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CHERRY, PECAN, APPLE SALAD – February 6 – National Cherry Month

CHERRY, PECAN, APPLE SALAD – February 6 – National Cherry Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Salad 4 cups mixed greens 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup tart cherries 1 large Granny Smith apple, seeds removed and thinly sliced ½ cup whole pecans 4 green onions, sliced into ¼ inch slices 4 tablespoons gouda cheese Cherry Vinaigrette […]

 
NUTELLA CHICKEN – February 5 –  World Nutella Day

NUTELLA CHICKEN – February 5 – World Nutella Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Vegetable oil for frying 1 egg white ½ cup flour ½ cup cornstarch ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½ inch chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 plus 1 green onion […]

 
TOMATO SOUP – 2/4 – National Homemade Soup Day

TOMATO SOUP – 2/4 – National Homemade Soup Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, washed and chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup four 2 28-oz cans diced tomatoes 2 leaves fresh basil, minced […]

 
BEEF JERKY STEW – February 3 –  National Snack Food Month

BEEF JERKY STEW – February 3 – National Snack Food Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium carrot, cut into ½ inch slices 1 large potato, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 stalk celery cut into ¼ inch cubes ½ medium yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced […]

 
GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN WINGS OR LEGS – February 2 – National Grapefruit Month

GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN WINGS OR LEGS – February 2 – National Grapefruit Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2-3 pounds chicken wings or legs 2 grapefruit, one juiced and one the fruit removed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon powdered ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil Aluminum […]

 
MACADAMIA AND COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE RELISH – February 1 – National Macadamia Nut Month

MACADAMIA AND COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE RELISH – February 1 – National Macadamia Nut Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 large or 4 small chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup Macadamia nuts ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes Cooking spray ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard 2 cups pineapple relish, recipe found here [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] […]

 
CHICKEN CROISSANT SANDWICHES – January 30 – National Croissant Day

CHICKEN CROISSANT SANDWICHES – January 30 – National Croissant Day

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Meat from ½ of a rotisserie chicken 2 stalks celery, chopped ¼ – ½ red onion, diced 1 green apple, cored and chopped 1/4 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup ranch dressing ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup cashews, chopped if […]

 
CORN CHIP SALAD – January 29 – National Corn Chip Day

CORN CHIP SALAD – January 29 – National Corn Chip Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 pound ground beef 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped as desired 1 can black or kidney beans, drained 1 small can sliced olives, drained 2 cup corn chips 1 tablespoon seasoned salt blend, recipe here, or taco seasoning to taste ½ – […]

 
SEASONED SALT BLEND

SEASONED SALT BLEND

NOTE: This is a low salt mild taco seasoning or a rub for meats. [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] ¼ cup salt 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon fresh ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder […]

 
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH OATMEAL – January  23 – National Oatmeal Month

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH OATMEAL – January 23 – National Oatmeal Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] ½ butternut squash, seeds removed, peeled, and diced into ½ inch squares 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried sage 1 cup oats 2 cups water 1 cup fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup walnuts ¼ […]