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Chicken Alfredo Bake

Ingredients 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2 Cook the Pasta:In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 3 Prepare the Chicken and … Read more

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#BakedPasta / #ChickenAlfredoBake / #ComfortFood / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianCuisine

Pad Thai

Main dish

Ingredients 3 tbsp tamarind paste 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar 1 tbsp lime juice 1-2 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat) 8 oz rice noodles (flat, dried) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined) or chicken (thinly sliced) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 oz firm tofu, cubed 1 cup bean sprouts 2 green onions, sliced ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed Lime wedges (for serving) Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish) Execution 1 Soak the Noodles:Place the rice noodles in … Read more

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#EasyAsianRecipes / #FlavorfulMeals / #PadThai / #ThaiStreetFood / #WeeknightDinner

Chicken Marsala

Main dish

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) Salt and pepper, to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging) 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp olive oil 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 1 small shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced ¾ cup Marsala wine (sweet or dry) ¾ cup chicken broth ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for a creamier sauce) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Execution 1 Prepare the Chicken:-Start by seasoning both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.-Lightly dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. This will help the chicken … Read more

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#ChickenMarsala / #DinnerForTwo / #EasyItalianRecipes / #MarsalaWine / #OnePanMeals

Bouillabaisse

Main dish

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 leeks (white part only), chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 fennel bulb, sliced thin 1 large tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon saffron threads 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 teaspoon orange zest 4 cups fish stock (or water) 1 cup dry white wine 1 pound firm white fish (such as cod, monkfish, or snapper), cut into chunks 1 pound mussels, cleaned and de-bearded 1 pound clams, scrubbed ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ pound scallops 1 lobster (optional), split 1 slice of white … Read more

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#ElegantDinners / #FrenchCuisine / #SaffronBroth / #SeafoodSte / #SpecialOccasionCooking

Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust

Main dish, Lunch

Ingredients 2 racks of lamb (8 ribs each, Frenched) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (preferably from a day-old baguette) 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil Zest of 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme Lemon wedges Execution 1 Prepare the Lamb:-Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).-Trim any excess fat from the lamb racks and season generously with salt … Read more

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#FineDiningAtHome / #GourmetCooking / #HerbCrust / #HolidayDinner / #RackOfLamb

Baked Ziti

Main dish

Ingredients 1 lb (450g) ziti or penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix) 24 oz (680g) marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it … Read more

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#BakedZiti / #ComfortFood / #EasyCasserole / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianAmerican

Fancy Paella

Main dish

Ingredients 2 cups Spanish bomba rice (or Arborio rice) 4 cups chicken or seafood stock (warmed) ½ teaspoon saffron threads (soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 large tomato, grated or finely chopped 1 chorizo sausage, sliced 12 large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on) 12 mussels (scrubbed and debearded) 6 large squid, cleaned and sliced into rings 12 clams, cleaned ½ cup frozen peas Fresh parsley, chopped Lemon wedges for serving Execution … Read more

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#EntertainingRecipes / #SaffronRice / #SeafoodPaella / #SpanishCuisine

Chicken Parmesan

Main dish

Ingredients 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and halved) Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon paprika Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil (optional, for garnish) Spaghetti or your favorite pasta Fresh salad or garlic bread (optional) Execution 1 Prepare the Chicken:Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them in half horizontally, creating thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and … Read more

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#ChickenParmesan / #ComfortFood / #EasyDinner / #FamilyMeals / #ItalianRecipes

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: A Simple Yet Elegant Dish

Main dish

Ingredients 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off) 4 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 6 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with chicken broth) Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat) Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped) 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish) Cooked pasta or crusty bread (for serving) Execution 1 Prep the Shrimp start by patting your shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper on both … Read more

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#ComfortFood / #GarlicButterShrimp / #QuickAndEasyDinners / #ShrimpScampi