Lemon and Sage Chicken

From the Kitchen of Mandy Weibrecht Ingrediants » 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves » 3 cups chicken broth » 1 carrot, sliced » 1 small zucchini, sliced » 1 small onion sliced » 8 fresh sage leaves » 1 tsp dried sage » 2 cloves garlic, minced zest of 1 lemon » 1/4 cup dry white wine Directions 1 . Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat . 2 . Place chicken breast in skillet and cook until just browned . 3 . Remove breasts and set aside . Do not wash pan . 4 . Add 1/4 cup chicken broth to pan . 5 . Add carrots, zucchini, onion, sage leaves, dried sage, and garlic . 6 . Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender . 7 . Add zest, remaining chicken broth, and wine; bring to a boil . 8 . Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes . 9 . Add chicken and simmer 10 more minutes .

Manicotti

From the kitchen of: Carmelina’s Grandma Ingredients » 2 cups of flour » 1/2 cup of milk » 5 egg whites » 2 eggs » 1/2 tsp of salt » 2 cups of water » More than half of a container of ricotta » Half a tsp of salt » 3 egg yolks » 2 Tbsp of parmesan » Block of Mozzarella (Not Cut) Directions for Dough 1 . Mix flour through water together thouroughly and kneed . 3 . Strain all ingredients so there are no bubbles . 4 . Put dough into non-stick pan . 5 . Move around till it is thin . 6 . Make sure each side is cooked . 7 . Lay flat on tablecloth and begin making the filling . 8 . Mix salt through parmesan together . Cut little slices of mozzarella . 9 . Scoop a Tbsp of ricotta onto each piece of dough . 10 . Put little pieces of mozzarella on top of filling . 11 . Roll tightly together to look like a wrap . 12 . Place one at a time in cling wrap, roll into wrap, place another and repeat until done .

Shepherds Pie

From the kitchen of: Simply Recipes Ingredients » 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste » 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered » 8 tablespoons butter, divided » 1 medium onion, chopped » 1 to 2 cups mixed vegetables, such as diced carrots, corn, or peas » 1 1/2 pounds ground round beef » 1/2 cup beef broth » 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce » Pepper and/or other seasonings of choice Directions 1 . Boil the potatoes . 2 . Saute the vegetables . 3 . Add the ground beef, then the Worcestershire sauce and broth . 4 . Mash the cooked potatoes . 5 . Layer the meat mixture and mashed potatoes in a casserole dish . 6 . Place in a 400°F oven and cook until browned and bubbling .

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