Category Archives: Recipes

Easy Shrimp Scampi

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on July 27, 2013

PrintEasy Shrimp Scampi Ingredients1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp butter 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or substitute olive oil) 1/3 cup white wine 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 pound dry pasta InstructionsPrepare pasta according to package directions. Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add […]

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Grilling the Perfect Steak

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks on June 15, 2013

I’m going to depart from my usual straight-forward recipe this week and create more of a “how-to” lesson. With Father’s Day just around the corner, you might be thinking about grilling steak for dinner. Follow a few simple steps, and you will get a great-tasting steak. First, splurge on good-quality meat. This is the time […]

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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, picky eaters, Recipes on June 8, 2013

PrintCrispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients1 pound chicken breast tenderloins 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbsp water 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 cup crushed whole wheat or bran cereal 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning pan coating spray 1 1/2 […]

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Grilled Rosemary Chicken with Raspberry Sauce

Published in Chicken, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks on June 1, 2013

PrintGrilled Rosemary Chicken with Raspberry Sauce Ingredients 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/4 tsp each sea salt and pepper 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup chicken stock, divided 1 tsp arrowroot 1 pint raspberries InstructionsPlace chicken breasts on a cutting board […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 25, 2013

PrintGrilled Lemon Chicken Ingredients3 pounds chicken 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried oregano sea salt & pepper to tasteInstructionsWhisk together all of the ingredients except the chicken. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade for basting. Place the […]

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Grilled Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce

Published in Fish, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 18, 2013

PrintGrilled Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce Ingredients1 pound salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces sea salt & pepper to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup milk 4 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes 2 tsp. dried dill 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley , finely choppedInstructionsBrush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with sea salt […]

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Shredded Southwest Chicken

Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 11, 2013

PrintShredded Southwest Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 8 hoursTotal Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes Yield: 4 serviings Ingredients1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. cumin 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional) 8 flour tortillas or large […]

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Chicken Tandoori

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 4, 2013

PrintChicken Tandoori Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 12 minutesTotal Time: 32 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. yogurt, plain 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1/2 cup chopped red onion 3 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 4 tsp. tomato paste 2 tsp. coriander 1 […]

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Blackened Chicken Breasts with Mango Salsa

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Uncategorized on April 27, 2013

PrintBlackened Chicken Breasts Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp steak seasoning 1 Tbsp olive or grapeseed oil 1 cup diced mango 1 ripe avocado, diced 2 Tbsp chopped green onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped […]

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

Published in Beef, feeding kids, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on April 20, 2013

PrintAuto Draft Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 8 hours, 15 minutesTotal Time: 8 hours, 25 minutes Yield: 8 servings You can use a less expensive cut of meat for this recipe; the slow cooking will make it nice and tender by the time you’re ready to serve it. The chipotle will give the beef a […]

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