Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 large potatoes 4 carrots 2 onions 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Preheat oven to 400°F.  Spray an aluminum sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. Rinse then chop vegetables […]

Roast Beef

Ingredients:3 lb. beef chuck roast4 large potatoes4 carrots2 green bell peppers2 onions1 bay leaf1 qt. beef broth2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch ovenRoasting pan Directions:Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse and drain vegetables.  Peel potatoes and carrots. Chop vegetables […]

Chicken with Rice

Ingredients:2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1-quart chicken broth4 cups instant rice1 large onion3 carrots3 celery stalks½ cup heavy cream (or one turn of the pot)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon parsley flakes1 teaspoon garlic powder1 Knorr® Chicken Bouillon½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon […]

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:16 oz. can slice stewed tomatoes16 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth15 oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans, drained½ head cauliflower (chopped into bite-size pieces)2-3 bunches broccoli (chopped into bite-size pieces)½ lb. baby spinach leaves (may seem like a lot but will wilt)2 carrots (sliced)2 […]

Cream of Chicken Rice Soup

Ingredients:1 boneless skinless chicken breast1-quart chicken broth1 small onion2 carrots2 celery stalks1 cup instant rice (or leftover Chinese take-out steamed rice)½ cup heavy cream (or a turn of the pan)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon parsley flakes½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black […]

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:1 boneless skinless chicken breast 1-quart chicken broth1 pkg chicken or cheese tortellini (fresh pasta is best)3 carrots3 celery stalks1 onion2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 Knorr Chicken Bouillon1 teaspoon parsley flakes½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch oven or stockpotLadle […]

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:1 boneless skinless chicken breast 1-quart chicken broth6 oz. egg noodles (half of a 12 oz. package)3 carrots3 celery stalks1 onion2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 Knorr Chicken Bouillon1 teaspoon parsley flakes½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch oven or stockpotLadle […]

Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb. rotini pasta (or any shaped pasta of your choice)2 bunches broccoli tops (florets)½ head of cauliflower2 carrots1 green bell pepper3 green onions4 oz. Monterey jack cheese, cubed4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cubed½ cup ranch dressing (or salad dressing of your choice) Directions: Cook […]