Black Iron Skillet Cornbread Read Post »
I finally checked another kitchen toy off my to-buy list: the cast-iron skillet. And what did I make for my first dish? Cornbread…mostly because it was the first thing that came to mind and I already had all of the ingredients in my kitchen. Anti-climactic, yes. Delicious when served alongside slow-cooked chicken and beans (recipe […]
Ingredients: 2 small carrots, peeled and diced 1 medium onion diced 1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to defrost them) 1 potato, par – cooked and diced 3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 2 1/4 cups chicken stock 2 cups diced or shredded chicken salt, pepper to taste Biscuit, pie or crescent roll dough –
Garlic Butter Steak Skillet Read Post »
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, softened, divided 1 tsp minced fresh parsley 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 beef flat iron steak or boneless top sirloin steak (3/4 pound) 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Directions: Mix 1 tablespoon butter, parsley, garlic and soy sauce. Marinate steak for about an hour. Sprinkle
Skillet Chicken and Quinoa Supper Read Post »
Ingredients : 6 chicken drumsticks, skin removed (optional breast fillets) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes in juice (recipe for Homemade Diced Tomatoes) 2 teaspoons capers, drained 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Kosher or sea salt to taste
Skillet Breakfast Strata Read Post »
This savory breakfast casserole dish is made in a pie plate or cast-iron skillet and baked to perfection. Bacon, spinach, onions, and tomatoes along with cubed bread makes the most perfect breakfast comfort food. I love this strata for its simplicity and beauty. With its bread-pudding like texture and the thin crispy cheese layer top,
Skillet Beef Liver and Onions Read Post »
This Skillet Beef Liver and Onions recipe is the perfect dish for any home cook looking to add some variety to their weekly meal plan. The tender liver is cooked to perfection with caramelized onions, making for a flavorful and satisfying meal. This recipe is easy to follow, and can be made in one skillet
One-Skillet Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables Read Post »
Ingredients : 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoons olive oil for sauce + 2 tablespoons for cooking chicken 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 4 thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), seasoned with salt and pepper about 2
Ham and Swiss Skillet Read Post »
Ingredients : 1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 small zucchini, finely chopped (3/4 cup) 3/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed Dash salt Dash pepper 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces) Snipped fresh chives Directions:
Easy Skillet Lasagna Read Post »
Ingredients : 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian diced tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup tomato sauce 3 large basil leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese 3
Chicken & Veggie Skillet Read Post »
Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.) 1/4 cup italian dressing 1 zucchini, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup snow peas 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Directions: HEAT large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover with lid. Cook 5 to 7
