sauce
50g Nuts
Directions
Tell me how?
Notes
Thanks.
Prep Time: 60 minutesCook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 30
Yield:
Style: American
Chicken Breasts,Broccoli Cheese Stuffed
I found this on the internet and haven't tried it as yet but I do intend on trying it.
Ingredients
Ingredients
3 large chicken breasts
salt & pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided
1/4 tsp paprika
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 cup mild cheddar cheese
1 tbsp mayo
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large chicken breasts
salt & pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided
1/4 tsp paprika
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 cup mild cheddar cheese
1 tbsp mayo
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika and 1/2 tsp of the garlic powder. Use a sharp knife to cut a slice through the middle of the chicken breasts, but not all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.
For the filling, place the broccoli in a microwaveable dish and add about 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute. Drain any excess water. To the dish add the bell pepper, cheese, mayo, remaining garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined, then divide the mixture between the chicken breasts, using a toothpick to secure if necessary.
Heat a large, oven safe skillet (I prefer to use a cast iron skillet), over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Cover skillet with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15- 17 minutes, or until chicken reads 165 degrees. Let rest, covered for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika and 1/2 tsp of the garlic powder. Use a sharp knife to cut a slice through the middle of the chicken breasts, but not all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.
For the filling, place the broccoli in a microwaveable dish and add about 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute. Drain any excess water. To the dish add the bell pepper, cheese, mayo, remaining garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined, then divide the mixture between the chicken breasts, using a toothpick to secure if necessary.
Heat a large, oven safe skillet (I prefer to use a cast iron skillet), over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Cover skillet with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15- 17 minutes, or until chicken reads 165 degrees. Let rest, covered for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
The creator of this recipe stated this blow.
Since these are large chicken breasts, I usually say 1/2 chicken breast is one serving.
Prep Time: 5 minutesSince these are large chicken breasts, I usually say 1/2 chicken breast is one serving.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 3
Yield: 3 servings
Style: American, Northeast
Pigs in a blanket and Hash Brown Potatoes
Pigs in a blanket have been in my family for ages.
Ingredients
Hot dogs and Crescent rolls.
Directions
Take hot dogs and a can of crescent rolls and separate the dough and place each hot dog on each roll and roll up.
Then place on a baking dish and preheat the oven to 375 degrees and then when oven is ready place on top shelf for about 20 minutes or until done.
Prep Time: 10 minutesThen place on a baking dish and preheat the oven to 375 degrees and then when oven is ready place on top shelf for about 20 minutes or until done.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Yield: Depends on how many hot dogs you use.
Style: American
Pâté Chinois
Pâté Chinois is not a Chinese recipe. It may simply be an adaption of "Shepherd's Pie", but one possible explanation for the Chinese reference is that it was introduced to Canadian railway workers by Chinese cooks during the building of the North American railroads in the late 19th century.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
4 cups (1 litre) Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, or more
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, approximately
1 lb (454 g) lean or semi-lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 can 19 oz (540 ml) creamed corn
Paprika, to taste
Dried parsley, to taste
Salt and pepper
4 cups (1 litre) Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, or more
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, approximately
1 lb (454 g) lean or semi-lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 can 19 oz (540 ml) creamed corn
Paprika, to taste
Dried parsley, to taste
Salt and pepper
Directions
PREPARATION
In a large pot of salted water, cook the potatoes until they are very tender. Drain.
With a masher, coarsely crush the potatoes with at least 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of butter. With an electric mixer, purée with the milk. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
In a large skillet, brown the onion in the remaining butter. Add the meat and cook until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
Lightly press the meat at the bottom of a 20-cm (8-inch) square baking dish. Cover with the corn and the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
Bake for about 30 minutes. Finish cooking under the broiler. Let cool for 10 minutes.
In a large pot of salted water, cook the potatoes until they are very tender. Drain.
With a masher, coarsely crush the potatoes with at least 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of butter. With an electric mixer, purée with the milk. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
In a large skillet, brown the onion in the remaining butter. Add the meat and cook until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
Lightly press the meat at the bottom of a 20-cm (8-inch) square baking dish. Cover with the corn and the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
Bake for about 30 minutes. Finish cooking under the broiler. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Notes
This recipe doubles easily and freezes well.
Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings
Style: Canadian
Vegetable Curry
I concocted this dish while dancing around my kitchen; listening to some favourite tunes on the radio....
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes; Parsnips, Carrots; 1 large Onion; 4 cloves garlic crushed;salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon of ground cumin; half teaspoon chili powder; cauliflower (optional); curry powder; Basmati Rice or Pilau or Jasmine
Slow Cooker
LOVE
Slow Cooker
LOVE
Directions
Wash and prepare Vegetables. Boil 2 pints filtered water, pour over vegetables and seasonings; Add everything but rice to the Slow Cooker and walk away for a couple of hours.....
Place Rice in a Microwave Bowl, add one tsp olive oil, salt and pepper and 2 cloves garlic; add boiling water, place in microwave for 8 minutes or so and voile, you have a delicious Vegetable Curry.
Pair this with Rioja Wine and Nan bread and Enjoy ....
Place Rice in a Microwave Bowl, add one tsp olive oil, salt and pepper and 2 cloves garlic; add boiling water, place in microwave for 8 minutes or so and voile, you have a delicious Vegetable Curry.
Pair this with Rioja Wine and Nan bread and Enjoy ....
Notes
There are several other ingredients that you can add, according to taste i.e. aubergine, white potato, celery, whatever your heart desires really....
This is a super healthy dish and very little work. I do not have a proper stove yet, so this is something you can prepare with just a slow cooker and a microwave...
Prep Time: 15 minutesThis is a super healthy dish and very little work. I do not have a proper stove yet, so this is something you can prepare with just a slow cooker and a microwave...
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Yield: 2 - 4
Style: Indian
Cabbage Rolls
My great Grandma use make these every Christmas and Easter they are really good.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)
1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)
1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
1/2 pound uncooked ground pork
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Directions
Directions:
1. Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. In a small bowl, combine the beef, pork, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill and cayenne; mix well.
2. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat.
3. Slice the remaining cabbage; place in an ovenproof Dutch oven. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over sliced cabbage. Combine the tomatoes, sugar and remaining tomato sauce; pour over the rolls. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until cabbage rolls are tender.
Prep Time: 25 minutes1. Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. In a small bowl, combine the beef, pork, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill and cayenne; mix well.
2. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat.
3. Slice the remaining cabbage; place in an ovenproof Dutch oven. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over sliced cabbage. Combine the tomatoes, sugar and remaining tomato sauce; pour over the rolls. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until cabbage rolls are tender.
Cook Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours, 55 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield:
Style: Eastern European, Polish
US as in You and Me
ok, So I get bored, i get silly.
Ingredients
You, Me, Time and patience, lots of love, Preferably a lifetime
Directions
-Start of by building trust and love then getting to know each other more intimately.
-Bring the heat up slowly as not to ruin the relationship but keeping the heat there to fuel the desire. I don't think you could ever spice up the relationship to much so adding spice to taste is always good
-Apply copious amounts of love remembering to feel the emotion before giving up.
-Make sure you are wiling to give as much as take in all that is needed. Keep an open mind
-In this recipe, Don't share!
-Understand this is a recipe for a good old fashioned southern relationship
-Love God and Love your mother!
-Yeah, sometimes some things may require adjusting or compromising.
-Bring the heat up slowly as not to ruin the relationship but keeping the heat there to fuel the desire. I don't think you could ever spice up the relationship to much so adding spice to taste is always good
-Apply copious amounts of love remembering to feel the emotion before giving up.
-Make sure you are wiling to give as much as take in all that is needed. Keep an open mind
-In this recipe, Don't share!
-Understand this is a recipe for a good old fashioned southern relationship
-Love God and Love your mother!
-Yeah, sometimes some things may require adjusting or compromising.
Notes
Following those steps and always be willing to adjust should lead to a lifetime of happiness.
Prep Time: 30 hoursCook Time: 30 hours
Total Time: 30 hours
Number of Servings: 2
Yield: one happy family
Style: American, Southern Recipes
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