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SAVORY POUND CAKE – March 4 – National Pound Cake Day

SAVORY POUND CAKE – March 4 – National Pound Cake Day

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] ⅓ cup zucchini, diced ⅓ cup carrots, diced ½ red onion, diced 1 cup butter, room temperature 6 eggs, room temperature 1 ¼ cups flour 2 teaspoon dried orange peel 2 teaspoons dried lemon peel 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon […]

 
CHEF SALAD – March 3 – National Cold Cuts Day

CHEF SALAD – March 3 – National Cold Cuts Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 heads romaine hearts, torn to bite size pieces 4 ounces Swiss Cheese cut into ½ inch cubes 4 ounces cheddar cheese cut into ½ inch cubes 4 ounces sliced ham, diced 4 ounces sliced turkey, diced 4 ounces chicken, diced 4 […]

 
SLOW COOKER PEANUT BUTTER PORK – March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day & National Pig Day

SLOW COOKER PEANUT BUTTER PORK – March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day & National Pig Day

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 pounds boneless country style pork ribs 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried tarragon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ medium yellow onion cut into slices 1 red bell pepper seeded, quartered, and sliced into […]

 
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD – February 27 – National Strawberry Day

SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD – February 27 – National Strawberry Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Poppy Seed Dressing 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ red onion, diced 1 tablespoon poppy seeds ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup olive […]

 
PISTACHIO CRUSTED FLANK STEAK WITH PEACH SAUCE – February 26 – National Pistachio Day

PISTACHIO CRUSTED FLANK STEAK WITH PEACH SAUCE – February 26 – National Pistachio Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 pound flank steak, fat trimmed if necessary ½ cup shelled pistachios 2 tablespoons almond flour Cooking spray Aluminum foil or parchment paper 1 15-ounce can […]

 
SLOW-COOKER STICKY CHICKEN – February 21 – National Sticky Bun Day

SLOW-COOKER STICKY CHICKEN – February 21 – National Sticky Bun Day

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Chicken 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup honey ⅛ cup soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 pounds chicken legs and/or thighs Sticky Sauce ¼ cup water ¼ cup […]

 
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES – February 20 – National Hot Breakfast Month

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES – February 20 – National Hot Breakfast Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon plus ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 4 boneless chicken breasts Cooking spray 3 cups crushed club crackers 1 […]

 
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN MOLE WITH MINT RICE – February 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN MOLE WITH MINT RICE – February 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Chicken Mole 1 Anaheim chile, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 tablespoon chipotle powder 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 3+ ounces 70% dark chocolate (to taste), […]

 
CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER – February 18 – National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER – February 18 – National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 egg 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, flaked Cooking spray 4 teaspoons butter 1 lemon, cut into […]

 
GRILLED CABBAGE WITH BACON – February 17 – National Cabbage Day

GRILLED CABBAGE WITH BACON – February 17 – National Cabbage Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 head of green cabbage, cut into 4 wedges 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 8 slices of bacon Aluminum foil Balsamic vinegar, optional [/ingredients] […]