Tag: HeartyMeal

Braised Chicken With Olives and Citrus

Braised Chicken With Olives and Citrus

Chicken with olives is often a simple midweek dish, made with tomato paste and the most basic pitted olives, but this version, while still simple to make, is a delicious step up. In place of tomatoes, citrus provides the brightness fresh and preserved lemons, dried 

Steak Bites With Potatoes

Steak Bites With Potatoes

Air fryer garlic butter steak bites and potatoes cooked together for a fast, easy dinner. Tender steak, crispy potatoes, ready in 20 minutes. Prep Time:10minutes minsCook Time:20minutes minsTotal Time:30minutes minsServings:4 servings Equipment Ingredients Steak Marinade: The “Flavor Bomb” Garlic Butter The Potato Seasoning: Instructions  Notes Cooking this recipe is 

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna is the perfect dish when comfort food meets something a little more special. Creamy, cheesy layers bake together with tender seafood and golden pasta to create a rich, satisfying meal that feels worthy of a celebration. Elegant enough for holiday tables yet simple enough to prepare ahead, it’s the kind of dinner that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen.

Prep Time:1hour hour
Cook Time:40minutes minutes
Servings:12 people

Ingredients

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • ▢12 lasagna noodles
  • ▢1 pound shrimp
  • ▢1 pound crab meat or imitation crab
  • ▢12 ounces quartered scallops
  • ▢2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ▢2 cups parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • ▢18 ounces canned clam chowder
  • ▢1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ▢3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ▢½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ▢1 teaspoon salt
  • ▢½ teaspoon pepper

Cheese Mixture

  • ▢16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ▢1 egg
  • ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ▢½ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • ▢½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, cook the 1 pound shrimp and 12 ounces quartered scallops until the shrimp is pink. Mix the 1 pound crab meat in and set aside
  • In another bowl, mix the 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups parmesan cheese.

Sauce

  • In a separate bowl, combine the 18 ounces canned clam chowder1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons lemon juice½ cup parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk together well.

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, add the 16 ounces ricotta cheese1 egg2 teaspoons minced garlic½ cup fresh chopped parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine.

To Assemble

  • To assemble, pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Next, spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the seafood mixture, then ⅓ of the shredded cheeses.
  • Repeat the process with sauce, noodles, ricotta, seafood, and cheese twice more, finishing with the cheese mixture on top.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and bake it for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Wrap and refrigerate lasagna for up to 5 days, or freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 30–40 minutes or use the microwave for single servings; if baking from frozen, add 20–30 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1490mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 2mg

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

If you’re looking for a hearty dish that can feed a crowd, hamburger macaroni casserole is a great bet. It’s two layers; a bottom layer of creamy macaroni with a beefy tomato layer on top. It’s all crowned with a layer of grated cheddar cheese 

Poor Man’s Meal

Poor Man’s Meal

The phrase “poor man’s meal” came about during the Great Depression, when many families struggled to put food on the table. While there are many variations of the recipe, all typically feature a combination of potatoes, onions and some type of inexpensive meat. This poor 

Chicken Bog

Chicken Bog

Chicken Bog is a South Carolina tradition with lots of variations—think herbs, spices and fresh veggies—but the standard ingredients remain sausage, chicken and rice.

Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min
Yield:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces smoked sausage, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 2 cups uncooked converted rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 rotisserie chicken (about 3 pounds), meat removed and shredded
  • Thinly sliced green onions, optional
  • Hot sauce

Directions

  1. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add onion and sausage; cook and stir until sausage is lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Press cancel.
  1. Stir in 4 cups broth, rice, salt and pepper. Lock lid and close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Rice should be tender.
  2. Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Stir in chicken and remaining broth. Cook until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with green onions. Serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 409 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.

Sausage, broccoli & chilli pasta

Sausage, broccoli & chilli pasta

Sausage, Broccoli & Chilli Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish that brings together hearty sausage, vibrant broccoli, and a subtle kick of heat. Tossed with tender pasta, it’s a balanced, satisfying weeknight meal that feels comforting, bold, and effortless all at once. Prep:10 minsCook:15 minsServes: 

Braised Chicken Legs With Grapes and Fennel

Braised Chicken Legs With Grapes and Fennel

Think of the grapes in this chicken recipe as something like a rustic way to braise chicken in wine. Here, though, you get all the flavor while saving your wine for drinking. Red or green table grapes are sweet but also have just the right 

Creamy Chicken Marsala

Creamy Chicken Marsala

Creamy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is ready in under 30 minutes! Marsala wine is made into a creamy sauce paired with mushrooms for the ultimate savory bite. It’s simple and easy to whip up and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients 

  • ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cut in half
  • ▢ salt and pepper to season
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ▢ 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • ▢ 1/2 cup Marsala wine or substitute
  • ▢ 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • ▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢ fresh parsley for garnish, chopped

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add marsala wine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the alcohol to burn out. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder. 
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Place the cooked chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 154mg
Sodium: 264mg
Potassium: 610mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 909IU
Vitamin C: 5mg
Calcium: 44mg
Iron: 1mg

Rigatoni Pie

Rigatoni Pie

With just a few extra minutes of prep time, a classic baked pasta dinner is transformed into an eye-catching pie. To save time, instead of making your own tomato sauce, you can substitute 4 cups of smooth-textured, store-bought marinara. Total: 2 hr 5 minYield: 8