Grilled Zucchini

Great Alongside Grilled Fish or Steak...

4 Zucchini (sliced medium longways)
Salt/Pepper
Hot Pepper Flakes
Vegetable Oil
1 Lemon (juiced)

In a Zip Lock Bag add zucchini, salt/pepper,  hot pepper flakes and lemon juice
Coat with vegetable oil
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour
Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature
Remove zucchini slices from Zip Lock Bag (reserve marinade)
Place zucchini slices on grill for 4-5 each side
Place reserved marinade in a bowl
Once zucchini is done add to reserved marinade, toss and serve warm or cold

Red Wine Chicken

One Pan...So Easy...So Tasty

4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Cutlets
6 Roma Tomatoes (pureed in blender)
1 Medium Onion (thinly sliced)
Salt/Pepper
Dried Basil
1 Glass Red Wine
Bread Crumbs
Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In an oven proof dish add pureed tomatoes and onion
Season with salt/pepper and basil
Add red wine and stir to incorporate
Place chicken cutlets on top of mixture
Season with salt/pepper
Spoon at little of the mixture on top each chicken cutlet
Sprinkle with bread crumbs
Lightly drizzle with olive oil
Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear
Serve alongside mushrooms and rice!  

Oregano Chicken

Greek Flavor...

8-10 Boneless / Skinless Chicken Thighs

Salt / Pepper

Olive Oil

2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

1 Cup Water 

1/2 Cup White Wine 

1/2 Lemon (Juiced)

Oregano

8-10 Pats of Butter (One Pat per Piece of Chicken)

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees

Arrange chicken in a baking dish

Toss with olive oil and garlic

Season each side with salt / pepper

Pour water, wine and lemon juice over chicken

Generously sprinkle each piece of chicken with oregano (or to taste)

Place a pat of butter on top of each piece of chicken

Bake for 1 hour or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through

Baste occasionally while chicken is cooking

Jersey Shore Crab Spread

Great Appetizer...

***1 Can Crab Meat (drained and picked over)
1 Can Artichoke Hearts (drained and chopped)
1 Clove Garlic (minced)
1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 Package Cream Cheese (softened)
1 Cup Asiago Cheese (shredded)

In a microwave safe bowl combine all of the ingredients
Place in microwave for 3-4 minutes until hot
Serve with crackers or bread pieces

***Crab claw meat is less expensive than lump crab meat and it is a little sweeter tasting

Pork with Apples and Onions

Very Tasty...

4 Precooked Pork Chops (Smithfield)
2 Apples (seeded and diced)
1 Medium Onion (diced)
Olive Oil
Salt / Pepper

In a large skillet coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil
Heat pan on medium heat and add onions
Season with salt / pepper
Cook onions until translucent
Add apples and cook for 6-8 minutes
Add pork chops to pan underneath the apple onion mixture
Reduce heat, cover pan and cook till pork is warmed through about 10 -12 minutes