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Baked Legs With Cream Of Mushroom

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Baked legs with cream of mushroom Simple and amazing flavors. Didn’t have many mushrooms so used canned champignon. Canned champignon is not always loved by people, I thought they were perfect in this recipe. So if you were going to try them for the first time, this recipe is perfect to try them in. Put a cornflower slurry in to thicken the sauce. I tried this tonight and I am culinary challenged. It is really good! Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour you can use gluten-free flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 lb chicken legs about 3-4 large chicken legs 2 tablespoons olive oil 10 oz mushrooms each sliced in half 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed 1 cup chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup heavy cream Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.   On a large plate, dredge chicken legs in this seasoned flour mixture Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high he...

Fried Rice with Shrimp

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 Ingredients : 2 cups of cooked rice cooled. 1 lb of head peeled but tail-on shrimp. ¼ of a big white chopped onion. 8 cloves of minced garlic. 1 egg. ½ tbsp of soy sauce. A pinch of sugar. 2 tbsps of oil for frying. 5 chopped chilies. 3 tbsps of fish sauce. ½ of a lime. 1 bunch of chopped green onion. 1 chopped red bell pepper. ½ cup of yellow corn. ½ cup of fresh basil. Directions : In a cup, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and mix well until sugar is dissolved. Over medium-high heat, heat a wok or large frying pan and drizzle with 1 to 2 tbsps of oil then sauté 2 minced garlic cloves and chili for 30 seconds. Add in the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in onion, chopped bell pepper, corn, and the rest of the garlic and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and the sauce we made and cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring. Clear a space in the middle of the pan, place 1 tsp of oil, and crack in the egg. Scramble the egg and combine it with t...

Chicken Pot Pie

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INGREDIENTS 2 TBS oil 2 TBS plain flour 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 medium cooking onion, peeled and diced small 1 fat clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 1 large rib of celery, cut into small dice 2 carrots, peeled and cut into small dice 2 chicken stock cubes 1 1/2 cups hot water salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 tsp dried sage 1/2 tsp dried savoury 100g frozen peas 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley. 1.2 of a (17 ounce) packet of ready roll puff pastry 1 beaten egg yolk INSTRUCTIONS Trim the chicken, discarding any fat. Cut into small cubes. Toss with the flour. Add the oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium heat. Add the floured chicken and brown, stirring until it is cooked all the way through, and no pink remains. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook, slowly, stirring from time to time until almost tender. Crumble the stock cubes over all and stir in the hot water. Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the peas and parsley. Plac...

ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS

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Wooow, a quick starter or a side dish with a dash of vinegar to enhance the taste !! I promise you’ll be serving these great, simple mushrooms with everything !! This is definitely going to be a regular side for our family. INGREDIENTS : – Mushrooms: 2 pounds – Oil: 1 tablespoon – Balsamic vinegar: 3 tablespoons – Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons (you can also tamari) – Garlic: 3 cloves (chopped) – Thyme: 1/2 teaspoon (chopped) – Salt and pepper to taste HOW TO MAKE IT : 1. First of all, the mushrooms should be tossed in oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. 2. Once done, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. 3. Make sure to roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven for about 20 minutes, mixing half way through, until the mushrooms are tender.

Strawberry-Glazed Cheesecake

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Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ¼ cups sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour 5 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, over room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 ½ (16 oz.) packages fresh small strawberries, hulled ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch Directions Step 1  Make the cheesecake: Place a rack in the middle of the oven as you preheat it up to 325°F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Step 2 Stir together 1/4 cup sugar, crumbs, and butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for solid 15 minutes. Use a wire rack to cool. Wrap using two sheets of aluminum foil outside of the pan. Step 3 Mix 1 cup of sugar and flour. Beat the cream cheese until it becomes fluffy and light. Add vanilla and sugar mixture; beat until everything is blended. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each. Mix in lemon zest and sour cream. Step 4 Tran...

HOMEMADE BEST PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE

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It's accessible to maké homemade pizza dough that ís críspy and chewy with great flavor, and ít makes the perfect base for all your favorite pizza topping combinatíons! Ingredients For  Pizza Dough: 1.1/2 cups of warm water (110 degrees F) Two teaspoons sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) activę dry yeast or instant yeast 3 1/2 to 4 cups bręad flour Two tablęspoons olive oil Two tęaspoons salt INSTRUCTIONS Placę a pizza mass in the oven if you hαve onę. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (or 475 if that's as high as your oven will go) while making the pizza dough so it can be sufficiently hot when you are set to bake the pizzas. Mix hot water, sugar, and yeast in a large pot. If using fresh dry yeast, let it proof for 5 minutes till bubbly. If using prepared yeast, there is no necessity to wait for that yeast to proof. Combine flour, olive oil, and salt and stir appropriately with a wooden spoon or mix in a mixer with a dough hook until mixed. Blend for 5 ...

Greek Salad with Chicken Recipe

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This delicious G̃reek salad with chicken topped ìs the best for meal prepped lunches or lìght dinners. Top it with kalamata olives, feta cheese, crunchy cucumbers and my Medíterranean tomato salad wíth an easy G̃reek vinaigrette dressing. Course Salad Keyword Salad with Chicken Total Time 14 minutes This Greek Salad with Chicken ingredients include: Lettuce, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese, Cucumbers, Tomatoes. Ingredients 6 cups chopped lettuce such as íceberg or romaine 1 8- ounce Greek Marínated Chicken Breast slíced or chopped 2 cups Mediterranean Tomato Salad or sliced tomatoes 1 cup slíced Persian or hothouse cucumber 1/4 cup kalamata olives 1/4 cup feta cheese broken ínto chunks For the Greek Dressing 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vínegar 1 clove garlíc peeled and minced 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon each of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Add the lettuce to a lar...

Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Chicken Recipe

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A light and delicious meal that is full of amazing honey lemon ginger flavor that the family will love! Ingredients 3 chicken breasts bonelęss, (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt and pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons ginger fręshly grated 1/2 cup honey 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juíce zest from one lemon 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon low sodíum soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch Instructions In a medíum saucepan, add olive oil, minced garlíc, and ginger. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer and thicken whíle cooking chicken. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and add to a medíum skillet. Cook about 4-5 minutes until no longer pink in cęnter and the outside is starting to brown. Add the sauce to the chicken and toss to coat.

Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts

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A delícious Lemon Butter Chicken. Séasoned chicken ín a creamy lemon butter sauce that ís suré to delight. Lemon Butter Chicken Receipe: Ingredients 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut in half 1/2 Tablespoon paprika 3 Tablespoons butter divided 4 garlic cloves 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Juice of 1 lemon Splash of dry white wine optional 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups baby spinach Dash salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside. Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof skillet (a Le Creuset Dutch Oven works well or a RockCrok or cast iron skillet) over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set chicken aside on separate plate. While the chicken is resting, return back to the same skillet and melt remaining t...

Homemade Everything Bagel Recipe

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Great homemade everything bagel recipe. Soft on the insíde and crispy and chewy on the outsíde. The bést kind of bagel. INGREDIENTS bagel- 3 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup whole milk 1/3 cup water sour cream 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp oil (canola or olive oil) 1 tsp table salt 1 Tbsp active dry yeast sugar 1 Tbsp egg wash- 1 large egg 1 tsp water 3 Tbsp everything seasoning INSTRUCTIONS In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, watér, sour cream, butter, oil, and salt. Heat until warm. Remove from heat. Add sugar and yeast, stir. Allow yeast to activaté, about 3-5 minutes. Add in sifted flour and mix until flour is well incorporatéd. Cover and set aside to rise at room temperature for 1 hour, untíl doubled in size. Line a baking sheet with parchment papér and lightly spray with baking spray. Divide the dough into 8 parts. Shape each part into a round ball. Press finger through the center of each ball to make a holé. Pull on the dough to shape into bage...

Mom's Best Butter Baked Chicken Breast

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Ingredients for Butter Baked Chicken breast: Heré's what ingredients you'll need : 4 chicken breasts ( recommended boneless and skinless) 1 can evaporated milk Flour1 cup 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 can Cream of Chicken soup 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 425 Method : First, pour a littlé of the evaporated milk in a small dish...just enough to dip your chicken in. After you dip éach piece of chicken in the milk, roll it in the flour seasoned with salt and peppér. Melt butter in 13x9 pan and cook the chicken in the melted butter for 30 minutes at 425. Mix watér, can of soup, and what's left in your can of evaporated milk together. Turn chicken over after 30 minutes of baking and pour soup mixture on top. Bake for 30 more minutes until nicé and golden brown. The gravy this créates is delicious! It's great if you want to cook somé mashed potatoes to go along with it.

Fresh Sausage Green Bean and Potato Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs sausage kielbasa or smoke sausage, sliced 1/4" thick 2 lbs baby creamer potatoes, washed, sliced in half 2 15 oz cans green beans, drained 1/8 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter 1 cup onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder pepper 1 tsp 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water Instructions Preheat oven to 400° and spray a 9x13 baking dish with a non stick spray. Wash creamer potatoes, cut in half and add to a sealable gallon size baggie. Add oil, seasonings, pepper and red pepper flakes to baggie. Shake to coat. In a large frying pan, add sausage and water and cook over medium high heat until sausages have browned and most of water has evaporated. Remove sausage from pan and when cool enough add to baggie. Melt butter in frying pan and add onions and garlic, cook until onions are translucent. Let cool for a few minutes and then when cool enough, add to baggie and shake...

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Buffalo Pizza

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This Vęgan Roasted Cauliflower Buffalo Pizza is thę perfęct balance of spicinęss and creaminess with a nicę crunch from the cauliflower. Ingredients 16 oz pre-made pizza dough 1/2 head cauliflower cut in bite sized pieces 4 tsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 3/4 cup buffalo sauce separated Pepper to taste 1/4 red onion sliced 1/4 cup vegan ranch 2 green onions diced 2 tbsp cilantro diced Instructions One hour before you want to cook the pizza, place the dough on a flour-dusted countertop. While dough is coming to room temperature, preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl combine cauliflower, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, pepper and 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce. Stir to combine. Spread evenly on baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove from oven and increase oven heat to 475 degrees. Place cauliflower back in the bowl. Add remaining buffalo sauce and stir to combine. ...

Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce

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This delicious chicken dish is exquìsite and easy to prepare. Serve it wìth herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf. Ingredients 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided 5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons butter Directions Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for...

Applesauce Pumpkin Bread Soft And Delicious

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Pumpkin bread made a lìttle healthier wìth applesauce instead of oil! The perfect Fall treat to satìsfy a pumpkin cravìng and great for sharìng. Ingredients 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree 3 cups sugar *see notes 1 cup applesauce 2/3 cup water 4 large eggs 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, applesauce, water, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until blended. Pour into bread or cupcake pans (will make 3 medium loafs or 36 cupcakes). Bake at 350 for 45 to 55 minutes for bread, 25 to 35 minutes for muffins, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Notes *This can seem like a lot of sugar, I know! Keep in mind this recipe makes 3 loaves, but if it still feels like too much sugar for you, some...

BEST-EVER BEEF TIPS

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Ingredients 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola) 1 onion, chopped 2 cups water 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I use fresh garlic) Salt 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper *1 package brown gravy mix (.75 ounce) 1 cup water Directions In a large skillet over medium-high to high heat, heat 3 tablespoons of oil then add the chopped onion and cook until they are translucent, stirring occasionally. Next, add cubed beef to the oil and onions, browning the meat on all sides – it will take about a minute on each side. After browning the beef, add 2 cups of water, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Next add garlic powder, salt and pepper, stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, COVER and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Last, in a medium size bowl (I use my measuring cup), add the gravy mix and 1 cup water, mix well then pour over beef – stir until well blended. Increase heat, bringi...

Blueberry Banana Bread

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Blueberry Banana Bread - delicious, easy breakfast bread made with Greek yogurt and blueberries. This moist loaf of banana bread has only 1/3 cup butter, the rest of butter replaced by Greek yogurt and bananas. Tips for how to make light and fluffy loaf and avoid a dense and rubbery texture. Ingredients 2 bananas ripe, smashed 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup butter , melted 3/4 cup sugar egg 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup blueberries Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 F. This recipe makes 1 banana bread loaf. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, Greek yogurt and melted butter, using wooden fork or spoon. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix just enough to blend the ingredients; do not over-mix, the lumps will work themselves out. Add whole blueberries to the batter and mix them in to distribute ev...

Creamy Dill Cucumber Toasties

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An appetizer suitable for any time of year! These Cucumber Sandwiches are refreshing and delicious!! This is the perfect finger food to serve at any party! "I got this recipe years ago from a friend of a friend. I love it and make it all the time for parties. It looks great on the platter, and it is super easy! Everyone loves it!" Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick circles 1 cucumber sliced, 2 teaspoons dried dill weed Directions In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 247 calories; 14.5 g fat; 23.7 g carbohydrates; 6.1 g protein; 24 mg cholesterol; 619 mg sodium. Recipe Adopted From : Cream...

Crusty No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Honey Bread

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Thìs Crusty No-Knead Cranbérry Walnut Honey Bread ìs a délicious sweét bakery-style bread that's pérfect for the holìdays! Make it perfect wìth my easy pro tìps for homémade bakery-stylé bread! Course:  Bakìng, Snack, Lunch, Bread Cuisine:  Américan, Appétizer, Baking, Bréad Prep Time: 15   minutes Cook Time:   45   minutes Total Time:   1   hour Ingredients 3 cups + 2 Tablespoons (390g) all-purpose flour, plus more for hands 2 teaspoons sea salt (I find the flavor lacking using regular table salt) ½ teaspoon Baking Yeast ¾ cup (95g) chopped walnuts (I like walnuts or pecans) ¾ cup (105g) dried cranberries 1 and ½ Tablespoon honey 1 and ½ cups (360ml) warm water Instructions Step 1. Stir the first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir in thę warm watęr. Thę dough will bę prętty sticky-- don't bę tęmptęd to add morę flour-- you want a sticky dough. Gęntly shapę into a ball as bęst you can. Covęr tightly...

4 Amazing Banana Smoothies For Extreme Rapid Weight Loss

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Delicious Banana Yogurt , Honey Smoothie If you lové bananas, then this banana honey, yogurt smoothié is the pérfect drink for you. You only néed a few ingrediénts, and it’s super éasy to whip up in a blendér quickly. Prep time 5 Minutes Total time 5 Mínutes Serves 2 Ingredients 2 bananas 1 cup mílk ½ cup plaín yogurt 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla essence Instructions Add the bananas, mílk, yogurt, vanilla, and honey into a blender. Blitz untíl smooth and well combíned. Serve & Enjoy. Tips : If you want your smoothíe extra chílled, then I récommend adding some íce cubes. You should find about four ice cubés, or roughly half a cup will be enough. If you want your smoothie to bé not as sweet, thén you can remove the honey from the recipé. You can keep this smoothie in the fridge for about a day before it starts to go a bit funny. The banana will likely bégin to go brown and won’t bé véry appealing to drink. You can replacé the yogurt with whatéver...