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We had a brief reprieve in the weather the other day and decided to throw together an outdoor meal, Spur-of-the-Moment Chicken BBQ:

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The meal consisted of chicken mini-drumsticks marinated in sesame oil, whole grain mustard, honey, dried thyme flakes, white pepper; and minced garlic paste; pork sausage, foil-wrapped sweet corn-on-the-cob with butter, soy sauce, and dried parsley flakes; leek; a salad of iceberg lettuce, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber; and dried oregano flakes drizzled with a creamy cheese salad dressing; and a Chinese-style fried rice (from a local supermarket) with nori cup.

Here’s another of hubby’s delish creations, Papa’ s Pesto-Chicken Dinner:

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For this meal hubby used chicken thigh coated in cornstarch then sautéed in olive oil, on a bed of julienned iceberg lettuce and kaiware radish, smoothered with a grated fresh ginger, mirin, soy sauce, vegetable oil, white wine, white pepper, minced garlic paste, fresh basil, and fresh parsley pesto sauce, and topped with sliced Spanish olives; accompanied by frozen Mediterranean vegetables sautéed in sesame oil and rice with cracked black sesame seeds.

Here’s another simple and filling meal that can be made in minutes with a precooked basic crockpot chicken base, Simple Crockpot-Chicken & Bean Pasta Dinner:

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Whenever convenient, precook basic crockpot chicken base of finely chopped carrot, bell pepper, onion, potato and chicken thigh with dried fennel, bay leaves, red miso paste, sesame oil, white pepper, rosemary leaves, minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, water, and chicken broth granules. Remove bay leaves and freeze until needed.

When needed, remove chicken base from freezer; place in pot; and begin defrosting on medium-low heat. Meanwhile, start short pasta-of-choice water and cook according to directions on package. Also, in a seperate skillet, heat olive oil and saute frozen bean mix of choice adding dried oregano flakes; once defrosted thoroughly combine with chicken base; stir-in quartered fresh cherry tomatoes. Once pasta is al dente, strain and add to chicken base combining completely; plate and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese; garnish with fresh basil leaves; add whole wheat dinner roll on the side as an accompaniment.

An absolutely scrumptous dish by hubby, Papa’s Savory Chicken Sauté:

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Included in this meal by hubby was chicken sautéed in sesame oil and chopped fresh garlic and parsley with a chicken bouillon granule and sour cream sauce; sautéed bell pepper, carrot, and green cherry tomatoes; a whole wheat dinner roll, and an iceberg, cucumber, cherry tomato salad with creamy cheese dressing and dried oregano flakes.

Many of us enjoy the combination of wine and cheese on occasion. This dish combines the two in the form of leftovers, Wine & Cheese Rice:

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This meal consisted of leftover Crockpot Chunky Cheesy Stew and leftover Crockpot Coq Au Vin combined, placed in the center of a leftover precooked rice ring (with a small amount of sauce drizzled on top of the ring), and garnished with a fresh parsley sprig and cracked black sesame seeds.

A simple and flavorful way to cook chicken, Crockpot Coq Au Vin:

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This slow cooker version of a chicken classic was served on a bed of pesto pasta surrounded by buttery Parmesan mixed beans.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Stove top burners 1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Small bowl 1 Can opener

1 Crockpot 1 Pancake ring 2 Medium pots 1 Metal strainer 1 Whisk 1 Ladle

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 Medium can sliced button mushrooms

1 Slice bacon

2 Dried laurel leaves

¼ Large white onion

1 ½ Cups frozen bean mix

1/3 Cup red wine

¼ Cup fresh parsley

¼ Cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon tomato paste

1 Tablespoon dried thyme flakes

1 Tablespoon white pepper

2 Teaspoons minced garlic paste

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

2 Teaspoons corn starch

½ Teaspoon minced ginger paste

Fresh basil sprigs

Short pasta of choice

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Here’s another flavorful home cooked meal that, despite the number of ingredients, is simple to prepare, Rosemary-Chicken Pine Nut-Pasta Dinner:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

3 Stovetop Burners 1 Frying pan 1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Small bowl

1 Indoor grill 1 Ziplock bag 2 Pots 1 Colander 1 Potato peeler

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 Small carrot

1 Orange

¼ Large white onion

½ Cup fresh basil leaves

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons pine nuts

2 Tablespoons sesame oil

2 Tablespoons white pepper

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan

1 Tablespoon minced ginger paste

1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary

1 Teaspoon minced garlic paste

1 Teaspoon dark brown sugar

1 Teaspoon ground nutmeg

Short pasta of choice

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This is a simple dish I created that makes use of that leftover packet of spices, Ramen-Chicken 10 Grain Rice:

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A simple dish that requires very little prep or cook time consisting of chicken, onion, olive oil, minced garlic paste, white pepper, canned sliced mushrooms, frozen bean mix, ramen spice, 10 grain rice, parsley, and nori.

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This is a super-quick lunch put together from leftovers, Ginger Pork – Chicken Pasta Lunch:

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Simply slice whole wheat dinner rolls; fill with one leftover Ginger-Pork medallion per roll topped with fresh basil leaves and crumbled baby cheese; heat in microwave for 1.5 minutes; remove from microwave and heat leftover Chicken Pot Pie filling. Meanwhile, add iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato slices to pork mini-sandwiches; plate sandwiches and chicken pasta; top pasta with cracked black sesame seeds.

A simple and quick way to enjoy one of my favorite cool weather dishes, Soft-Crust Chicken Pot Pie:

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The dish included chopped chicken thigh, olive oil, diced carrot and white onion, fresh rosemary leaves, white pepper, minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, milk, frozen bean mix, chopped fresh basil, 5-Cheese Pasta, egg, and tortillas.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Medium pot 1 Frying pan 2 Stovetop burners 1 Microwave oven

1 Small whisk 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 ¼ Cups frozen bean mix

4 Tortillas

1 Medium egg

½ Large carrot

½ Medium white onion

2 Cups 5-Cheese Pasta

½ Cup milk

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary

1 Teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 Teaspoon white pepper

1 Teaspoon water

½ Teaspoon minced ginger paste

4 Medium fresh basil sprigs

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