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ROASTED CARROTS WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS

Ingredients 2 ½ lbs carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp coriander ½ tsp cumin ¾ tsp garlic granules 12 dates, pitted and roughly chopped ½ cup roasted pistachios, chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Place cleaned and chopped carrots on a large sheet pan. Spread out in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and garlic granules. MixContinue reading “ROASTED CARROTS WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS”

Thanksgiving 2020

The usual, stuffing/dressing, mashed potatoes, GRAVY, corn… Then the missed pictures of the usual delicious desserts; pumpkin pie, etc., snacks, dips, wine, coffee, Dos Equis XX, …and the people 🤣🤭💞 hey, 🤷‍♀️ I was tired 😴 I think that was it, good food, good company & a lot of gratitude 💕

Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash

Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided ½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken Cooking spray 12 ounces red potatoes, cut into wedges 1 ½ cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 8 ounces) 2 tablespoons butter,Continue reading “Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash”

Chicken and Gravy on Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS: 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, depending on size 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon (like Knorr’s) or Better than Bouillon 1 can cream of chicken with Herbs soup 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 Tablespoon cold water Favorite all-purpose seasoning, salt and pepper to taste Optional: chives, extra black pepper or something like Black HawaiianContinue reading “Chicken and Gravy on Mashed Potatoes”

Roast Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots Potatoes and Onions

EASY! I cut an onion in 1/4 inch slices and put in roasting pan, center. Quartered 4 potatoes and one VERY large carrot 🥕 or 2, cut equal to size of potatoes and put them in a bowl, drizzled with evoo, salt, pepper, garlic powder, tossed in bowl and added to roasting pan, around onion.Continue reading “Roast Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots Potatoes and Onions”

Nonna Romana’s Sausage, Potatoes and Onions Recipe

– by Cooking with Nonna Ingredients For 4 Person(s) For the Sausage & Potatoes: 1 pound sweet or Hot Italian sausage links 4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 1 cup canned peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 large onion, sliced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 1 cup water Directions With a fork prick all the sausage links all over. BringContinue reading “Nonna Romana’s Sausage, Potatoes and Onions Recipe”

Bollito or Brodo di Carne – Meat Soup

– by Cooking with Nonna Bollito or Brodo di Carne… there are many variations of this dish depending on the region of Italy that you visit. But this is how Nonna Romana makes it. Ingredients For 4 Person(s) (site offers recipes based on number of persons) For the Bollito: 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs 12 cups water 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoesContinue reading “Bollito or Brodo di Carne – Meat Soup”