Easy Cajun Chicken

How To Prepare
Rub the chicken with olive oil. Add Cajun seasoning and toss until chicken is fully coated. Spread the chicken out on cookie sheets with at least an inch between pieces. Bake in the center of a preheated 400 degree (F) oven for about 50 minutes (40 minutes for wings). The skin should be golden and crispy, and the juices should run clear.

Crockpot Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

How To Prepare
Brown beef in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Put to one side. Peel and halve butternut squash, then cut into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces. Place vegetables and browned beef in a 4 or 5 quart crockpot. Add crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and oregano. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Chicken with Tomato Spinach Chickpea Simmer

How To Prepare
In large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; saut?nion, garlic, oregano, and hot pepper flakes until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.

Add tomato paste; fry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chickpeas and paprika; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thick enough that space remains after spoon is dragged through, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saut?pinach until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir into chickpea mixture.

Additional information : Variation
Tomato Spinach Chickpea Simmer with Tilapia: Place 4 tilapia fillets (1-1/2 lb/750 g) on foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 mL) each lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper. Broil until fish is golden and flakes easily when tested, about 7 minutes. Serve with chickpea mixture.

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Chicken Scampi

How To Prepare
Combine chicken with ground pepper, parsley, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and wine in a shallow bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours (overnight is best).
Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade (save marinade) and place in a shallow pan. Broil 8 inches from heat, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink inside (about 15 minutes).
In a small saucepan, bring marinade to a boil. Pour over chicken, toss and serve. Yummy!

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Chicken Chili Recipe

How To Prepare
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and chicken, saute 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, and celery, saute 4 minutes. Add chiles, oregano, cumin, pepper, beans, and broth bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

Mojo Chicken

How To Prepare
1. Combine juice and next ingredients (through chili flakes) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 1 hour and up to 3.

2. Preheat oven to 375°.

3. Place chicken in a 13- x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, 20 minutes; uncover and bake 25 minutes or until chicken is done.

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Ultimate Beef Chili

How To Prepare
Season beef with pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, paprika and oregano. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, for about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and reserved beef. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add beans; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with pepper.

Souvlaki

How To Prepare
In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, teriyaki, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

How To Prepare
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle spice rub over chicken. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 1 minute. Arrange chicken in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until done.
3. Heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, shallots, and rosemary; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve bell pepper mixture over chicken.

Pollo y Pasta alla Formiana

How To Prepare
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In food processor, blend crushed tomatoes and juice, chicken broth, and garlic. Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked pasta, 3 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, and pepper.

3. Line bottom and sides of the baking dish with one-half to two-thirds of the tomato slices; pour in pasta mixture. Arrange remaining tomatoes on top. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.

4. Put dish on a rimmed baking sheet; bake 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are slightly crispy and pasta is cooked. Cool 5 minutes. Add Chicken Breasts and serve