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Easy, tasty, healthy chicken recipes?

I suggest getting a small frying chicken/broiler (4-5 lbs) and getting a good roasting pan (Pyrex makes the one I have and I love it). Buy some Paul Prudhomme's Chicken Magic and mix it with a little olive oil. Brush the chicken with the olive oil/seasoning mix and let it chill in the fridge for a little bit (helps the olive oil stick). Then cook the chicken at 400F, 15 minutes per pound plus 10 minutes. The chicken is so juicy and tender and the seasoning makes the skin really crisp and golden. Then you can make a million other things with all the leftover chicken during the week!

Keprydak at 9:00AM on 04/27/07

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What is your favorite kind of cookie?

Snickerdoodles... my mom has the best recipe and I've been trying very hard to weasel it out of her. Something about I won't come home anymore if I know how to make them myself.

Keprydak at 8:57AM on 04/27/07

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Definitely Penne with "Alfredo" sauce - but using Monterrey Jack cheese instead.

Keprydak at 10:18PM on 04/12/07

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What food and/or wine related print magazines do you read?

I get Gourmet and Saveur... And I like Gourmet better because it has more recipes, but I think the recipes I have tried from Saveur have come out a lot better.

Keprydak at 10:05AM on 04/12/07

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What is your favorite kind of cookie?

Grandma's Tea Cake Cookies if not in the baking mood. These are the best.

These tea cake cookies are made by a company out of Houston, Texas.

I've tried making them like my grandmother did but no luck. These people hit the spot if not better. Sorry grandmother. I received them within two days from order and they were delicious. I ordered a dozen for my family of four and they were gone before going to bed. These cookies are larger and tastier than the average cookie.

Best cookies I've tasted since grandmothers last batch in 1975.

Their website address is www.GrandmasTeaCakeCookies.com

Head Chef at 11:47AM on 10/01/07

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Easy, tasty, healthy chicken recipes?

I love to make Chicken with Provencal Sauce. It's quick, easy, and delicious!


Also, when I'm too tired after to work to cook a big meal, a staple in our house is Balsamic Chicken.

semsarah at 9:18PM on 04/28/07

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Easy, tasty, healthy chicken recipes?

I'd also like to add, that seasonings (grill seasoning, Montreal chicken seasoning, Chinese five spice, Cajun, dried oregano/Italian seasoning), fresh juices (lemon, orange,lime), FRESH herbs and spices (basil, parsley, cilantro,rosemary, garlic, ginger, green onions, mint) and low-fat condiments (mustard, low-sodium soy sauce, salsas, hot sauce, red sauces, etc)..are KEY to making diet-friendly chicken-breast dishes taste amazing (and thus motivating you to stick with it)!

à la mode at 3:40PM on 04/28/07

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Easy, tasty, healthy chicken recipes?

seasoned with lime juice, S&P, thrown on the grill,and topped with chunky salsa and fat free sour cream........pounded thin, stuffed with roasted red peppers,basil, and chevre, baked/broiled with a Parmesan/Italian seasoning crust.........marinated in a few tablespoons soy sauce/rice wine/teriyaki sauce, stir fried with tender-crisp broccoli, snow peas, green beans, and then sprinkled with sesame seeds.......baked in a shallow casserole with red peppers,rinsed artichoke hearts, chicken broth, and Parm..... grilled or pan sauteed and thrown over a salad of baby spinach, granny apples, walnuts,chevre, balsamic and olive oil OR romaine, kalamata olives, cucumbers, chickpeas, low fat feta, pumpkinseeds (TRUST ME!),and lemon juice/olive oil/herbs.......THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS!

à la mode at 3:34PM on 04/28/07

From Talk

What is your favorite kind of cookie?

Always go with chocolate chip for one of the cookies (maybe even a double batch?). I always love ginger or spice or molasses cookies (they're my favorite). And then maybe some sugar? The point is to be a people pleaser with these things--some people are allergic to nuts or really have a distaste for weird or complicated cookies.

AJ Thompson at 1:59PM on 04/28/07

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What is your favorite kind of cookie?

Famous amos, regular choc chip ones.

winny at 6:02AM on 04/28/07

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What is your favorite kind of cookie?

i just thought of another cookie i recently had: white chocolate & craisins. AMAZING, but i don't have a recipe. sorry!

thefrugalfoodie at 10:52PM on 04/27/07

From Talk

What is your favorite kind of cookie?

great question!

couple suggestions...

i'll second kitkat's recommendation for the double tree cookies. they are phenomenal - and everyone will think you're a rockstar. that is, if you don't eat all the dough before you're done.

there's another 'thin mint' cookie i like to make that is a double chocolate cookie with a melted andes mint on top. fantastic! and the kids will love the green swirls on top. check out the recipe here.

thefrugalfoodie at 10:51PM on 04/27/07

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What is your favorite kind of cookie?

"Mrs Field's" cookie - choc chips, chunks, walnuts. Great hearty cookie! My husband makes them at Christmas and I eat them through the holiday season - breakfast, lunch, dinner, bedtime snack, 2 at a time. I love 'em! When the last one is gone, I start eating healthy. And biscotti - ummmm

jeanne at 6:49PM on 04/27/07

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What is your favorite kind of cookie?

By far the Girl Scout cookies, Thin Mints are my fav! It is really hard for me to NOT eat a whole box within two days. I ran across this recipe for Thin MInts and made the cookies a couple weeks ago and they turned out pretty darn good. Here it is if you want to try it.....

Ingredients

1/4 C. shortening
1/2 C. sugar
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1/4 C. light corn syrup
1 egg1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. mint extract
1 and 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 C. peppermint candy, crushed

Directions

Combine shortening and 1/4 C. of the sugar and beat well. Add melted chocolate, corn syrup, egg, vanilla and mint extract and continue to beat. Slowly add flour and salt and stir until smooth. Stir in candy. Shape into 1/2-inch balls and roll in the other 1/4-C. of sugar. Cook for 12 - 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Sarah P. at 1:42PM on 04/27/07