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Gemelli with Herbed Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers and Peas
2007-09-23 03:09:00
This was definitely a desperation meal.I forgot to take out a whole chicken to defrost and was stuck with nothing for dinner.And everyone was hungry.And I was tired.And didn't want to cook.So I put on a pot of gemelli pasta and chicken tenderloins (9 of them) in the oven and fished for ingredients.I had a jar of roasted red peppers and 3/4 cup of peas so I just put it all together.I added a bit of salt,pepper and garlic powder to taste. I brushed the chicken tenderloiins with butter and Mrs Dash herb seasoning and baked them .Tossed it all together and dinner was served.It wasn't too bad,actually.I will make it again,but maybe for lunch or a picnic out.
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Halloween Decor
2007-09-20 01:12:00
Check out these beautiful Halloween Decor ations! You can see more at www.bayberrycove.com . Bethany Lowe and Nicole Sayre are two of my favorite artists.*drool*
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Foil Baked Tilapia
2007-09-20 01:02:00
Foil Baked Tilapia10 tilapia filets1 yellow pepper,sliced1 red pepper,sliced1 onion,sliced2 T Italian seasoning2 T Butter,cut into cubesPreheat oven to 400 degreesPlace 2 pieces of aluminum foil on a cookie sheetplace 5 filets on each sheet of foilsprinkle fish with italian seasoningAdd peppers and onions on top of fishDot with butterClose foil packets and bake for 25 minutes or until fish flakes and vegetables are tender

Costume Ideas
2007-09-19 13:45:00
| love Tom Arma Halloween costumes! Last year Rylan was the monkey and we loved it! This year I am undecided ,but I think skunk for Caysen and frog for Rylan.What do you think?Oh,and if anyone needs a costume there is a 12-18 month monkey one for sale!
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Cinnamon Popcorn
2007-09-18 23:19:00
My kids love popcorn.Cinnamon pocorn.I make this for them when they get home for an afternoon snack.They drool when they walk into the house.They pretty much love anything to do with cinnamon,whether it be toast,snickerdoodle,or popcorn.And this is so easy to make.Sometimes I add peanuts,m&m's, or candy corn.But just the popcorn is awesome.My nine year old prefers this popcorn over anything.Be sure to check out other popcorn recipes here http://crazyhipblogmamas.com/ !Cinnamon Popcorn 1 bag popped popcorn (approx. 7-8 cups)butter flavored cooking spray2T white granulated sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon2 T butter, meltedPlace popped popcorn in a large bowl.Lightly coat pocorn with cooking spray.Toss well.In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon.Drizzle the popcorn with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.Toss the popcorn well to coat.
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Halloween Swap -LAST DAY TO SIGN UP
2007-09-17 15:52:00
I am coordinating a Halloween Swap .I am super excited to be doing this.I hope you are as excited as I am!As a participant, you will be asked to choose at least three objects (of course you could also send more!) that are some of your favorite Halloween things to send to your partner.It could be candy,crafts,a handmade recipe book,spooky ornaments,candles.Whatever you like that is related to Halloween.If you are interested please e-mail your particulars to elanza@atlanticbb.net. sign-ups will be open until Monday, September 17th ... so send this info to all of your blogging buddies!I will need in your email:? your name.? mailing address.? email address.? your website or blog address ? a little something about yourself.? please indicate if you are willing to ship internationally.swap partners will be emailed to you shortly after the sign-up deadline. the delivery date for this swap is Monday October 16th... please have it postmarked by then.Of course ,you can send your package befo...
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Menu Plan Monday
2007-09-17 15:35:00
MONDAY: Citrus ChickenTUESDAY:Blackened TilapiaWEDNESDAY: SpaghettiTHURSDAY:Crockpot Pineapple ChickenFRIDAY: HamburgersSATURDAY: Roast CHicken with Fennel and Oat StuffingSUNDAY:Chili
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Meatball Sandwiches
2007-09-16 23:26:00
I was talking to my friend Katrina this morning and she asked me what I was making for dinner.I told her I was just going to make meatball sandwiches and she raved about her meatball sandwiches.She gave me her recipe and I was sooooo hesitant because of the cream cheese and mayonnaise.But she promised that the spread made the sandwich so I tried it.OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These sandwiches were AWESOME! The spread made them very rich tasting and very filling.In fact I have 4 left over and everyone is stuffed! I used frozen italian style meatballs that I had in the freezer from Sam's Club and they were perfect.I will definitely make these again and definitely make them for company.I served baked potato chips with these.Super dinner.Or even lunch.I served them on hoagie rolls.Didn't have italian bread.Meatball Sandwiches 2 ibs frozen meatballs, italian style 2 loaves bakery Italian bread 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonn...

Halloween Swap
2007-09-15 01:26:00
I am coordinating a Halloween Swap .I am super excited to be doing this.I hope you are as excited as I am!As a participant, you will be asked to choose at least three objects (of course you could also send more!) that are some of your favorite Halloween things to send to your partner.It could be candy,crafts,a handmade recipe book,spooky ornaments,candles.Whatever you like that is related to Halloween.If you are interested please e-mail your particulars to elanza@atlanticbb.net. sign-ups will be open until Monday, September 17th ... so send this info to all of your blogging buddies!I will need in your email:? your name.? mailing address.? email address.? your website or blog address ? a little something about yourself.? please indicate if you are willing to ship internationally.swap partners will be emailed to you shortly after the sign-up deadline. the delivery date for this swap is Monday October 16th... please have it postmarked by then.Of course ,you can send your package befo...
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Honey Roasted Pork Loin
2007-09-15 01:21:00
This pork loin is amazing.The flavor is so good.I doubled the sauce and served it with baked rice and garliclemon green beans.I make this meal about once every two or three months.I have added a few cloves of minced garlic as well and it works beautifully.Honey Roasted POrk Loin from Mt Newton Methodist Church Cookbook2 lbs boneless pork loin salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup chicken broth Preheat the oven to 375. Season the pork and place in a roasting pan. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, juice, oil and thyme. Pour over the pork. Add the broth to the pan. Bake until internal temperature reaches 150 (45-60 minutes). Baste frequently. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan. Reduce until slightly thickened. Serve over the sliced pork.
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Shrimp Fra Diovolo
2007-09-14 13:50:00
Another Giada DeLaurentiis recipe.I love her recipes.And for the most part are super easy and super kid friendly.All the kids ate this....even with the red pepper, which gave the dish a kick,but didn't over do it on heat.I doubled the recipe to feed us and it worked perfectly.SHRIMP FRA DIOVOLOrecipe by Giada De Laurentiis1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional as needed 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional as needed 1 medium onion, sliced 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup dry white wine 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1...
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Baked Onions
2007-09-13 19:10:00
I had a bag of vidalia onions that I wanted to do something with.Usually I will bake them with beef boullion but wanted something different.So I found this recipe on recipezaar.I added a bit of salt and pepper at the end,but other than that I made it as writte.They were very good.My oldest said they were too sweet,but everyone else enjoyed them.I think they would be great for a fall side dish.And it was super easy to make.I will make these onions again.Baked Onion sfrom Recipezaar6 large onions, sliced 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 425* In a saucepan at medium heat, heat honey, butter and salt. Grease a baking dish; Arrange onions and pour honey mixture over them. Bake 45 minutes until onions are tender and golden brown.
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Baked Chicken
2007-09-13 18:59:00
This is the easiest recipe ever.And so good. My husband it a meat and potatoes kind of guy and every time I make this he drools.I served celery and onion mased potaties and sauteed garlic corn with it.A quick,easy weeknight meal.Baked Chicken 6 chicken breasts,skin on and bone in1T seasoning blend (I use garlic powder,salt and pepper)1/4 cup olive oilPreaheat oven to 400 degreesPlace chicken skin side up in a casserole dish Drizzle with olive oil Sprinkle breasts evenly with seasoning blendBake for 40 minutes,or until chicken juices run clear

Halloween Swap
2007-09-10 23:29:00
I am coordinating a Halloween Swap .I am super excited to be doing this.I hope you are as excited as I am!As a participant, you will be asked to choose at least three objects (of course you could also send more!) that are some of your favorite Halloween things to send to your partner.It could be candy,crafts,a handmade recipe book,spooky ornaments,candles.Whatever you like that is related to Halloween.If you are interested please e-mail your particulars to elanza@atlanticbb.net. sign-ups will be open until Monday, September 17th ... so send this info to all of your blogging buddies!I will need in your email:? your name.? mailing address.? email address.? your website or blog address ? a little something about yourself.? please indicate if you are willing to ship internationally.swap partners will be emailed to you shortly after the sign-up deadline. the delivery date for this swap is Monday October 16th... please have it postmarked by then.Of course ,you can send your package befo...
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Pesto Pasta withTurkey Meatballs
2007-09-10 14:06:00
Well yesterday I felt pretty horrible with a late summer cold.So the absolute last thing I wanted to do was cook.But I also knew that there was a pound of ground turkey that needed to be used.So I opened the refrigerator and found a jar of roasted red pepper pesto.So I decided to make mini turkey meatballs with pesto spaghetti.I was actually impressed.Super quick and the family inhaled it.And they ALL wanted more.They had to settle for oranges and brownies.Pesto Pasta with Turk ey Meatballs 1 package pasta,cooked al dente1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 T worcestershire sauce1 tsp salt1 tsp italian seasoning1 clove garlic,minced1 egg,beaten1 jar roasted red pepper pestoPreheat oven to 400 degrees.Line a baking sheet with foil.In a large bowl,mix ground turkey,breadcrumbs,worcestershire sauce,salt,italian seasoning, garlic and egg until incorporated.Shape into mini meatballs and place on baking sheet.Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes ,or until cooked thouroghly.In a servin...

Menu Plan Monday
2007-09-10 13:25:00
This week's menu plan is probably not going to stick.I am not feeling well and have meetings,practices and/or games every night this week.So this is tentative.And I will no doubt change my mind.More than once! LOLMONDAY:LasagnaTUESDAY:Baked ChickenWEDNESDAY:Shrimp and Spinach Pasta (from last week,never got around to it)THURSDAY: Chicken MarsalaFRIDAY:Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin (from last weeks menu)SATURDAY:Meatlof Muffins
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Banana Crunch Muffins
2007-09-04 16:45:00
These muffins are GOOD! I was watching BArefoot Contessa last week and saw her make these.I had very ripe bananas in the kitchen this morning,so I made a batch of these muffins.Amazing flavor! I will be making these for guests and as gifts! I over filled my muffin tins,so they look horrible,but the tate definitely makes up for it.Thank you Ina!Banana Crunch Muffin s from Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 extra-large eggs 3/4 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 bananas) 1 cup medium-diced ripe bananas (1 banana) 1 cup small-diced walnuts 1 cup granola 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Dried banana chips, granola, or shredded coconut, optionalPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 18 large muffin cups with paper liners. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl of an el...
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Crock Pot Beef Tips
2007-09-04 16:33:00
One word....yum! My family inhaled it.I was skeptical because of the ingredients but man was it a great,easy meal.I will definitely be making this one again! I doubled the recipe for my family, and it worked just fine.Beef Tips from www.recipezaar.com1 lb beef stew meat 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 package onion and mushroom soup mix 1/2 cup ginger ale 3 (4 ounce) cans mushroom pieces Place beef in crock pot. Mix cream of mushroom soup, mushroom/onion soup, mushrooms and ginger ale together and pour over meat. Cover and cook 5-6 hours on low. Serve over noodles or rice.
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Menu Plan Monday
2007-09-04 16:26:00
I know I am a day late.Labor day threw me off! Anyway-here is my meal plan starting today.TUESDAY: TacosWEDNESDAY:Shrimp and Spinach pastaTHURSDAY: Honey Roasted Pork LoinFRIDAY: Chicken MarsalaSATURDAY:Southwestern Baked TilapiaSUNDAY: Bacon Chicken (Crpckpot)
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Balsamic BBQ Chicken
2007-08-30 15:28:00
I found this recipe on the Food Network website.Amazing chicken.Thank you, Giada ,for another great meal. If you like vinegar based bbq sauce this one is a great choice.I baked the chicken in the oven (that option of oven baking is at the bottom of the recipe)and used breasts instead of thighs.Next time I am going to use a whole cut up chicken.Easy to put together and good enough for company.I served celery and garlic mashed potatoes and sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with this.Balsam ic BBQ Chicken www.foodnetwork.com Giada DeLaurentiisFor the Balsamic BBQ sauce: 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the chicken or steak: 4 pieces chicken (any combination of breast or leg-and-thigh pieces) or 4 pieces of New York strip or Club strip steak Salt and freshly ground pepper For the BBQ sauce: Combine all the ingredients in ...

Sweet & Sour Kielbasa (Crockpot)
2007-08-29 18:09:00
Very tasty.The kids love it.I serve it over rice.And easy in the crock pot all day)Sweet and Sour Kiel basa1 lb beef kielbasa 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 (10 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into large chunks 1 medium sweet onion, sliced into large chunks 1 pinch soy sauce, to taste Slice Kielbasa into 1/2 inch slices and place in crock pot, in a separate bowl mix ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple, bell Pepper and onion chunks, Stir until thoroughly blended. Add to crock pot and Cook on low for approximately 4 1/2-5 hours.
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Chicken Pot Pie
2007-08-29 18:00:00
I had tons of chicken left over from the weekend,so I decided to make a very quick,very tasty chicken pot pie.I usually make a homemade pie,but this one was very good in its own right,and I didn't have to spend hours in the kitchen.I used premade ,refrigerated pie crusts and I LOVE them.Now I am only making crusts from scratch for special occasions!Chicken Pot Pie4-5 cups shredded cooked chicken1 large bag frozen vegetables (I used peas,carrots and green beans)1 potato,peeled and cubed into 1/2" cubes1 large jar chicken gravy1 package refrigerated pie crustIn a large bowl, mix the chicken,vegetables,potato and gravy until the gravy is incorporated into all the chicken and veggies.Place one pie crust in a pie plate.add the chicken mixture.Cover the chicken mixture with the second pie ccrust.Pinch edges to seal.Add slits in the dough to ventBake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes,or until the pie is bubbly and hot.

Menu Plan Monday
2007-08-26 19:41:00
MONDAY: Slow Cooker Basil Onion Chicken1 whole frying chicken, rinsed 6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 teaspoon basil 1 cup chicken broth Place chicken, carrots and potatoes in slow cooker. Combine onion soup mix,basil and chicken broth in a bowl and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on high about 5 hours or on low for about 9 hours, until chicken is cooked all the way through TUESDAY: Sweet and Sour Kielbasa (Crockpot)WEDNESDAY:Beef Tips (crockpot)THURSDAY: Crock Pot Cajun Chicken and ShrimpFRIDAY: Slow Cooker Cabbage RollsSATURDAY: grilled steaksSUNDAY: out with familyYou can browse other menu's over at http://www.orgjunkie.blogspot.com
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Crock Pot /Slow Cooker Recipes
2007-08-25 23:24:00
Ok everyone.I need crockpot recipes for dinner. Your tried and true.Chicken,pork,beef,soups....whatever. I have bitten off more than I can chew with after school activities,sports and volunteering this year with three of the four boys and crock pot/ slow cooker meals are going to have to be the norm for a few weeks,until I can get my schedule to work for me ! (yeah,right!) Just email me your recipes or post them in the comments.Every Friday for the next month I will post them all so everyone can benefit.
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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
2007-08-25 18:31:00
Really quick meal.I use a canned sauce to save time.I use alfredo sauce and frozen ,thawed shrimp and I have it on the dinner table in no time.You can adjust the cajun seasoning to suite your taste.I ususally plate the kids first and add more cajun to mine. Serve with garlic bread and a salad and you have a great weeknight meal.Ingredients 1 jar 16 oz Alfred o Style Pasta sauce1 package 8 oz fettuccine pasta 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 T cajun seasoning (I use Tony Cachere's) Directions In a saucepan over low temp heat the Alfredo sauce. Bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 11 minutes; drain. Add the cajun seasoniong to the alfredo sauce and simmer on medium heat, stirring well. When sauce is hot,add the thawed shrimp and heat through in the sauce. In a large serving bowl.Add pasta and shrimp alfredo sauce.Mix well and serve.Garnish with cheese and parsley if desired.
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Ravioli with Three Pepper Sauce
2007-08-25 18:18:00
I am back! It has been a long few weeks with no computer,but I am getting all my pictures and recipes current to post in the next few days.This pasta dish is wonderful! I found it in a allrecipes cookbook.A very light summery meal. This one will definitely be made again.Ravi oli with Three Pepper Sauce from AllrecipesINGREDIENTS1 pound cheese ravioli 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 cups chicken broth, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes DIRECTIONSBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ravioli in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until done; drain. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and bell peppers until tender. Add one cup of the broth, season with pepper flakes, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in remaining broth, and cook until most of broth has evaporated. Spoon pepper mixture over ravioli.
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Product Review -Wanchai Ferry
2007-08-21 15:14:00
I am starting a biweekly product review,focusing on easy to prepare ,ready made meals. While making food from scratch is important to me, there are some days that I just can't manage. So I have some stand by boxed meals that I use. There is a new product out in stores called Wanchai Ferry.Basically,the easiest Chinese food you can make. You cook the meat (not included),the rice and add the sauce and vegetables,simmer and you are done. I have tried the Spicy Garlic Chicken and the Sweet and Sour and they are both wonderful. One box feeds my family of 6, and I also make a vegetable, whether it be green beans or broccoli.These are fast to prepare,which makes it easy to get dinner on the table.The flavor is very good and tastes like Chinese take out to us. I have yet to be disappointed. I recommend these dinner kits to anyone looking for a quick,flavorful meal.Here is the website that you can browse. And they are inexpensive,less than six dollars a box. Check out the coupon on the home...
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Menu Plan Monday
2007-08-13 05:22:00
Ok,first things first.My hard drive crashed so I am computerless for about a week.I am using my hubby's computer when he is home from the office,so I will post recipes at night when he gets home,but pictures will be posted at a later date.With that being said,I will answer all my emails as fast as I can,just bare with me for a bit.As for this weeks menu,here it is. School starts back in two weeks for the two oldest,so I will be having a fair amount of quick fix meals throughout the week.Football practice has started and the summer is winding down,so easy is key.Monday : Garlic Tilapia sauteed summer squash tomato feta saladTUESDAY: Pierogies in Onion Pepper Sauce WEDNESDAY: Chipotle Pork Stew CornbreadTHURSDAY: Ravioli with Balsamic Butter Sauce SaladFRIDAY: Oriental Turkey Meatballs with Honey Garlic Sauce Coriander potatoes Steamed Sugar Snap PeasSATURDAY: Bowties with Smoked Sausage,Tomatoes and CreamSUNDAY: Korean Roasted C...
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Baked Scallops
2007-08-09 06:39:00
These scallops are very good,but very rich.Super weeknight meal with a salad and glass of wine.Baked Scallops2 lbs sea scallops salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup sliced mushrooms1 small sliced sweet onion2 cups hand crushed Ritz crackers 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 small lemon, halved Preheat oven to 400°F. Place scallops in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, add thyme and buttermilk and toss to coat. Place scallops evenly in the bottom of an oven proof dish.Add the mushrooms and onions. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and top with melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes, squeeze lemon over scallops and serve immediately.
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Five Spice Coconut Chicken
2007-08-08 16:07:00
This recipe is from Rachael Ray.I have never ever cooked with five spice powder and to be honest,when the chicken was marinating , the smell from the five spice powder was not my favorite.But I think it was because I was not used to it.The cinnamon,star anise,licorice smell was overwhelming.The original RR recipe says to marinate for 15 minutes and grill.I actually marinated itfor about an hour and 15 minutes and baked the chicken in a 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes,basting occasionally with the marinade.The finished chicken was a beautiful brown color and you could smell the coconut over the 5spice powder.I served the chicken with steamed veggies with the coconut sauce and brown rice with scallions.The chicken was phenomenal.It was like nothing I have ever tasted before.The taste was very subtle and the five spice powder and soy sauce made it a stand out meal.My husband and father in law raved about the taste.This is a recipe that I will definitely make again,and will defin...
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