Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic

These baked potatoes are awesome. Have them on their own as a meal or as a side dish. So easy to make and to serve, just make a lot ahead of time and then pop them into the oven, and they're ready.   Just make sure you make extra if you are going to have a party or gathering. 

Let me know how yours turned out and did you what other toppings did you add to it. 

Ingredients 

2 1/2 to 3 lbs.         -  Med. potatoes with skin on. 

Homemade  Pesto 

1 cup             -  Fresh basil leaves, (not packed)

2 tbsp.           -  Pine nuts or cashews

1 -2 cloves    -  Garlic 

1/2 tsp.         -  Salt 

1/3 cup         -  Olive oil

Toppings 

- Add butter

- Parsley, chopped 

- Chives, chopped 

- Dill, chopped 

- Sour cream

- Bacon bits

For more information, please see the video below.

 

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe

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Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

 

Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Here is one of the dishes that I like the best. I usually make this for a get-together or a large party. You can make this ahead of time and then just stick them in the oven and it's ready to go. The problem you will have with this recipe your guest will ask for more. 

Ingredients 

Turkey Meatballs 

1 1/2 lbs           -  Lean turkey, ground 

1/2 cup             -  Red onion, finely chopped

3 cloves            -  Garlic, minced 

1 lg.                   -  Egg 

2/3 cup             -  Old bread or 1/3 cup bread crumbs

Splash               -  Milk for soaking bread.

1 tbsp.               -  Parsley, chopped

1 tbsp.               -  Oregano, dried 

1 tbsp.               -  HP sauce or other 

1/2 cup              - Parmesan cheese, dried

Garlic Parmesan sauce

1/2 cup              -  Chicken stock, broth

1/2 cup              -  Heavy cream

1 tsp.                  -  Garlic powder 

1/4 cup              -  Parmesan cheese, dried

1 tsp.                  -  Parsley, chopped 

1 tbsp.                -  Corn starch

Salt and pepper to taste

For more information, please see the video below;

Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Here we go again with a pasta dish or can we call it a salad dish. Whatever you want to call it, you know it will be an excellent recipe. 

Here, I did not slice the sausage, for instead, I break it down into pieces so it can blend better into the sauce and the pasta.

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs - Italian sausage, skin removed 2 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tbsp. - Oregano dried 1 tbsp. - Garlic, mashed 1/2 cup - White wine 1/2 cup - Red onion, finely chopped 1 cup - Green peas 1 cup - Cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cup - Mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup - Heavy cream 1/2 cup - Parmesan cheese, grated Milk as needed Salt and pepper as needed For more information, please see the video below;

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

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Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe

 

Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe

First, I am sorry for my wife's phone recording in front of my video.  my wife and I did not notice this until I started editing this video. She is now recording small bits of my cooking to put on her future Tic-tok account. Anyways, I thought it was cute to see her trying to make her own film. 

Ingredients 6 to 8 pieces Drumsticks, skin on and bone-in 1 lg. - Onion, sliced or wedged 2 to 6 - Garlic cloves, minced or chopped 2 lg. - Carrots, peeled and sliced 3 each - Celery stalks, chopped 3 tbsp. - All-purpose flour 1/2 cup - White wine, extra for a splash 2 cups - Water 2 tbsp. - Tomato paste 1 tbsp. - Thyme, dried 2 tsp. - Worcestershire sauce 2 each - Bay leaf 1.5 lbs. - Potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces Parsley as needed Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken cube (option)

Oven timings Pre-heated oven set at 350 degrees for 45 mins, with pan wrapped with alum foil. Second, heat at same for 40 mins, pan wrapped with added potatoes. For more information, please see the video below;   

Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe Video

Picnic 4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe

Picnic   4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe

Here, once again is a great lunch or picnic salad. I enjoy making these recipes because after all, I have to eat my work, so I like to take my dishes to my office for a great snack or lunch. 

Ingredients 

Dressing 

1/4 cup         -  White wine or apple cider vinegar 

1/4 cup         -  Olive oil

1 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 

1 tbsp.           -  Garlic, minced

1 tsp.             -  Honey, (natural)

Salt and pepper to taste 

Salad 

1 cup            -  Red kidney beans 

1 cup            -  Green beans (cooked)

1/2 cup        -  Black beans 

1/2 cup        -  Chickpeas

1/3 cup        -  Finely chopped red onions

1/4 cup        -  Green onions

1/4 cup        -  Parsley, chopped

Note

-  Rinse and drain all canned beans.

For more information, please see the video below;

Picnic   4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe

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Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Want a perfect picnic salad, here it is. Easy to make and can be served anytime or anywhere. Perfect for the office lunch or even a snack. 

Ingredients

Vinaigrette Dressing 

3 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 

1/4 cup         -  Apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup         -  Rice vinegar

1 tsp.             -  White sugar 

3/4 tsp.         -  Salt, kosher 

1/2 tsp.         -  Cayenne pepper (option)

1/2 cup         -  Olive oil, added in parts.

2 tsp.             -  Fresh dill, chopped 

2 tsp.             -  Fresh parsley 

1 tsp.             -  Chives, chopped

1 tsp.             -  Fresh basil

Salad 

1/2 pkg.         -  Corkscrew pasta

1 cup              -  Snow peas

1 cup              -  Finely sliced carrots

1 cup              -  Broccoli florets, bite-size pieces

1 cup              -  Cherry tomatoes, sliced 

1/4 cup          -  Finely chopped red onions

1/2 cup          -  Sliced red bell pepper

For more information, please see the video below;

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

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Portuguese Chorizo Egg Casserole One-Pot Recipe

Portuguese Chorizo Egg Casserole  One-Pot Recipe

When it comes to Portuguese cuisine, this one is one of my favorites. It starts with juicy sausage, chorizo that has all the full flavor that just comes out in this dish. The pork, paprika, garlic, and fully smoked sausage create a perfect fit for any combination. 

Recipe;

1 to 1 1/2 pounds of  chorizo

1/4 Cup - olive oil

1 Med. - Onion

1 to 2 cloves - Garlic

1/3 Cup - Red or white wine

3 Tbsp. - Tomato paste

1 Tbsp  - Hot sauce

2 - Bay leafs

2/3 Cups - Frozen peas

1 Med. - Carrot, sliced

1 Med. - Tomato, chopped 

Salt and pepper as needed 

3 - Eggs

For more information, please see the video below;

Portuguese Chorizo Egg Casserole One-Pot Recipe

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Restaurant Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Restaurant Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

This has to be my best  Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe but this time instead of frying, I had them baked.  I always watch what I eat, but sometimes at least once a week I can enjoy whatever I want. So this week it is my wings. 

Ingredients 

Baked wings 

4 lbs.            -  Chicken wings, wingettes and drumettes. Tips (optional) 

2 tbsp.         -  Baking powder 

1 tsp.            -  Onion powder

1 tsp.            -  Sweet paprika 

Sauce 

4 tbsp.          -  Unsalted butter

1/4 cup         -  Piri Piri  or Frank’s Original  red hot sauce

1 tbsp.          -  Brown sugar 

2 tbsp.          -  Ketchup

Salt                -  As needed

Blue Cheese Dip 

1/4  cup        -  Blue cheese, soft part.

1/4  cup        -  Sour cream

2 tbsp.          -  Mayonnaise 

2 tbsp.          -  Lemon juice 

Splash           -  Milk 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Cooking times -  350 degrees for around 35 to 40 mins, flip wings once.

For more information, please see the video below: 

Restaurant Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

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Skinny Poached Eggs - My Way Recipe

Skinny Poached Eggs - My Way Recipe

Ok, I hear you. I was asked to come up with a poached egg recipe, that would be easy and simple. This is one of the best ways to add eggs to your diet that is oil-free.

I know that they show you how to twirl the water into a spin, add vinegar and add the egg into the vortex. I find that this method in the video is the best and the easiest way to get it right the first time. Well, anyway you make it you know that poached eggs are always the best when you are counting calories.

Let me know in the comments below, how your's turned out.  

For more information, please see the video below:

 Skinny Poached Eggs - My Way Recipe

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Skinny Chicken Wrap With Yogurt Dressing Recipe

Skinny Chicken Wrap With Yogurt Dressing Recipe

I will have to call this the perfect wrap or sandwich. After all, everything is all held in a pocket that is easy to handle and eat.

Ingredients

Makes 4 wraps. 

Chicken

1 lb.              -  Boneless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces

1 tsp.            -  Olive oil  

1/2 tsp.        -  Sweet paprika 

1/2 tsp.        -  Garlic powder 

Filling 

 4 lg.              -  Flour or corn tortillas

1/4 cup        -  Green onions

1 sm.            -  Sweet red onion 

1 med.          -  Tomato, sliced 

1/2 ned.       -  Cucumber, sliced 

2 cups          -  Ready-mix lettuce or other

Yogurt dressing  

2/3 cup        -   Plain yogurt 

1/3 sm.        -  Juice of a lemon

1 tsp.            -  Mustard

1 tbsp.          -  Olive oil 

1 tbsp.          -  Dried parsley

1/2 tbsp.      -  Hot chili powder (option)

Salt and pepper to taste

For more information, please see the video;

Skinny Chicken Wrap With Yogurt Dressing Recipe

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