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Judy is a Central Jersey resident who has a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and sociology from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire. In addition, she has taught nursery and elementary school for several years. Cooking is her hobby and it turned into more than an interest with the publishing of her first cookbook "Garlic...The Root Of It All." She loves trying new recipes and creating her own too.I have another great chicken recipe to share with my readers and fellow cooks. This one has a lot of flavor and will be a favorite at your house for your family. It's healthy and tastes great too. BRAZILIAN STYLE CHICKEN Ingredients 2 cans butter beans (15.5 oz each) 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 chopped garlic cloves 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper 1 green bell pepper-chopped 1 chopped medium size onion 4 medium size white potatoes-cut in chunks 4 teaspoons curry powder or shawarma seasoning 12 chicken legs 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 1/8 cup basil …
Are you looking for a flavorful side dish for your dinner meal? Do you want to make something easy to go with your roasted chicken or any other meat dish? I make a tasty bean side that your family will love. Beans compliment any dinner meal and this recipe is also great served as a meal with shredded cheese in tortillas. Tasty Flavorful Beans Ingredients 2 cans of beans (15.5 oz each)-any type-I like butter beans 1 large chopped onion 5 chopped garlic cloves 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 jar of mild or medium …
This is the best time of year to buy fresh salt water fish. You can also go fishing and catch them yourself. The fun part is cooking up what you caught or bought at the supermarket. Fish can be cooked in many ways. It is considered to be "brain food" and known to boost your memory when eaten frequently. Eating fish is also good for your heart and helps fight cancer. Here's a delicious fish recipe that I like to make: Fish with Coconut Sauce Ingredients 1 pound of flounder, sea bass or any other white fish olive oil 1 chopped onion 4 chopped garlic cloves 1 teaspoon vegetable bullion 1 …
Lemons are great for our skin and body. Eating them also protects your heart, fights cancer and controls blood pressure. The flavor of lemons are great in many dishes that you can make for your family. They are even tasty in a glass of water and are refreshing too. Here's a simple recipe for potatoes with lemon... Easy Lemon Potatoes Ingredients 12 medium white potatoes-peeled and cut in 1 inch chunks Olive oil 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 lemon-juiced Mrs. Dash table blend Salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Put cut potatoes in large baking pan 3. Drizzle 1/4 cup oil over …
Colorful salads add a fresh touch to any meal. They are prepared using vegetables so they are good for you. A new salad can be made everyday for healthful eating or can last two days if you make a large portion. This is the time of year to purchase lots of fresh produce or you can grow your own. Mandarin Orange Salad Ingredients 1 head of lettuce or mixed greens (chop head in pieces) 2 cucumbers (peeled and chopped or sliced) 1 small bunch scallions-chopped 2 or 3 chopped tomatoes 1 sweet pepper--cut up and remove stem and seeds 1 small can of mandarin oranges 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (…
It's time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to the upcoming summer. A lot of people spend time at the beach or in pools and take out their barbecue grills to use for outdoor cooking and enjoyment. Many people start to eat dinner meals outside. Here are a few grilling ideas for your family's next barbecue. Easy Grilled Chicken Ingredients 3-4 pounds of chicken with bones (legs, thighs,breasts, etc-use your favorite parts) Option #1 Spray pieces with non-dairy butter spray and sprinkle with creole seasoning Option #2 Marinate chicken overnight in 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce …