Tom's Favorite Chicken Cacciatore

 

INGREDIENTS

4 lb. chicken thighs with bones                    1/2 cup tomato puree'

1/2 cup oil                                                    3 T. tomato paste

2 onions, minced                                          2 t. salt

1 green pepper, chopped                              1/2 t. black pepper

1 clove garlic, crushed                                 1 t. thyme, dried

4 cups canned tomatoes                               1/2 t. Italian spices

1/2 cup red wine

DIRECTIONS

1.    Toss chicken pieces in the seasoned flour. Brown in hot oil

2.    Add onions, green pepper and garlic. Cook for ten minutes.

3.    Add tomatoes, tomato puree' mixed with tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme and mixed spice.

4.    Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes.

5. Add the wine, cover and cook for about 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Serves 6-8 

posted by Debi

Simple Penne ala Vodka

I love this dish and order it whenever I find it on a menu. I've discovered a simple way to make it at home, and I must admit it rivals what I've ordered out. Try it for yourself and see if you don't agree!

Penne ala Vodka

INGREDIENTS:

1 32 oz. bottle Muir Glen Organic Cabernet Marina sauce (see photo)
1 32 oz. bottle Bertolli Alfredo Sauce (see photo)
1 15 oz. can organic diced tomatoes
3/4 cup Sky Vodka
1 pkg. penne pasta
2 slices bacon, cut in small pieces
1 Tbsp. olive oil (not EVOO)
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse.
Pour olive oil in large pan. Heat over medium heat. Add onions, bacon and garlic. Cook over medium heat until translucent. Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and stir. Cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes. Add Alfredo sauce and vodka. Stir until thoroughly blended and continue cooking covered over medium low heat for 15 minutes. Stir as needed.

Add pasta to the pan and stir. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.

Serves 6 - 8

Posted by Debi