Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast 2

July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast
Recipe Type: Entree
Ingredients
  • 1 pork loin (1 1/2 pounds)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 lb bacon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white wine
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat pork roast dry with paper towels. Season pork roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes total. Remove from heat.
  2. Rub pork with chopped rosemary; wrap with bacon, overlapping strips slightly. Tie pork roast wih kitchen string.
  3. Roast in oven, basting occasionally with cooking juices, until internal temperature is 145°F on a meat thermometer, 35 o 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Transfer pork to a serving dish.
  4. Make pan sauce. Place the roasting skillet on the stove top over low heat. Add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrap up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan. Skim off the fat. Reheat to serving temperature if necessary.

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Chicken Parmesan

July 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Chicken Parmesan
Recipe Type: Entree
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 23 mins
Total time: 33 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese in shallow dish; set aside.
  3. Add chicken and Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise to large plastic bag; shake to evenly coat. Remove chicken, then lightly coat in crumb mixture. Arrange chicken on baking sheet.
  4. Bake 20 minutes. Evenly top chicken with Pasta Sauce, then mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and cheese is melted.

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Rösti with Bacon and Scallions

July 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Rösti with Bacon and Scallions
Recipe Type: Entree
Serves: 5
Ingredients
  • 4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon (4 ounces), chopped
  • 6 scallions, chopped, divided
  • Olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon smoked salt or kosher salt plus more
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Set 1 tablespoon of dark-green part of scallions aside. Add remaining scallions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and scallions are soft, 4–5 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon mixture to a paper towel–lined plate.
  2. Pour bacon fat into a small bowl; reserve skillet. Add olive oil to bowl to measure 3 tablespoons Add butter. Place 2 tablespoons fat mixture in skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons into another bowl; add bacon mixture. Reserve remaining 2 tablespoons in small bowl.
  3. Coarsely grate potatoes into a large bowl. Working in batches, squeeze potatoes with your hands to release liquid; transfer to another large bowl. Add the reserved bacon mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to evenly distribute.
  4. Heat reserved skillet over medium-low heat. Scrape potato mixture into hot skillet, pressing with a spatula into an even layer. Tent with foil; cook for 10 minutes, rotating skillet frequently to avoid hot spots. Remove foil; cook rösti until bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Run a silicone spatula around sides and underneath rösti. Invert a large plate over skillet. Using oven mitts, carefully flip rösti onto plate.
  5. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons fat in skillet. Slide rösti back in, browned side up. Tent with foil; cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook until browned on bottom and potatoes are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Gently run spatula around sides and underneath rösti and slide onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with reserved scallions and season with more salt, if desired.

Recipe Source– Bon Apetit, December 2011

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Chicken Tequila Fettucine

July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Chicken Tequila Fettucine
Recipe Type: Entree
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 pounds Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Breast Fillets, cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Mixture
  • 1 (16 ounce) package chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, saute the cilantro, garlic and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.
  2. Pour soy sauce over the chicken and set aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium sized skillet, saute the onion and the red, green and yellow bell peppers with the remaining tablespoon of butter or margarine, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions.
  4. When the peppers have wilted, add the chicken and soy sauce. Toss and add the reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. Bring to a boil. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick. Toss well with drained fettuccine and garnish with cilantro. Serve.

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Bleu Cheese Burgers

July 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Bleu Cheese Burgers
Recipe Type: Entree
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12 French rolls or hamburger buns
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, blue cheese, chives, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Gently form the burger mixture into about 12 patties.
  3. Oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on rolls.

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Island Lime Chicken and Rice

July 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Island Lime Chicken and Rice
Recipe Type: Entree
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 frying chicken, cut up
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons light rum
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) package long-grain and wild rice
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, salted cashews
Instructions
  1. Brown chicken well in oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. Combine corn syrup, lime peel, lime juice and rum; pour over chicken. Reduce heat, cover and cook over low heat until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. While chicken is cooking, bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in contents of rice and seasoning packets; bring to a boil. Cover tightly; cook over low heat until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in cashews. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Remove excess fat from pan drippings with paper toweling. Bring pan drippings to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until reduced to glaze consistency. Arrange rice and chicken on serving platter. Spoon glaze over chicken.

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Beef Bourguignonne (Beef Stew with Red Wine)

July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Beef Bourguignonne (Beef Stew with Red Wine)
Recipe Type: Entree
Serves: 8
Crock pot recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dry minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 to 4 pounds lean stew beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 to 8 slices bacon, diced
  • 18 small white onions, thawed if frozen
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 to 16 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced or quartered
Instructions
  1. Combine wine, olive oil, minced onion, thyme, parsley flakes, bay leaf, and pepper; add beef and marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain meat reserving 1 cup of marinade. Place meat in 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker (use smaller amounts for a 3 1/2-quart pot). Sprinkle with flour and salt and toss to coat meat. Fry bacon; add onions and fry until slightly browned, add garlic and fry for a few seconds more; remove onions, garlic and bacon with slotted spoon and add to meat. Saute mushrooms in remaining bacon fat (add a little butter if necessary). Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon and add to meat-onion mixture. Pour reserved 1 cup of marinade over all. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours, or high 4 to 5 hours.

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Banana Bread French Toast – IHOP Replica Recipe

July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Banana Bread French Toast – IHOP Replica Recipe
Recipe Type: Breakfast Entree
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 slices of banana bread
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 4 teaspoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • whipped cream
  • freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
  1. Whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of milk, pour whisked egg into a shallow dish. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add about 1 teaspoon of butter in the pan. Place 1 slide of banana bread into the egg mixture, coat evenly, flip the bread over, and coat the other side of the bread. Place bread into skillet and cook for about 1 minute on each side. Place bread onto a plate, and slice 1/2 banana and place on french toast. Drizzle french toast with caramel sauce, and then place some whipped cream on top.

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Tomato Zucchini Casserole

July 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Tomato Zucchini Casserole
Recipe Type: Side Dish, Entree
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 55 mins
Total time: 1 hour 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
  • 5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9×9-inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  3. Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  5. Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

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Turkey Burgers

July 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Turkey Burgers
Recipe Type: Entree
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
  2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

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