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Italian Marinated Chicken

Italian Marinated Chicken

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken breasts in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Poke several holes in chicken with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Pour salad dressing over chicken; toss to coat. Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade, discard excess marinade, and sauté chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By JWilliams

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
  3. 3 Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease. Stir 1/2 of the shredded cheese and Italian seasoning into browned sausage.
  4. 4 Spoon sausage mixture into pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.

By RainbowJewels

Calamari

Calamari

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together flour, salt, oregano, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dredge squid in flour mixture.
  3. 3 Fry squid in hot oil until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough. Drain squid on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with lemon wedges.

By Sandra

Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chickpea flour and some salt in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in water, a little at a time, while whisking to prevent lumps.
  2. 2 Once mixture is smooth and creamy, increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mix starts separating from the sides of the pan.
  3. 3 Add parsley and a bit of pepper. Adjust salt if needed.
  4. 4 Pour chickpea mixture onto a greased baking sheet. Spread evenly to form a 1 1/2 inch thick layer. Refrigerate until mixture has hardened, at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Slice chickpea mixture into 1 1/2- x 2-inch rectangles.
  6. 6 Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot until 250 degrees F (120 degrees F). Drop a few rectangles at a time into the hot oil and deep fry until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

By Allrecipes Member

Black Pepper Rings

Black Pepper Rings

3.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in melted butter and oil. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder.
  3. 3 Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Mix until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8 inch long cylinder. Bend each cylinder into a ring shape and pinch ends together. With a sharp knife, score each ring around its outside edge.
  4. 4 Drop rings two at a time into boiling water and boil for 1 minute. Remove rings from water and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Chef John's Chicken Under a Brick

Chef John's Chicken Under a Brick

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Use kitchen shears to cut down both sides of the backbone. Remove backbone and discard. Cut through breastbone from the inside until chicken folds out like a book and lays flat.
  3. 3 Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle herbes de Provence on the inside. Let sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes; pat dry with paper towels. Brush skin-side of chicken with oil and season again with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Heat an ovenproof cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Place chicken, skin-side down, in the hot skillet and place bricks evenly on top to weigh down chicken.
  5. 5 Roast chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove bricks, turn chicken over, and continue roasting until juices run clear and meat is no longer pink at the bone, 5 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Preheat the oven's broiler and broil chicken until skin is crispy and golden, 1 to 3 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  3. 3 Mix ricotta cheese, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and oregano in a bowl.
  4. 4 Loosen the skin on the chicken breasts to form a pocket, and stuff with the ricotta cheese mixture.
  5. 5 Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and brush with oil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 45 minutes.

By Julie1271

Italian Bread Bowls

Italian Bread Bowls

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Dissolve yeast in 2 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, lightly grease a large bowl. Lightly grease two baking sheets and dust with cornmeal. Set aside.
  4. 4 Add 4 cups flour, oil, and salt to yeast mixture; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined after each addition.
  5. 5 When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place dough into the greased bowl and turn until coated. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Punch dough down and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 4-inch round loaf; place four loaves onto each prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  8. 8 Whisk egg white and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Brush 1/2 of the egg wash over loaves.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush loaves again with remaining egg wash and continue to bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  10. 10 Make bread bowls by cutting a 1/2-inch thick slice from the top of each loaf. Scoop out bread in the center, leaving a 3/4-inch thick shell.
  11. 11 Fill bread bowls with hot soup and serve immediately.

By Kerri Skrudland

Twenty Minute Lasagna

Twenty Minute Lasagna

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  3. 3 In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine spaghetti sauce mix, mushroom gravy mix, tomato paste, water and oil. Bring to a boil and stir in ground beef. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 In a 9x13 inch baking dish layer the noodles, sauce and cheese; repeat layers, ending with cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

By Sharon Cormier

Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Spread flour in another dish and bread crumbs in a third dish.
  3. 3 Working with one piece at a time, gently press chicken into flour to coat and shake off any excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so excess bread crumbs can fall away. Place breaded chicken onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches of 2 or 3 pieces until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer cooked chicken to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven while cooking remaining chicken.
  5. 5 Serve with lemon wedges.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Sherbear1

Vegan Lasagna II

Vegan Lasagna II

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large skillet, saute garlic and mushrooms in oil until all the liquid is cooked out. Add 1/3 tomato puree to mushrooms and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes, and remove from heat.
  3. 3 In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and tofu. Blend until the mixture is an even consistency. Heat in a microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 In a 9x9 inch baking pan, pour one thin layer of remaining tomato puree, a layer of noodles, 1/2 the tofu mixture, the mushroom sauce, a layer of noodles, 1/2 the tofu mixture, a layer of tomato puree, a layer of noodles, and a final layer of tomato puree.
  5. 5 Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven.

By Shaun

Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta

Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides.
  2. 2 Stir the stock, oregano, garlic powder, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and black pepper in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the pasta. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Chicken Bolognaise

Chicken Bolognaise

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until chicken is mostly cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat, stir in sugar, and simmer for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Serve rotini topped with chicken mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.

By Mike

Three-Meat Italian Meatballs

Three-Meat Italian Meatballs

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine ground meats, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, oats, and seasoning in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into 24 (2-inch-diameter) meatballs.
  3. 3 Heat enough vegetable oil in a large sauté pan to be 1/2 inch deep. Cook meatballs in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

By Steve

Garlic Wine Chicken

Garlic Wine Chicken

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium skillet, heat oil for frying. Dredge chicken breast in flour and place it in the hot skillet. Add pepper to taste. Cook until golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Turn chicken over (presentation side up) and add the garlic, mushrooms, juice from 1/2 lemon and wine. Stir all together. Turn heat up as high as possible and let liquids reduce until about 1/4 cup liquid remains in skillet.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from skillet and add the room temperature butter. Swirl it around in the skillet sauce until it is incorporated and the sauce is slightly thickened. Pour sauce over chicken and serve with pasta.

By John Sedlock

Bob's Slow Cooker Braciole

Bob's Slow Cooker Braciole

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
370 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour marinara sauce into the slow cooker and set on High to warm.
  2. 2 Combine eggs and bread crumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the flank steak with salt and pepper. Pat bread crumb mixture over one side of flank steak, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Top bread crumbs with bacon slices and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Starting from one long side, tightly roll flank steak into a log. Use string or toothpicks to secure the log in 4 or 5 places.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Sear prepared flank steak log in hot oil until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to warm sauce in the slow cooker and spoon sauce over steak log to cover.
  4. 4 Turn slow cooker to Low; cook steak log until very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Remove string/toothpicks before slicing. Serve with marinara sauce.

By bobthecook1

Quick Eggplant Parmesan

Quick Eggplant Parmesan

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
  2. 2 Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant slices to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during the last minute of cooking to melt.
  4. 4 While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Top fried eggplant slices with sauce and Parmesan cheese to serve.

By jen

Salmon Lasagna

Salmon Lasagna

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper, remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix spinach, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese together in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Spread 1/4 cup of the white sauce over the bottom of a rectangular baking dish. Arrange 1/3 of the lasagna noodles overtop, overlapping to fit. Spoon 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and top with 1/2 of the salmon. Repeat layers once more, then top with remaining noodles and remaining white sauce. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove and discard foil. Continue baking until bubbly, another 15 minutes.

By Cici Zeits

Cheesy Sausage Pasta

Cheesy Sausage Pasta

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, orange pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in Italian sausage; cook and stir until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes and heavy cream; reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Mix pasta into sauce; stir in the Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

By DoughertyDA

Eggplant Pizzas

Eggplant Pizzas

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat the eggs in a bowl. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Dip each eggplant slice in the egg, then drop the eggplant in the flour mixture one at a time, shaking the bag to coat the eggplant.
  3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Place the eggplant slices in the skillet to cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Arrange the eggplant in one layer on a baking sheet. Spoon enough pizza sauce to cover each eggplant slice. Top each eggplant with mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the mozzarella cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

By stacymariesmith

Delicious Vegetarian Bolognese

Delicious Vegetarian Bolognese

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
29 min
Total
44 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leek, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir crushed tomatoes, creme fraiche, carrots, red lentils, vegetable broth, and sambal oelek into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

By AngelasHeavencom

Easy Chicken Pasta Alfredo

Easy Chicken Pasta Alfredo

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken breast in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic powder until mushrooms begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir heavy cream into mushrooms and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Stir tortellini and chicken into mushroom-cream sauce. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.

By Lisa Cascioli Hauser

Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters

Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in shredded and diced zucchini until well combined. Mix in basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add flour a little at a time, stirring between additions until no dry lumps remain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Drop batter spoonfuls of batter into oil, a few at a time; do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

By JuJuJenn

Best Marinara

Best Marinara

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and celery and cook until soft. Pour in tomatoes and tomato paste, stir, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve.

By Shannon

Struffoli o Cicerchiata (Italian Honey Dough Balls)

Struffoli o Cicerchiata (Italian Honey Dough Balls)

3.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
2 min
Total
57 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, eggs, butter, sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, rum extract, and salt together in a large bowl to create a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Roll dough into a thin log the width of your pinky finger, about 1/4 inch. Cut log into small pieces; roll into balls. Dust with flour to prevent from sticking.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Place a few balls of dough in a sieve to shake off excess flour. Cook in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
  4. 4 Pour honey into a saucepan over low heat. Cook until a small amount of honey dropped into cold water forms a soft ball. Add fried balls of dough to the hot honey; stir gently with a wooden spoon until coated.
  5. 5 Rinse a serving plate and shake off the water. Pile dough balls onto the serving plate in the shape of a dome or ring using damp hands or a damp wooden spoon. Garnish with sugar sprinkles. Let cool completely.

By lacucinadinadia

Italian Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

Italian Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange the chicken pieces in a 10x15-inch enameled roasting pan. In a large skillet over medium high heat, fry the potatoes in 1/2-inch-deep oil until golden brown, then put them in the pan with the chicken.
  3. 3 Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, onion, salt and pepper with the 1/2 cup reserved frying oil and pour this mixture over the chicken and potatoes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/4 hours, basting the chicken and potatoes with the sauce mixture. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.

By PETEIYC

Tuscan Savory Sweet Potato Soup

Tuscan Savory Sweet Potato Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Puree potatoes in a food processor or blender in batches until smooth. Return pureed potatoes to the large pot; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until completely browned, breaking the meat apart with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir the garlic, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning into the sausage-and-onion mixture; continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender, another 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to the pot with the potatoes.
  3. 3 Place the large pot over low heat. Pour the half-and-half over the mixture, stirring to mix. Allow the soup to slowly heat until hot and to your desired consistency. Garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Mark D Wilder

Cheesy Italian Bread Wedges

Cheesy Italian Bread Wedges

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine yeast mixture with vegetable oil, salt, and half the flour in a large mixing bowl; stir mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about at least 2 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Place risen dough into an 8x8-inch square baking pan. Cover the top of the dough with Italian salad dressing mix and sprinkle loaf with oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. About 5 minutes before bread is finished baking, sprinkle the loaf with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; bake until cheese has melted. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

By LoveFood

Spicy Chicken Marsala

Spicy Chicken Marsala

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
110 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until very hot. Pour in the vegetable oil, tilt skillet to coat with oil, and place chicken breast halves into the hot skillet. Cook the chicken breasts until browned on each side, about 8 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Increase heat under skillet to medium-high, then stir in bacon, shallots, and green onions. Cook and stir until bacon begins to crisp, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in garlic until fragrant, then add fire-roasted tomatoes, Marsala wine, chicken bouillon cubes, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer for about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir half-and-half and Parmesan cheese into the sauce over medium heat. Continue to cook until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, and allow the chicken and sauce to rest while cooking the pasta.
  5. 5 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  6. 6 Transfer cooked spaghetti to a serving platter and serve topped with chicken breasts and sauce.

By CraigEstes