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Elegant beef tenderloin roast, first cooked sous vide then pan seared in cast iron to finish. Serve with horseradish cream sauce in addition to homemade gravy if you like. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Trim and tie tenderloin together with kitchen twine the night before cooking. Combine salt and pepper in a bowl and season tenderloin…

This creamy chicken pasta dish has lots of flavor thanks to sundried tomatoes and aged Asiago. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Step 2 Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and place into hot skillet. Cook until golden, thighs are no longer pink…

Using an air fryer to cook a whole chicken is the way to go. You’ll end up with super crispy skin on all sides and even the white meat stays tender and juicy. Don’t skip the resting step as this allows the juice to absorb back into the meat. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Preheat an…

Make ground chicken meatballs and coat them in seasoned Panko crumbs for a beautifully browned color. Use jarred sauce from the grocery store for a shortcut in this cheesy, satisfying dish! We like it with “zoodles,” but fettuccine or spaghetti would be delicious! Garlic bread and a green salad are all you need to complete…

This marinade does double duty. Prepare it in advance, when you have time, and use part for the steak. Reserve some to use on the colorful vegetable relish that is served on the side! Ingredients Marinade: Vegetable relish: To prepare the steak: For the bowls: Directions Step 1 To make the marinade, place lime juice,…

This chicken stroganoff is a tasty spinoff of the classic beef stroganoff! Dinner will be ready in under 45 minutes, and goes great with a side dish like green beans! Ingredients Directions Step 1 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and mushrooms. Reduce heat; cook and stir until onions…

Chicken tenders for a crowd cook up quickly in the oven, with fresh, herby flavor from chimichurri. Make the chimichurri sauce the day before, if you like, and simply refrigerate in a sealed container until you are ready to bake. We like this with Mexican rice, black beans, and a simple green salad. Ingredients Directions…

This main entree comes together fast with a handful of ingredients, once you make the sauce. My Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce makes the dish both lighter and higher in protein. Ingredients Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce: Casserole: Directions Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce: Casserole:

This baking powder coating will guarantee you crispy chicken wings with no deep frying required. The sauce is spicy yet a bit savory, sweet, and sticky. Ingredients Coating: Sauce: Garnish: Directions Step 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil. Top with a wire rack…

Sweet and sticky with a little heat, these wings are loaded with Asian-inspired flavors and will surely be the crowd’s favorite. Ingredients Glaze: Directions Step 1 Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Place chicken wings and half of gochujang marinade in a resealable plastic bag.…