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"This recipe makes your turkey moist and full of flavor. You can also use this recipe for Cornish game hens, chicken breasts or roasting chicken. Select a turkey sized according to the amount of people you will be serving." Ingredients 3/4 cup   olive oil 3 tablespoons   minced garlic 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon   chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon   Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon   ground black pepper salt to taste 1 (12 pound)   whole turkey Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside. Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin. Using your ha...

"Using ground Italian sausage plus a few simple ingredients makes these flavorful meatballs extra-easy." Ingredients 1 package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links or Ground Sausage  1 egg, lightly beaten  1/3 cup dry bread crumbs  1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese  1/4 cup milk  1/4 cup finely chopped onion Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk and onion. Remove sausage from casings. Add sausage to the bread crumb mixture and mix well. Shape into 20 meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a shallow baking pan Bake for 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through (160 degrees F). Serve with your favorite sauce and spaghetti.

"This is my favorite chicken recipe. It is delicious. My whole family loves it." Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves  ground black pepper to taste  4 slices Swiss cheese  1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup  1/4 cup milk  1 cup dry bread crumbs  3 tablespoons butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with ground black pepper to taste. Top each breast with a slice of cheese. Mix together the soup and milk and pour mixture over chicken. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and drizzle with melted butter/margarine. Bake covered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.

"A great chicken recipe that I have made for years. Serve with rice and a fresh veggie. Impressive!" Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil  6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves  1 lemon  1/4 cup butter  3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms  2 tablespoons all-purpose flour  1/2 cup chicken broth, or more as needed  1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Pour olive oil in an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the dish, coating each side with oil. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over each chicken breast. Slice the rest of the lemon and place a lemon slice on top of each chicken piece. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms. Cook and stir un...

"A friend of mine got this recipe while traveling in Italy. Chicken, mushrooms, and tortellini in rich cream sauce. Delicious! Serve sprinkled with parsley and cheese." Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini  1 tablespoon vegetable oil  4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed  3 tablespoons butter  1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms  1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste  2 cups heavy whipping cream  1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese  3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley  1 teaspoon salt Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken breast in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook a...

"Rotisserie chicken soft tacos made with homemade flour tortillas and pico de gallo." Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil  1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped  1 tablespoon chili powder  1 teaspoon cayenne pepper  salt and ground black pepper to taste  12 flour tortillas  2 cups pico de gallo salsa  1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Directions Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in the hot oil until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla and top with pico de gallo and Mexican cheese blend.

"This recipe is very similar to a chicken dish served at a local well-known restaurant. A friend of mine was kind enough to share it. It includes chicken breasts topped with mushrooms, bacon and cheese cooked in a honey-mustard sauce." Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness  2 teaspoons seasoning salt  6 slices bacon, cut in half  1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard  1/2 cup honey  1/4 cup light corn syrup  1/4 cup mayonnaise  1 tablespoon dried onion flakes  1 tablespoon vegetable oil  1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms  2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese  2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Rub the chicken breasts with the seasoning salt, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, ho...

"These chicken nuggets are tender and delicious! Many friends have asked for the recipe and my husband loves them!" Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts  2 eggs, beaten  1 tablespoon water  1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley  1/2 teaspoon dried thyme  1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes  1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned  1/2 cup wheat germ  1 teaspoon dried basil  1 teaspoon ground black pepper  1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Trim any fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water and add the chicken. Combine the parsley, thyme, red pepper, bread crumbs, wheat germ, basil and pepper. Stir in the oil with a fork and mix well to distribute evenly. Pour seasoning mixture into a resealable plastic bag and toss the chicken pieces to coat. Place coated chicken pieces...

"This meatloaf is extremely juicy, and the potential variety of different flavors is as big as your imagination. I've done American cheese with ketchup and mustard on top and served with dill pickle chips. Another one might be Swiss cheese and mushroom topping." Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef  3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs  1/2 cup minced onion  2 eggs, beaten  1 1/2 teaspoons salt  1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper  3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, salt and pepper, and mix well. Pat out meat mixture into a 14x18 inch rectangle on a piece of wax paper. Spread cheese over the meat, leaving a 3/4 inch border around the edges. Roll up jelly roll fashion to enclose the filling and form a pinwheel loaf. Press beef in on both ends to enclose the cheese. Place in a 10x15 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour, or un...

"Roast chicken pieces with sticky, sweet and tangy coating." Ingredients 3 pounds chicken wings  2 tablespoons olive oil  1/2 cup soy sauce  2 tablespoons ketchup  1 cup honey  1 clove garlic, minced  salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

"This salmon is so easy, you won't believe how delicious it is. I serve it with rice prepared with chicken broth and a little onion instead of plain water and buttery steamed broccoli with sliced almonds." Ingredients 1/3 cup   soy sauce 1/4 cup   olive oil 1/4 cup   brown sugar 2 teaspoons   lemon pepper 2 cloves   garlic, minced 1 pound   skin-on salmon fillet Directions Whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, lemon pepper, and garlic in a shallow dish; lay the salmon fillets into the mixture with the skin side facing up. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 8 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Remove salmon from the marinade and arrange on a baking sheet. Discard the marinade. Cook the salmon under the broiler until lightly browned and the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. Allow the salmon to rest 5 minutes b...

"At present time (2012), this is a 207-year-old meatloaf recipe, that has been handed down through our family since my great-great-grandmother back in 1807. It may be older than this, but that's as far back as I can trace it. Originally it was made using deer meat, but I prefer using beef as did my Mother. Enjoy." Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef  2 tablespoons water  1 tablespoon milk  1 cup bread crumbs  1 onion, diced  1 carrot, diced  1 small Granny Smith apple, diced  1 egg Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix ground beef with water and milk in a large bowl using your hands until beef is evenly moistened. Mix bread crumbs, onion, carrot, apple, and egg into the beef mixture until evenly integrated. Form the beef mixture into a loaf. Transfer the meatloaf to a deep baking dish; tent with a sheet of aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil tent and bake until no longer pink th...

"An old fashioned hamburger steak recipe topped with cream of mushroom. Serve with some warm mashed potatoes and your favorite green vegetable. Our family loves this. Makes a great cheap meal!" Ingredients 3 pounds   ground beef 25   saltine crackers, crushed 1 cup   milk 1/2 teaspoon   black pepper 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/2 teaspoon   garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon   Italian seasoning 3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (8 ounce) can   mushrooms, drained   (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, crackers, milk, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Form 6 or 8 large beef patties, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or other shallow casserole dish. Pour the condensed soup evenly over the top of the patties, and sprinkle canned mushrooms over the top. Cover the pan with a lid o...

"This is a fabulous treat for summer barbecues with a fresh salad and French bread or even a quick supper with Indonesian fried rice. It's great with beef, pork, or chicken." Ingredients 1 onion, chopped  1 clove garlic, minced  1 1/2 tablespoons kecap manis  1 teaspoon ground coriander  1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon sambal oelek  1 1/2 tablespoons water  1 lemon grass, bruised, and cut into 1 inch pieces  1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes Directions Place onion, garlic, kecap manis, coriander, cumin, sambal oelek, red wine and water in a food processor and blend to a smooth paste. Pour marinade into a large glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in the lemon grass. Add the beef and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Thread beef onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, about 4 cubes per skewer. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightl...

"I got this recipe from a friend of a friend. It is so easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding any of your favorite meats and/or veggies." Ingredients 1 (1 pound) loaf   frozen bread dough, thawed 2 tablespoons   grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons   vegetable oil 2   egg yolks 1 teaspoon   dried parsley 1 teaspoon   dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon   garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon   ground black pepper 5 slices   pepperoni 5 slices   Virginia baked ham 5 slices   provolone cheese 2 teaspoons   vegetable oil, or as needed 1/4 cup   chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup   chopped onion 1/4 cup   sliced fresh mushrooms 2   egg whites 1 teaspoon   grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon   Italian seasoning Directions Place thawed bread dough in a bowl in a warm area and let rise until doubled in ...