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Simple stir-fry

Simple stir-fry

Kids getting into cooking? This simple stir-fry with prawns, veggies and noodles is great for aspiring chefs and will make a quick meal for busy weeknights   Ingredients: 500g vegetables such as carrots, baby corn, broccoli, courgettes, red peppers and cabbage or pak choi 1 

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined 

Carol’s Arroz Con Pollo

Carol’s Arroz Con Pollo

Chicken served with seasoned rice.

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup white wine
⅛ teaspoon saffron
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

  • Step 1:Cut each breast into 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle chicken with a 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Step 2:Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook until golden. Remove chicken, and set aside.
  • Step 3:Add green pepper, onions, and garlic to oil in skillet. Cook for 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, white wine, saffron, and tomatoes. Stir in remaining salt, pepper, and paprika. Return to a boil. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 4:Return chicken to the skillet, and cook to reheat. Stir in parsley.

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Source:allrecipes.com

Cheesy Baked Spinach and Feta Casserole

Cheesy Baked Spinach and Feta Casserole

Make any leftover matzo disappear with a delicious and cheesy spin on lasagna. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 1 large egg 1/4 c. milk 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and pepper 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 

The Foremost Tasty & FULL OF STARS CAFFE  Christmas cake

The Foremost Tasty & FULL OF STARS CAFFE Christmas cake

Set to be the star of the appear, usually frequently a great diversity to old Christmas cake, with a spiced wipe Intermittent buttercream and cake rolls : Each serving contains Energy 31% 2566kj 612k caveat High 39% 27.3g Saturates High 84% 16.8g Sugar High 66% 

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin

Don’t be intimidated by its beauty (and size). Beef tenderloin is actually insanely easy to make, thanks to a marinade made up of ingredients you probably already have and a surprisingly quick cook time. If you only want to use rosemary (or thyme), that’s fine. Just double up on whichever herb you’re using. As for the creamy horseradish sauce, DON’T SKIP IT. We used a mixture of yogurt + sour cream, but mayo would work too! 

INGREDIENTS :

FOR BEEF
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. whole grain mustard
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tbsp. honey
1 (2-lb.) beef tenderloin
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced
FOR YOGURT SAUCE
1/2 c. Greek yogurt
1/4 c. sour cream
1 tsp. prepared horseradish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, mustard, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, smashed garlic, and honey. Add meat to bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour or up to one day.
  2. Preheat oven to 450º. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit a wire rack inside. Remove tenderloin from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, rosemary, and minced garlic, then place on rack.
  3. Roast until cooked to your liking, about 20 minutes for rare. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  4. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, sour cream, horseradish, and lemon juice, and season with salt.
  5. Slice tenderloin and serve with sauce on the side.

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Source:delish.com

Homemade Pizza

Homemade Pizza

Learning how to make pizza at home? This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to use whatever toppings your family enjoys on this homemade pizza recipe. —Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active 

Pork Chops Pizzaiola

Pork Chops Pizzaiola

Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) bone-in pork chops Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped, 

Best-Ever Beef Ragu

Best-Ever Beef Ragu

This easy and delicious ragu is perfect for date night. Don’t skimp on the parm!

Looking for more cozy winter recipes? Be sure to add this Cacio e Pepe to your list.

Made it? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 lb. chuck roast, cut into 2″ cubes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 c. red wine
1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
1/4 c. water
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Parmesan, for serving
Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large stock pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper and sear, in batches if needed, until browned on all sides, 10 minutes. Remove into a large bowl.
  2. Heat remaining oil, still over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
  3. Add tomato paste and cook until it is darkened in color, 1 to 2 minutes more. Deglaze pot with wine, scraping any brown bits up at the bottom of your pot with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add whole peeled tomatoes, water, thyme, bay leaf, and seared pot roast and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat easily shreds, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Use a wooden spoon to break up tomatoes and meat, then serve over your favorite pasta or polenta. Top with parmesan and parsley before serving.

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Source:delish.com

Coffee Brined Turkey

Coffee Brined Turkey

“This is a great tasting turkey recipe I like to serve with my Baked Beans In Coffee, they complement each other nicely. This turkey turns out so flavourful and the meat is moist and juicy.” Ingredients:  8 cups water  8 cups brewed coffee (cold)  1/2 cup