Spicy Baked Macaroni

Feb 29, 2008 - I recently made this recipe after seeing Giada De Laurentiis make it and it is DELISH (sorry I don't have any pictures of it) Salt 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound assorted mushrooms, quartered 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess liquid 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup 1/4 cup Romano, plus 1/3 cup 2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons 12 ounces mozzarella cubed (about 2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. - 10 Comments

Marvelous Marv's Fried Chicken

Jun 07, 2007 - Ingredients: -chicken breasts, cut into nuggets or strips -2 to 4 eggs -a bit of milk -seasoned bread crumbs (seasoning examples; garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano etc) -flour -garlic powder to taste -salt and pepper to taste -vegetable oil, about an inch or two into the bottom of a frying pan -enough seasoned bread crumbs, flour and eggs with milk to fill a small bowl EACH that you'll be able to fit and coat the chicken in *Mix the eggs and milk together in one bowl *Mix the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in another *Mix the bread crumbs with whatever seasoning you like, in a third bowl *Dip and coat the chicken first into the flour mix, then the egg mixture and then the bread crumbs *Fry in oil until brown and cooked thru My favorite fried chicken EVER!!! Excellent with ranch, bbq or what ever sauce you like or just on it's own!!! Good with just about any side dish you can think of!!! - 2 Comments

Artichoke Crab Stuffed Chicken

Feb 15, 2008 - I made this recipe up last night for Valentines day. I cook dinner for my boyfriend almost every night, so I wanted to make something that I’ve never made before, something that would really wow him. I was looking online and found a few stuffed chicken recipes but they were all pretty basic. - 8 Comments

Almond Crusted Chicken with Scallion Beurre Blanc

Feb 23, 2007 - courtesy of Rachael Raythis is my favorite recipe with green onions, courtesy of rachael ray. 2 scallions, whites and greens, very finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine - eyeball it 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 large egg 8 pieces chicken breast cutlets, 1 1/4 pounds 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, eyeball it Salt and pepper 1/4 cup light extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, 4 turns of the pan 1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces Combine the scallions, white wine and 2 tablespoons cream in a saucepan over medium heat and reduce to 1/4 cup liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. While the sauce is working, beat egg and set chicken into it. - 3 Comments

How to use a toaster

Dec 27, 2007 - 1. Plug in your toaster 2. Get two slices of bread out of the bag. - 18 Comments

Ribollita - Tuscan Bread Soup

Dec 05, 2007 - ribollita, tuscan bread soup Ribollita happens to be my favorite italian soup, and I actually made it before I had even been to Tuscany after seeing some recipes for it on the Food network. Though when I did finally go to Italy, I ordered it everyday we were in Tuscany. :) Bringing the hills of Tuscany into your kitchen! - 12 Comments