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On a recent trip to California, Susan Livingston of Marblehead, MA had a caramelized garlic and onion bisque at the Edna Valley Bistro in San Luis Obispo. It was so unique and outstanding that she made a point of complimenting the chef, Herbert Norton.
Active time: 50 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2-2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes (or boneless breast)
2 medium onions , diced (smaller or larger are ok)
2 tablespoons garlic powder (dollar store garlic powder works great! Fresh garlic does NOT)
1/3 cup margarine (Shed Spread works great! Butter does NOT…It burns!)
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
Add 1/2 of the margarine in a large frying pan over medium heat until melted. Add the diced onions and 1 tbls [...]
INGREDIENTS
4-6 large red onions , quartered (3 1/2 pounds)
1 cup garlic cloves , peeled (2 large heads)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 tablespoon seasoning salt (or Emeril’s Essence)
6 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons sage (fresh)
2 teaspoons thyme (fresh)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup cream
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the onions, garlic, and shallots in a roasting pan in a single layer. Add the olive oil and seasoning salt, and toss to coat. Roast until well browned, about 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the pan from the [...]
Makes 2 1/2 cups.
INGREDIENTS
1garlic head, halved crosswise
1medium onion, peeled, halved crosswise
4tablespoons olive oil1red bell pepper18-ounce package cream cheese
1/2cup crumbled feta cheese
6kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted
1tablespoon drained capers1french-bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to [...]
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
A mild-tasting soup that’s smooth and rich.
Serves 6 to 8.
INGREDIENTS
3tablespoons butter
2cups chopped onions
3/4cup peeled garlic cloves (about 30)
2tablespoons all purpose flour
314 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
1cup half and half
1/2cup [...]