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SHRIMP SCAMPI – April 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day

SHRIMP SCAMPI – April 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] ½ cup plus ½ cup dry white wine 1 ½ pounds large shrimp 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup chopped parsley ½ lemon freshly juiced 2 […]

 
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE – April 12 – National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE – April 12 – National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 cup provolone cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon white wine 8 slices of sandwich bread 4 tablespoons butter [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Heat a frying pan over medium heat.   Mix the cheeses and […]

 
CREAM OF CELERY SOUP – March 29 – National Celery Month

CREAM OF CELERY SOUP – March 29 – National Celery Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 ½ cups half and half ½ cup butter 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 ½ cups chopped celery, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 large clove garlic ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups chicken broth [/ingredients] [directions […]

 
BEEF KABOBS – March 28 – National Something On A Stick Day

BEEF KABOBS – March 28 – National Something On A Stick Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Place your list items here [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Place your list items here [/directions]  

 
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CHIA PESTO – March 23 – National Chia Day

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CHIA PESTO – March 23 – National Chia Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Chia Pesto 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup walnuts 1/8 cup pine nuts 1 cloves garlic minced 2 cups chopped basil 1 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil Halibut 4 Halibut fillets, about 1/2 […]

 
BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN – March 19 – National Poultry Day

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN – March 19 – National Poultry Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 12 Chicken thighs 1 cup apricot preserves 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard 2 Tablespoons water 1 package dry onion soup mix [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.   In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and mix together. Place […]

 
ARTICHOKE CHICKEN – March 16 – National Artichoke Hearts Day

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN – March 16 – National Artichoke Hearts Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 15-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Cooking spray 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Preheat oven to […]

 
PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND CEREAL – March 7 – National Cereal Day

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND CEREAL – March 7 – National Cereal Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Pork 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ yellow onion, diced 2 pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup chicken stalk Banana sauce 2 ripe bananas ½ cup half-and-half ½ cup crushed cinnamon […]

 
CHEESE DOODLE CRISPY CHICKEN – March 5 – National Cheese Doodle Day

CHEESE DOODLE CRISPY CHICKEN – March 5 – National Cheese Doodle Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness if necessary 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon dill 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon basil ½  teaspoon […]