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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

My parmesan crusted chicken recipe features fried chicken breasts coated in Italian-seasoned parmesan breading. Every bite is cheesy, salty, and crunchy! Love crispy Italian chicken recipes? Try my chicken Milanese, chicken parmigiana, and chicken cutlets next. Whenever I’m stuck on what to cook using chicken breasts and need something fast, I combine them with cheese…

Ham Steak

My brown sugar glazed ham steak recipe yields crispy, JUICY ham steaks in minutes. Each one is pan-seared and coated in tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Need more holiday recipes? Try my spatchcock turkey, rump roast, or air fryer cornish hen n…

Shaved Apple, Fennel and Arugula Salad

This refreshing shaved apple, fennel and arugula salad is tossed with candied pecans, Parmesan, basil and a lemon shallot vinaigrette. Ok, this really is just the loveliest salad! ♡ I made it the other day to serve for dinner with cacio e pepe and everyone around the table absolutely adored it. So I’ve now added […]

This refreshing shaved apple, fennel and arugula salad is tossed with candied pecans, Parmesan, basil and a lemon shallot vinaigrette.

Ok, this really is just the loveliest salad! ♡

I made it the other day to serve for dinner with cacio e pepe and everyone around the table absolutely adored it. So I’ve now added it to our Thanksgiving lineup and will probably bring it along to a few Christmas parties too since it’s so festive and seasonal and easy breezy — everything I love in a green salad this time of year!

I pulled out my mandoline (along with this safety glove, which you should definitely own too) so that I could shave the apple, fennel and Parmesan paper-thin, which gives this salad the loveliest airy, delicate texture. Then I added in a handful of candied pecans for crunch and fresh basil for a burst of aromatics, and tossed everything with a lemony shallot vinaigrette. It ends up having the most refreshing balance of sweet and savory flavors. And as a bonus, the ingredients all hold up well in the fridge, in case you’d like to prep most of the salad beforehand (see tips below).

Feel free to add in a protein (chicken, bacon, shrimp, etc) or swap in another kind of fruit or cheese or nuts that you might love best here. The recipe itself is easy to customize with whatever you may have on hand. I just recommend adding it to your list soon because it’s perfect for this time of year! Enjoy!

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Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

This hearty crock pot chicken pot pie recipe is quick to prep with mostly ready-made ingredients. Just toss the chicken in the crockpot with the other ingredients and let it slow simmer for hours. When you’re ready, top with some baked Bisquick biscuit…

Salmon Croquettes

My salmon croquettes are CRISPY on the outside while soft on the inside. They make an effortless weeknight dinner in minutes. Ready for more foolproof salmon recipes? Try my sautéed salmon, sweet chili salmon, or blackened salmon next. I lov…

Beef Barbacoa

My tender beef barbacoa recipe is slow-cooked in bold Mexican spices until each bite MELTS in your mouth. Multiple cooking methods included. Craving more Mexican-inspired dishes? Try my carne asada, chicken al pastor, sofritas, or pork carnitas. I alwa…

Creamy Velveeta Mac & Cheese

This creamy Velveeta mac and cheese recipe is a hearty and heartwarming meal. Macaroni is stirred into this creamy Velveeta sauce and topped with a breadcrumb topping and baked until bubbly & delicious!

Creamy Vegan Vodka Sauce Pasta

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Vodka Sauce Pasta

Course Main Course

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Equipment

saucepan

Ingredients

8 oz dry pasta of choice
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot finely diced
5 cloves garlic minced
5 oz tomato paste
1 tbsp gochujang korean red pepper paste
1/4 cup vodka
1/3 cup blended silken tofu
pasta water as needed
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 2 cups of pasta water for later.
In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add shallot and garlic and sautè for 2-3 minutes, until tender and fragrant.c
Add tomato paste and gochujang to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, using a spatula to stir occasionally. The tomato paste should darken in colour.
Add vodka to the pan, making sure to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vodka has evaporated and the alcohol smell has cooked off. Add blended silken tofu to the pan along with 1/4 cup pasta water and stir to create a creamy sauce base. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir to coat, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce (I used about 3/4 cups). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Pineapple Chicken

My pineapple chicken tastes even better than takeout and cooks up in minutes! Every bite is sticky, sweet, and irresistible! Love takeout-style chicken recipes? Try my Mongolian chicken, General Tso’s chicken, peanut butter chicken, and sesame chicken next. Whenever my family requests Chinese takeout, I do one better and make it myself. They are obsessed…

Slow Cooker Chicken Satay

This Thai-inspired slow cooker chicken satay recipe comes together easily in the Crock-Pot and is full of rich, creamy, peanut curry flavors. Let your slow cooker do the work and come home tonight to this cozy, creamy, comforting chicken satay. ♡ Tender chicken and colorful veggies will simmer while you’re away in a rich Thai-inspired peanut […]

This Thai-inspired slow cooker chicken satay recipe comes together easily in the Crock-Pot and is full of rich, creamy, peanut curry flavors.

Let your slow cooker do the work and come home tonight to this cozy, creamy, comforting chicken satay. ♡

Tender chicken and colorful veggies will simmer while you’re away in a rich Thai-inspired peanut sauce, seasoned with a sweet and savory blend of red curry paste, velvety coconut milk and peanut butter. Then once you arrive home, just shred the chicken, stir in your greens and finish the sauce. And the most delicious bowl of chicken and veggies will be enjoy within minutes. Who’s in?!?

Here in our house, we love serving this chicken satay over rice, but it would also be delicious over any of your favorite noodles or grains. Of course, you’re more than welcome to sub in a different type of main protein (pork, beef, shrimp, salmon) or veggies if you’d like. And while I’m a big fan of the “set it and forget” option for making this recipe in the Crock-Pot, I’ve also included instructions below for making this recipe in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop too — whichever you prefer!

This recipe is one of those classics that’s low on prep time and big on rich, aromatic, irresistible flavors. You’re going to love it!

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