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Tonight I am supposed to be cooking pork chops and noodles. But I think that I've decided to nag my dude to cook instead.
He makes brats very well and then I don't have to do it.
What are you having? I would love to know what you are making because I would like to expand my relatively small repertoire.
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That all sound fabulous. Are you close to Ohio? LOL.
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Your welcome! Two states over outside of Washington, DC. Thanks.
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What's brats?
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Basically Hot Dogs but ~much~ better :). Bratwurst links.
www.johnsonville.com/home.html
We didn't have them. We ended up ordering subs. Those were fantastic and didn't heat the kitchen or dirty anything up.
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It's hot here. A heat wave. This afternoon we got Chinese/Japanese food at a nearby restaurant and then Joe tried to change out the bathroom exhaust fan. 3 hours later, he said the flap doesn't work! Leftover salad and ice cream tonight. Have a great holiday. Fireworks soon.
I thought you meant bratwurst but thought I'd make sure. I just clicked the link and yummy. Next time he makes them snap a pic and upload it and how to prepare them. Nice.
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I will take a photo for sure :).
Tonight I decided to cook after all and I am making Hamburger Helper with zesty hot sausage instead of hamburger.
It is a new variety (to me) -- Tomato Basil Penne.
Quick, easy, and mindless. That's how I like it.
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Ummm I'm hungry now.
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It was pretty good too.
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Hello there! Each night is different here - today was the all-American hot dogs etc for the 4th - tomorrow is sausage jambalaya, day after is pancakes and bacon!-
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Hot dogs tomorrow and blueberry pancakes for breakfast Tuesday morning.
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We are going to eat vegetables and microwave some frozen portions of lasagna. It is 99º out and tomorrow 100º Heat wave with no rain in sight. I have to be careful about using the stove or it heats up the condo and I lose my handle on the cool air. I'm calling my sister, Mary, and getting her to do a rain dance with me.
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Let me know what we are wearing, what direction to face, and what time in EDT and I'll be doing a dance over here in Ohio :). Maybe our concerted effort will get us relief sooner.
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Well I will call her after my shower and ice cream float. www.halfhourmeals.com/food-for-thought/dessert-floats/ and see if we can coordinate the rain dance. I'll check back in another hour or so.
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BGH I phoned her and she said okay she'd do the dance, but she didn't seem very concerned. Well I'm going to do my part. (dancing and much pow wowing to be heard)
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It is about to storm here -- FINALLY. Yay.
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Tonight is sauteed chicken breast slices. steamed snap peas, avocado halved with olive oil, salt & pepper, Fried apple slices with butter, sugar and cinnamon. Water, water, water to stay hydrated in this 101º outside temperatures!
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Having a family favorite - Grilled Sockeye Salmon, microwaved "Baked Potato" and Sauteed Zucchini. Much too hot to heat an oven.-
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I love Salmon. Wish I had gotten some the other day. Sounds delightful!
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Tonight Portobello Mushroom Raviolis (with a sauce), green beans and onions, w/butter and crispy bacon crumbled on top,
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Changed my mind because we are a very late breakfast today. Sauteed chicken and mixed vegetables.
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LOL. Hamburger helper again for me. It is just too hot to stand around and try to cook something interesting.
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It is when it is hotter than eh eh eh ! I made some angel hair pasta, sliced two pieces of juicy chicken breast from last night, and used Bertolli's Roasted Pepper Alfredo sauce. Plus 1/2 avocado with olive oil and salt. Cherry coke for drink and vanilla ice cream tonight.
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Tonight will be spaghetti and meatballs. My best friend is coming over. Oh! A garlic bread!
I would love a new recipe for meatballs. I shall have to look in Recipes.
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Geandma Nucci's Meatballs and I have a sauce recipe on my SKDD site I put up yesterday.
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Vocelli's this late afternoon.
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Lemon Orzo, Chicken breast w/ gravy, cucumber and grape tomato salad, watermelon.
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We repeated Father's Day last night - bacon, egg and cheese burgers So bad, but so good!
Tonight may be panko romano chicken or spaghetti and meatballs.-
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Set an extra plate at the table. Yummy.
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I did neither! We had Mediterranean Night - pita, hummus, dolmas, baba ghanouj, goat cheese, tapenade, roasted red peppers, naan and fresh veggies - cool and YUMMY!
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Fresh "wild caught" Sockeye Salmon is on special at my grocery store's seafood dept. this week, so we we'll have Grilled Sockeye Salmon tonight! Yummy!
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Talipia
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my gf Katie is making chicken ceaser salad wraps!-
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HI there Katie.
Tonight leftover fried chicken and orzo.
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Sautéed chicken and green beans. Strawberries and blueberry salad.
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Hey Theresa,
3-bean salad with oven baked chicken. One indulgence, Dreyer's black walnut ice cream.-
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3-Bean Salad is so good! Great for a summer picnic. It's so easy to make and to transport, if needed. Liking vanilla or orange pineapple ice cream.
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Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, watermelon and shrimp.
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I ate tomato & cucumber from the garden (not mine ... I don't have a garden), chicken breast two little slices and orange sherbet & vanilla ice cream. That's it. Didn't feel like cooking much because it's 99ª again. We'll cool off some more on Friday. I want to throw up my hands and say "I can't take it anymore!" I want the cool weather now.
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I'm still trying to decide for tonight... It's either going to be Moroccan Chicken with Couscous or maybe Spinach and Chicken Tortellini. Kinda depends on my mood half an hour from now when I drag myself away from the computer and into the kitchen. -
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Ended up being Moroccan Chicken and Couscous with Pignoli nuts and Raisins.
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I thought you would choose the tortellini.
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Tortellini is on the menu for tonight along with a homemade alfredo sauce and a Caramel Cream Cake.
This was the Moroccan Chicken and Couscous:
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Tonight stewed tomatoes with tarragon, snow crab legs w/butter and old bay seasoning and green beans and almonds.
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Steam tonight! LOL
Theresa, do you make your own stewed tomatoes?-
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Nothing to it. Yes.
Today sauteed veggies and tonight cucumber and tomato with olive oil salt & pepper. Dessert watermelon.
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Last night: Chicken Piccata with Capers and a lemon-chardonnay sauce with Perciatelli.
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Porterhouse steak with grilled mushooms, buttered spinach and mashed potatoes with gravy. Oh yeah!
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I was unable to eat but 1/2 and my kitties benefitted from my sojourn into beef. I had forgotten how delicious this steak was. I used to eat red meat four times a week, minimum.
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We actually did dinner and movie this evening. Dinner was Applebee's because we love their Maple Butter Blondie. Unfortunately, they burned it. But I got a nice compliment during dinner when Michael said: "It's really not even worth going out to these places because your food is so much better." Ahhh, that was so sweet.
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Oh Wow. Michael says the sweetest things.
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Baked chicken, roasted veggies and peach ice cream.
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Oh how luscious this is! I had Swedish meatballs and egg noodles with a creamy gravy.
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hmmmmm too nice
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Tonight sauteed chicken breast, asparagus spears and orzo with apples and bacon. ----->>>There is a recipe on my page.
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Fried chicken wings, spinach and mac 'n cheese. One of my favorite comfort meals.
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Aw ... I baked chicken breasts and wings. Cherry pie with vanilla ice cream, for my sore throat. I deserve this dessert! Say ah!
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Snow Crab, Orzo, Green Beans, Apple Tart.
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Porterhouse steak, fried potatoes and onions, grilled mushrooms, leftover orzo and spinach.
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Actually, I saved the porterhouse steak for this evening and it was so good. I rarely eat beef anymore.
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Oven Barbecued Chicken
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I saw your recipe! Looks luscious. I'm making it tomorrow and brushing it over the chicken breasts.
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Homemade Dinner Rolls
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Looks like the butter is baked right in. I love bread and tolls hot from the oven.
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Believe it or not, there's not a bit of butter in the bread. I love them hot with butter melted over the top so that it soaks through the bread. I actually used Grape Seed Oil in these rolls instead of regular shortening so they're very light and airy. They're the best rolls I've ever had, if I do say so myself. Of course, so far everyone who's had one agrees.
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Is the recipe in the cookbook I purchased?
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Nope, this is a brand new one I'd never done before. You can find it on the blog at: www.sugarpiesfood.com/2010/09/melt-in-your-mouth-dinner-rolls.html
I'm doing these for the Homeless Project this week since Karin is making Spaghetti. 100+ of these is going to be quite a bit of bread making! LOL -
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How lovely for you and I will definitely check out the recipe. It would be great if you decide to add it here. With the advancing holidays, they will be a good addition to meal planning.
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A good olive oil would work too. I usually have grape seed oil on hand because I like to use it in place of olive oil sometimes with salads or for sauteeing.
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Tonight we did IHOP for supper. Michael likes their Tilapia Hollandaise and I LOVE breakfast for supper so I had pancakes and bacon.
Then for dessert:
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Build me a guest room. Ha! They are stunning!
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This afternoon we had steak soft tacos from Taco Bell.
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Michael has banned rice for awhile and instead is insisting on potatoes with a lot of meals. So, I've been hard put to do some quick potato recipes - especially today because I'd spent the afternoon getting a big pan of cinnamon rolls ready to bake off tomorrow for a friend who's coming by to visit.
What I finally came up with were Crunchy Potato Wedges (sorry I didn't get a pic):
5-6 red potatoes, scrubbed
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt, plus extra to taste
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Red Pepper flakes, to taste
Ground Cayenne (optional), to taste
Oil for frying
Adjust oven to rack to medium position and light broiler. Heat oil to 375 degrees in dutch oven or deep fryer. Slice potatoes lengthwise into wedges and sprinkle with about 1 tsp. kosher salt to help draw out moisture. Fry potatoes in oil until they are lightly brown. Remove from oil.
Line sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl. Carefully dip hot fried potatoes in crumbs to coat and place on sheet pan. Place coated potatoes in oven under broiler. Bake for 1-2 minutes just until bread crumbs are toasted. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle with remaining spices and serve.-
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Yes, this sounds wonderful. I already ate dinner, but you are making me hungry.
skdd.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/wfd-tonight/
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Fried shrimp and fish, cole slaw and onion rings.
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Sauteed chicken breast slices, fresh fruit and pickles.
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Seco de Pollo over Quinoa, Salsa a la Huanaica, and Papas a la Huanaica-
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Buck, Would you kindly tell me what it means?
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Seco de Pollo is a Cilantro spiced chicken with carrots, potatoes, and green peas spiced up with onion, garlic, and yellow peppers (almost like a stew) that is traditionally served over rice or quinoa. Quinoa is an Andean grain that is somewhat like Couscous but Michael loves it much better than Couscous. This Quinoa was seasoned with garlic and onion then soaked in chicken broth and some of the liquid from the Seco de Pollo until it plumped up. Salsa a la Haunaica is a spicy cheese sauce featuring yellow peppers (aji amarillo), garlic, onion, and Queso Fresco cheese. It's great as a sauce for boiled potatoes - which is a traditional use in Peru or as a dip for chips or veggies.
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This was very complex and Michael must love you very much for all of the work that you put into your food. I like the quinoa and at some point will see about getting some. I'm with Michael in that couscous always seems kind of grainy and dryish (to me). Perhaps I have never had it prepared correctly. Thanks ever so much for taking the time to explain the food in the photo! Oh! And I loved the idea of a cheese sauce over the boiled potatoes.
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I just had the fillet mignon section of my grilled porterhouse steak and sliced mushrooms. I have a huge head of cabbage and thick bacon slices. I believe I shall saute them and make some macaroni with Velvetta cheese. (an all-time favorite from childhood. Sometimes I just have to have this).
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Since tonight (Friday) is Varsity Football Game night (my son plays) we will probably do a "kid-friendly meal" since our contractor's little son will be hanging out with us while his Daddy is working. My children all LOVE to eat "Captain Crunch Chicken;" which sounds nasty but does have a neat, sweetish taste and is kind of addictive! (Simple to do: Crush Captain Crunch in huge, sealed baggie. Shake boneless, skinless chicken breasts or strips in it after dredging them in either egg and milk or just milk. Place on non-stick sprayed pan and bake at 375f for about 20 minutes or longer -- depending on size and pieces of chicken used.) We will add a big bowl of garlic mashed potatoes and a nice, cool Waldorf Salad with Hawaiian Rolls. Easy and good! Go Admirals!-
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Sounds delicious.
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I like Cap'n Crunch... almost as much as Froot Loops.
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It's very funny that I read this tonight - the dinner I made was broiled pork rib chops and homemade vegetable lo mein!-
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Stop, you are making me hungry and it's time to go to bed.
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I need to catch up! Last big meal was Bistro Steaks with Provencal butter, Roasted Autumn Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Savory Palmiers and Cheese Puffs and Lemon Meringue Pie for dessert.
Then my latest dessert was an Apple Cider Spice Cake:
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Oh Yum! Your tomatoes look naked! I want that cake!
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That was before they went in the oven.
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You'll have to look skdd.wordpress.com
I didn't think about it when I purchased the clams, but when I opened the baag and saw one barely opened, I rinsed them in cold water. Guess what! It closed and I thought, I think they're alive. I didn't want to cook them ... but I did and they were so delicious. I keep thinking about it.
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Old thread, new post:)
This was dinner tonight:
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Yummy! I've been doing my own sauces lately... lots of fun!
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Been playing around with braising lately.
Last night, had braised chicken.
A couple nights ago, braised a lamb shank and stuffed it in ravioli. (pic: thomastheaccidentalgourmet.blogspot.com/2011/01/ravioli-stuffed-with-braise...)-
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You have a pasta machine. Lucky you! It looks so good.
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hmmmm nice
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I'm not sure, but I believe there's a bird involved. My son is waving a dead chicken at me from the kitchen and I'm Hoping it's dinner and not some new dead chicken fad!-
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Poor chicken!
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I'm informed that it's going to morph into Chicken Carpaccio!
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Last night I did chicken breasts browned in a skillet then finished off baking in the oven with a honey and butter glaze and herbs. Accompaniment was diced potatoes, onions, and peppers sauteed in butter and seasoned with garlic and herbs.
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Okay Buck, I'm all ears. Share the recipe and how long browning and how long in the oven? this honey and butter glaze is making my eyes glaze over.
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 + 2 tbsp. butter
3-4 tbs. honey (I'm guessing because I didn't measure)
Rosemary
Thyme
Tarragon
2 garlic cloves
2 Yukon gold potatoes
diced bell pepper (in variety of colors)
diced red onion
Uber simple. Spray a non-stick pan with a little cooking spray and bring up to medium high heat. Throw in a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts and brown a couple minutes on both sides. This is just for presentation sake at the end.
Heat up the oven to about 375. In a measuring cup melt about 1/4 cup butter with a few tablespoons of honey (didn't measure so I don't know how much I used).
Put the browned chicken on a wire rack set on a sheet pan. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Add herbs of choice. I used some rosemary and tarragon but whatever you like works. Pour the honey/butter over the breasts. Pop in the oven and bake until they're about 165 on a thermometer. I found it took around 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cover to rest about 10 minutes.
For the veggies... large dice two Yukon gold potatoes, about 1/2 cup red onion, about 1/3-1/2 cup sweet bell peppers in various colors. Using the same skillet used for the chicken melt about 2 tbs. of butter over medium high heat. Add the potatoes and shake and stir the pan until they begin to brown. Add in the peppers and onions and shake and stir until potatoes are browned. Add in about 2 cloves of garlic that have been diced and continue to cook for a couple minutes - shaking pan to keep potatoes from burning. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and some rosemary and thyme. Serve alongside the chicken.
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Ooh lovely man! Did you mean Super or Uber? which was cuter?
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Uber (German).
Tonight I re-purposed what was left from last night and ended up with a pasta dish featuring a cream sauce and bits of the left over chicken cut up into bite sized pieces.
The cream sauce is very easy. A few tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan and heat at medium high until shimmering. Toss in some of the left over diced onion and peppers and sautee until tender. Toss in a few cloves of diced fresh garlic and heat for another couple minutes. Add 3/4 cup of chicken broth and reduce to about half. Add 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup dry white wine and a tbsp. of flour and heat until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups of sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss with cooked pasta and roasted chicken cut into bite sized pieces and serve. -
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Many time I have done this ... included leftovers into a fresh sauce with freshly cooked pasta. Switch up the sides for a crisp salad and voila!
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Roasted whole chicken with apple cider and tarragon gravy.
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Dinning out ... will tell all later.
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Steamed spiced shrimp and shrimp bisque. So good. Have about ten large shrimp that I brought home, so I will use my leftovers in tomorrow's lunch.
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Roasted Chicken
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Last night I created Carrot Linguini and it tasted perfect.
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And ... I made Orange butter that I plan to use when cooking my chicken breasts today.
It is stored in the refrigerator and I will melt it down and pour in a little Grand Marnier (and cook off the alcohol), and use it as a dipping sauce for the chicken medallions I will dredge in flour and gently fry to a golden brown. Corn with black beans for a side, and one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream after. -
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Okay ... this was lightly sweet and really a nice marriage with the chicken.
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Pasta dish with cucumbers and green & red pepper slices. Garlic, too!
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Buck your desserts are delicious looking!! Excellent is the word to describe them. Theresa I love the idea of orange butter. It would be great for making cookies too. -
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Last night's leftover shrimp and king crab with a medley of sauteed onions, green and bell peppers (all diced), sliced mushrooms five grape tomatoes and capallini pasta. Thirteen minutes tops! -
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Roasted fresh veggies, orzo & capellini w/fried bacon, butter, salt & Parmesan cheese, Grilled chicken wings with BBQ and fresh ginger sauce and medley of corn, black beans w/ peppers. Tasty!
What's For Dinner? is one of my long-time favorite questions, too.
This afternoon I prepared a tossed salad, shrimp scampi, a little snow crab in butter and chesapeake old bay seasoning. Them we had apple, cheese and cherry danish ring, 1/4 each.
Later I may grill (in my saute pan) chicken breast with a wasabi - bbq sauce and some of my apple bacon orzo.
www.halfhourmeals.com/recipe/fried-apple-orzo-with-bacon But this time I will use two apples and more bacon.