Mint Chicken

Fresh lemon juice and mint leaves are a must! Serve over a bed of white rice.

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup margarine

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken pieces and garlic. Toss with the flour just to coat, and shake off excess.

2. Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir until browned. Add the mint leaves and lemon juice, cover and steam for about 5 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through. Do not over cook the chicken or it will be tough.

Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

Grilled sausage with tender red potatoes, onion, and green beans. This recipe is easy to cook in a foil packet on the grill. Plus, clean-up is easy.

Ingredients

• ¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved

• ½ pound red potatoes, quartered

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon butter

• ⅓ cup water

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

2. Place green beans, red potatoes, onion, and sausage on a large sheet of foil. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with oil, and top with butter. Tightly seal foil around the ingredients, leaving only a small opening. Pour water into the opening, and seal.

3. Place foil packet on the preheated grill. Cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.

The Ultimate Cauliflower Cheese

I have a confession to make. Thanks to my wife, I’ve been sucked into the world of Cotswold, UK fashion vloggers. Think crunchy homestead vloggers in the US, but with renovated manor houses and Land Rovers. However, the thing that I really watch for is their gardening and cooking. Many of them grow their own produce and source local ingredients. Ironically, that’s something you can easily do right here in our own region. I’ve featured recipes from Josie Irons before, but now her husband, Charlie, has started his own channel dedicated to cooking and gardening. This recipe is for a cauliflower cheese, a classic British side dish that is simple, filling, and healthy.

One-Pan Tomato and Spinach Chicken

One-pan meals are awesome! Savory Chicken Broth, red wine, and tomatoes create a flavorful sauce for the chicken and pasta ensuring a restaurant-quality dish you will definitely enjoy!

Ingredients

• 10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• ¼ cup red wine

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained

• 1 cup Chicken Broth

• 4 ounces uncooked penne pasta

• ¾ cup water

• 4 cups baby spinach

Directions

1. Season the chicken as desired. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often. Remove the chicken from the skillet.

2. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and heat to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

3. Stir in the tomatoes, Chicken Broth, penne, and water; heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes or until the penne is tender, stirring occasionally. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 minute or until the spinach is wilted.