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Snacks & AppetizersBake an eight-slice loaf over the weekend. Eat the bread during the week as part of other meals and snacks. Mix and rise the dough now. Bake bread in a Dutch oven with chopped garlic and rosemary mixed into the dough.
DinnerCooking chicken on chopped onions prevents the chicken from sitting in its juices. The slow cooking process of a Crockpot makes the chicken tender. Crockpot Whole Chicken recipe results in juicy chicken and tender meat that can be broiled briefly, if desired, for additional flavor and crispness.
DinnerChoose 1½-inch-thick ribeye or New York strip steaks with good marbling for added flavor and tender texture. Chimichurri sauce pairs well with these steaks because of its pungent garlic and herb flavors from parsley and oregano combined with red wine vinegar and red pepper flakes.
DinnerServe this meal with burger buns and other bread items and baked potatoes. This vegan pulled pork recipe features shredded extra-firm tofu and sautéed white onions in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for a hearty dish with a chewy texture and crunchy golden-brown spots.
BreakfastChoose thick, soft brioche slices to avoid soggy French toast soaked in a cinnamon and vanilla egg blend. The Crispy French Toast Fried Chicken Sandwich includes fried chicken between two slices of French toast with a warm maple syrup drizzle for sweet and savory flavors.
LunchPrep the bacon and bread in advance for the sandwich. Mash and add avocado immediately before eating to avoid mushiness. A recipe for a Beef Bacon and Avocado Sandwich for two includes other ingredients, such as lettuce and tomato, in addition to seasoned avocado and bacon.
DinnerFor a family meal, Chicken Alfredo Pasta includes fettuccine boiled in a homemade Alfredo sauce with mascarpone cheese and a fried chicken dish coated with Parmesan cheese. The Alfredo sauce is creamy, and the chicken is coated with corn flakes to add texture to the moist meat.
DinnerTo make a four-person meal, make the rice and smothered chicken ahead of time. Serve individuals ready-to-eat meals or make the cooked rice and coated chicken with sauce for future meals. Serve this skillet dish of chicken in a cheese sauce with white long-grain rice.
LunchFor a quick weeknight lunch option, this Chicken Caesar Wrap includes cooked chicken and chopped romaine lettuce mixed with a lemon Caesar dressing. Croutons and grated Parmesan add texture and flavor. Warm the tortilla slightly before wrapping so it stays flexible.
DinnerBaking the chicken coated with other ingredients helps prevent the browned top of the loaf from browning the Swiss cheese inside. This makes slicing the meat easier. The recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf combines ground chicken and smoked turkey with Swiss cheese to create a caramelized exterior and a gooey center of melted Swiss cheese.
Snacks & AppetizersChoose small, dense, fresh Brussels sprouts for tender, sweet interior and extra surface area to brown. This Brussels sprouts side dish recipe features crispy Brussels sprout leaves seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika and grated Parmesan cheese.
Snacks & AppetizersTotal prep time is approximately 1 hour, with most of that time spent soaking potatoes as you prepare other dish ingredients. This recipe calls for using an air fryer to prepare potato wedges at 400°F until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The wedges are seasoned with garlic and paprika.
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