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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

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

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

Beef Bourguignon

Lunch

Ingredients 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 bottle of red wine (Burgundy recommended) 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 strips of bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp flour (for thickening) 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) Salt and pepper, to taste Execution 1 Marinate the beef: The day before cooking (or at least a few hours prior), place the beef cubes in a bowl with the red wine. … Read more

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#BeefBourguignon / #ComfortFood / #FrenchCuisine / #SlowCookedBeef / #WineBraisedBeef

Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya Recipe

Lunch

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), diced 150g chorizo, sliced (about 5.3 oz) 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) 300g long grain rice (about 1 ½ cups) 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes (about 14 oz) 750ml chicken stock (about 3 cups) 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish) ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) 300g long grain rice (about 1 ½ cups) 1 can (400g) diced … Read more

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#ChickenRecipes / #ComfortFood / #EasyRecipes / #Jambalaya / #OnePotMeals

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

Classic Meatloaf Recipe: A Comfort Food Favorite

Lunch

Ingredients 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor) 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or plain) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large egg ½ cup milk 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp paprika (optional) 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning ¼ cup ketchup (for the glaze) ¼ cup ketchup 2 tbsp brown sugar (For the Glaze) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the Glaze) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (For the Glaze) 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the oven: Set your oven to … Read more

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#ClassicRecipe / #ComfortFood / #FamilyDinners / #MeatloafRecipe