Doin' Some Cookin'... Italian Sauteed Rosemary Basil Chicken

For a delicious pan of sauteed chicken you need to try this Italian Sautéed Rosemary Basil Chicken. The chicken is marinated in olive oil and a combination of dried herbs. It takes 10 minutes to cook and is bursting with flavor. 

After sauteing the chicken I set it aside on the cutting board to rest. For Little Man I diced a chicken breast and mixed it with a little bit of mayo to make him a chicken salad sandwich. For me, I topped a salad I made on Sunday from the Whole Foods salad bar with a diced chicken breast. While I was making it I kept in mind the Italian flavors of the chicken. The salad consisted of: spring mix, shredded Parmesan cheese, red onion, yellow bell pepper strips, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, and a side of balsamic vinaigrette. 

Little Man gobbled this up. It was that good, you won't regret giving this one a try.

Italian Sautéed Rosemary Basil Chicken

Adapted From: What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine

Makes 3 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 3 chicken breasts
• dried rosemary, to taste
• garlic granules, to taste
• dried basil, to taste
• 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
• sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• dried oregano, to taste
• dried parsley, to taste

And Action:

Place chicken in a zip lock bag and add the lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, and all of the seasonings. Seal the bag tightly and toss around to coat the chicken well. Marinate overnight or at least 3 hours. Pour out the lemon juice before adding to the pan.

In a large skillet, add 3 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and saute, 5 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Roasted Garlic Herb Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

I have a recipe to share that is so simple but seems so fancy. Cod is mild in flavor but has a nice dense meaty texture and loaded with vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.

This is only my second experience cooking with cod. The first time it had a breaded crust of sorts that I accidentally over salted. Having a salt tooth instead of a sweet tooth is saying something if I think it's too salty. But this recipe is quite a gem because the cod was roasted to perfection and well seasoned. I served the cod with a side of roasted one bite potatoes and sauteed kale.

Dinner was on the table in under 45 minutes.

Roasted Garlic Herb Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

From: SevenLayerCharlotte

Makes 3 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 3 (4 oz) cod fillets
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil
• sea salt
• ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• juice of 1 lemon

And Action:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Lightly grease a casserole dish, place the cod in the dish, and season the fillets with salt and pepper, parsley, basil, and minced garlic.

Roast for 10 minutes until cooked through.

While the fish is cooking, place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted add the lemon juice and some dried parsley. Turn the heat to low and stir frequently.

When the fish is done, spoon the butter sauce over the fillets. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Herb Salted Garlic Parmesan French Fries and Roast Beef Dip Sandwich with Herbed Garlic Au Jus

Holy hell! This dinner was quite ambitious for a Monday night, especially after an exhausting day at work. Note to self, make this on a weekend and preferably when your patience levels are high.

The potatoes get double fried and believe me it is totally worth it. Then they are tossed in a garlic parmesan herb salt.

This meal is carb heavy... and wine heavy... as in, I drank the bottle of wine after using the splash of it  to make the au jus. At least now I'll be able to sleep off the carb overload.

Herb Salted Garlic Parmesan French Fries

Adapted from : How Sweet It Is

Makes 2 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 2 russet potatoes, thinly sliced, like french fries
• 1 qt canola oil
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese

And Action:

Add potatoes to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 30 minutes. Place two layers worth of paper towels on a baking sheet and remove the potatoes from the water. Take more paper towels and pat dry the potatoes. 

Add oil to a large pot and heat over medium high heat until the temperature reaches 350 degrees (use a candy thermometer). Add the potatoes in batches and fry for 2-3 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to drain the oil. 

Let the potatoes cool, about 10 minutes.

Make the garlic parmesan herb salt using the rest of the ingredients.  

Fry the potatoes again until browned and crispy. Toss with the garlic parmesan herb salt. 

Roast Beef Dip Sandwich with Herbed Garlic Au Jus

Adapted From: Food.com

Makes 4 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
• 1 french baguette, cut into 4 portions and split in half
• 1 (4 oz) package garlic and herb goat cheese
• 1 lb thinly sliced peppered roast beef

And Action:

To make the au jus: In a medium saucepan heat oil, then add onion powder, garlic, and the other dried herbs. Stir often for 1 minute. The add red wine and soy sauce. Increase the heat, bring to a simmer and let the sauce reduce by half. Add beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes. 

To make the sandwiches: Spread the cheese evenly on both sides of the baguette. Divide roast beef among the sandwiches. Close the sandwiches, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 450 degrees for about 3 minutes. Serve with small cups of the au jus for dipping.