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sandy’s sun-dried tomato pasta with chicken & broccoli
Jan 3rd, 2009 by rjr

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
4 t olive oil (or EVOO as rachel ray likes to say)
1 med onion, minced
1 8oz jar of sun dried tomatoes, sliced into 1/4″ strips (about 1 c)
12 med garlic cloves, minced or pressed (about 1/4 c)
5 anchovy fillets, minced to a paste (optional)
1/4 t red pepper flakes
3/4 c low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs broccoli (1 large bunch), cut into 1″ pieces, then sliced
1 lb rotini pasta
1/4 c minced fresh basil leaves
1 oz asiago or pecorino romano cheese, grated (1/2 c)

Make up your own directions (until we find them and post them here).

chicken, fig & pancetta bites
Jan 1st, 2009 by cookbook

12 fresh or dried figs, split
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or boneless,
skinless chicken thighs
A drizzle balsamic vinegar
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
24 slices pancetta, available at deli counter
1 package 3 or 4-inch wooden party picks
If using fresh figs proceed to the preheat
instructions. If using dried figs, place a small pan of
water on stove and bring to a simmer. Add figs and
plump them in water for 5 minutes. Drain and cool.
Preheat griddle or grill pan over medium to high
heat.
Cut chicken into large chunks: cut a tenderloin in
half or cut a thigh into 3 chunks. Drizzle chicken
with balsamic and oil and toss to coat. Wash hands
and season chicken with salt and pepper.
Place a half fig on each piece of chicken and
wrap with 1 slice of pancetta. Skewer to secure and
place on grill. Wash hands again. Grill chicken bites
4 to 5 minutes on each side.

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jennifer’s white chili
Dec 28th, 2008 by rjr

(compliments of Jennifer C)

white chili

white chili stock photo -- missing the good stuff on top

White Chili

1-2 Tbs. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 - 4 oz can chopped green chilies
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 tsp. cumin
3 Tbs fresh oregano (or 1 1/2 tsp dried if you must)
4 chicken breats, cooked and shredded
5 cups chicken broth
3 - 16 oz cans of white beans, undrained (white northern, or white navy, or white whatever)
3 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream

Directions:
Saute onions, green chilies and garlic in olive oil and add spices. Combine beans, broth, and chicken with onion mixture. Stir over medium heat and gradually add the grated jack cheese. Stir until all cheese is melted and combined well with other ingredients. Heat to desired temperature, then at the end, stir in 1 cup of sour cream.

Topping #1:

Boil and dissolve sugar:
1/2 c sugar
1/4 apple cider vinegar

Add:
Juice of 1 lemon
1 t. onion powder
1 t. paprika
1 t. salt
2 t. celery seed
1/4 c. oil (whisk oil in to form an emulsion, or throw it all in the blender…)

Topping #2:

Combine fresh chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro, then throw on top

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