Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. thinly sliced guanciale, pancetta, or chopped unsmoked bacon 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-oz. can peeled tomatoes with juices, crushed by hand Kosher salt 12 oz. dried angel hair 1/4 cupContinue reading “Angel Hair Amatriciana”
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Chicken and Veggies Noodle Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped, cooked, chicken 2 large carrots, thinly sliced 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced 4 scallions, chopped Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped One package fresh Yaki-soba stir fry noodles with sauce base. Vegetable oil 3/4 cup water Directions: 1. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and sauté until veggiesContinue reading “Chicken and Veggies Noodle Stir-Fry”
Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Meals could get very interesting at the Pletcher house over the next two weeks! We are moving to a new house and I really want to try and use as many ingredients in my fridge, freezer and pantry as possible before moving. So….ta-dah!! Here’s my first concoction! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 2 cupsContinue reading “Italian Chicken Pasta Salad”
Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 3 celery stalks, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 chicken bouillon cube 1/2 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1Continue reading “Chicken Pot Pie”
Blackberry, Sage and Grapefruit Mocktail
Ingredients: Sage leaves spindrift BlackBerry sparkling water 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 grapefruit, juiced Blackberries (optional) Directions: 1. Put 4 sage leaves with the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer until the mixture thickensContinue reading “Blackberry, Sage and Grapefruit Mocktail”
Cherry Limeade with Mint and Basil
Ingredients: Thai basil leaves Mint leaves Lime wedges Ice cubes Cherry limeade soda or sparkling water Directions: 1. Place 4-5 leaves each of mint and basil along with 2 lime wedges. Muddle together with a muddler or back of a wooden spoon. 2. Add ice to fill the glass. Pour in cherry limeade soda orContinue reading “Cherry Limeade with Mint and Basil”
Pho
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 1 large finger fresh ginger, sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 lb chicken breasts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1Continue reading “Pho”
Grapefruit and Parsley Spritz
Ingredients: 2 ruby red grapefruits 1/2 cup sugar 6 sprigs parsley 2 cups grapefruit seltzer water 1 shot gin, vodka, or tequila per drink (optional) Directions: 1. Use a sharp paring knife to remove strips of zest—that’s the colorful outside of the peel, with as little of the bitter white pith attached—from about 1/2 ofContinue reading “Grapefruit and Parsley Spritz”
Blood Orange and Rosemary Mocktail Spritzer
Ingredients: Rosemary simple syrup (recipe below) Ice cubes Blood orange, sliced Ginger beer Blood orange sparkling water Rosemary sprigs Rosemary Simple Syrup 1/2 cup water 1/2 granulated sugar 1 rosemary sprig Directions: 1. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat and add rosemaryContinue reading “Blood Orange and Rosemary Mocktail Spritzer”
Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Strawberries will release juice without any mashing required. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 20-23 minContinue reading “Strawberry Sauce”
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