For the Love of Scratch

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 50 minutes 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons paprika (sweet or smoked) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 6 red bell peppers, sliced 1½ cups chicken stock ½ cup sour cream 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1.  Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add bacon and fry until crisp.  Remove bacon to a paper towel and allow to cool.  Crumble bacon into small bowl, stir in paprika and set…

Serves: 8Start to Finish: 45 minutes 1 pound spaghetti, uncooked 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper, separated ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 red bell peppers, sliced 3 yellow bell peppers, sliced 1 cup half and half ½ cup whole milk 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces 4 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into pieces 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1.5 cups chicken broth 1.   Cook pasta according…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes 1 cup orange juice ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 large eggs 1½ cups cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup canola oil 1.  In small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Bring to simmer over medium heat, then cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes 1½ pounds cooked sausage of your choice, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound baby potatoes, cleaned, washed and cut in half 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large ears of corn, cleaned and cut into thirds 1 teaspoon salt or creole seasoning ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1.  Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease large baking pan.2.  In large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss…