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Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Annmarie — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:22:07 +0000

Ingredients

1 cup and 2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp thyme
3 tbsp basil
3 tbsp oregano
1/4 pepper
3/4 tsp salt
9 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt the butter with garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Stir the breadcrumb together with the Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper and salt.
Dip the chicken breasts in the butter, then press into the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the chicken into a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until done and golden brown.

Quick Notes

Can drizzle some butter over chicken before baking or pour extra butter into baking dish to make edges supper crispy.

Cooking time (duration): 50- 55 Minutes

Number of servings (yield): 8

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 5 stars:

Baked Ham Steak With Pineapple

Annmarie — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:33:16 +0000

Ingredients

1/2 pound ham steak
1 can pineapple rings
Brown sugar
Cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place ham steak in a shallow pan and place the pineapple slices on top.
Pour the pineapple juice over all.
Bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
After 20 minutes, remove pan from the oven and turn the oven up to broil.
Baste the ham with the pan juices. Sprinkle a little brown sugar over the pineapple slice and dust with cinnamon.
Return to oven and broil 3 to 5 minutes or until the pineapple is lightly browned.
Serve each ham steak with a pineapple slice.

Cooking time (duration): 40 to 45 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 4 stars:

Pork Fried Rice

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:28:46 +0000

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
3 cups cold cooked rice
1 cup cold cooked pork, small dice
2 green onions with tops, sliced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Heat 1 tbs oil in large skillet.
Saute onions. Add pork and rice and mix together with onions.
Push rice to the side of the skillet.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and add egg; cook and stir until eggs are thickened.
Stir eggs and rice mixture together.
Stir in soy sauce and pepper and mix.
Cook until heat it thorough.

Cooking time (duration): 25 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 4 stars:

Night Before Breakfast Sausage

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:10:24 +0000

Ingredients

1 pound mild sausage or chopped ham
4 slices bread, cubed
6 eggs
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups milk

Instructions

Arrange cubed bread in bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Place sausage over bread and sprinkle with cheese.
Beat eggs and milk together and pour over bread, sausage and cheese.
Refrigerate over night.
In the morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake for 45 minutes or until done.

Cooking time (duration): 45 Minutes

Number of servings (yield): 12

Meal type: breakfast

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 4 stars:

Caramelized Baked Chicken Legs

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:57:01 +0000

Ingredients

6 drumsticks or more
1 tbsp and 2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp and 2 tsp ketchup
2/3 cup honey
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together all the ingredients cover and marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
Put the entire mixture, with the chicken and marinade into a 9×13 baking dish.
Bake for 1 hour or until the sauce is caramelized.

Cooking time (duration): 1 hour

Number of servings (yield): 6

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 5 stars:

Bake Blueberry French Toast

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:42:01 +0000

Ingredients

1 loaf Italian bread
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups blueberries ( 2 containers)

Instructions

Slice the bread diagonally to create 8 3/4 in thick slices, heels removed.
Arrange bread slices in 9×13 baking dish.
Whip eggs, milk, baking powder and vanilla in medium bowl.
Slowly pour mixture over bread, turning each slice to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In he morning: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Coat another 9×13 baking dish with vegetable spray.
Sprinkle blueberries over bottom of pan.
Mix together sugar,cinnamon and cornstarch and pour evenly over blueberries.
Tightly wedge the bread slices over the blueberries, wettest side up. Brush the bread with melted butter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Quick Notes

To serve: Place the toast berry side down. Stir the remaining berry mixture in the baking dish and scoop over the toast. Sprinkle with powered sugar. This is a favorite at my house.

Cooking time (duration): 20-25 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: breakfast

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 5 stars:

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:20:36 +0000

Ingredients

1/8 cup olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1.2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.
Stir in potatoes until evenly coated.
Place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet.
Roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

Quick Notes

Can also cook at 350 degrees for one hour

Cooking time (duration): 45 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 5 stars: ?????

Spinach Cornbread

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:41:16 +0000

Ingredients

1 (81/2 ounce) box jiffy cornbread mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed & squeeze out juice)
4 eggs
6 ounce cottage cheese
1 onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together.
Pour into greased 9×9 baking pan. Bake for 30-50 minutes, until done.

Cooking time (duration): 30-50 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 8

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 3 stars:

Grilled Chicken

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:18:10 +0000

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp basil
1/2 tsp pepper
4 Boneless chicken breast
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine garlic, basil, and pepper; rub all over chicken breast.
In a large shallow dish, blend together oil, soy sauce, lemon juice and brown sugar. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat.
Cover and marinated in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Spray grill with cooking spray and preheat to medium.
Add chicken breasts and grill for 5 to 8 minutes. Turn and continue to grill for another 5 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.

Quick Notes

Can be served as a main dish with sides or as a grilled sandwich.

Cooking time (duration): 20 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 5 stars:

Zucchini Pancakes

Annmarie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:20:42 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded zucchini ( 2 medium)
1 tsp salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions (white & light green Parts)
1/2 tsp pepper
1-2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Wrap shredded zucchini in clean kitchen towel. Squeeze to wring out as much moisture as you can.
In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini and remaining ingredients, except olive oil.
Heat olive oil (enough to cover bottom of pan) in a large skillet over medium heat.
When pan is hot, add about 1/4 cup of the zucchini mixture to the pan, flattening with the back of a fork.
Fry until golden brown on edges. Flip and fry on the other side until golden brown.
Remove pancakes to a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Quick Notes

I always have to double the batch, because this is one of my son’s favorites .

Cooking time (duration): 30 minutes

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

My rating: 5 stars: