I love roasting in the oven. It is usually a very easy dinner and with the fresh herbs in this recipe, it is very refreshing and the chicken skin is so crispy. This technique makes for easy clean up and very difficult to mess up. PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 50 MINUTES Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2 garlic cloves minced 3 Tablespoons FRESH oregano, chopped 3 Tablespoons FRESH flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons FRESH chives, chopped 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon loosely packed lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 Tablespoon olive oil Preheat oven to 425º. Prepare a…
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National Meatball Day! – Easy Italian Sausage Meatballs
Today is National Meatball Day, so I thought I would share MY PERSONAL meatball recipe. After I researched many recipes for the perfect, EASY meatball, I have designed this recipe. Let me know if you try them. PREP: 20-25 MINUTES MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 Tablespoon dried oregano; 1 Tablespoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 lb of mild Italian sausage (I purchased the links, but you can use ground sausage instead); 1 cup dry breadcrumbs (I used the Italian flavored); 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese; 1/4 cup FRESH chopped Italian parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced;…
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Easy Weeknight Roasted Pork Chops with Green Beans & Potatoes
Did you have a busy weekend or bad Monday? Well, this quick, simple dinner will satisfy the family and be a breeze to clean up…. PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes SERVES 4 Ingredients: 6 T. olive oil, divided; Juice of one lemon 2 T. chopped fresh thyme 1 T. + 1 t. smoked Paprika 4 cloves of garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste 4 bone-in pork chops (each about 1″ thick) 12 oz. bagged trimmed green beans 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2″ cubes 3 jarred roasted red bell peppers, coarsely chopped Preheat oven to 475º. In a bowl, combine the following: 3 T. olive…
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Guinness Beef Stew on a Weekend Winter Day
I have made this Cook’s Country, Guinness Beef Stew several times. It is not difficult and has velvety texture that is great with bread on a cold winter night. It was the last meal I made from scratch for my mother, before she passed away. She loved it. She was eating very little, up until that day. It is not a quick dinner, so it is ideal for a weekend – but it is so worth the effort. Print Pin Guinness Beef Stew Ideal for a cold-weekend winter day. This will take time to prepare, but is so worth it. Course Main Course Cuisine American Keyword beef, Guinness Beer, stew…
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Simple Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast
If you can find a pack of (2) bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast, this is an excellent meal for two, using pantry staples. PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 45-50 MINUTES Pat with paper towels your (2) bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast In a small saucepan, melt 3 T. unsalted butter. Once melted, add the following to the butter; 2 T. honey; 2 T. mustard; 2 t. Italian seasonings (you can use dried oregano & dried basil if you prefer); 1 T. ground mustard; 1 t. garlic powder. Mix with melted butter. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the breast meat. Spread your butter mixture all over each…
