Yearly Archives: 2015

Zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette

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By Jodee Weiland

When preparing a Grilled Flank Steak Salad, I decided on a vinaigrette that would be full of the zesty flavor of lemons and honey. Ever since I have started making my own vinaigrette salad dressings, I love the rich flavors so much, I rarely use a bottled dressing any longer. The taste of a homemade vinaigrette salad dressing is so robust and full of fresh flavor, anything less has to take second place. That’s why I decided my Grilled Flank Steak Salad needed a special vinaigrette, so I came up with my Zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette!

https://learnfromyesterday.comMy Zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette starts with apple cider vinegar blended with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and seasonings. The overall result is flavor that is rich and delicious. This vinaigrette will go well with so many different types of salads, but it definitely went well with my Grilled Flank Steak Salad and all of its tasty ingredients!

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  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons organic honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • Sea salt to taste

For the vinaigrette, put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together thoroughly with a whisk or handheld blender or in a bottle designed for mixing dressings. Then put it in a container for dressing that will make it easier to drizzle on to your food or spoon it on carefully.

https://learnfromyesterday.comMy Zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette is full of delicious rich flavor! This vinaigrette salad dressing is awesome with my Grilled Flank Steak Salad, but it would be equally delicious if sliced chicken breast were substituted for flank steak. You could even use this vinaigrette on a tortilla wrap and so many other choices. Whatever meat choice or meal choice you make, this salad is great with a glass of wine and a crusty loaf of bread. Not only is this meal healthy, it will leave you wanting more, so enjoy!

Chicken in White Wine Mushroom Sauce

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By Jodee Weiland

During the winter months when we have chicken, we still grill it more often than not because it’s so healthy. Even if there is snow on the ground, we love grilling chicken and other foods in the winter. But I wanted to cook a chicken dish with a little more flair today because it was my husband’s birthday this week. I decided chicken with a white wine sauce and mushrooms would be delicious. That’s how I came up with my version of Chicken in White Wine Mushroom Sauce!

https://learnfromyesterday.comOf course, a white wine mushroom sauce has wine and mushrooms. First, sauté onions, garlic, and a pound of slice mushrooms in extra-virgin olive oil. Next, brown your seasoned chicken breasts, and then add white wine, butter, and a few other ingredients to create a richly delicious sauce for your chicken breasts. Although this meal is not grilled, when you sauté chicken in a rich wine sauce blended with fresh mushrooms correctly, the result is both delicious and can still be healthy!

https://learnfromyesterday.comChicken in White Wine Mushroom Sauce

  •  4 boneless chicken breasts without skin
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced thinly
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves sliced thinly
  • 1 pound sliced mushrooms
  • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cups nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon unbleached flour

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Sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the extra-virgin olive oil over a low to medium heat in a covered pan, stirring occasionally. When the onions become translucent, push the mixture to the outside edges of the pan. In the center of the covered pan, brown the chicken breasts seasoned with sea salt and black pepper to taste. When browned and partially cooked, remove the chicken breasts to a plate.

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Then add the yogurt, white wine, butter, and flour to the mushrooms, onions, and garlic, stirring and blending them together. Season to taste, if needed. Then put the browned chicken breasts back in the pan, spooning the mixture over the chicken. Simmer all of this over a low heat for another 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked.

https://learnfromyesterday.comMy Chicken in White Wine Mushroom Sauce is not only a delicious dish full of rich flavors, but it is healthy as well. Serve this dish with a Parmesan risotto or garlic mashed potatoes and a green vegetable. We chose a Parmesan risotto and fresh green beans steamed. Then pair this meal with a glass of Riesling to add to the already delicious flavor of the meal. This meal not only tastes great, but it also feels like an elegant meal you might have in a fine restaurant. Give it a try, and enjoy!

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Savory Chicken with Tomato, Artichokes, and Beans All in One Pot

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By Jodee Weiland

When I started my chicken dinner tonight, I wasn’t really sure where I would end up. I like to think my father was standing by my side encouraging me to try something new with chicken or challenging me like he used to do to make something better than him. Our little competitions often inspired me to try things in the kitchen I had never tried before. Dad was famous for throwing together a meal that was more than gourmet, just using whatever he had on hand. That’s what I did tonight and the result was my delicious Savory Chicken with Tomato, Artichokes, and Beans All in One Pot!

https://learnfromyesterday.comThis hearty dish is made all in one pot, which makes it easier to prepare for a weekday meal when things get hectic in most households. It has the hearty white beans of a cassoulet, but most of its rich flavor comes from the onions, garlic, artichokes, and seasonings blended together in simmering tomatoes with a dry white wine. The chicken breasts add their own flavor to the mix, and the result is absolutely delicious!

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  • 2 boneless chicken breasts without skin
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced thin
  • 2 large garlic cloves sliced thin
  • 1 small jar marinated artichokes drained (usually 4 to 6 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • One 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • One 15 ounce can Great Northern Beans (reduced sodium)

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In a large pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and artichokes. Add thyme, sea salt, and black pepper to this mixture. When onions become translucent, push the vegetables to the sides and brown your chicken breasts on all sides after seasoning lightly with black pepper. Then add the crushed tomatoes, white wine, and sugar. Stir this into your vegetables and spoon over the browned chicken breasts.

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Bring this to a low boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes. Then add in the white beans, blending them together with the sauce. Cover once more and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer or until the chicken is cooked. To thicken the sauce, remove the cover the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking. When done, serve.

https://learnfromyesterday.comMy Savory Chicken with Tomato, Artichokes, and Beans All in One Pot is absolutely delicious! Your family will love the rich flavors blended together in this wonderful dish. Serve this dish with a crusty loaf of multigrain bread and a glass of your favorite Chianti. On these cold winter nights, there is nothing better than a hearty meal that not only tastes great, but is healthy as well. You won’t be disappointed if you try this dish, so enjoy!