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Badbwoy BMC says:

i added some large spinach leafs to each one!

4-6 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1 package of taco seasoning
1 package (a roll) of Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 package of cooked bacon (or any meat desired)
4-6 slices of white cheese (Pepper jack, Jack, Swiss, etc)
1 egg
oil or olive oil spray to grease muffin tins
1/2 cup of milk

Spray a muffin tin with olive oil spray.
Beat the egg well with milk.
In a bowl, mix taco seasoning with the crushed Ritz crackers.
Pound chicken breasts flat. In the middle of each breast, place bacon and a slice of cheese.
Fold in the outside ends of breast toward the middle, forming a ball. Dip the breast in the egg wash, then roll in the cracker crumbs.
Place formed breast open side down into muffin tin.
Sprinkle each with a spoon of remaining crumb mixture and spray with olive oil.
Bake at 375 for 40 minutes.
During last 10 minutes of cooking time, spray again with olive oil.
Chicken pops right out, into a nice round stuffed chicken breast.

posted Mar 20

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Ramsey says:

Nice one Billz!

posted Mar 29


Ramsey says:

Something I just made for dinner.

Chicken with Curried Mango Sauce
Serves: 4
Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

(4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/3 cups cubed peeled mango (about 1 large)
2 cups hot cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, ginger, curry, coriander, and garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Combine broth and cornstarch, and add to pan. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in mango.

Spoon rice onto each of 4 plates; top with chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with green onions.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half, 3/4 cup mango sauce, and 1/2 cup rice)

posted Mar 2

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Benny says:

I LOVE this recipe!

posted Mar 6


Ramsey says:

Welcome all...

Here is a little something easy to get the group kicked off.

PESTO
Serves: 8
Degree of difficulty: easy

Pesto is great for any food you’re preparing. Chicken, beef, fish and of course pasta. You can also use it for a great sandwich spread.

Makes 1 ½ pints

Total time to cook 30 minutes

Ingredients
Olive Oil: 12 oz.
Pine Nuts: 3 oz.
Fresh Basil Leaves: 6 oz.
Garlic (minced): 1 Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese (grated): 4 oz.
Romano Cheese (grated): 4 oz.
Salt and Pepper: To Taste


Directions:

1) Place 1/3 of the olive oil in a blender or food processor and add all of the remaining ingredients.

2) Blend or process until smooth. Add the remaining olive oil and blend a few more seconds to incorporate. Add salt and Pepper to taste (TT).

Note: To make this sauce unique and yours, try adding walnuts instead of pine nuts to the recipe.

posted Feb 28


Benny says:

So last night I made a delicious soup:

1.) Started with evoo, onions, garlic and reduced to near liquid
2.) Once nearly liquefied but NOT caramelized, added finely chopped carrots, celery, zucchini (in the order that they would cook to al dente)
3.) Added soaked (or canned beans) with water, bring to boil and let simmer
4.) Add tomato paste, bring to boil and simmer
5.) Add feta cheese for creaminess and salt, boil and then simmer
6.) Add Chicken apple sausage, boil then simmer
7.) Add bag of baby spinach and simmer
8.) Serve and enjoy creamy, sweet, salty savoriness

posted Feb 28

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Ramsey says:

Sounds good, I'm gonna have to try this out over the weekend.

posted Feb 28


Benny says:

What did you think?

posted Mar 6


Ramsey says:

aw man I didn't even get a chance to cook this week. I promise I'll get back in front of the stove soon :D

posted Mar 9


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