Deana's Kitchen

Chicken Provençal this is my comfort food and amazing the next day as well.

Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 80 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients:1 chicken, 3 to 4 lb., cut into 8 piecesSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 yellow onion, thinly sliced1⁄2 lb. cremini mushrooms, quartered2 cups white wine1 1⁄2 Tbs. chicken demi-glace3 fresh thyme sprigs1⁄2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1⁄2-inch  pieces1 pint cherry…

Buttermilk Biscuits Southern Done Right

This is the reason I can never stay low carb on the weekends, my love of biscuits and gravy. My mother made the absolute best and I have tried to make them the same and can only come close.

Ingredients

2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,

2 Tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup  unsalted butter, very cold and cubed*

1 cup cold buttermilk

2 teaspoons honey

optional for yummy goodness: 2…

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil spray

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons honey or a low carb alternative

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-7 oz each)

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

8 strips bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil and fit it with a roasting rack. Spray the roasting rack with olive oil.

Banana Nut Bread yummy goodness

This is one of my favorites to make and eat. I don’t know why I don’t make it more often. I have found the whole foods banana make a great moist bread and sweet.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for…

YIELDS:4 – 6 servings TOTAL TIME:0 hours 45 mins

INGREDIENTS 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/2 c. finely chopped toasted pecans, plus more for serving 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/4 c. Buttermilk 1 c. mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium), plus slices for serving 2 large eggs 1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for…

Bruschetta with Mushrooms and Fontina

YIELDS:8 PREP TIME:0 hours 5 mins TOTAL TIME:0 hours 20 mins

Ingredients 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 10 oz. cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 sprigs fresh mint 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 c. hearty red wine, such as Chianti 4 wide slices crusty bread, about 8 inches across 1 c. shredded fontina cheese (about 4 ounces), preferably Val d’Aosta

Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich

This great make ahead breakfast is easy and will save you time and money

YIELDS:4 servings TOTAL TIME:0 hours 10 mins

Ingredients 4  large eggs Kosher salt and pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 4 English muffins, toasted 2 c. baby spinach 4 thin slices ham (optional)

Directions

In a bowl, beat eggs with 1 Tbsp water and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.…

YIELDS:6 TOTAL TIME:0 hours 30 mins

Ingredients 12 oz. cavatappi or campanelle 2 tsp. olive oil 1 small onion 1 package sliced cremini mushrooms 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 c. low-fat (1%) milk 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper 1 package frozen peas 8 oz. deli-sliced ham

Directions

Heat large covered sauce pot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs.

YIELDS:6 servings PREP TIME:0 hours 15 mins COOK TIME:0 hours 35 mins TOTAL TIME:0 hours 50 mins

Ingredients 3/4 c. low-sugar strawberry preserves 8 oz. strawberries, hulled and halved 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 2 1/2 c. lowfat buttermilk 2 large eggs1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp. butter C…

Baked Rigatoni with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 lb. Italian sausage, halved and cut  into 1⁄2-inch-thick slices

2 bunches broccoli rabe or broccolini, cut  into 1-inch pieces

1⁄2 cup dry white wine

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

24 garlic cloves, peeled and simmered in 1⁄3  cup olive oil until tender, oil reserved

8 oz. cipollini onions, peeled and halved

3 fresh thyme sprigs

1⁄2 lb. rigatoni, cooked until al dente

1 cup…

Sausage and White Bean Stew

1 pound great Northern beans, picked through*, soaked overnight in water, drained, and rinsed

8 – 9 cups homemade chicken stock, unsalted chicken stock, or reduced-sodium chicken broth

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons PLUS 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups diced onions (2 medium)

½ cup diced celery (3 stalks)

½ cup peeled and diced carrots

1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped garlic…

6 Servings Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. Ingredients 4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 6 Eggs 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon until…

Ingredients Shortbread 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa Glaze and Topping 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons chopped miniature peppermint candy…

Slice and Bake Chocolate and Pistachio Cookies

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 c. sugar

2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 large egg

1/2 c. shelled unsalted pistachios, chopped

Directions

In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until…

Ingredients

Waffle cookies

bittersweet chocolate

shredded coconut

Directions

Dip store-bought waffle cookies halfway in melted bittersweet chocolate and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut while wet. Let set.

Ingredients

1 c. walnuts

½ c. sugar

1 c. butter

2 c. all-purpose flour

½ c. sour cream

2 tbsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp. salt

½ c. confectioners’ sugar

Directions

In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, lightly toast walnuts, shaking skillet frequently. Set skillet aside until walnuts are cool.

In food processor with knife blade attached, blend walnuts and 1/4 cup sugar until walnuts are very…

Ginger and Cream Sandwich Bites

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

FILLING:

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons lemon extract

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS In a…