Main Dish Recipes
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Federico Fellini
Beer Battered Fried Shrimp
Beer Battered Fried Shrimp 2 pounds shrimp peeled12 ounces beer1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon paprika½ teaspoon ground red pepper Peel the shrimp and devein if desired. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and lay shrimp out in one layer on a...
Grill Chicken Drumsticks (Leg Quarters or Thighs) in Ninja Foodi
Grilled Chicken in Ninja Foodi 8 chicken drumsticks (thighs or leg quarters (skin on and bone-in))1 tbs vegetable oil2 tsp brown sugar1.5 tsp coarse salt1.5 tsp black pepper1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp chili powder1 tsp ground mustard1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder...
Grouper Fish Sandwich (Ninja Foodi Grill)
NEW ENGLAND FISH SANDWICH in Ninja Foodi Grill 1 large eggs5 ounces beer (an ale, IPA, or any type you have on hand will work)1 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce1/2 cup cornstarch1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper4 5-6...
Chicken Wing Marinade
Best Chicken Wings Marinade Recipe 1 ½ teaspoons Paprika1 teaspoon Parsley1 tablespoon Soy sauce⅛ teaspoon Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Onion granules2 tablespoons Lemon juice1 ½ tablespoons Olive oil1/2 tablespoon Sugar¼ Salt⅛ cayenne In a...
Cuban Mojo Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Mango Salsa and Black Beans
Cuban Mojo Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Mango Salsa and Black Beans 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken (cut into 1 ½ inch pieces)3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)4 cloves garlic (pressed)¼ cup orange juice + 1 tablespoon orange zest¼ cup lime juice2 tablespoons lemon...
Grilled Cod Gyro-style
Grilled Cod Gyro-style Spice Rub1 ½ tsp dried oregano1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp garlic powder (optional)½ tsp sumacFor FishGreek extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve)1.5 lb/ 680.4 g cod fillet (or another white fish fillet of your...
20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl
20 Minute Greek Chicken Rice Bowl GREEK MARINADE/DRESSING:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 1-2 lemons)1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 tsp minced garlic (or garlic paste)1 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano1 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp black pepperRICE...
Grilled Chipotle Chicken
Grilled Chipotle Chicken 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless)Chipotle Marinade:1/4 cup olive oil2 chipotle peppers (canned plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce ( juice from can))4 garlic cloves1 shallot1 1/2 tablespoons cumin1 tablespoon coriander2 teaspoons...
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil 1 lb baby dutch yellow potato3 ears corn (husked and cut crosswise into 6 pieces)¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)4 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon old bay seasoning1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)12.8 oz smoked andouille sausage (1...
BBQ Oven Baked Ribs
BBQ OVEN BAKED RIBS 2 racks pork ribs about 6 lbs1 jar barbecue sauceDRY RUB1/2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoon cumin2 tablespoons smoked paprika1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper depending...
Crab Rangoon
Crab Rangoon Recipe Filling8 oz. cream cheese (softened)6 oz. fancy crab meat (drained and crumbled)2 green onions (finely chopped)1.5 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 12 oz. package Wonton wrappers (see...
Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa
Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa 1 pound grill-able white fish – Mahi Mahi (Tilapia, halibut, Black cod, Snapper- Or substitute Portobello Mushrooms or Extra Firm Tofu.)8 x six-inch tortillas (corn-flour mix Grilled)Lime and cilantro for garnishOptional garnishes:...
Peruvian Grilled Chicken
Peruvian Chicken ( Pollo a la Brasa) Recipe w/ Aji Verde 1 1/2 –2 pounds chicken (thigh or breast, boneless, skinless- see notes Or substitute portobellos!)Marinade:4 garlic cloves- finely minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons honey (agave...
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings 4 pounds chicken wings (halved at joints, wingtips discarded)2 Tablespoons baking powder *aluminum free3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cracker black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle...
Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Taco (Marinade)
Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried parsley1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 cloves garlic minced3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons...
Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder
Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic 1½ pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets (preferably 4 6-ounce pieces)Salt and pepper2 large eggs½ cup milk½ cup all-purpose flour for dredgingMild olive oil or vegetable oil for frying4 tablespoons unsalted butter⅓...
Sausage and Onions
Sausage, Peppers and Onions From Giada De Laurentis 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet Italian sausage2 red bell peppers (sliced)2 yellow onions (sliced)1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup chopped...
Standing Rib Roast with Garlic Herb Butter
Beef Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib) 2.5 kg / 5 lb standing rib roast / prime rib (bone in (Note 1))1 onion (unpeeled, quartered (brown, yellow, white))1 head of garlic (unpeeled, halved horizontally)5 sprigs thyme3 sprigs rosemaryGARLIC HERB BUTTER:150 g/ 10...
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli 1 pound orecchiette5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage (removed from casings)3 garlic cloves (minced)1 cup chicken broth1 pound broccoli florets½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepper...
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion finely chopped1 8 ounce can tomato sauce1/2 cup ketchup1 tablespoon brown sugar (or less)1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried mustard1/4 tsp Salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper8...
Baked Chicken Quarters with sweet rub
Baked Chicken Quarters 2 Teaspoons Salt1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar2 teaspoons Garlic Powder2 teaspoon Onion Powder1 teaspoon Black Pepper1 teaspoon Paprika½ teaspoon Thyme Leaves4 chicken leg quarters Preheat the oven to 425°F.Pat the chicken quarters dry and trim off...
California Rolls
Homemade California Roll 1 ½ cups sushi rice2 ¼ cups water2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar ((see recipe))1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 avocado (optional)½ English cucumber8 ounces imitation crab (log/leg style works better than chunks)4 sheets toasted nori...
Butter Chicken with Naan Bread (and garam masala recipe)
Butter Chicken Author:Nagi | RecipeTinEats MARINADE1/2 cup plain yoghurt (full fat)1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp tumeric powder2 tsp garam masala (Note 1; or use homemade mix)1/2 tsp chilli powder or cayenne pepper powder (or less) (Note 2)1 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp...
Amelia’s Drunken Coconut Shrimp
Coconut Shrimp I 1 egg½ cup all-purpose flour⅔ cup Guinness beer1 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups flaked coconut24 shrimp3 cups oil for frying In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and...
Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice
30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons ketchup1 shallot (or yellow onion) (chopped)4 cloves garlic...
Garlic Grilled Shrimp
Garlic Grilled Shrimp 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveinedMarinade4 cloves garlic minced⅓ cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperGarlic Butter1 clove...
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi ¼-⅓ cup butter1½ lb uncooked, deveined, peeled shrimp (thawed if frozen, tail shells removed)2 tablespoons thinly slicked green onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1½ teaspoon dried basil leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ¾ teaspoon parsley...
Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts1 tbsp avocado or olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp saltGround black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium baking dish, place...
Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese ½ lb uncooked elbow macaroni (or other small pasta , about 1 ½ cups)3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or WondraFlour)1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 cup milk (any kind)3/4 cup half and half2 1/2 cups shredded...
Egg Rolls
Egg Rolls 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3/4 pound ground porksalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ginger3 cups coleslaw mix1/4 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon soy sauce12 egg roll wrappers Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over...
1 Hour Pizza Dough for Grilling
1 Hour Pizza Dough for Grilling 1 2/3 cups water1 to 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast1/4 cup olive oil5 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt If you want to use the pizza dough that same day, use 2 teaspoons yeast. If you are going to let the dough rise...
Roasted Lemon Rosemary Garlic Chicken
ROASTED LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN 2 1/2 pounds bone-in (skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks, pat dried with paper towel)3 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary2 Tbsp. lemon zest (from about 4 lemons)2 Tbsp. minced garlic1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tsp. kosher...
Maryland Crab Cakes
Maryland Crab Cakes ⅓ c. panko (or 8 saltine crackers finely crushed)2 tablespoons mayonnaise½ teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 egg (beaten)salt to taste1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)1 pound lump...
Hamburger Oriental (warning! LOTS of celery) – Do not recommend, but was one of Grandpa Latonis’ favorite meals
Hamburger Oriental Grandma Latonis' recipe 1 lb ground beef1 cups diagonally sliced celery1 envelope onion soup mix (1 3/8 ounces)1 tbsp cornstarch1 can bean sprouts (drained)2 tsp soy sauceChinese noodles Preheat electric skillet to 420.Cook ground beef and...
Pizza Sauce
Pizza Sauce Written by Germaine and Ed Latonis 1 6 oz can tomato paste1 8 oz can tomato sauce3 cups water3 tbsp olive oil1/4 cup chopped onion1 glove garlic, minced2 tbsp oregano1 tsp brown sugar1 pinch each marjoram, basil, black pepperGrated parmesan cheese,...
SAVED from NYT Skillet Chicken Thighs with Broccoli and Orzo
NYT Skillet Chicken Thighs With Broccoli and Orzo 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)about 2 pounds, patted dry1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 lemon (thinly sliced and seeds)removed12...
Patti Labelle’s Over the Rainbow Mac and Cheese
Over the Rainbow Mac and Cheese 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound elbow noodles1 stick unsalted butter (melted)3 large eggs (whisked)1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt2 cups shredded cheese (Pizza blend or white cheddar, Monterey jack, provolone etc)2...
Little Caesar’s Pizza Sauce
Little Caesars Pizza Sauce 1 15 oz. can tomato puree1 tsp. dried oregano1/2 tsp. dried basil1/2 tsp. ground black pepper1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. sugar1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. onion powder Pre−mix the dry ingredients, mix, and set aside. Combine with tomato sauce...
Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
Boar's Head Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese 4 tbsp Butter4 tbsp All purpose flour2 cups Heavy cream2 cups Milk8 oz Cheddar Cheese8 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese4 oz Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese1 tsp Kosher salt1 tsp Black pepper1 tsp Hot sauce1 lb Rigatoni noodles cooked al...
Three Cheese Rigatoni Pie
Three-Cheese Rigatoni Pie With Meat Sauce 1 lb rigatoni (the wider, the better!)1 tbsp olive oil1 lb ground beef1 28 oz. can good quality crushed tomatoes2 tbsp dry red wine1 tbsp worcestershire sauce1 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp...
No Rise Pizza Dough
PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE (No Rise) 1 ½ cup water warm1 tsp sugar2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 package)4 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp salt⅓ cup olive oil In a small bowl whisk the water, sugar and yeast together. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. If the yeast is good, it will...
Paleo Marinara Meat Sauce
Paleo Marinara Meat Sauce Recipe 28 oz can Cento® San Marzano Italian peeled tomatoes15 oz tomato sauce1 lb uncooked Italian sausage – mild or hot1/2 large yellow onion (diced)2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)1 tsp oregano1 tsp basil2 tbs fresh parsleyOptional: 1/4...
Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE 2 28 ounce cans tomato puree1 28 ounce can peeled plum tomatoes2 cloves garlic1 small onion (diced)6 cloves1 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper2 tablespoons sugar¼ cup extra virgin olive oil¼ cup grated...
Crockpot Maple Country-Style Ribs
Crockpot Maple Country-Style Ribs 1 1/2 lbs country-style pork ribs1/3 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons dried minced onion (or use fresh)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon garlic powderdash of pepper Place the...
Smoked Turkey Legs
SMOKED TURKEY LEGS (DISNEY COPYCAT RECIPE) 1 gallon water1 cup salt½ cup brown sugar3 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons onion powder3 tablespoons dried thyme3 tablespoons dried sage1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice1...
Individual Chicken Pot Pies with Puff Pastry
INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POT PIES WITH PUFF PASTRY ¼ cup butter½ cup flour½ cup onion (chopped)½ cup celery (chopped)½ cup carrot (chopped)6 minced garlic cloves½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon white pepper½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon poultry seasoning2 ½ cups chicken broth1...
Chicken Pot Pie Turnover
Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers 2 tablespoons butter1/2 onion (chopped)1 carrot (chopped)1 stalk celery (chopped)Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 cloves garlic (minced)2 teaspoons dried thyme1 tablespoon flour (plus more for dusting)1/2 cup white wine1 cup...
Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)
PIZZA HUT STYLE PIZZA DOUGH (BREAD MACHINE) 1 1 ⁄3 cups water2 teaspoons sugar1 ¼ tsp salt2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons cornmeal3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder1 ½ teaspoons bread machine...
Pizza Hut Copycat Pizza Sauce
PIZZA HUT PIZZA SAUCE - ( COPYCAT) 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce1 ¼ cup water½ tablespoon sugar½ teaspoon dried oregano¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves¼ teaspoon dried thyme¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon onion powder⅛ teaspoon black pepper1 whole bay...
Pizza Sauce
Pizza Sauce Makes enough sauce for two pizzas. 2 8 oz cans tomato sauce½ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp basil¼ tsp thyme¼ tsp garlic powder¼ tsp salt⅛ tsp black pepper1 bay leaf½ tsp lemon juice¼ tsp onion powder½ tbsp sugar Mix all ingredients and heat until it begins...