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    From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:26:02 2025
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    Title: Chicken Piccata w/Lemon Sauce
    Categories: Poultry, Citrus, Wine, Chilies, Cheese
    Yield: 8 servings

    8 (4 oz ea) boned, skinned
    - chicken thighs or breast
    - halves
    1/2 c Beaten egg
    2 tb + 1/4 c dry white wine or
    - chicken broth; divided
    5 tb Lemon juice; divided
    3 cl Garlic; minced
    1/8 ts Hot pepper sauce
    1/2 c A-P flour
    1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 c Minced fresh parsley
    1/2 ts Salt
    3 ts Olive oil; divided
    2 tb Butter

    Flatten chicken to 1/4" thickness. In a shallow dish,
    combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2
    tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In
    another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan
    cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour
    mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again
    with flour mixture.

    In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast
    halves in 1 1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each
    side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
    Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil.
    Remove and keep warm.

    In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining wine and
    lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until
    sauce is reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

    Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California

    Makes: 8 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:27:04 2025
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    Title: Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
    Categories: Breads, Sauces
    Yield: 12 servings

    1/4 c Unsalted butter
    1 c Whole milk
    2 tb Instant yeast
    1 tb Granulated sugar
    1/2 ts Salt
    1 lg Egg
    3 1/2 c High-quality A-P flour

    MMMMM-----------------------GARLIC TOPPING----------------------------
    4 tb Unsalted butter
    1 ts Popcorn salt
    1/2 ts Garlic powder

    Set the oven @ 400ºF/205ºC and line a 9" X 13" baking
    sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    Then, stir in the milk and warm to 110ºF/43ºC.
    Alternatively, you may also melt and warm the milk in
    the microwave for 30-60 seconds at 50% power.

    Editor’s Tip: Don’t overheat the milk mixture. Doing so
    will kill the yeast and inhibit your dough from rising
    sufficiently.

    Next, add the yeast and sugar to the bowl of a stand
    mixer fitted with a dough hook. Slowly add the warmed
    milk to the yeast and sugar and gently stir to combine.

    Editor’s Tip: If you’re using instant yeast, you can
    move on to the next step. If using active dry yeast, let
    the yeast, sugar and milk/butter mixture proof for five
    minutes until foamy. Then, proceed to the next step.

    Next, with your stand mixer on its lowest speed, stir in
    the egg and salt before adding in 2-1/2 cups (300g) of
    flour. Continue to mix, adding the remaining 1 cup
    (120g) of flour until dough clings to the hook and the
    sides of the bowl are clean. The dough should be smooth
    and soft.

    Increase your mixer to its second speed and knead the
    dough for 3-4 minutes. Alternately, you may knead by
    hand for 6-8 minutes.

    With lightly floured hands, divide the dough into 12
    equal pieces, approximately 65 grams each.

    Then shape the dough into 12 breadsticks, and place them
    1" apart on the prepared baking sheet(s).

    Cover loosely with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let
    the dough proof for 10-15 minutes in a warm place. The
    breadsticks should rise and puff slightly during this
    period.

    Editor’s Tip: If you have a proof setting on your oven,
    feel free to use it for this step.

    Uncover the breadsticks and transfer them to the
    preheated oven. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until
    golden brown.

    While the breadsticks are baking, prepare the garlic
    butter by melting the butter on your stovetop or in the
    microwave. Remove from heat and then stir in the salt
    and garlic powder. Set aside.

    Remove the breadsticks from the oven when golden, and
    immediately baste with the melted garlic butter. Serve
    warm with copycat Olive Garden soup and salad.

    Lauren Habermehl, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Makes: 12 breadsticks

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:28:06 2025
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    Title: Best Lasagna
    Categories: Pasta, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 12 Servings

    9 Lasagna noodles
    1 1/4 lb Bulk Italian sausage
    3/4 lb Ground beef
    1 md Onion; diced
    3 cl Garlic; minced
    46 oz (3 cans) crushed tomatoes
    18 oz (2 cans) tomato paste
    2/3 c Water
    3 tb Sugar
    3 tb + 1/4 c minced fresh
    - parsley; divided
    2 ts Dried basil
    3/4 ts Fennel seed
    3/4 ts Salt; divided
    1/4 ts Coarse ground pepper
    1 lg Egg; lightly beaten
    15 oz Ricotta cheese
    4 c Shredded mozzarella cheese
    3/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese

    Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
    Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion
    over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer
    pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1
    minute. Drain.

    Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3
    tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt
    and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
    uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining
    1/4 cup parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

    Set oven @ 375ºF/190ºC.

    Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in.
    baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the
    ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese
    and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice.
    Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be
    full).

    Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes
    longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before
    serving.

    Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois

    Makes: 12 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:29:08 2025
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    Title: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Shrimp Scampi
    Categories: Pasta, Seafood, Vegetables, Wine, Cheese
    Yield: 4 servings

    12 oz Uncooked angel hair pasta
    1/2 c A-P flour
    2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
    1 1/2 lb Uncooked U-30 shrimp; peeled
    - deveined
    3 tb Butter

    MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE--------------------------------
    2 tb Olive oil
    1 sm Shallot; chopped
    5 cl Garlic
    1 c Dry white wine
    2 c Heavy whipping cream
    2 Plum tomatoes; diced
    6 Fresh basil leaves; thin
    - sliced
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
    2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile,
    in a shallow dish, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, salt
    and pepper. Add shrimp; turn to coat, shaking off excess
    flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over
    medium heat; add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp turn
    pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm.

    In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add
    shallot. Cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add
    garlic cloves, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring
    to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced
    by about half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream; simmer,
    uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
    Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir in tomatoes,
    basil, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.

    Drain pasta. To serve, spoon sauce into shallow dishes.
    Top with pasta and shrimp and, if desired, additional
    basil.

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    Makes: 4 servings

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:30:10 2025
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    Title: Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
    Categories: Vegetables, Poultry, Herbs, Pasta, Cheese
    Yield: 11 Servings

    2 lg Carrots; diced
    2 Celery ribs; chopped
    1 md Onion; chopped
    1 tb Olive oil
    1 tb Butter
    2 cl Garlic; minced
    20 oz (2 cans) chicken broth
    16 oz (2 xans) tomato sauce
    16 oz Can kidney beans; rinsed,
    - drained
    15 oz Can chickpeas; rinsed,
    - drained
    14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes;
    - undrained
    1 1/2 c Shredded cabbage
    1 tb Dried basil
    1 1/2 ts Dried parsley flakes
    1 ts Dried oregano
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1 c Uncooked whole wheat elbow
    - macaroni
    11 ts Grated Parmesan cheese

    In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion
    in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1
    minute longer.

    Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas,
    tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper.
    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15
    minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or
    until macaroni and vegetables are tender.

    Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.

    Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon

    Makes 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts)

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:31:12 2025
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    Title: Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine
    Categories: Pasta, Poultry, Cheese, Dairy
    Yield: 8 servings

    8 oz Uncooked fettuccine
    10 3/4 oz Can cream of mushroom soup;
    - undiluted
    8 oz Cream cheese; diced
    4 1/2 oz Jar sliced mushrooms;
    - drained
    1 c Heavy whipping cream
    1/2 c Butter
    1/4 ts Garlic powder
    3/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 c Shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 c Shredded Swiss cheese
    2 1/2 c Diced cooked chicken

    MMMMM--------------------------TOPPING-------------------------------
    1/3 c Seasoned bread crumbs
    2 tb Butter; melted
    2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

    Cook fettuccine according to package directions.

    Meanwhile, in a large kettle, combine the soup, cream
    cheese, mushrooms, cream, butter and garlic powder. Stir
    in cheeses; cook and stir until melted. Add chicken;
    heat through. Drain fettuccine; add to the sauce.

    Transfer to a shallow greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish.
    Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over chicken
    mixture. Cover and bake @ 350ºF/175ºC for 25 minutes.
    Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

    Rochelle Brownlee, Big Timber, Montana

    Makes: 8 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:31:14 2025
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    Title: Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
    Categories: Pasta, Dairy, Cheese, Herbs
    Yield: 6 servings

    8 oz Uncooked fettuccine
    6 tb Butter; in cubes
    2 c Heavy whipping cream
    3/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese;
    - divided
    1/2 c Grated Romano cheese
    2 lg Egg yolks; lightly beaten
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/8 ts (ea) pepper & ground nutmeg
    Minced fresh parsley; opt

    Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
    Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low
    heat. Stir in the cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano
    cheese, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and
    stir over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads 160°
    (do not boil).

    Drain fettuccine; combine with Alfredo sauce and
    remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. If desired, sprinkle
    with parsley.

    Jo Gray, Park City, Montana

    Makes: 6 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Fri Jul 11 15:32:16 2025
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    Title: Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
    Categories: Poultry, Seafood, Dairy, Pasta, Cheese
    Yield: 6 servings

    3/4 lb Boned skinned chicken
    1/3 c A-P flour
    1 ts (ea) salt & pepper
    1 c Milk
    1 1/2 c Panko bread crumbs
    3/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 c Oil

    MMMMM-----------------------PASTA & SAUCE----------------------------
    16 oz Spaghetti or bucatini
    4 sl Bacon
    3 cl Garlic; minced
    1 c Heavy whipping cream
    1 tb Unsalted butter
    1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
    1 tb Minced fresh parsley
    1/4 ts Kosher salt
    1/2 c Milk
    1 lb Peeled, deveined, cooked
    - (U30) shrimp
    1/2 c Roasted sweet red pepper
    - strips

    Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2" thickness. Cut
    in 3" strips. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and
    pepper. Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow
    bowls. Stir Parmesan cheese into bread crumbs. Dip
    chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off
    excess. Dip in milk, then in crumb mixture, patting to
    help coating adhere. Let stand 10 minutes.

    In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
    Cook chicken in batches until golden brown, 6-8 minutes,
    turning once. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm.

    Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
    Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Meanwhile, in a
    large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
    Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings,
    reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add garlic and cream to
    pan with bacon drippings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
    simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 6-8 minutes.
    Crumble bacon.

    Add butter, Parmesan cheese, bacon, parsley and salt to
    skillet with reduced cream mixture. Stir in milk and
    enough reserved pasta water to reach desired
    consistency. Stir in shrimp; heat through. Add pasta and
    red pepper strips; toss to coat. Gently fold in chicken.
    If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese and
    parsley.

    Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

    Makes: 6 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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