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Almond Encrusted Chicken With Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
First made late summer or early fall, 2008. From Taste of Home Holiday Collection 2008. Both Chris and I really enjoyed. Very quick and easy to make, with 5 star results. Versatile too with the variations which I created (below). 4 Tbl. Olive oil 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1/3 c finely chopped slivered almonds ¼ c finely chopped green onions 1/3 c chicken broth 1/3 c strawberry jam 3 Tbl balsamic vinegar In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over mdium high heat. Dredge chicken in almonds. Place chicken in skillet. Cook 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm. Reduce heat…
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Oven Baked Ribs – Fast & Easy
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Best Chicken Picatta
First made this on March 25, 2014. Husband said its THE best Chicken Picatta he’s ever had / I’ve ever made. I couldn’t find, in a pinch, the Chicken Picatta recipes I’ve used before, so grabbed whatever I could find quickly online that looked decent, and this was it. I left out the wine and substituted additional chicken broth (since we’d rather DRINK the wine!); wasn’t sure how well that would work, but we honestly could not tell it was missing anything – it turned out incredible. I substituted coconut oil for the butter and olive oil (since we’re health conscious!). Also used coconut flour instead of regular flour (‘cuz…
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Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:5] Pairs well with Balsamic Basil Turkey Meatloaf.
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Balsamic Glazed Basil Turkey Meatloaf
Awesome!!! Flavored with balsamic vinegar, garlic and fresh basil ~This is my FAVORITE balsamic glazed turkey meatloaf recipe. I love this one because it is so figure-friendly. The glaze is simple and delicious. It omits the ketchup which is so common for meatloaf glazes (including my other balsamic turkey meatloaf recipe). That gives it a milder flavor that compliments the meat nicely without being overpowering. This is important because the turkey loaf in this recipe really has a wonderful flavor and you don’t want to overpower it with the glaze. Also important, by not including ketchup you do away with unnecessary calories, not to mention additives which are not helpful…
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Herb Chicken Seasoning
[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:3] My Favorite chicken seasoning for every day meals.
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Caesar Vinaigrette Recipe
A delicious Caesar Vinaigrette recipe allows you to enjoy all the flavor of a Caesar Salad dressing without the fat and calories. When you use a super-healthy oil like MCT oil (which can actually help you to burn fat), this Caesar Vinaigrette dressing is perfectly compatible with a weight loss regime or healthy eating plan. 1/4 c. lemon juice 1 tsp. anchovy paste 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 garlic cloves. minced or 2 tsp chopped garlic from a jar 1.5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 c MCT oil (or olive oil) Combine all ingredients and blend well. Serve over Romaine lettuce; if desired sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, and…
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Best Potato Salad Ever
Best ever potato salad recipe – no fooling. Courtesy of my mother-in-law. 3 large potatoes, cooked and cut into cubes 2 stalks celery, finely chopped ½ c. green peas, cooked and cooled 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped 1 small cooking onion, finely chopped 1 dill pickle, finely chopped 1 tbsp. (heaping) sweet relish 1 tbsp.(heaping) mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Italian dressing pinch salt pinch pepper In a large bowl combine cooked, cubed potatoes, chopped celery, peas, chopped egg, chopped onion, and chopped pickle. Toss well. Add relish, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and serve. Serves 4-6
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Marinated Beet Salad
Photo Credit I never much cared for beets, but when I tried my mother-in-law’s beet salad just to be polite, I discovered a new favorite! It was always a staple at her Easter brunches. But its also so nice on a summer’s day… The recipe immediately below is Mrs. P’s (my mother in law) but I will admit it never really tasted like hers when I made it so I am a little suspicious as to whether she gave me the real deal! Further below I have included a Russian beet salad recipe that I just found in Dec 2018 which looks like it could be closer (Mrs.P was Polish),…
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Herbed Mushroom Spread (Paté)
1 c. butter 4 green onions, white parts only, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ lb. coarsely chopped mushrooms 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tsp dried) 1 tsp. dried thyme ½ c. dry white wine 2 tbsp. dry sherry ¼ tsp. pepper Toasted French or Rye bread slices, or Melba Toast Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, parsley and thyme; saute for 10 minutes. Stir in wine, sherry, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Puree in blender or food processor…