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One-Pan Chicken & Potatoes with Lemon  1 Whole Chicken (3-4 pounds) cut into 8 pieces and breasts cut halved 2 Lemons quartered lengthwise 3 Medium White Potatoes  7 Sprigs Thyme 5 Tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 4 Large Garlic Cloves (Smashed) Salt & Pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2. Quarter Potatoes into bite sized cubes and mix in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of Olive oil, salt & pepper then pour Potatoes onto a roasting pan lined with tin foil and spread around pan. Roast potatoes in oven for 8 minutes. 3. In the same bowl mix Chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil salt & pepper. After 8 minutes remove pan from oven and add Chicken, smashed garlic, sliced lemons and thyme to pan nicely arranged drizzling with remaining tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. 4. Place pan back into the oven and roast for about 50 minutes until chicken is browned and fully cooked and ENJOY!!!
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Sausage and Peppers  5 Mild Sausages  1 Large Red Pepper 1 Large Orange Pepper  1 Large Yellow Pepper 1 Large White Onion 2 Tablespoons Butter 2 Tablepoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 5 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Parsley (Flat Leaf)  DIRECTIONS: 1. Remove seeds then cut pepper's and onion into long strips about 1/2 inch slices. 2. Heat a large skillet over a medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter and oil until butter is melted. Pierce sausages with a fork on both sides and add to pan cooking both sides until browned with a covered lid that should take about 4 mins on each side. When browned transfer to plate. 3. Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar to hot skillet to deglaze pan. Then add sliced onions with 1/2 teaspoon of salt & pepper until onions are nice and soft about 5 mins. 4. Add peppers to onions and stir until mixed, then return sausages to skillet with remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar and cook on low heat covered for a...
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Spinach and Ham Frittata with Tomatoes  25 Cherry Tomatoes  2 Cloves of Garlic 1 Teaspoon Fresh or Dryed Thyme   1/2 Teaspoon Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Salt 3/4 Teaspoon Pepper 4 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Medium White Onions 3 Cups Fresh Spinach (steams removed) 12 Eggs 5 ounces Ham Cubed 1/2 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese Shredded DIRECTIONS: 1. In a oven safe pie dish combine tomatoes, smashed garlic, thyme leaves, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar mix around and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 40 mins. When timer goes off remove tomatoes from oven and set aside, turning empty oven up to 425 degrees. 2. Slice onions a quarter of an inch long ways and cook in a 10inch oven safe skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt & pepper until softened not browned about 7 mins. While onions cook crack eggs into a large bowl, for a fluffy frittata don't whisk eggs until ready...
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Homemade Mint-Chip Ice Cream 2 Cups of Chilled Heavy Whipping Cream 1 14oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 Teaspoons Peppermint Extract 1/8 Teaspoon of Salt 1/2 Cup of Bittersweet Chocolate Chips 5 Drops of Green Food Coloring DIRECTIONS: 1. In a Large bowl mix together condensed milk, peppermint extract, green food coloring, and salt. 2. In a second bowl or mixer beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then mix in the Chocolate chips. 3. Combine condensed milk mixture with whipped cream and transfer into a freezer safe tupperware and freeze over night until Ice cream is firm. ENJOY!!!