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Alfredo Florentine with Chicken & Roasted Red Peppers

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  • Aug
  • 14

                                        1 pkg.  Perdu Perfect Portions Chicken Breast 2 c. Heavy Cream 1 – 2 c. Half & Half 1 c. GOOD Parmesan Cheese (off the block NOT from a can) 3/4 c. Shredded Mozzarella 1 […]

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1 pkg.  Perdu Perfect Portions Chicken Breast
2 c. Heavy Cream
1 – 2 c. Half & Half
1 c. GOOD Parmesan Cheese (off the block NOT from a can)
3/4 c. Shredded Mozzarella
1 bag Express Mix Spinach and Arugula Blend
1 jar Roasted Red Peppers, drained and cut into strips
Salt & Pepper
Garlic Infused Olive Oil
1# Cooked Fettuccine or Linguine

In a heavy saucier or pan heat the cream to boiling.
Stir often until reduced by half.
Add 1 c. half and half and reduce for about 5 minutes.
Add all the cheeses and season with a lot of fresh ground black pepper.
Add the bag of greens and stir to wilt.
Remove from heat and set aside.

Season the chicken with salt & pepper.
Heat 3-4 T oil in a large skillet.
Cook chicken 5 minutes each side or until just cooked through.
Place on a platter to rest.

Bring the sauce back up to a low simmer and add the pasta.
Toss with tongs to blend.
Place pasta on a large serving platter.
Slice the chicken and fan over pasta.
Top with sliced peppers and serve.

NOTE: You can sub in shrimp for the chicken!!

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Chicken Salad Wraps with Garden Fresh Aioli

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  • Feb
  • 13

For the Aioli 1/2 cup lightly packed baby arugula 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 anchovy fillet or 1 tsp. anchovy paste 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon zest Salt and […]

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For the Aioli
1/2 cup lightly packed baby arugula
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 anchovy fillet or 1 tsp. anchovy paste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 Place all the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, in the bowl of a food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Transfer the aioli to a medium bowl.
Season with salt and pepper.

For the Sandwich:
8 ounces roasted chicken breast, shredded (about 2 small chicken breasts)
4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas (recommended: Guerrero)
1 1/3 cups baby arugula

 Add the shredded chicken to the aioli and mix well.
Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
Heat tortilla’s 1 at a time about 30 seconds each side.
Place the warm tortillas on a work surface.
Spread with the chicken mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Sprinkle the arugula over the chicken mixture.
Carefully roll up the tortillas, jelly roll fashion.
Cut each rolled sandwich in half, diagonally, and transfer to a serving platter.
Serve.

 

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Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad

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  • Jul
  • 14

6-8 Beet, trimmed of greens & root Olive Oil, everyday cooking Salt & Pepper 4 oz. Fresh Arugula Balsamic Vinegar Good Fruity EVOO** Preheat oven to 400 degrees (if the beets are large preheat to 425). Place beets in heavy foil. Drizzle with every day oil & season with salt & pepper. Close foil around […]

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6-8 Beet, trimmed of greens & root
Olive Oil, everyday cooking
Salt & Pepper
4 oz. Fresh Arugula
Balsamic Vinegar
Good Fruity EVOO**

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (if the beets are large preheat to 425).
Place beets in heavy foil.
Drizzle with every day oil & season with salt & pepper.
Close foil around the beets leaving a small opening to vent.
Roast beets for 75 minutes.
Remove from oven & allow to cool enough to handle.
Using latex gloves, pull the skin of the beets.
Slice or quarter the beets.
Place arugula in a serving bowl.
Top with the beets.
Drizzle with the good EVOO & balsamic.
Season with salt & pepper & enjoy.

** I highly recommend Barbera which you can find @ www.allthingssicilian.com

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