Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Ingredients:1 lb. fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Non-stick frying pan Directions:Rinse and drain spinach.  In a frying pan melt butter and heat oil under medium-high heat.  Add garlic to the frying […]

Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

Ingredients:2 bunches of broccoli, including stems2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Non-stick frying panLarge bowl of ice waterDutch oven or stockpot with boiling water Directions:Rinse and drain broccoli.  Cut florets into bite-size […]

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Ingredients:1 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)1 cup of water6-8 cloves of garlic (roughly chopped)1 teaspoon dill1 teaspoon peppercorns6-7 teaspoons salt4-5 pickles/cucumbers (about 1 lb.) Directions:Slice cucumbers into coins and place them in a container with a lid. Place vinegar, water, garlic, dill, peppercorns […]

Potato Dumplings

Ingredients:1 cup mashed potatoes (do not pack)1 cup all-purpose flour (do not pack)1 large egg1 onion, chopped4 slices of bacon, cooked crisp½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch oven or stockpot Directions:Fill Dutch oven ¾ full with water and bring to a boil. Place […]

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 oz. can of Contadina® tomato paste4 cups chicken broth2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch oven or […]

Roast Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 onions1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper2 tomatoes1 head garlic4 oz. Chihuahua or Mexican cheese blendPAM® Non-Stick Cooking Sprayextra virgin olive oilsaltblack pepperflour or corn tortillas Equipment needed:Aluminum sheet pan Directions:Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse vegetables and drain.  […]

Nanna Tacos

Ingredients:2 or 3 chicken breasts, cooked then shredded or cubed 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 cup instant rice (add more if needed)1 green bell pepper, diced1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, diced with (hotter) or without (milder) seeds4 oz. […]

Italian Meatballs

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef, 95% lean1 large egg½ cup Progresso® Breadcrumbs Italian Style¼ cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese2 cloves garlic, minced1 shallot (or small onion) finely chopped or grated 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper […]

Rumaki Teriyaki

Ingredients:3lbs.boneless chicken thighs or breasts16 oz. Hormel Black Label Original Bacon 15 oz. Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce 1 shallot4-5 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon gingerPAM® Non-Stick Cooking Spray Equipment needed:Aluminum foilSheet panCooling rack36 toothpicks or skewers Directions:Marinate chicken thighs […]

Garlic Bread

Ingredients:1 slice bread1 tablespoon butter and extra virgin olive oil¼ teaspoon garlic powder and salt (or garlic salt)1 pinch parsley flakes Toaster Method:Toast bread until brown. Butter toast while still warm so the butter melts. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and parsley flakes. Toaster Oven […]