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Patricia Miller

As certified chef & holistic nutrition specialists, we work alongside hotels & spas, restaurants & people like you and me, all over the world.

Patio Daddio Queso Dip

Patio Daddio Queso Dip

Ingredients:1 can (15 oz) Chili beans, undrained (I used Bush’s)1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder14 ounces chorizo1 teaspoon Your favorite hot sauce16 ounces Velveeta® Mexican Mild, cubed to ½”3/4 cup Whole milkCourse: antipasti,condiment,starter,snack,appetizer,dip,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre,spread

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Cornish Game Hen with Whisky and Cream Pan Sauce

Cornish Game Hen with Whisky and Cream Pan Sauce

Ingredients:2 large Cornish game hens, 1 ½ to 2 pounds each2 tablespoons butterOlive oilSalt and pepperHerbs de ProvinceHerbs de Province2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 medium shallots, finely sliced1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard½ cup heavy cream2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice¼ to ½ cup of whisky (I used Jack Daniel’s)Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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How to Make Crab Cakes

How to Make Crab Cakes

Ingredients:1/2 lb handpicked lump crab meat1 large egg1 Tbsp mayonnaise1 Tbsp parsley, chopped1 tsp Old Bay seasoning1 tsp Worcestershire saucePinch of kosher sea salt to taste1/4 c (about 6) saltine crackers, crumbled1 Tbsp butter (for baking) or vegetable oil (for sauteing)1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juiceLemon wedges for presentation1/2 c mayonnaise1 Tbsp sweet relish1 Tbsp…

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Egg Souffle With Bacon and Asparagus

Egg Souffle With Bacon and Asparagus

Ingredients:6 asparagus stalks, tips reserved and stalks cut into coins3 strips thick cut bacon4 large eggs3/4 cup heavy cream1/2 cup onion, minced1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon saltCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

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Fragrant Curried Chicken Salad

Fragrant Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients:2 pounds boneless chicken breast4 tablespoons butter1/4 tsp cayenne pepper2 celery ribs, chopped1 tsp cumin1 tablespoon curry powder1 tsp garlic powder1/2 granny smith apple, diced1 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tsp paprika1/2 red onion, chopped2 scallions1 tsp turmericCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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Italian Chicken With Pepper

Italian Chicken With Pepper

Ingredients:Freshly-ground black pepper to taste2 mediums tomatoes, diced (or 1 can)1 frying chicken skinless,1 teaspoon Dried Basil2 garlic cloves peeled, minced1 medium green bell pepper stemmed, cored,1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, choppedCrushed red pepper flakes to taste2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon SaltCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

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Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground cumin1 cup heavy cream1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons paprika1/4 teaspoon salt3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces1/2 cup unsalted…

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Chile Relleno Casserole

Chile Relleno Casserole

Ingredients:3 cups chopped cooked chicken8 poblano peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and halved3 eggs3/4 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces Queso Fresco, or other soft Mexican cheese4 ounces cheddar cheese, shreddedCourse: side dish,lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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Chicken In A Pot

Chicken In A Pot

Ingredients:1 4 ½ to 5 pounds Whole chicken (Organic, preferred)2 teaspoons of Kosher salt or 1 teaspoon of table salt. Kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon of olive oil1 about ½ cup small onion, chopped1 about ¼ cup small stalk celery, chopped6 mediums garlic cloves, peeled and trimmed5 smalls bay leaves4 sprigs thyme or…

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