Whole Roasted Chicken With Vegetables Grandma mad this dish often. It’s a one pan meal that is simple to make but serves up as a hearty, colorful and flavorful dish that fills the house with a delicious aroma. Ingredients 1 whole chicken oven stuffer roaster (about 5lbs) – cleaned well ¼ stick butter sliced 1 large, sweet onion- sliced 1 bag baby potatoes – scrubbed well 1 small bag or bunch peeled baby carrots 2 cans of peas (you can use frozen too) Salt Black pepper Extra Virgin Olive for drizzling 2 tbs chopped fresh Italian parsley Directions 1. Preheat […]
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Grilled Chicken Paillard With Arugula Salad This is a great anytime meal. So quick and easy to whip up. The marinade gives the chicken a delicious flavor while the salad dressing adds even more flavor. Be sure to use a good olive oil. Ingredients Ingredients for the salad 4 cups cleaned arugula 1-pint cherry tomatoes – tomatoes cut in ½ 1 red onion diced ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic chopped ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ( good one) Salt and pepper Juice of 1 lemon 3 basil leaves chopped 1 lemon cut into wedges- for garnish Ingredients […]
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Fried Chicken Cutlets This is a classic anytime dish. They are a big hit in our home, I double the recipe, so we have leftovers for late night snacking and sandwiches the next day. This is great served up with mashed potatoes and sautéed broccoli- see our recipes. Ingredients 2 lbs chicken cutlets pounded thin 4 cups bread bread – may need extra 3 eggs Salt Black pepper 1/4 cup milk Oil for frying Directions 1. Prepare a bowl of just breadcrumbs – mix in a pinch of salt and pepper 2. Prepare a bowl with eggs and milk – […]
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Vegetable Soup This comfort food was and still is a winter staple in our home. There is nothing that screams home sweet home better than the scrumptious smell of a pot of chicken soup cooking on the stove. This dish fills your home with warmth and love. You can omit the pasta or try different variations of small pasta or rice. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts on the bone 1 – 16oz box of noodles, or bow tie pasta, or shells or your favorite pasta 3- 32-ounce containers of chicken broth 2 chicken bouillon cubes Salt Black Pepper 1 – 8oz […]
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Chicken Noodle Soup Growing up this dish was a staple in our home. It is a hardy meal full of vegetables, chicken, and delicious flavors. This dish is made with the traditional egg noodles. Other variations – rotini pasta, elbow pasta or rice. Ingredients 3 chicken breasts with rib meat and skin on 1 large onion – chopped 1 head celery – chopped 1 bunch carrots- chopped 1 – 14oz can diced tomatoes 1 lb egg noodles Extra virgin olive oil to cover bottom of the pan 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ¼ tsp red […]
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Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana This is a great dish for large gatherings or a weeknight dinner with leftovers, either way it’s a crowd pleaser. Serves up well with a side of pasta and a salad. Ingredients 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar 8 basil leaves cleaned Ingredients for cutlets: 3 lbs chicken cutlets pounded thin 4 cups bread bread – may need extra 3 eggs Salt Black pepper 1//2 cup milk […]
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Chicken Cutlet Milanese With Arugula Salad This is a great anytime meal. The chicken cutlet soaks up all the juices from the salad, making the chicken so flavorful. It’s an all time favorite in our house. Be sure to use a good quality olive oil Ingredients 4 cups cleaned arugula 1-pint cherry tomatoes – tomatoes cut in ½ 1 red onion diced ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (good one) Salt and pepper 1 ½ lemons Ingredients for cutlets: 2 lbs chicken cutlets pounded thin 4 cups bread bread – may need extra 3 eggs Salt Black […]
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Chicken Cacciatore This is Aunt Linda’s famous recipe and her go to dish for large group dinners. It’s a delicious hearty, flavorful dish that serves up well with pasta or seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. This is definitely a crowd pleaser. Ingredients 1 – 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes8 chicken thighs4 chicken breastsExtra virgin olive oil1 large onion choppedSaltBlack pepper3 cloves garlic chopped4 large bay leaves1 cup white wine Directions In a large skillet add olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté chicken over medium heat till brown. Add salt, pepper, bay leaf, tomato, and wine. Let sauté for about […]
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