Main Dish Recipes
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Federico Fellini
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...
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala ¼ cup all-purpose flour for coating½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon dried oregano4 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick)4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons olive oil1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup Marsala...
Broccolli and Sausage Cavatelli
Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli 1 pound Italian sausage (cut into rounds)½ cup olive oil4 cloves garlic (minced)1 16 ounce package cavatelli pasta1 16 ounce package frozen broccoli½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese In a skillet, fry...
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Lemon Garlic Shrimp 2 tbsp. butter (divided)1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 lemon (thinly sliced)3 cloves garlic (minced)½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakesKosher salt2 tbsp. dry white wine (or water)2 tbsp lemon juice or chicken...
Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce
Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce 4 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles1 pound skinless (boneless chicken breast halves (or chicken thighs))2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (divided)½ teaspoon salt (divided)¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper...
Famous Chicken Francaise
Famous Chicken Francaise 1 egg (beaten)½ lemon (juiced)1 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch garlic powder1 pinch paprika6 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves)2 tablespoons butter1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth1 lemon (juiced)6 slices lemon (for garnish)2 sprigs fresh...
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan 4 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves)salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 large eggs eggs1 cup panko bread crumbs (or more as needed)½ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or more if needed)1 cup olive oil for...
Spaghetti Carbonara
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 1/2 pound bacon (chopped)1 tablespoon chopped garlicFreshly ground black pepper1 pound fresh spaghetti (cooked al dente (reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta cooking water))4 large eggs (beaten)Salt1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1...
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce
Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup milk1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic minced1/2 cup chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1/8 teaspoon...
TGIFriday’s Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
TGI Fridays Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe ChickenFour 4 oz. chicken breasts (grill right before serving)Garlic Bread1 stick of butter (1/4 pound)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powderPasta1 lb. angel hair pasta (can cook and chill ahead...
Fried Fish
Fried Fish Oil (for frying)2 1/2 pounds white fish filets (swai, flounder, cod, etc)½ tablespoons seafood seasoning (plus more for sprinkling)1 cups all-purpose flour1 cups panko bread crumbs3 eggs beaten Preheat oil in saute pan.Wash off fillets and pat dry with a...
Battered Fish
BATTERED FISH - LIKE THE FISH & CHIP SHOP! 3 medium fish fillets1 c. flour1 ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt¾ cup milk1 egg2 tablespoon butter (melted)½ teaspoon saltsprinkle cayennesprinkle peppersprinkle onion powdersprinkle garlicsprinkle paprkiaoil (for...
Pork Chops, Apples, and Stuffing
Pork Chops, Apples, and Stuffing 1 can apple pie filling1 box prepared stuffingpork chops Brown pork chops.Preheat oven to 350.In baking dish, layer apples on bottom, then browned pork chops, and top with prepared stuffing.Cover and bake for 35 min.Uncover and bake an...
Birria Tacos
Birria Tacos Meat1.5 lb beef shank1 lb sirloin or other roast/steakMarinade3 dried guajillo peppers see notes1 can chipotle peppers in adobo1/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup crushed tomatoes5 cloves garlic1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cuminStew1 medium...