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Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta

2 months ago | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165F. Transfer to a plate and let rest before slicing. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½- ¾ cup pasta water before draining. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil.
Steak Quesadillas

2 months ago | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the steak, season with ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and medium rare. Remove and set aside. Once cool enough to handle, dice into bite-sized pieces. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon canola oil, followed by onion, bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add jalapeño, garlic, spices, and salt; cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stir in chopped steak and set aside.
Stovetop Beef Stew

Jan 11, 2025 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

In a bowl, toss the beef cubes in flour and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly coated. Sear the beef cubes in batches. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of beef cubes, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Brown meat for 7-8 minutes total, flipping once (3-4 minutes per side). Remove beef from the pot and set aside. Repeat with the remaining beef, adding another tablespoon of oil when needed. Adjust the heat as you go to avoid burning. Reduce heat.
Sourdough French Toast

Jan 4, 2025 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

In a large shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt until smooth and well combined. Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the custard, letting it soak for 15–20 seconds on each side to ensure it absorbs the mixture without becoming soggy. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the soaked bread slices in batches, frying each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Dec 17, 2024 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Preheat the air fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, set it to 350F. For basket-style air fryers, line the basket with aluminum foil if recommended by the manufacturer. Prepare the baguette: Slice it in half lengthwise, then cut it into pieces that will fit in your air fryer. For most air fryers, quarters work well (you’ll have eight pieces of bread).
Twiced Baked Mashed Potatoes

Dec 1, 2024 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Preheat oven to 425F. Add potatoes to a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil, continue boiling until the potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain. Mix panko with 1 tablespoon of butter and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Whisk milk, cream cheese, sour cream, the remaining 3 tablespoon butter, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Season with fresh pepper. Working in batches, push potatoes through a ricer into the same bowl. Add chives and stir until combined.
Smoked Turkey Breast

Nov 20, 2024 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

In a large pot combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, rosemary, sage, garlic, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Once the brine has cooled, submerge the turkey breast. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Preheat the smoker to 375F. Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Spread softened butter all over the turkey. Place the turkey breast on the smoker grate and cook for 30 minutes.
Mint Lamb Burgers

Jul 31, 2024 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, egg, bread crumbs, red onion, garlic, mint, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, turmeric and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties. The patties should be about 3" in diameter and ½" thick.
Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

Jul 14, 2024 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and chorizo along with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through and the chorizo is slightly crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Basque Chicken

Jun 3, 2024 | livinglou.com | Louisa Clements

Season both sides of the chicken evenly with smoked paprika and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Heat olive oil in a braising dish over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, in batches, skin side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes, until the skin has browned and the chicken lifts easily from the bottom of the pan. Flip and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken. Add sliced onions to the pan and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.