Sesame Chicken

Ingredients Chicken: 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 large eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Oil for frying (I used a combination of olive, vegetable and sesame) Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2Continue reading “Sesame Chicken”

Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Chicken

Ingredients 4 medium chicken breasts 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 small onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3-1/2 cup everything but the bagel seasoning Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a 9-by-13-inch baking ban with aluminum foil or parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic,Continue reading “Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Chicken”

Spinach & Ricotta “Meat” Balls

Ingredients 1 container (16 ounces) whole fat ricotta cheese 1 bag (8 ounces) spinach, large stems removed 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 large egg 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes salt and pepper, to tasteContinue reading “Spinach & Ricotta “Meat” Balls”

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients 6 medium white potatoes 8-10 strips of bacon, chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 cup flour 2-1/2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dried chives 1-1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream Instructions Preheat theContinue reading “Loaded Baked Potato Soup”

Honey BBQ Snack Mix

Ingredients 4 cups Chex cereal (any kind) 2 cups pretzels 1 cup Fritos Honey BBQ Flavor Twists 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 3 tablespoons honey Instructions Preheat oven to 250 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Ina large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, Fritos andContinue reading “Honey BBQ Snack Mix”

Braunschweiger Spread

Ingredients 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (12 ounces) Braunschweiger, cubed 4 green onions, sliced Instructions In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise, stirring until smooth. Add in Worcestershire sauce, Adobo, lemon juice and pepper, and stir until well combined. Add the braunschweiger, usingContinue reading “Braunschweiger Spread”

Fiesta Ranch Dip

Ingredients 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch seasoning mix 1 bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup diced onion 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl, combine cream cheese andContinue reading “Fiesta Ranch Dip”

Red Lentil Dal

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large white onion, diced 1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1-1/2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon red curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups vegetable broth 1-1/2 cups red lentils 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices Cooked rice Instructions In a medium stock pot or large saucepan, sauté the onionContinue reading “Red Lentil Dal”