Forkful of Simplicity Cookbook

If you love this blog you will love our NEW cookbook even more...


Forkful of Simplicity is now available to purchase.  It is filled with the same type of simple & delicious recipes featured on this blog.  


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Enjoy...

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