Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (960 g) loaf French bread,sliced in half lengthwise
• 8 oz (240 g) pesto
• 3 medium Roam tomatoes,sliced
• 1 1/2 cups (370 g) shredded Mozzarella cheese

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 400F (200 C).
2. Cut each bread half into 6-8 slices.
3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
4. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto onto each bread slice.
5. Place 2 tomato slices on each toast.
6. Top each toast with 1/4 cup (60g) shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melted and toasts are brown and crispy on the edges.
8. Remove baked cheese pesto toasts from the oven and set aside for 2-3 minutes.More appetizer recipes>>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion,peeled and finely chopped
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) passata (bottled strained tomatoes)
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) boiling fish stock
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and crushed
• 1 small red chili pepper,seeded and finely chopped
• pinch of ground ginger
• pinch of curry powder
• pinch of freshly ground cumin
• pinch of freshly ground turmeric
• seeds from 1 cardamom pod
• freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
• 2 pounds (960 g) white fish fillets
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste

Cooking Method:

1. In a frying pan,heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook,stirring,for 10 minutes until onion is soft but not coloured.
3. Transfer cooked onions to slow cooker.Stir in remaining ingredients,except fish fillets and fresh herbs.
4. Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 hours until mixture starts simmering.
5. Add white fish fillets to the slow cooker and cook at low-heat setting for a further 45 minutes-1 hour or until fish fillets are tender.
6. Transfer cooked fish to warmed serving platter.Stir fresh herbs into spicy tomato sauce.Test and add seasoning.
7. Spoon spicy tomato sauce over white fish and serve.More fish recipes>>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops, 1 3/4-inches(4 cm) thick
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion,peeled and sliced
• 6-8 oz (180-240 g_ fresh mushrooms,sliced
• 2 cans (10 1/2 oz (315 ml) each)) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10 12/ oz (315 ml)) condensed cream of celery soup
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• salt

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup(160 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups (500 g) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter,cubed
• 1/4 cup (60 g0 finely chopped walnuts

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup (80 g) sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 pounds (720 g) skinless and boneless chicken breasts,cut into bite size
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 yellow onion,peeled and chopped
• 4 green cardamon pods
• 2 garlic cloves.peeled and crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ground turmeric
• 1 cinnamon stick
• pinch of chili powder
• 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• 5 tablespoons light cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garam marsala
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• saffron rice to serve

Cooking Method:

1. In a frying pan,fry flaked almonds until pale golden.
2. Transfer 2/3 fried almonds to plate and continue to fry remaining until they are lightly deeper in colour.
3. Transfer the darker almonds to separate plate and set aside.
4. Allow the paler almonds to cool.Grind them until fine in a space grinder.
5. In a frying pan,heat the butter.Add chicken pieces and gently fry until evenly brown.
6. Add a little sunflower oil to the fat in pan,then add chopped onion and fry,stirring,for 8 minutes.
7. Stir in cardamon pods and garlic and fry,stirring,for a further 2 minutes,until onion is soft and starting to colour.
8. Stir in ground almonds,cumin,coriander,turmeric,cinnamon stick and chili powder.Cook for about 1 minute.
9. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.Add coconut milk,chicken stock and tomato puree.Stir well.Add browned chicken pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
10. Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for 3 hours or until chicken is very tender.
11. Stir in light cream,lemon juice and rind and garam marsala into the curry.
12. Cover slow cooker and on high heat setting for a further 30 minutes.
13. Check the seasoning,garnish with reserved fried almonds.Serve immediately with cooked saffron rice.More slow cooker chicken recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken pieces (chicken thighs and legs)
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• For Jamaican Jerk Sauce:
• 1 bunch of green onions,trimmed and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and crushed
• 1 hot red chili pepper,halved,seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1.2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Pat dry chicken pieces with paper towel.
2. In a frying pan,heat sunflower oil and butter until melted.
3. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Using a slotted spoon,remove cooked chicken from the pan and transfer to slow cooker.
5. Add chopped green onions,garlic and chili in frying pan and cook,stirring,for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
6. Stir in allspice,cinnamon,thyme,ground nutmeg and sugar.Sprinkle with all-purpose flour and stir well.
7. Gradually add chicken stock,stirring until mixture bubbles and thickens.
8. Remove frying pan from the heat.
9. Stir in vinegar,lime juice,tomato paste.Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
10. Pour Jamaican sauce over chicken pieces in slow cooker.
11. Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours or on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours.
12. Remove cooked chicken from the hot sauce and transfer onto serving platter,reserving hot sauce.
13. taste sauce and adjust seasoning.Serve separately.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 chicken drumsticks
• 1/4 cup (60 g) sweet onion,chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 16 1/2 oz (500 g) fresh raspberries
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobe sauce, chopped
• 2 teaspoons adobe sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon clear honey
• fresh basil,to garnish
• toasted sesame seeds,to garnish
• salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F (210 C).
2. Pat dry chicken drumsticks with paper towel.
3. Season with salt and black pepper.
4.  Spray baking rack with nonstick cooking spray and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Arrange seasoned chicken drumsticks on foil covered baking sheet.
6. Roast chicken in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile,prepare raspberry-chipotle sauce.
8. Spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.Add onions and garlic and saute for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
9. Stir in raspberries,chilies,adobo sauce,lime juice and honey.Mix well and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
10. When chicken drumsticks are almost done,remove from the oven and baste one side with raspberry-chipotle sauce.
11. Return chicken to the oven and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
12. Remove chicken drumsticks with raspberry-chipotle sauce from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes.
13. Top with fresh basil and sesame seeds and serve

Ingredients:

• 3 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups (370 ml) water
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
• 2 tablespoons hot sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds (720 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) nonfat chicken broth
• 10 3/4 oz (370 ml) can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup (180 g) sliced mushrooms
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) evaporated skim milk

Cooking Method:

1. Grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Arrange chicken breasts in slow cooker.Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder.
3. In a mixing bowl,combine chicken broth,mushroom soup,mushrooms and milk.Mix well.
4. Pour soup mixture over chicken breasts.
5. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8-9 hours. More slow cooker recipes>>>>

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds (720 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 2/3 cup (160 ml) pineapple preserves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
• 10 oz (300 g) package frozen sugar snap peas,thawed and drained
• 10 oz (300 g) package frozen broccoli florets,thawed and drained

1. Grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray
2. Arrange chicken pieces in slow cooker.
3. In a mixing bowl,combine remaining ingredients.except peas and broccoli.Mix well.
4. Pour teriyaki mixture over chicken pieces in slow cooker.Toss well to coat meat.
5. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours.
6. Add peas and broccoli during last 30 minutes of cooking.
7. Remove cooked chicken with teriyaki sauce from slow cooker.
8. Transfer to serving platter.Serve over cooked rice.More slow cooker recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons nonfat chicken broth
• 2 pounds (960 g) boneless pork loin chops,cut into strips
• 16 oz (480 g) package frozen pepper stir-fry,thawed and drained
• 2 cups (500g) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 8 oz (240 ml) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Method:

1. Grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray
2. In a large nonstick skillet,heat chicken broth over medium-high heat.
3. Add pork strips and brown on all sides.
4. Drain browned pork strips well.
5. In a slow cooker,combine all ingredients.Mix well.
6. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours.
7. Remove cooked pork from slow cooker,reserving cooking liquid.
8. Transfer meat to serving platter.
9. Pour reserved sauce over and serve.More slow cooker recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 20 oz (600 ml) can pineapple slices,drained and juice reserved
• 8 oz (240 ml) bottle nonfat Catalina salad dressing
• 1/4 cup (60 g) minced onion
• 2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper,cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Cooking Method:

1. Grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
3. In a medium mixing bowl,combine reserved pineapple juice,salad dressing,minced onion,bouillon granules,onion powder and lemon pepper.Mix well.
4. Pour juice mixture over chicken in slow cooker.
5. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-7 hours.
6. Arrange cubed pineapples and bell pepper strips on top of chicken.Cook for a further 20 minutes or until cooked through.
7. Remove cooked chicken,pineapples and bell pepper from slow cooker and transfer on serving platter.
8. In a small mixing bowl,combine water and cornstarch.Stir well until cornstarch dissolved.
9. Add cornstarch mixture to slow cooker and cook,stirring,until sauce is thickened.
10. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.More slow cooker recipes>>>>>

Cooking Method:

1. Grease inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a greased slow cooker,combine all ingredients.Mix well.
3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
4. Remove cooked chicken with tomato sauce from slow cooker.Season to taste with salt and black pepper.Stir well and serve immediately.
5. More slow cooker chicken recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 2 6 oz (180 g) packages grilled chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1/2 cup (125 g) frozen chopped onions,thawed and drained
• 10 3/4 oz (320 ml) can low-fat cream of celery soup
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) nonfat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (250 g) chopped fresh celery
• 10 oz (300 g) package frozen broccoli florets,thawed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Ingredients:

• 14 1/2 oz (435 ml) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup 960 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 garlic cloves,peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 2 1/2 pounds (1.44 kg) skinless and boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
• lemon wedges for garnish

Cooking Method:

1. In a slow cooker,combine chicken broth,lemon juice,garlic,chicken bouillon and dried oregano.
2. Stir well to dissolve bouillon.
3. Add chicken breasts and butter.
4. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 3-4 hours or until chicken just tender (do not overcook!).
5. Remove cooked chicken breasts from slow cooker,reserving cooking liquid, and cut into cubes.
6. In a medium pan,combine cornstarch and water.Stir well to dissolve cornstarch.
7. Add reserved cooking liquid and,stirring, bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a further 1 minute.
9. Remove from the heat and set aside.
10. Season cornstarch mixture with salt and black pepper.Stir in a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
11. Pour sauce over cubed chicken,garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
12. Serve over cooked pasta with fresh lemon wedges on side.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion,peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 5 large potatoes,peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cups (500 ml) hot chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon unsalted melted butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
2. In frying pan,heat 2 tablespoons butter.Add sliced onion and chopped parsley.Season with salt and black pepper.Cook,stirring,6-7 minutes over medium-low heat.
3. Add sliced potatoes,reserving 20 slices,season with more salt and pepper and mix well.
4. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
5. Arrange cooked potatoes in ovenproof casserole.Top with reserved potatoes.Pour in chicken stock to cover.Season generously with salt and black pepper.
6. Cook in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7. Using a spatula,press potatoes down.Reduce heat to 350 F (180 C) and cook liquid is absorbed and potatoes are very soft.
8. 5 minutes before potatoes are cook,brush with melted butter.
9. Sprinkle with more parsley and serve immediately.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (960 g) jumbo shrimp,peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter,melted
• 2 cups (500 ml) cold water
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 pounds (1.8kg) beef short ribs,fat trimmed
• 2 red onions,peeled and diced
• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and chopped
• 28 oz (840 ml) can tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (125 g) brown sauce,heated
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 3 carrots,pared and cut into large pieces
• 1 turnip,peeled and cut into large pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof casserole.
2. Add beef short ribs and sear 6-7 minutes over medium-high heat.
3. Turn pieces over and season with salt and black pepper.Cook for a further 5-6 minutes.
4. Stir in red onion and garlic,cook for additional 6-7 minutes.
5. Pour in tomatoes with juice,brown sauce and herbs.Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
7. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
8. Cover casserole and cook in preheated oven for 2 hours.
9. Add vegetables to pan and finish cooking 1 hour in oven.
10. Serve braised short ribs in hot sauce over mashed potatoes.More beef rib recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (960 g) sliced bacon
• 24 large sea scallops
• chopped fresh green onion

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
2. Place bacon slices on sheet pan and bake until half-way cooked(for about 15 minutes).
3. Wrap each scallop with cooked bacon.Secure with toothpick.
4. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.Arrange wrapped scallops on it.Set under the broiler.
5. Cook in preheated oven until bacon is crispy and the scallops opaque(for about 2-3 minutes per side).
6. Remove baked bacon wrapped scallops form the oven.
7. Transfer to serving platter.Sprinkle with chopped green onion and serve.
8. More scallop recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
• 2 large skinless and boneless whole chicken breasts
• 1/2 pound (240 g) fresh mushrooms,cleaned and sliced
• 2 cups 950 ml) cheese sauce,heated
• 1/4 cup (60 g) grated mozzarella cheese
• few drops freshly squeezed lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• dash celery seed
• pinch of basil

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (250 ml) hot milk
• 2 large eggs,beaten
• 6 hard-boiled eggs,peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups (370 g) breadcrumbs
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat peanut oil in deep-fryer to 350 F (175 C).
2. Heat melted butter in small saucepan.Add chopped onion and parsley and cook,stirring,for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in all-purpose flour.
4. Pour in hot milk,mix well and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Continue cooking 6-7 minutes over low heat,stirring often.
6. Remove saucepan from the heat,set aside and allow to cool.
7. In a large mixing bowl,combine chopped eggs and cooled sauce.Mix well.
8. Form egg mixture into croquettes.
9. Dip each croquette into beaten egg and then dredge with breadcrumbs.
10. Working in a batches,deep-fry 2 minutes.
11. More egg recipes>>>>>

Ingredients:

• 6 large yellow onions,peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
• 8 cups (2 L) beef or chicken stock
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry vermouth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dry thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 8 inch-thick (20cm) slices of French bread or baguette.
• 1 1/2 cups (370 g) grated Swiss  Gruyere and Parmesan cheese

Cooking Method:

1. In a large saucepan,heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions and toss well to coat with olive oil.
3. Cook onions,stirring,until softened(for about 15-20 minutes).
4. Increase heat to high.Add remaining olive oil and butter and cook,stirring, for a further 15 minutes or until onions become brown.
5. Sprinkle with sugar and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.Continue to cook until the onions are well browned, about 10 to 15 more minutes.
6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for a further 1 minute.
7. Stir in dry vermouth to the pot and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom and sides of the pot.
8. Stir in stock, bay leaves, and thyme.Reduce heat to low,cover saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.
9. Season to taste with salt and black pepper,
10. Discard bay leaf.
11. Stir in brandy.
12. While the soup is simmering, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
13. Preheat the oven to 450°F(225 C)with a rack in the upper third of the oven.
14. Brush both sides of bread with olive oil.
15. Place in preheated oven and toast until lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
16. Remove toasted bread from oven.
17. Sprinkle toasted bread with grated cheeses and return to oven.Bake until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
18. Ladle French onion soup into the soup bowls. Top with cheesy toast and serve. More soup recipes>>>>