Posts for February 26th 2010

Fast & Easy Recipe for Roasted Greek Chicken & Vegetables 2010-02-26 16:36:01
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Roasted Greek Chicken and Vegetables

From Woman's Day Roasted Greek Chicken and VegetablesIngredients 1 cut-up whole chicken (about 4 lb), breasts cut in half if large 1 medium eggplant (1 lb), cut in 1 1/2-in.
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From Woman's Day

Roasted Greek Chicken and Vegetables

Fast & Easy Recipe for Roasted Greek Chicken & Vegetables 2010-02-26 16:36:01

Ingredients

1 cut-up whole chicken (about 4 lb), breasts cut in half if large
1 medium eggplant (1 lb), cut in 1 1/2-in. chunks
1 bell pepper, cut in 1 1/2-in pieces
2 unpeeled whole cloves garlic
2 tsp oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp each salt, pepper and dried oregano

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick foil.
  2. Put chicken on one side of each pan; put vegetables on the other side. Drizzle vegetables with oil. Sprinkle chicken and vegetables with lemon zest and juice, and the salt, pepper and oregano; toss to coat.
  3. Roast side by side on middle oven rack, turning chicken and vegetables once, 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Serves 5.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 428, Fat 26g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 35g

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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
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Add a Buffalo Twist to Quesadillas

Buffalo-flavoring has been popping up everywhere these days, and while I've enjoyed it in classic and dip forms, I haven't really experienced it any other way.
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Buffalo-flavoring has been popping up everywhere these days, and while I've enjoyed it in classic and dip forms, I haven't really experienced it any other way. That's why, when I came across this recipe for buffalo-chicken quesadillas, I knew I had to make it! For being such a tasty, finger-licking good appetizer, it's surprising to learn that the technique is super easy.

All you do is toss store-bought chicken with bottled Buffalo sauce and Monterey jack cheese. Then you slap the mixture between two tortillas, cook, and serve alongside blue cheese dressing. Genius! It's a great appetizer that's perfect for a movie night. To learn how its made, read more

Slow Cooker Recipe for Provencal Chicken Stew 2010-02-26 14:33:58
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Provençal Chicken Stew

From Epicurious Provençal Chicken StewIngredients3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces and skinned 1/4 cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, for garnish 1 cup black Nyons or kalamata olives, for garnish Directions Combine the 3/4 cup flour and the salt in a resealable plastic bag.
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From Epicurious

Provençal Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Recipe for Provencal Chicken Stew 2010-02-26 14:33:58

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 chicken, cut into serving pieces and skinned
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
1 cup black Nyons or kalamata olives, for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine the 3/4 cup flour and the salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, several pieces at a time, and shake to coat completely.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned on both sides. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain, then arrange in the slow cooker.
  3. Set the sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the onion and the 2 tablespoons flour. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the garlic and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, until some of the tomato liquid evaporates.
  4. Pour the onion mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender. At 3 to 4 hours, the chicken will still be firm and hold its shape. At 6 to 8 hours, the meat will be falling off the bone.
  5. Divide the chicken among dinner plates and garnish with the parsley, basil, and olives. Serve immediately.

Serves 4 to 6.

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YumSugar Weekly Recap Quiz 2010-02-26 14:30:21
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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

We've been glued to the Olympics screen all week, and we're sad to see it end tonight, although our love affair with all things Canadian is just beginning.
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We've been glued to the Olympics screen all week, and we're sad to see it end tonight, although our love affair with all things Canadian is just beginning.

But in our minds, the fun has just begun, because yesterday we arrived at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival! Stay tuned for more, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for live coverage.

Were you around for everything that went down this week? You'll know when you take our quiz.

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Starbucks Dark Cherry Mocha Arrives March 9, McDonald's Pilots Oatmeal
Breakfast

Up Next: Starbucks Dark Cherry Mocha, McDonald's Oatmeal?

This year, coffee and breakfast have been the name of the game for fast food and casual chains.
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This year, coffee and breakfast have been the name of the game for fast food and casual chains. Last week, Burger King announced it'd soon be serving specialty coffee in a partnership with Starbucks-owned Seattle's Best — part of the company's goal to bring "new and improved" products to a.m. customers. But they're not the only ones raising the bar: Starbucks will also up the ante with a new specialty coffee, and McDonald's has been mulling over oatmeal.

With the Dark Cherry Mocha, which makes its US and Canada debut Mar. 9, Starbucks hopes to add cachet to its coffee drinks. The drink is already an international favorite and has a significant cult following abroad. It comes with espresso, bittersweet chocolate sauce, dark cherry flavoring, milk, whipped cream, and chocolate curls and can be made hot or iced.

Number one fast food chain McDonald's, in turn, has been following the lead of Starbucks and Jamba Juice by testing out oatmeal in test markets like Baltimore and Washington DC. Although it hasn't yet decided the future of the breakfast offering, McDonald's representatives maintain that the oatmeal has been "well-received."

One thing is for sure: the breakfast wars are on in full force. Which chain do you count on for breakfast on the go?

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Our Top Heartbreakers
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Our Top Heartbreakers

These three lucky ladies have ditched their boring breakfast habits and are now in new relationships.
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These three lucky ladies have ditched their boring breakfast habits and are now in new relationships. Congratulations EML13, garlandofroses, and Rancher'sGirl, you are our readers' favorite breakfast heartbreakers!

But just to make sure you’ve kicked your old breakfast to the curb for good, you’ll all be receiving the Bagel-fuls Breakfast Breakup Survival Kit, including a brand new toaster, Tassimo coffee maker, travel coffee mug, and Bagel-fuls coupons!

For all you ladies looking for a little motivation to break up with your breakfast, take a look at the winners’ stories to help you find the encouragement.

EML13

"Typically, I alternate between oatmeal and cold cereal with milk, but I've been trying to incorporate more protein with eggs or toast/bagels with peanut butter. I'd definitely try out Bagel-fuls — I'm always up for trying out new breakfast options!"

garlandofroses

"My 'Breakfast Breakup':

Before I used to always have cold cereal and milk. But lately I have moved away from that I am starting to really enjoy making oatmeal or Cream of Wheat . . . sooo good! Plus, there are unlimited variations to these breakfast foods. The one I like the most is adding lots and lots of cinnamon to my oatmeal or Cream of Wheat."

Rancher'sGirl

"From the time my alarm clock rudely interrupts my slumber until I am out the door, I have twenty minutes. I had been relying on sugar-laden goodies to be my breakfast but no longer. I've started eating whole grain toast, sometimes with a hardboiled egg as well, along with my cup of morning coffee or juice. I'd like to include a Bagelful once in a while as a fun treat and healthy way to start my day."

Yummy Links: From Apolo Ohno to 64 Proof Beer
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Yummy Links: From Apolo Ohno to 64 Proof Beer

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Easy Hoisin Beef and Edamame Noodle Recipe
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Hoisin Beef and Edamame Noodles

When I hear the words "stir-fry," I normally think of a protein/vegetable dish that's served over rice.
by partysugar

When I hear the words "stir-fry," I normally think of a protein/vegetable dish that's served over rice. However, this recipe demonstrates that a stir-fry can also incorporate noodles. Chopped red pepper, snappy edamame, and strips of flank steak are flash-cooked in a large pan. A hoisin, chili, and garlic sauce seasons the dish, while the last-minute addition of minced ginger and chopped cilantro provides an aromatic freshness. Check out this uncomplicated but exciting recipe after the break.

Pistachio Trivia and Fun Facts Quiz
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Can You Crack This Pistachio Quiz?

Happy Friday — and World Pistachio Day!
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Happy Friday — and World Pistachio Day! Since the year began, pistachios have literally been popping up everywhere in San Francisco. And while I've always loved to eat them, I realized I don't know much about their existence at all.

Upon further research, I discovered some pretty entertaining facts about these nuts. For instance, in China, they're known as the "Happy Nut." Another trivia tidbit: they're enjoyed with an apéritif in France, but favored with a cold one in Russia. What else is there to know about the grand pistachio? See if you can nail the rest of the fun facts when you take this quiz.

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