Great Kitchen

Cheesy Creamy Mash Ingredient ·       4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks ·       Large pinch of salt ·       Knob of butter ·       1 tablespoon mascarpone  ·       Handful of grated cheddar cheese ·       100ml milk ·       1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper  Method :  1.     Put the chopped potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil on a medium to high heat. Boil for 20 mins then drain the water from the pan.  2.   Mash the potatoes whilst still steaming hot, then add the butter, cheese, mascarpone and mash some more. Put the pan back on the hob on a low heat, add the milk and pepper, and stir with a wooden spoon until hot and creamy. Serve.

Mushroomy Spinach Ingredient ·       6 Mushrooms (closed cup or chestnut), sliced ·       2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ·       Small knob of butter ·       2 tablespoons olive oil ·       100g spinach (about 1/2 a large bag) Method: 1.     Melt the butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil together in a pan (on a medium heat), then add the garlic and fry off for about a minute or so.  2.   Add the mushrooms with another tablespoon of oil, a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for around 3-4 minutes.  3.    Add the spinach to the pan and switch of the heat whilst constantly stirring the spinach until it has wilted.  4.   Drain off any excess liquid from the pan and serve immediately. 

Honey Mustard Salmon ingredients: 2 fresh salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry with paper towells 1 TBS mayonnaise 1 TBS Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp yellow mustard 1 TBS liquid honey 1 tsp white vinegar pinch each paprika, salt and black pepper 1 TBS butter, melted 3 TBS panko bread crumbs 1 tsp parsley flakes instructions: Preheat the oven to 200*C/400*F/ gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper, combining well. Pat the salmon dry and place onto the baking sheet. Divide the mustard sauce between each salmon fillet, brushing it all over to coat. Mix together the butter, panki and parsley flakes. Pat half of this mixture onto each salmon fillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately. source :  https://theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com/

I know using words like “best” or “incredible” should be used carefully, but I’m not joking around. This broccoli salad could be served to me for every meal for a year and I’d hardly get sick of it. Actually, I take that back. After eating the Italian dish Sunday night, I may have to have some of that added in there too. But anyways…It was incredible and one of the best broccoli salads I have eaten. I also don’t feel bad about talking up this salad because the recipe wasn’t mine. I posted a salad recipe on Friday that had broccoli salad on top. I promised to share the recipe with you guys after Emilee and I made it. Auston’s mom gave us the recipe. Emilee and I went to the farmer’s market on Saturday after eating breakfast at Zada’s and picked up broccoli especially for this. We also picked up grapes, obviously because they’re delicious. After cycling class this morning, we stopped at Whole foods, Harris Teeter, and of course, Starbucks for the rest of the ingredients. Starbucks had th...

This Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a delicious comforting classic. It's so easy to make, packed with protein, loaded with broccoli and full of vibrant herby aromatics. It has a special real food secret ingredient too and bakes up beautifully in less than an hour. INGREDIENTS 2 cooked skinless chicken breast, preferably organic, shredded or cubed 3 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons grass-fed butter, gheeor avocado oil 1 yellow onion, diced 5 fresh garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1 cup Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Yogurt 1/2 cup Nancy's Organic Cultured Sour Cream {my favorite sour cream!} 2 cups cheddar cheese, preferably organic, shredded 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1 tablespoon dried dill 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- this is my favorite sea salt) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon 1/2 to 1 cup cooked white rice – optional (<--this is the brand I use) INSTRUCTIONS Grease a 9x13 casserole dis...

A lot of people are not eating carbs anymore. My Keto food blogging friends are blowing up social media with their cheese, veggie and meat recipes and people are loving it. Clearly I am not on the Keto train but I do have an appreciation for it. I often entertain and I know there are going to be times that I need to make food that makes everyone happy so I decided to create a salad for everyone. The salad I came up with is inspired by an Italian Sub Sandwich and can be made two ways with most of the same ingredients. One is appealing to low carb lovers, one is a delicious tortellini salad. Here is what you need to make it happen: Ingredients 2 Hearts of Romaine, Shredded 1/2 lb of Salami, Sliced, Cut into Squares 1/2 lb of Provolone, Sliced, Cut into Squares 8oz Package of Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls 1 Cucumber, Sliced Thin 1 Red Pepper, Sliced into Strips 1 C of Mild Pepper Rings 1 White Onion, Sliced into Strips 1 T Black Pepper 1 T Dried Basil 1 C of Parmesan, Cubed 1/2 lb...

Everything you need for breakfast: oats, peanut butter and a little bit of chocolate! These Healthier Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars are low in sugar and so filling! INGREDIENTS 1 cup rolled oats (uncooked) 1/4 cup flour (can use wheat flour or sub with almond, coconut or GF blend flour) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy) 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup chocolate chip INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 F and line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil by putting it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Beat in the eggs. Add in the maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips. Spr...

This healthy fried rice recipe is quick, easy and made completely in the Instant Pot! The perfect combination of veggies, brown rice, eggs, veggie broth and soy sauce makes for the savory fried rice flavor you love without all those added fillers. Jazz up your dinner with this Healthy Instant Pot Fried Rice today! INGREDIENTS 1 cup long grain brown rice 1 cup vegetable broth 2.5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 10 oz. frozen mixed veggies 2 large eggs FRIED RICE SAUCE 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic INSTRUCTIONS First, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Make sure the bottom of pot (as well as the sides) are covered with olive oil. Add rice and broth to the Instant Pot, cover, seal and cook rice for 26 minutes on high pressure. While rice is cooking, add all ingredients for the fried rice sauce to a mason jar and shake until ingredients are combined. Set aside. When rice is done, natural release ...

Description This jar dessert recipe combines a 2 ingredient graham cracker crust with an easy no-bake cheesecake filling. For best results, read through the recipe and watch the video tutorial above before beginning. See blog post for cheesecake filling flavors and see recipe notes or blog post for topping and garnish suggestions. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs (about 8graham crackers) 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream, cold one 8-ounce block (224g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar 2 Tablespoons (30g) sour cream, at room temperature 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract toppings & garnishes (see note) Instructions Have your jars ready to go and lined up. This recipe yields about 6 8 ounce jars or 10 6 ounce jars. Crust: Melt the butter in the microwave in a medium heat-proof bowl or use the stove. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs. The mix...

I kept leftovers in the refrigerator to use in a salad or eat with vegetables for lunch during the week. Typically, I eat the chicken cold but if I want it warmed up, and to crisp the crust, I will stick it in the oven for 10 minutes or so. I use these pyrex glass containers to store the chicken in the refrigerator. If you are looking for an easy healthy chicken recipe to add to your weeknight menu then try this Cheddar Ranch Baked Chicken. It delicious, kid-friendly, and goes with just about anything. Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 (1.5 ounce) packet Simply Organic Ranch Dressing mix ½ cup panko breadcrumbs ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1.5 pounds chicken breasts 1 egg white 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil cooking spray Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a medium bowl mix together ranch dressing mix, breadcrumbs, and shredded cheddar cheese. In a small bowl place the egg white. One at a time, dip the chicken breast into the ...

Grilled Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa Tender Cilantro Lime Chicken made with a quick marinade then grilled to lock in all the flavors. This paleo chicken recipe is topped with a fresh zesty Avocado Salsa – a healthy, easy, 30 minute meal you’ll love. The Perfect Grilled Chicken Recipe It’s time. This Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe has been on my site now for over 3 years. It was in need of a desperate facelift to be lighter and brighter! but honestly that’s what this recipe tastes like. It’s a fresh, light and bright top of flavor in your mouth. There’s a reason it has over 771,000 pins on Pinterest y’all! It’s because it’s that amazing! The key to my version of cilantro lime chicken is the quick marinade. How to Make Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken: In a small bowl, add lime juice, olive oil, fresh cilantro, cumin and salt. Mix until it forms a sauce. Add boneless skinless chicken breasts to a ziplock bag and pour cilantro lime marinade in. Marinade for 15 minutes. Heat...

crispy honey orange glazed salmon fillets are pan-fried in the most beautiful honey-orange-garlic sauce, with a splash of soy for added flavour! Where do I start with these Honey Orange Glazed Salmon fillets? I think I just said it all! I don’t know which was the best part: the juicy salmon with crisp and charred edges; or the flavour of this sauce. Who would’ve thought salmon and honey with orange could go together so incredibly well? honey orange glazed salmon How did this one come about? One of my readers wrote in and asked about subbing out lemon juice for orange juice in this Honey Garlic Butter Salmon recipe, and what flavours would work well. IMMEDIATELY my brain went into CRISPY over drive. No foil or baking. Just good old fashioned searing in a skillet, with charred edges and a soft and juicy centre. how to pan sear salmon Make sure your pan or skillet is hot over medium-high heat Sear salmon skin-side up for 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear for 2 minutes, until nice and crispy make...