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Broccoli, Grilled Pork Strips and Spaghetti!!!
Ingredients:
2 lbs of boneless pork loin - cut into strips
1 head of broccoli – cut into spears
5 cloves of garlic – chopped
1 box of your favorite spaghetti
Marinade for the Pork:
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1 tablespoon of sugar
½ tsp. of salt
½ tsp. of black pepper
½ tsp. of ground cumin
Place pork pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for half an hour or more.
Heat a griddle with a drizzle of olive oil and place the pork pieces on the hot griddle to grill.
While grilling the pork prepare the spaghetti as directed. Place the broccoli in the spaghetti water about 3-4 minutes before the spaghetti is done.
Drain the broccoli and spaghetti and plate; top with the grilled pork.
Heat a small frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped garlic, a few dashes of red pepper flakes. When the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden pour this over the plated broccoli, spaghetti and pork. Squeeze a ¼ of lemon over the top and toss.
This dish is easy and delicious.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Chickpeas with Barley and Macaroni!!!
Ingredients:
1 – 29oz. can of chickpeas - drained
4 stalks of celery – chopped
6 cloves of garlic – chopped
1 red onion – sliced
1 bunch of Italian parsley – chopped
1 package of instant barley
Juice of 1 lemon
4 tablespoons of olive oil
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
Dashes of sea salt
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped garlic, onion and celery to sauté until the onion is soft. Add the drained chickpeas and toss.
Prepare the macaroni and barley as directed. Add the barley to the pan with chickpeas and toss. Add a few tablespoons of the hot water from the macaroni to the pan and toss. Add the chopped fresh parsley and toss once again. Season again to taste.
Drain the macaroni and add to the pan and toss.
Combine the lemon juice with the olive oil add to the pan and toss.
This is a perfect side dish and may be served hot or cold.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Boneless Chicken Thighs with Sage & Wine Sauce!!!!
Ingredients:
10 boneless chicken thighs – skinless
Vegetable oil for frying
Coating for Chicken Thighs:
3 cups flour
½ cup corn meal
1 tsp. brown sugar
Dashes of ground ginger
Dashes of turmeric
Dashes of sea salt
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
3 eggs plus a splash of milk - beaten
Sage & Wine Sauce:
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup of wine
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
Handful of fresh sage
3 lemon slices
4 cloves of garlic - chopped
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Prepare three separate bowls: one with 1 ½ cups flour plus dashes of salt and pepper, one with the eggs plus a splash of milk beaten and finally one with 1 ½ cups flour plus ½ cup cornmeal plus the brown sugar, turmeric and ground ginger.
Dip the thighs first in the flour, then the egg wash and finally the flour and cornmeal with the seasonings.
Heat a large frying pan with enough vegetable oil to just about cover the thighs. Carefully place the prepared thighs in the hot oil. Let the thighs get a nice golden color on one side before turning. Turn the thighs only once, so that you do not damage the coating. About 4-5 minutes on each side.
Place on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
For the Sage & Wine Sauce:
Heat a medium size frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and butter. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and the tablespoon of flour. Wisk the flour with the butter and olive oil until nice and smooth, then add lemon slices, fresh sage, wine and chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce is smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
Plate the chicken thighs and spoon the sauce over the thighs.
This dish is very delicious! You will think you are a gourmet restaurant without the price!!!
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Baked Lemon~Lime Chicken Wings!!
Ingredients:
3 lbs. chicken wings
Marinade:
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime plus the zest
3 cloves of garlic – sliced
4 tablespoons of honey
½ cup of sugar
½ cup of red wine
1 cup of chicken broth
¼ cup vegetable oil
Handful of fresh Italian parsley
Handful of fresh cilantro
Dashes of salt
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken wings and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to a few hours.
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Place the chicken wings in a baking pan and spoon the marinade over the wings.
Place in the oven for 35-40 minutes until a beautiful golden color.
These wings are a perfect appetizer or a light dinner with a side salad.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Broccoli Rabe with Lemon!
Ingredients:
2 bunches of fresh broccoli rabe – tough stems cut off
8 cloves of garlic - chopped
1 lemon – cut into wedges
Dashes of sea salt
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Fresh Grated Romano cheese
Heat a large frying pan with a few drizzles of olive oil and the chopped garlic. Carefully add the broccoli rabe and the lemon wedges. Add the seasonings and cover loosely. Sauté until the broccoli rabe has cooked down and is tender.
Serve with fresh grated Romano cheese.
This is a perfect side dish.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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Broccoli Rabe with Lemon!
Broccoli Rabe with Lemon!