CHICKEN PICCATA
3/4 c. flour (I use rice flour)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 lb. chicken breasts, chopped
Olive oil
2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 lemon juice
1 Tbsp. fresh, chopped parsley or 1 tsp. parsley flakes
In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and oregano. Coat chicken with mixture and set aside.
Heat oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned. Remove from pan.
Add chicken broth, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to pan, scraping the bottom.
Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
I serve it over mashed potatoes (2 c. total), with green beans (seasoned with salt, butter, and a squeeze of lemon) on the side.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Shrimp Scampi
I combined some other recipes into my own creation. It was an instant hit!
SHRIMP SCAMPI
8 oz pasta, cooked
6 Tbsp. butter
5 Tbsp. olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 lbs. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 lg. lemon, zested and juiced
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes (I highly recommend using fresh!)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
Heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until barely done, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and salt and pepper. Add parmesan to thicken. Stir in cooked pasta.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
8 oz pasta, cooked
6 Tbsp. butter
5 Tbsp. olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 lbs. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 lg. lemon, zested and juiced
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes (I highly recommend using fresh!)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
Heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until barely done, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and salt and pepper. Add parmesan to thicken. Stir in cooked pasta.
Batch and a half:
12 oz pasta
9 Tbsp. butter
7.5 Tbsp. olive oil
12 cloves garlic
3 lbs shrimp
1.5 lg lemon, zested and juiced
4.5 Tbsp. parsley
3/4 c. parmesan (75-80g)
Taco Bowls
TACO BOWLS
1 lb. ground beef
Taco seasoning (homemade or 1 packet)
8 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
Sour cream to taste
1 lg. tomato, diced
Shredded lettuce to taste
Tortilla chips, crushed
Optional: olives, avocados, your other favorite taco toppings!
Make taco meat according to directions. Melt in 4 oz cheese.
Mix remaining cheese, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce.
Layer meat mixture, sour cream mixture, and chips in bowls.
1 lb. ground beef
Taco seasoning (homemade or 1 packet)
8 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
Sour cream to taste
1 lg. tomato, diced
Shredded lettuce to taste
Tortilla chips, crushed
Optional: olives, avocados, your other favorite taco toppings!
Make taco meat according to directions. Melt in 4 oz cheese.
Mix remaining cheese, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce.
Layer meat mixture, sour cream mixture, and chips in bowls.
Taco Seasoning
My favorite homemade taco seasoning mix!
TACO SEASONING
2 Tbsp. chili powder
5 tsp. paprika
4 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Mix together. Store in airtight container.
8 tsp. equals one taco seasoning packet
To prepare 1 lb. meat:
1 lb. meat
2/3 to 3/4 c. water
8 tsp. seasoning mix
Cook meat until done. Add water and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
TACO SEASONING
2 Tbsp. chili powder
5 tsp. paprika
4 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Mix together. Store in airtight container.
8 tsp. equals one taco seasoning packet
To prepare 1 lb. meat:
1 lb. meat
2/3 to 3/4 c. water
8 tsp. seasoning mix
Cook meat until done. Add water and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Greek Seasoning
GREEK SEASONING
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Mix all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Use to season anything ;)
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Mix all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Use to season anything ;)
Unstuffed Bell Peppers
I modified a good stuffed bell peppers recipe to come up with this yummy, quicker variation!
UNSTUFFED BELL PEPPERS
6 bell peppers, chopped coarse
Olive oil
2 onions, chopped fine
1 lb. ground beef
2 c. hot cooked rice
1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large tomato or 2 roma, seeded and pureed
Parmesan cheese
Saute bell peppers in olive oil until tender. Remove and set aside. Brown ground meat and onions. Add bell peppers, rice, and seasonings. Mix well. Stir in tomato.
Grate parmesan cheese over individual servings.
UNSTUFFED BELL PEPPERS
6 bell peppers, chopped coarse
Olive oil
2 onions, chopped fine
1 lb. ground beef
2 c. hot cooked rice
1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large tomato or 2 roma, seeded and pureed
Parmesan cheese
Saute bell peppers in olive oil until tender. Remove and set aside. Brown ground meat and onions. Add bell peppers, rice, and seasonings. Mix well. Stir in tomato.
Grate parmesan cheese over individual servings.
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