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Baked Potato Wedges with Herbs

Ingredients 2 large baking potatoes, unpeeled 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon oregano flakes Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub the potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise, then…

Fall Panzanella Salad

Ingredients 1 beet, or 1 small can of beets 2 parsnip 3 carrots ½ red onion ½ baguette, day old, about 1½ cups, cut to about 1-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons capers (optional) ¼ cup kalamata or…

Crispy Curried Chicken

Ingredients 10-12 chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, skin on 1 14.5 ounce can coconut milk 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 2-3 hot peppers, finely minced or sliced (I used 1 jalapeño, 1 serrano and 1 cherry pepper) 1 shallot, finely minced…

Chicken with Shallot and Mustard Cream Sauce

Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 whole garlic cloves, minced 1 medium shallot, diced 1 cup white wine 1 teaspoon (heaping) Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon (heaping) Grainy Mustard 1 teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard ¼ cup heavy cream ¼ cup chicken broth Salt and pepper, to taste Directions…

Chicken Scarpariello

Ingredients 8 small boneless, skinless chicken thighs (2 pounds) Salt and freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 8 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise and lightly smashed 4 large rosemary sprigs, broken into 2-inch pieces 1 3/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons…

Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce

Ingredients Enchilada Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2 poblano peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat) 8-10 6-inch flour tortillas 4 cups shredded cooked chicken 2-3 cups Monterrey Jack cheese optional garnish: fresh cilantro, sour cream, and/or…

Cheesy Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, hand-shredded 1 can diced green chilies 2 cans Trader Joe’s enchilada sauce 2 generous cups shredded Mexican cheese 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small jalepeño pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro Juice of 1 medium lime ½ cup restaurant style salsa Pinch of cayenne, cumin, salt,…

Baked Pesto Tilapia

Ingredients 2 tilapia filets 4 tablespoons prepared pesto 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup quartered cherry or grape tomatoes Salt and pepper Basil and lemon slices for garnish Directions Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly grease olive oil or cooking spray. Place the fish in the…

Classic Baked Acorn Squash

Ingredients 1 large acorn squash 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons maple syrup Dash of salt Candied pecans for topping (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a strong chef’s knife, cut the acorn squash in half, lengthwise, from stem to end. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds…

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients 1 frozen pastry/pie crust, or homemade 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and minced 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons…