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ALMOND CHICKEN – February 16 – National Almond Day

ALMOND CHICKEN – February 16 – National Almond Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Chicken Paper towels 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons salt ½ cup plus ½ cup almonds 1 12-ounce can light beer 1 cup plus 1 cup flour 1 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon […]

 
RAMEN – February 15 – National Single Awareness Day

RAMEN – February 15 – National Single Awareness Day

Serves 1 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 package of ramen [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Follow the instructions on the package Serve [/directions]  

 
PASTA LOVE NESTS – February 14 – Creative Romance Month

PASTA LOVE NESTS – February 14 – Creative Romance Month

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 8 ounces angel hair pasta 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup plus ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon garlic powder 3 ounces thinly sliced ham, diced ¼ cup dry white wine 2 eggs, lightly beaten […]

 
TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD – February 13 – National Tortellini Day

TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD – February 13 – National Tortellini Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 9-ounce package cheese-filled tortellini Ice 1 15-ounce can white kidney beans, drained ½ cup plus ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 large tomato, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives ½ cup Italian salad dressing 4 […]

 
PORK CHOPS AND CHERRY SAUCE – February 12 – National Cherry Month

PORK CHOPS AND CHERRY SAUCE – February 12 – National Cherry Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork chops ¼ medium yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups dried cherries ¼ cup port wine ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange […]

 
SOUR CREAM PANCAKES – February 11 – National Hot Breakfast Month

SOUR CREAM PANCAKES – February 11 – National Hot Breakfast Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 8 slices thick bacon 4 eggs, separated 2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons bacon grease or melted butter 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt […]

 
SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD – February 10 –  National Grapefruit Month

SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD – February 10 – National Grapefruit Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 ruby red grapefruits, one juiced and zested and one cut in half and the segments removed 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 pound of […]

 
BAGEL PIZZA – February 9 – National Bagel Day and National Pizza Day

BAGEL PIZZA – February 9 – National Bagel Day and National Pizza Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 4 plain bagels 2 cups pizza sauce 2 cups mozzarella cheese Assorted veggies and cooked meats for toppings [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Slice the bagels in half and place on a baking sheet.  Place ¼ […]

 
BELGIAN WAFFLES – February 8 –  National Hot Breakfast Month

BELGIAN WAFFLES – February 8 – National Hot Breakfast Month

Serves 6-8 NOTE: My family will premake all of the dry ingredients and place them in a zipper bag and then just add the liquids then mix and serve [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered buttermilk* 2 cups warm water* 4 eggs, separated […]

 
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN – February 7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN – February 7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 boneless chicken breasts 1 16 oz package of fettuccine noodles 1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon for the sauce 1 cup milk 1 cup half and half ⅓ cup (3 oz) cream cheese 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon butter 3 […]