So Easy Roasted Potatoes

ez_pot So Easy Roasted Potatoes - This oven roasted, easy potato recipe, uses sweet potatoes for more nutrition, and is as quick as quick can be. A wonderful side dish with a meal, a quick snack or lunch on their own, this delightful, easy potato recipe can be multiplies for more people.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 18-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make So Easy Roasted Potatoes

1 medium-large sweet potato
1 T. olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper

Directions to make So Easy Roasted Potatoes

Step 1:

Heat oven to 425°F. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 7 long, thin wedges. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with the oil and salt and pepper to taste, so all sides are coated.

Step 2:

Bake 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake another until tender, another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

ez Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce -This oh so tender, baked chicken recipe even comes with its own orange wine sauce, that is oven baked right in! The fresh splash of citrus, and distinct taste of wine are the perfect partners for this Low Cal, easy recipe, that also has a slight crunch to the texture.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 60-90 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

1.5 kg. chicken cut up into serving pieces
1½ tbsp. flour
3 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
70 g. pure olive oil
125 g. (½ tea cup) white wine
125 g. (½ tea cup) pure orange juice

Directions to make Tender Baked Chicken and Sauce

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 180-200 C. (medium). Season the chicken pieces with the flour, salt, and pepper.
Step 2:Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry gently and rapidly on all sides for 2-3 minutes. Place the chicken in a heat-proven dish and remove the pan from the hot ring.
Step 3:Add the wine and orange to the pan while the pan is still hot, mix it with the remaining oil and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook in the oven for 1½ hour or less, basting it frequently with the sauce.

 

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Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

ez Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw - This rustic, mouth watering, coleslaw, comes right from Grandma’s kitchen, with it’s secret ingredient and all! Traditional coleslaw ingredients are used with a dash of cayenne, for flavor, and the secret ingredient, maple syrup, for just a hint of sweet. As easy as can be, just toss it all together, and let sit to blend!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 8
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

1 1/2 tb Oil, olive
3 tb Lemon juice
1 1/2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 c Rice vinegar
1 1/2 ts Maple syrup
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper, black, ground
1/4 ts Pepper, cayenne
6 c Red cabbage; thinly sliced
3/8 c Parsley, chopped
3 tb Cilantro, chopped
3/8 c Onions, red, minced

Directions to make Grandma’s Secret Coleslaw

Step 1:In a large bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegars, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss with cabbage; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2:Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, toss in parsley, cilantro and red onion. Serve at room temperature.

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Cheesy Mexican Pasta

ez_mx Cheesy Mexican Pasta - This zesty, super cheesy, Mexican pasta recipe has got to be the easiest ever, there are only 2 Ingredients! Pre cooked pasta is used, or you can use fresh cooked if you prefer as it cooks in just 10 minutes, then simply mix it in a bowl with succulent Velveeta cheese dip. Thats it, thats all, hows that for the easiest ever recipe! You can also add plain Velveeta and homemade salsa seperately, to adjust flavors to your preference.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Velveeta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Mexican Pasta

1/2 c Velveeta cheese salsa Dip
2 c Cooked pasta
Bell Peppers and Cilantro, for garnish

Directions to make Cheesy Mexican Pasta

Step 1:Stir velveeta cheese spread salsa dip into pasta. Garnish with chopped peppers and cilantro.

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Chicken and Barley Salad

ez_sal Chicken and Barley Salad - A great way to use up leftover chicken, you have in the fridge! A quick easy recipe that is even even healthy, it is wonderful for anytime, warm weather, especially. The barley adds the heartiness you don’t ususlly get in a chicken salad recipe, add some warm crusty rolls, and you have a meal.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 8-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Barley
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chicken and Barley Salad

2 c Water
2/3 c Barley; uncooked, quick-cooking barley
2 c Chicken; diced cooked
1/2 c Celery; diced
1/2 c Tomatoes; chopped
1/2 c Red onion; chopped
2 tb Lemon juice; fresh
1 tb Dijon mustard;
5 Lettuce; leaves

Directions to make Chicken and Barley Salad

Step 1:Bring water to a vigorous boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in barley; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain; cool.
Step 2:Toss barley with remaining ingredients excpt lettuce. Serve on lettuce leaves.

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European Beef and Vegetables

ez_bf European Beef and Vegetables - This skillet fried easy beef recipe is great when you are looking for a fast, yet filling meal. Cooked stove top with the veggies, then simmered with the beef until they are both fork tender. It even comes with a robust sauce recipe, making it fabulous over rice.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30-40 mins
Main Ingredient: Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make European Beef and Vegetables

2/3 lb Beef, cubed
1/2 c Flour, seasoned
Oil, for frying
2 Onion, sliced
4 Garlic clove, minced
3 Carrot, sliced
1 ts Parsley, minced
1/2 ts Thyme
Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste
Beef broth

Directions to make European Beef and Vegetables

Step 1:Dip beef in flour and coat on all sides. Brown in oil, in batches and remove to heat proof pot or casserole. Saute onions and garlic in same oil and add to beef. Add carrots, parsley and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Pour enough beef broth to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Step 2:Lift meat, onions and carrots from pot to serving plate with slotted spoon. Over high heat, reduce sauce to half the original volume. Pour sauce over meat and serve.

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