Paprika Chicken

DELICIOUS!! And really easy. Oh, and a little bit of a kick!This is from Gourmet Magazine, and calls for a 3 1/2 lb. whole chicken, cut into serving pieces.  I instead used 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut the spices in half, but would recommend 4 and keep all the spices if you're going to replace the whole chicken....1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces (about 3 1/2 lbs)1 Tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 Tbsp. Paprika1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper1/2 tsp. cinnamon1 sweet onion, cut into wedgesPreheat oven to 500 degrees.  In...

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March Menu

I'm only going to post recipes for the new recipes after I make them so I can tell you what changes to make. :) Also, my February menu left me with 3 extra meals (due to night's out or extra left-overs), so there's some repeats from last month...3/2-3: Spaghetti & Meatballs3/4: Turkey Noodle Soup (from the freezer)3/5-6: Chicken curry & rice3/7: Krautranzas (from the freezer)3/8: Popcorn, apples, and cheese3/9-10: Chicken Flautas3/11: Pita bread & hummus3/12: Thai chicken pitas 3/13: Thai chicken & rice3/14: Chili (from the...

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Really Simple Tomato-Mozzarella Casserole

1 lb. dry pasta (recipe calls for Ziti, but I used rotini... really, any short, sturdy pasta will work)1- 14 oz. can diced tomatoes1 - 32 oz. can crushed tomatoes2 cloves garlic1 Tbls. vegetable oil2 Tbls. Fresh chopped basil (or 2 tsp. dried - I used Italian Herb Seasoning instead)1/2 tsp. (or more) salt1/4 tsp. sugar8 oz (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup. grated parmesan cheeseCook pasta according to package in a large pot.  Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.  Put back in pot and set aside.  In a 12" skillet,...

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No-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies

2 cups white sugar3 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 c. margarine/butter1/2 c. milk1 pinch salt3 c. quick cooking oats1/2 c. peanut butter1 tsp. vanillaIn a saucepan, bring sugar, cocoa, margarine, milk, and salt to a rapid boil for 1 minute.  stir in oats, peanut butter, and vanilla. mix well.  drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper and let co...

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

*Just a forewarning - these aren't my favorite pb cookies, but they can be made in the Philippines! :)1 cup peanut butter1 cup white sugar1 eggCombine ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet.  Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.  Let cool. (Anna, you could make these in the toaster oven, I'm pretty su...

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Hamburger Stroganoff

1 lb. ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1/4 c. butter2 Tbs. flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. garlic salt1/4 tsp. pepper2 cans cream of mushroom soup1/2 c, sour cream2 c. hot cooked noodlesCook ground beef and onion in butter until onion is tender.  Stir in dry ingredients and mushrooms.  Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, stir in soup.  Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.  Stir in sour cream, heat through.  Serve over noodl...

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Madonna Salad

1- 3 oz. pkg. apricot jello1 sm. can crushed pineapple1/4 c. sugar3 oz. cream cheese1 sm. jar apricot baby food1 carton cool whipBring jello, pineapple and sugar to a boil.  Mix the cream cheese and baby food together.  Add to first mixture.  Fold into cool whip.  Chi...

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Hamburger Soup

1 lb. hamburger1 onion, chopped3-4 potatoes, cubed3 carrots, chopped2 celery leaves2 - 8oz. cans tomato sauce1 sm. bay leaf1/4 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. thyme1/2 tsp. basil4 tsp. salt1/4 c. rice1 1/2 qt. waterBrown beef and onion in a big pot.  Add rice, water, tomato sauce, spices, and carrots.  Simmer for 15 minutes.  add chopped potatoes and celery.  Simmer for 45 minut...

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No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

4 cups cornflakes1 1/2 cups flaked coconut3/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup light corn syrup1 1/2 cups sugardash salt1/2 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup butterIn a large bowl, combine cornflakes, coconut and pecans; set aside.  Place remaining ingredients in a 1-qt. saucepan.  Bring mixture to 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly.  add syrup mixture to dry ingredients; stir well.  Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed pap...

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Skillet broccoli with red bell pepper and sweet soy sauce

1 bunch broccoli 1/4 cup water 2 Tbs. Vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 tsp. Red pepper flakes 2 Tbs. Soy sauce 2 Tbs. Rice vinegar 1 tsp. Sugar 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped Cut the broccoli florets and stalks into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces.  Combine the broccoli with water, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Cover and cook over high heat until the water is simmering and the broccoli begins to turn bright green, about 2 minutes.  Uncover and add pepper.  Clear the center of the pan...

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Gazpacho

3 large, ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse 2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and chopped coarse 5 cups tomato juice 1 onion, minced 1/3 cup sherry vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. Tabasco Salt and pepper 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or cilantro Extra-virgin olive oil (optional) Finely chop the tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers, and place in a large bowl.  Stir in the tomato juice, onion, vinegar, garlic, tabasco, and 1 tsp salt.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. ...

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Szechuan Chicken

1 lb. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup. Teriyaki sauce 2 tsp. Chopped garlic 1 cup. Sliced red bell pepper 1 cup sliced green bell pepper 16 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces 2-4 Tbl. Szechuan sauce 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted Combine chicken with teriyaki sauce, and marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.  Drain and discard marinade. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and stir-fry chicken with garlic until no longer pink.  Add remaining ingredients except peanuts,...

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Pasta Sea Shell Casserole

8 oz. Medium-size seas shell pasta (about 4 cups dry) 3/4 lb. Extra lean ground beef or ground turkey 3 tsp. Chopped garlic 1/2 tsp. Onion powder 3 cups spaghetti sauce 1 Tbl. Grated parmesan cheese (optional) Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil.  Drain and set aside.  Meanwhile, continue with either method below. Stove Top: In a skillet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown meat with garlic and onion powder.  Simmer until cooked.  Add sauce and heat thoroughly add noodles...

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Naan

1 pkg. Active dry yeast 1/4 cup white sugar 1 cup warm water 1 egg, beaten 3 Tbs. Milk 2 tsp. Salt 4 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup melted butter Dissolve yeast until frothy.  Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough.  Knead for 6-8 minutes, until smooth.  Place dough in well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap (or a towel) and let double.  Punch down dough.  Pinch off small amounts of dough to make 12-14 pieces.  Roll into balls and allow to rise again.  While dough is rising, warm a skillet...

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Cauliflower with potatoes & peas

4 T oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 lb. Potatoes, diced into 1” pieces 1 small cauliflower, cut into 1” pieces 1/2 tsp. Ground cumin 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. Salt 1/2 lb. Peas 1/4 tsp. Sugar 1/2 t. Garam masala (indian spices, such as cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, mace, and nutmeg) Heat oil over med-high heat.  Fry onions 3-4 minutes, until light brown.  Add potatoes and cauliflower and stir.  Add all spices and tomatoes, fry 2-3 minutes.  Add peas, cover and reduce heat to med-low and cook for about 20 minutes until...

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Chicken Curry

3/4 lb. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into strips 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tbl. Chopped garlic 1-2 Tbl. Curry 1 1/2 cups diced apple 1/4 tsp. Salt (optional) 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 Tbl. Flour 2 c. Cooked rice Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.  Stir-fry chicken with onion and garlic until chicken is browned.  Add curry, apple, salt, and 1 cup of broth.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is done.  In a covered container, shake flour with 1/2 cup of broth to prevent lumps. Stir into chicken...

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